To start these are the metal dies that I used to cut the flowers I made for Amanda's birthday card. The side you see in the picture is the side that will cut into the paper when rolled through the machine.
You layer the cutting plate then paper and the dies, put another plate on top and crank the handle on the side of the machine to roll the whole thing through the machine. As it rolls through the dies will cut into the paper.
When you take it out you have the cut shapes.
Maybe another post I will explain how I turned these into the flowers you saw on that card.
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This was interesting! I'd like to see the whole process, step by step!
I'd like to see the whole process also. I just checked out on google, the machine that you have, then saw it on Amazon. Not in my budget at the moment, but something to think about. As if I don't have enough to do with bead embroidery and crocheting. ;-)
Have a great weekend ~ FlowerLady
And that is a special die cut machine? Or your cricut machine? Since I have no creative abilities I am fascinated by the technical aspects. I would love to see how all these machines work in RL...
please continue with showing us this. i knew what a die is but not how you use it. this is fascinating... show us MORE please...
That's very interesting. How wonderful to have a hobby that you love.
I just think of all the fun I would have had with this as a kid! Or if I had half the stuff I have now.
Well, I never! I have never heard of this. I used to do a lot of crafts...wreaths, painted wood hangings, etc. SO, do you need special paper? This looks like thick foam paper. How much does the machine and paper cost? If not much, I will get one for me and the granddaughters to play with, they would love it!
P.S. I agree with Sandra, all this is fascinating!!
That is so neat. I have yet to venture off in doing anything like that. I finally learned that my issue is I take on TOO many different crafts and I have things that go with each CRAFT. Hence the reason the once craft room moved out into the hall. I have had to STOP myself form venturing out in other areas. My last venture was into saws and building but that at least stays in the shed! haha...
I think we all want a how you did this from start to finish. You are so talented.
Have a fabulous day and weekend, Ann. Big hug to you and lots of scritches to Gibbs. ♥
Thank you so much for showing us. I love technical details.
I'll see what I can do
Yes, this is a different machine than the cricut. This one is called a cuttlebug.
No special paper required. I've used regular paper, scrapbook paper, cardstock and even felt.
This particular machine is the cuttlebug but there is also a sizzix and there may be one other one too. Prices vary depending on where you get them and sometimes there are deals on them. Paper depends on what you use and where you get it.
I'm famous for seeing a new craft and wanting to go out and get all the required tools and materials and then it just sits or I get bored with it really quick.
I'll have to work on that
Your welcome. Looks like I need to do a continuation on this though
Fun to see the process, Ann!
That is so cool! I've seen the machines before but never knew how they worked.
I tried to take a video with my phone but it was impossible to hold the phone and do what I needed to do at the same time.
It is pretty cool. Anything related to paper simply fascinates me and I've discovered it's my favorite thing to work with
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