This is the tool that I used to create marks on the surface of the acrylic; a set of compasses wrapped with masking tape to make it easier to hold. Just make sure to keep your user manual to refer to the plate combinations you'll need to die-cut and emboss. Just place the material inside the embossing folder and run it through the Cuttlebug machine as normal. I am again participating in Leftovers International Print Exhibition organised by Wingtip Press, Boise, Idaho, USA. Align the embossed section with the design in the folder before running the folder through the machine again.

With all of this technology in my hands, why would I be interested in checking out the (relatively) “old school” Cricut Cuttlebug? With the dies, embossing folder, Plates, and Mat that come in the box, you are ready to make your first project… sort of. Please look at our glossary where most are caught, or why not a bit of history on how scrapbooking has occurred ?I relied on sideways lighting to see the marks I was making as it was really difficult to see what I was doing. I’ve had the Cuttlebug for a few months now (and, yes, there are more projects on the way) and there are a lot of things to like about it.

The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. As we continue to come out with new products, sometimes we have to make hard decisions about existing product lines that we can no longer support.This is not really a problem, but it’s misleading to the eye when you’re trying to line up the paper and embossing folder. You can see the imprint from the “Thank You” die on my Plate when I’m preparing the next project using a totally different die. The exhibition features work from all over the World, so here’s a little piece of Wales to add to the mix.

A suction plate allows the machine to stay firmly in place whilst running the dies or embossing folders through the steel rollers. It also comes with two metal dies (I used the “Thank You” one for my first project) and an embossing folder. This will guarantee a quality embossed image once you have processed the folder through the machine.You can also review the Cuttlebug Sandwich Guide by Personal Diecutting to find out how to position the Plates and Mats with dies and embossing folders from different brands. Cricut does include a brochure, but if you prefer video help, I recommend this short video by Anna Griffin. By signing up you agree to Crafty Arts Ltd using your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

You can go one step further and emboss the cut image by placing it in the folder and following steps 5-7.I happened have a scrap piece of Gold Adhesive Foil left from my DIY Christmas Tree Decoration tutorial and a small notebook that I got for free at a conference with me, and that’s how the idea for the gratitude notebook was born. Turning off the personalised advertising setting won’t stop you from seeing Etsy ads, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. That Anna Griffin video I embedded above gives a great tip for helping your Plates to look their best.