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Die cutting in craft is the process of cutting out shapes from paper, card, foam, etc. for use in card making, scrapbooking and other projects. It's a quick and easy way of producing multiple copies of the same shape, a task that is very difficult to do with scissors.
Here are the different die cutting machines available at HobbyCraft, highlighting the key differences in what is possible to create with each machine... |
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Product: Cuttlebug
Common Uses:
• Scrapbooking
• Card making
• All papercraft projects
• School projects*
• Home décor
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Features & Benefits:
• Cuts a wide range of crafting materials from vellum to fab foam
• Embosses thicknesses up to light metals
• Different shapes achieved through dies that vary by design and size
• Works with other branded dies
• Can cut through multiple pieces of card
• Embosses pre-cut shapes
• Suction pads hold machine in place while cutting and embossing
• Portable, compact and easy to store |
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Product: Cricut Create
Common Uses:
• Scrapbooking
• Card making
• All papercraft projects
• School projects*
• Home decor
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Features & Benefits:
• Lightweight and portable electronic cutting machine using cartridges to programme the shape required
• No computer or software required - just plug in & go**
• Includes ‘Don Juan font and shape’ cartridge
• Choice of cartridges to purchase separately – each with numerous designs in 11 sizes
• One cartridge cuts more than 5000 variants
• Cuts letters and shapes to a maximum size of 14cm x 29cm
• Cuts all single sheet papers from vellum to encased glitter paper and light card stock
• Additional functions: portrait mode - cuts taller images; auto mode - to mass produce cuts; fit to page mode - for largest cuts possible
• 12 month guarantee
**Optional: Design Studio has computer link which makes this machine even more versatile: more enlarging of designs, 'flipping' of designs and fusing words and images together. |
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Product: Cricut Jukebox
Common Uses:
• Scrapbooking
• Card making
• All papercraft projects
• School projects*
• Home decor
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Features & Benefits:
• Stores multiple cartridges and connects to Cricut Create
• Ideal for use with Cricut Design Studio
• Holds 6 cartridges, preventing the need to swap cartridges
• Storage base holds 6 additional cartridges, handbooks and overlays
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Product: Big Shot Machine
Common Uses:
• Scrapbooking
• Card making
• Embossing
• All papercraft projects
• School projects*
• Home decor
• Embellishing clothes
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Features & Benefits:
• Easy to use roll through die cutting machine
• Steel rule dies enable a wide use of materials
• Cuts paper, cardstock, glitter card, fabric, foam, magnet, metallic foil, light metals, ruffle board, cork, sandpaper, mount board, balsa, leather
• Over 1500 unique die designs available
• Universal system, allowing all other manufacturers dies to be used
• Clear and easy to follow instructions
• Can be used on any flat surface, no suction caps needed
• Ergonomic design makes it easy to use for the elderly and those with mild arthritic conditions
• 3 year guarantee
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Product: Sidekick Machine
Common Uses:
• Scrapbooking
• Card making
• Embossing
• Papercraft projects
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Features & Benefits:
• Lightweight and portable
• Easy to use roll through machine
• Uses thin dies from Sizzix range
• Uses competitors’ thin dies with adaptors
• Suitable for young children* as lightweight
• Ergonomic design makes it easy to use for the elderly and those with mild arthritic conditions |
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| *Under supervision – not recommended for children under 7 years |
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| Please note all promotions are subject to availability and may be withdrawn without prior notice. Product quantities and selections may vary at each HobbyCraft Superstore. Before making a special journey please contact the store direct to check that they have your required product in stock. Products may be purchased via our Postal Service. |
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