Hi Lolly, Thanks for this review. I trust your judgment because I have been a subbie for ages. I have arthritis in my wrists that sometimes makes it hard to use my big cutting machine (Cuttlebug). So I have been looking for a better option. You sold me on the Easy Cuts. I just ordered one from Amazon. (great price too) Excited for the arrival! Thanks again.
This video is very very special to us especially when it comes from Lolly....we are so thankful to you for sharing your review ....it was really unexpected but it was a pleasant surprise for sure.❤️❤️❤️ By the way for embossing you need one of our embossing plate and one of the cutting plate and you may emboss with them easily !😃
Thanks for this! I'll be turning 42 in a few months & I've never owned or used any type of die-cutting machine. Needless to say, I've done A LOT of fussy-cutting in the past 20-plus years! LOL! I was recently diagnosed with Peripheral Neuropathy & its getting harder for me to cut things out so I'm really wanting to try & get myself a small die-cutting machine that I can also use embossing folders with. I've had my eye on The Big Shot for quite a while now, but after seeing your video, I feel like one of the smaller ones would work just fine since I mostly create scrapbook layouts, as well as cards & smaller things to send out to people during Holidays/Birthdays/Special Occasions, RAK's & Happy Mails! I've been watching DeStash Videos... Hoping to catch someone who has maybe upgraded to something like A Cricut or Gemini, & Since they no longer use their Hand-Cranked Machine anymore... Maybe they'd DeStash it for a price I can afford! I've watched hundreds of Destashes in the past year; & Can you believe that Not Once have I ever seen anyone looking to get rid of (or pass on) Any type of Die-Cutter! Someone on Facebook told me that they actually purchased their Big Shot... From their local Goodwill for $10.00! TEN DOLLARS!!!! BRAND NEW!!! So of course I keep checking-in with ALL the Thrift Stores & Second-Hand Shops in my area, but I think she just got EXTREMELY LUCKY with that FANTASTIC DEAL! Do you have any recommendations/suggestions for where I might be able to get the Best Deal at? Someone else told me that Wish has the small Die-Cutters. I've checked them out & they're very inexpensive, but they're tiny & it could take more than a month for it to ship. I'm scared to take a chance on them because I've purchased a few things from Wish & TopHatter that wound up being SO NOT WORTH the money or the long wait! Do you know of anyone who's purchased any craft supplies from Wish?
Erica, Ellen Woodbridge has a card-making channel on UA-cam. She also has Peripheral Neuropathy, and she's such a lovely person. On a different subject, I have lots of machines as well. The only problem at all with sending one, of course, is the cost of postage. I need to explore UPS prices.
@@beverlymeaker7566 I'll go find Ellen! Thank You for responding & telling me about her! ...& Yes, I haven't even thought about shipping costs. Maybe that's why I've not seen anyone Destash any! LOL! Are you on Instagram or Facebook?
Oh wow! Thank you so much for this review. I have the stamps of life mini die cut machine and it does the same thing. It moves around while I cut, the same goes for my cuttlebug sometimes, but I work with it. After seeing this review though, I might invest in the Easy Cut machine. It's cute and it's easy and I love that the bed is big enough to lay your dies in. Thanks and be blessed. ❤🙏💕😊
I’m so glad you posted this. I killed my sidekick and have been looking for another small machine (but hoping for a wider opening than the sidekick). As for sliding issues, just use some shelf liner under it 😆
@@LollyPalooza I had the very first red one years ago, and actually passed it on to ,y teenage daughter and she used it for many years. And the one I just killed lasted me about 5 years, so I’m not complaining 😆. I just figured that if I have to replace it then I’d get one with a larger opening.
So interesting. I had not heard of the newer machine until now. One thing that will help with machines sliding on your surface, though, is the use of a silicone mat. Stampin Up makes one that sells for approximately $6.00, and is roughly 6" x 6".
thank you for this video..i was so confused between these two products which to buy but now i can go for the ideal one for me without any hesitation..also dress my crafts machine is relatively priced lower so i can afford it
Hello, thank you for this excellent demo/review. I would like to purchase the Easy Cuts machine but am concerned about access to replacement cutting plates. Have you had trouble finding them? Or have you found an alternative? Thank you!
I have not found a replacement, but honestly I've not looked. I understand your concern. I know for awhile they were sold on Scrapbook dot com, but I'm not so sure now.
@@LollyPalooza Thank you for your quick reply! Yes, I have been searching online and the plates are sold out everywhere and no word on an alternative. It's disappointing because this little die cutter is so well designed.
OOh, I have Dress my Craft’s trimmer and love it. So I think their mini machine would be good quality. I use the Diamond Press Marquise the majority of the time for my die cutting. But that long bed on the DMC would be nice for several dies. Absolutely it is a product issue for every company from slow trucking to not enough drivers to not enough workers to make the products. We need to realize we are not in a normal world anymore and have patience and understanding.
