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Thanks for taking the time to read this, I just wanted to ask a question about the Cuttlebug.

If I am to buy and use the cuttlebug embossing folders, do I need to buy anything extra other than the machine itself?

I’m asking as I have the sizzix sidekick where you need to buy a special thing to enable it to emboss.  I have never got around to buying it

So, can I use it “straight out of the box” so to speak, or do I need an extra gadget to emboss?

Does that make sense?

Jules x

I do not have a cuttlebug myself, Jules, but I am aware that you need a special mat if you want to use brass stencils with it. So far people hinted on a rubber mat from Oyster Stamps, but yesterday I saw an original cuttlebug embossing mat from Kars in a local craft shop. I think it was around £3/£4.

sorry jules dont have one, i use my wizzard to use the embossing folders for the cuttle bug.

Hi,
I just got my cuttlebug yesterday for the NEC (by the way if you can wait for a craft show then i would, i got the machine and 4 embossing folders for £60) i only wanted it for the embossing folders as i already have a cricut. And finally yes you can use it straight from the box as it were, you don’t need to buy any thing other then the embossing folders you want.

I love it, it really finishes things off.
But really if you can wait for a show do as you save so much money!

There isn’t any local shows here until September, and I can’t wait that long!

I have ordered one online for £54.95 including postage, which after a fair bit of searching seems an okay deal.

Thanks for your reply Sarah, I can’t wait to have a play.  Are we going to see the results of your cuttlebug creations?

Jules x

Don’t know if I can ask, but where did you order it from Jules? ...and more importantly…WHAT folders did you order first? 

I’ll pm you where I got it from, and have started off with the Divine swirls and stylized flowers.  I already have the tiny bubbles one (won it as blog candy ages ago and have hung on to it with the hope of getting to use it one day )

Jules x

I have those three and are probably my most used too!!!

whoopsie, swiss dots and floral fantasy folders have just fallen into my ebay basket

How awful!

Hi Jules,
Yes you can use your Cuttlebug embossing folders with your new machine, without extra mats.
The extra mat is useful for brass stencils as they are thinner than the Cuttlebug folders.
I think you’ve got a good price there for your Cuttle, but you need the folders to go with it too!!! Glad you managed to slip one or two into your shopping basket.
Just been getting pics organised of some of my cuttle embossed cards for you. Haven’t had my bug long so just first efforts.

Hi Jules

The Cuttlebug comes with an Extra cutting mat for other make templates and folders. and the instruction booklet is really well done so you cant go wrong really,  just dont emboss your thumb like I did lol…  Good luck and have fun..

ooh have fun - I am loving mine, and I have seen a link for the new goodies that are coming in the next few months - and they look fab.

Mine actually came with the rubber mat for the brass stencils - not that I actually have any of those!

think I should be allowed one for missing my holiday

Gorgeous cards, it really does make a difference, lovely embossing have fun Jules hunni xxxx

maggie50 - 17 March 2008 09:53 PM

think I should be allowed one for missing my holiday

Oh definitely, definitely, definitely sweetie pie.

Paperkate, thank you so much for your reply and for taking the trouble to add samples.  They are fab, I can’t wait to get mine now as they make such a difference to a “flat” card.

Copse thank you hunny.  I shall try my hardest to avoid my thumb

Carolyn, oh now I am intrigued.  New products eh?  I need to see

maggie, you really do NEED one ya know sweetie

Jules x