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Hi,

Was wondering as i’m new to crafting (card making) which gadget you couldn’t live without? and recommend me getting. xx

Hi UpsyDaisy. It sounds really simple, but my advice would be to get yourself some really good scissors. You don’t have to spend a fortune (have a look at some of the crafting TV channel websites for some really fab deals - not connected etc) but it really does make things easier. You’ll find that a pair with really small blades helps tremendously with detailed cutting-out, and a pair with good long blades makes for smooth cutting of longer lines.

I also have a guillotine and a paper-trimmer, both of which are great. I would recommend getting a guillotine first if you can only afford one of them.

There are lots of snazzy gizmos out there, but don’t commit yourself to any hige expense for, say, die-cutting machines and the like unless and until you know you will get value from them. It’s all too easy to get carried away!

Hope this helps.

Becki
xx

Hi Upsy Daisy ( rings a bell that name ) Apart from A good knife & cutting mat, which arnt really gadget’s, I’d say my punches, I use them more than the sizzix.x

i agree with becki… sissors are the most important, i lost me favorate ones last month and am strugleing to manage with some other i have to save replacing them…. will have to re invest

Hi,
Although it is a pricey one i recommend the cricut, it saves you money in the long run. And your creativity can run wild.
It comes with one basic cartridge which you can do loads with, and software is also alvailable which make the possiblities endless.
I really counldn’t live without mine, also saves me loads of time!
Hope thats helpful

I could not live without good scissors and an A4 paper trimmer. Fiskars and Woodware have got affordable paper trimmers where you can exchange the blades easily.

I’ve been really happy with my X-Cut trimmer. One thing I’d say about punches, is not to just buy things because you like the image, but think about how you can use them. I tend to use the more generic ones, circle, flower etc far more than some i’ve got eg. a cat and a dolphin!

I really want to buy a big flower punch at some point, does anyone have any recommendations? I’ve been putting it off as I want to make sure I get one that works with them being quite a bit more expensive than the little punches.

emily13 - 10 March 2008 09:59 PM

I’ve been really happy with my X-Cut trimmer. One thing I’d say about punches, is not to just buy things because you like the image, but think about how you can use them. I tend to use the more generic ones, circle, flower etc far more than some i’ve got eg. a cat and a dolphin!

I really want to buy a big flower punch at some point, does anyone have any recommendations? I’ve been putting it off as I want to make sure I get one that works with them being quite a bit more expensive than the little punches.

hi emily
i have a huge daisy punch ,about 3 inch diameter,by woodware and its fab,cuts through quite thick card easily ,looks great layered with circle punch center ...x x x

thanks for the info i’ll look out for one of those

How much is a circut?
and whats its features?
thanx!!!

I always seem to use punches - especially daisies/flowers and a trimmer. (I have a lrage trimmer and a small one and they both get used extensively)

Any updates n this one? So far i don’t have any special gadget as of now…but i do use some traditional gadgets which are very useful such as the above always mentioned scissors…LOL!

Regards,
sisidka
Disque dur multimedia

hi lollies cricuts vary in price but if you google it you’ll get a selection of sellers to check out for prices. They are quite versatile for cutting embellishments at different sizes but you need to use their cartridges and they can be pricey but if you get one then there is a programme called SCAL you can buy which will save money in the long run - hope this helps