Hello! I Have been trying to comment on your channel and sometimes it will not work....Thank you and glad I was able to this time...Have a Beautiful Blessed Day!!
hi, heads up -- if you click on the video on a Facebook post, comments don't work. What's happening is that you are actually watching on Facebook (they don't want you leaving Facebook) so once it's opened, you need to click the 3 dots in the top right corner and select to open in the app or open in the browser. That will bring you to watching it on UA-cam, and you will be able to comment.
You can dampen the surface under the machine to help adhear. Loved the comparison. A 4 inch surface cutting machine is a better choice and will be more useful.
Yes, I did mention dampening the suction area. Another thought would be to put my usual silicone mat down, but I wanted to show it used on a regular craft surface.
Hello, I'm intending to buy one EASY CUTS and i'm wonering if it's possible emobossing with; and If yes, so please give me the link to buy the right size. Thanks for the video it's very amazing :)
Yes, you'll need the plate for embossing. They used to sell it on Scrapbook dot com. I tried getting the link from Dress My Craft, but their site is down for maintenance.
Hola, yo compre la máquina y rápidamente se me daño. No tuvo garantía por que no estaba en el país donde la compre. Pasaron 5 meses y me decidí a abrirla para ver que tenía porque los piñones no se movían, estaban bloqueados. Por debajo despegas las dos placas de caucho y ahí están los tornillos. Engrásenlos piñones con aceite y aflojaron, espero sólo sea eso y vuelva a disfrutarla. El tamaño y agarre son ideales
Funciona pero no corren bien los platos, voy a tener que buscar un técnico que conozca bien de engranajes, piñones. Pues es una máquina de buen tamaño para tenerla en el escritorio.
Hi Lolly, Thanks for this review. I trust your judgment because I have been a subbie for ages. I have arthritis in my wrists that sometimes makes it hard to use my big cutting machine (Cuttlebug). So I have been looking for a better option. You sold me on the Easy Cuts. I just ordered one from Amazon. (great price too) Excited for the arrival! Thanks again.
Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you for sharing! I agree about granting companies grace regarding products. The world we live in has changed dramatically.
It sure has. They are under enormous stress, and I forgot to mention staffing issues!
This video is very very special to us especially when it comes from Lolly....we are so thankful to you for sharing your review ....it was really unexpected but it was a pleasant surprise for sure.❤️❤️❤️ By the way for embossing you need one of our embossing plate and one of the cutting plate and you may emboss with them easily !😃
My pleasure 😊 Thank you for watching! :)
Thanks for this! I'll be turning 42 in a few months & I've never owned or used any type of die-cutting machine. Needless to say, I've done A LOT of fussy-cutting in the past 20-plus years! LOL! I was recently diagnosed with Peripheral Neuropathy & its getting harder for me to cut things out so I'm really wanting to try & get myself a small die-cutting machine that I can also use embossing folders with. I've had my eye on The Big Shot for quite a while now, but after seeing your video, I feel like one of the smaller ones would work just fine since I mostly create scrapbook layouts, as well as cards & smaller things to send out to people during Holidays/Birthdays/Special Occasions, RAK's & Happy Mails! I've been watching DeStash Videos... Hoping to catch someone who has maybe upgraded to something like A Cricut or Gemini, & Since they no longer use their Hand-Cranked Machine anymore... Maybe they'd DeStash it for a price I can afford! I've watched hundreds of Destashes in the past year; & Can you believe that Not Once have I ever seen anyone looking to get rid of (or pass on) Any type of Die-Cutter! Someone on Facebook told me that they actually purchased their Big Shot... From their local Goodwill for $10.00! TEN DOLLARS!!!! BRAND NEW!!! So of course I keep checking-in with ALL the Thrift Stores & Second-Hand Shops in my area, but I think she just got EXTREMELY LUCKY with that FANTASTIC DEAL! Do you have any recommendations/suggestions for where I might be able to get the Best Deal at? Someone else told me that Wish has the small Die-Cutters. I've checked them out & they're very inexpensive, but they're tiny & it could take more than a month for it to ship. I'm scared to take a chance on them because I've purchased a few things from Wish & TopHatter that wound up being SO NOT WORTH the money or the long wait! Do you know of anyone who's purchased any craft supplies from Wish?
Erica, Ellen Woodbridge has a card-making channel on UA-cam. She also has Peripheral Neuropathy, and she's such a lovely person.
On a different subject, I have lots of machines as well. The only problem at all with sending one, of course, is the cost of postage. I need to explore UPS prices.
@@beverlymeaker7566 I'll go find Ellen! Thank You for responding & telling me about her!
...& Yes, I haven't even thought about shipping costs. Maybe that's why I've not seen anyone Destash any! LOL! Are you on Instagram or Facebook?
@@happymailmagic I'm on Fb--Beverly Campbell Meaker
Sometimes Tuesday Morning has mini die cutting machines, but they are very wobbly as well.
