Big Shot or Cuttlebug?

Anyone have a preference? The new Bigshot is pink and black, so rather gorgeous but the Cuttlebug is nifty and easy to store...

Have a vote and tell us what you think?

I had to go for big shot...even though I want the new big shot....I'm so happy with the one I've already go and it will last me forever...or until I feel I can justify buying the black and pink one lol.

It's so much more stable that then cuttlebug andI can't wai to play with the movers and shapers when they come out...and I must try the texture plates!!

i dont have a die cutter, i dont feel i'm missing out though, cant really see how i'd benefit, but does this poll mean that you discount the cricut altogether,
i haven't really looked into the advantages of any die cutter.
if anyone has experience of more than one of any of them i would be interested in their opinions, maybe i could make up my mind if it's worth my while or not.
chell
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I absolutly love my Cuttlebug. I use it mainly to emboss, it's so easy to use and the end results are brilliant

morning, yes i tink that is what i'd use one for embossing rather than die cutting.
chell
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matildasmum wrote:

but does this poll mean that you discount the cricut altogether,

definitely not... I love the cricut too the poll is just for manual die cutters Come to Saturdays demo with Audrey Sibert to see if we can wow you with the Bigshot...

minimilk wrote:

I absolutly love my Cuttlebug. I use it mainly to emboss, it's so easy to use and the end results are brilliant

The new embossing folders are gorgeous, I've just got the Swiss Dots that I've been waiting for

I really want the swiss dots and will be purchasing it when I get some more money lol

I had to decide between that one and the wee birds and branches... I'd like that one next time

Sold out of both now (still have some of the other new ones though), so waiting more supplies... especially as I don't have the wee birdies yet

I'm a big shot gal to! I've got the new pink and black one ... it's beautiful ... I also have the Revolution as I love the Quickutz dies, but when I saw the Cuttlebug embossing folders, I new I had to branch out in a different area ... I think the Big Shot is more stable and versatile!

I have the bigshot also and love it, have just unpacked it so can now start using it again..

We had another die delivery yesterday... I'm addicted I've my eye on the original birthday cake, and the decorative strip baby cars. Have to wait a bit as just had the dress ups body and few outfits (dd loves making them up, and it's so easy for her)

I haven't got either, are there are any major differences between the two?

Initially I would say space! If you have the room to leave the BS out (it's not that much bigger), then I would definitely favour it over the CB. The BS is made by Sizzix, the original die people, and is sturdier. Up till now they both took all dies, but Sizzix have just realease some new dies that are too big for the CB, which definitely gives the BS the edge

but... if space is an issue, the CB can be folded smaller for storage!

I have only ever had experience of using one die cutter machine, so it's difficult to choose which is best

I have a Cuttlebug, I love to craft with my daughter (11) and find the Cuttlebug is so simple for her to use, it's compact and easy to store away too

We use it to die cut and emboss with and also use ellison dies in it no problem

It seems robust and well made, well I have yet to break it

Have a cuttle bug not used any other types.
only disadvantage is small foot print compared to other makes, but does for most cards.

chrisdecember

i'd forgotten about my posts on here!

i have had my bigshot now for 9 months (i think) and i love it!!
i chose that over the bug cos it just looked so much sturdier.

chell
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