Oh wow! Thank you so much for this review. I have the stamps of life mini die cut machine and it does the same thing. It moves around while I cut, the same goes for my cuttlebug sometimes, but I work with it. After seeing this review though, I might invest in the Easy Cut machine. It's cute and it's easy and I love that the bed is big enough to lay your dies in. Thanks and be blessed. ❤🙏💕😊
I think that bed size is the biggest improvement ever!
Video excelente para comparar las mini máquinas.
Gracias!
gracias
Thank you. I'm looking for a mini machine and appreciate your review.
thank you! Glad to help
That little easy cut is so cute! 😊
It is! Thanks for watching!
I’m so glad you posted this. I killed my sidekick and have been looking for another small machine (but hoping for a wider opening than the sidekick).
As for sliding issues, just use some shelf liner under it 😆
I didn't mention the Sidekick, since I never bought it -- I saw the "bed" (platform) and decided against it.
@@LollyPalooza I had the very first red one years ago, and actually passed it on to ,y teenage daughter and she used it for many years. And the one I just killed lasted me about 5 years, so I’m not complaining 😆. I just figured that if I have to replace it then I’d get one with a larger opening.
Thank you for sharing. I appreciate your opinion. Have a wonderful day.
Thank you! You too!
So interesting. I had not heard of the newer machine until now. One thing that will help with machines sliding on your surface, though, is the use of a silicone mat. Stampin Up makes one that sells for approximately $6.00, and is roughly 6" x 6".
Hmmm. Wouldn't you know I removed my silicone mat just for this video? Need to try it.
Thank you for your recommendation.
You bet!
thank you for this video..i was so confused between these two products which to buy but now i can go for the ideal one for me without any hesitation..also dress my crafts machine is relatively priced lower so i can afford it
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the review Lolly!😊
You are so welcome!
Thank you 😊
You're welcome 😊 Many thanks for watching
Hello, thank you for this excellent demo/review. I would like to purchase the Easy Cuts machine but am concerned about access to replacement cutting plates. Have you had trouble finding them? Or have you found an alternative? Thank you!
I have not found a replacement, but honestly I've not looked. I understand your concern. I know for awhile they were sold on Scrapbook dot com, but I'm not so sure now.
@@LollyPalooza Thank you for your quick reply! Yes, I have been searching online and the plates are sold out everywhere and no word on an alternative. It's disappointing because this little die cutter is so well designed.
OOh, I have Dress my Craft’s trimmer and love it. So I think their mini machine would be good quality. I use the Diamond Press Marquise the majority of the time for my die cutting. But that long bed on the DMC would be nice for several dies. Absolutely it is a product issue for every company from slow trucking to not enough drivers to not enough workers to make the products. We need to realize we are not in a normal world anymore and have patience and understanding.
And even when companies CAN ship their goods to the U.S., there is a backlog for unloading the ships.
Hello! I Have been trying to comment on your channel and sometimes it will not work....Thank you and glad I was able to this time...Have a Beautiful Blessed Day!!
hi, heads up -- if you click on the video on a Facebook post, comments don't work. What's happening is that you are actually watching on Facebook (they don't want you leaving Facebook) so once it's opened, you need to click the 3 dots in the top right corner and select to open in the app or open in the browser. That will bring you to watching it on UA-cam, and you will be able to comment.
@@LollyPalooza Great Information and I appreciate it!!
thanks for sharing this information
My pleasure
You can dampen the surface under the machine to help adhear. Loved the comparison. A 4 inch surface cutting machine is a better choice and will be more useful.
Yes, I did mention dampening the suction area. Another thought would be to put my usual silicone mat down, but I wanted to show it used on a regular craft surface.
@@LollyPalooza Thanks Lolly!
Hello, I'm intending to buy one EASY CUTS and i'm wonering if it's possible emobossing with; and If yes, so please give me the link to buy the right size. Thanks for the video it's very amazing :)
Yes, you'll need the plate for embossing. They used to sell it on Scrapbook dot com. I tried getting the link from Dress My Craft, but their site is down for maintenance.
Good to know
thank you
Very helpful, so interesting
Glad it was helpful!
I luv my we are memory keep mini machine 🙂
It's a good machine :)
My middle name is Laulie (pronounced like Lolly). It was my grandmother's name. You are the only other person I know that is named Lolly :-).
So cool!
Does it work left handed?
Yes, the crank works both ways -- I don't know of any die cutting machines that don't.
Hola, yo compre la máquina y rápidamente se me daño. No tuvo garantía por que no estaba en el país donde la compre. Pasaron 5 meses y me decidí a abrirla para ver que tenía porque los piñones no se movían, estaban bloqueados. Por debajo despegas las dos placas de caucho y ahí están los tornillos. Engrásenlos piñones con aceite y aflojaron, espero sólo sea eso y vuelva a disfrutarla. El tamaño y agarre son ideales
hope you get it to work
Funciona pero no corren bien los platos, voy a tener que buscar un técnico que conozca bien de engranajes, piñones. Pues es una máquina de buen tamaño para tenerla en el escritorio.
Just get a piece of glass to put it on.
yes, I mention that in the video