Hey - just wanted to say THANK YOU for reviewing our machine! It's great to see it from a users point of view and I am so glad you love it as much as us! Many Thanks, Sara (from Crafter's Companion)
Sara...you are so very welcome!...The Gemini is wonderful...it's my pleasure to do my little part to let other crafters know about something awesome!...Thanks for always bringing us fantastic products......Michelle.
Susan, I need help! Using my machine for fabric cutting; tried with 1 layer and 4 layers of cotton fabric for quilting. It is ridiculously cracking and unbelievably warped my plastic top layer. Help!!! I spent too much for this machine, to keep replacing top layer after 1 use!
Agree Michelle. First cut, according to the guide book, almost cut through the plates. Have to buy more. Look at videos that use self healing mats. Save money.
Michelle, so glad I found your video! Your AWESOME! I was leary to buy another machine (just got a Vagabond) but I'm excited to buy mine on sale on HSN tonight. After watching your video I'm sold. I have intricate dies that I cant all of the paper out of and I end up getting frustrated. I make lots of cards and just want a machine that can get the job done. Again, after watching you I'm sold! LOVE your voice and enthusiasm. Thanks for being so helpful and lovely. Look forward to more videos from you. :)
I understand your excitement over the tiny pieces coming out. I have a cuttlebug and intricate dies do not come out because I can never get the correct shim in place. It was great to hear you talk about the other machines and this one. I was considering buying another brand. But not now. I'll save up for this one. Thank you for sharing this information...;) It is valuable, time saving, money saving and frustration saving!
I just bought a Gemini from Amazon and I can't wait to get it. Should be here on May 25th. I love seeing your excitement. Like you, I have many other machines and was skeptical about buying something else but you have just validated my purchase. TY.
I rec'd mine about a month ago, and love it. I have arthritis had in my hands and using my cricu t was near impossible, but now it's fun to create with dies and embossing folders again!!
Thanks for sharing your video. My new machine arrived today. I feel a lot more confident about using it now after watching you. Also I'm interested to hear how everyone is getting on with theirs after such a length of time. 😀
I was ready to return this machine, until I saw your awesome video tonight. I looked at the one that the Sarah Daves did on it and said I don't need another machine and it looked confusing. Thank you so much:) I know later I would have regretted it.
Omg! Thanks for sharing on how... I'm getting one for my birthday! I have a few machines as well. I wish my Cricut machine will do this also. Gemini, it's a Wow! Must have!
You're very welcome Lydia! Enjoy your GEMINI when you get it!...Did you see that they are offering a new bonus bundle of dies and bossing folders etc... with the machine soon?...The info is on the Crafter's Companion US Facebook page...
Mr. Brown brought me mine yesterday and I can't wait to try it! I love your excitement and know what I'll be doing all weekend! I just subscribed to your channel and can't wait to see more of your videos! Happy Spring!
Thank you for this video. You speak nice and clearly. Great little machine. I'm thinking of investing into one. I like when you said holy caramba. That was funny and it's good to know that the magnetic part is very strong cuz I know mine keeps sliding around on my other item that I use.
Hi just got a mega deal on a second hand machine I mean bargin bargin price with dies and extras so so excited to get going thank you for the great tips on using the boards and intricate ones to use the rubber shim the second time
Just found you,,,,love your video...and I did buy the Gemini from HSN as well...I love it as well and it is so funny that you have all those other machines...now I know I am not the only crazy one...lol
Thank you Michelle for your response,I have been in touch with Crafters Companion. Before returning the Gemini, they want me to try other dies, this is what they will do if I send it back.If they find it is a faulty machine then they would replace it.I want to make a gatefold card using the intricate die either end, this is why I need the even pressure, I'm using A4 size card so cannot turn it at an angle. I so appreciate the help from other 'crafters' such as yourself. Thanks again, Tricia
Here I am a year and a half later, but i am delighted to find you. I like your enthusiasm and your clear instructions, I am hooked: on you and on the Gemini (although I have a Junior)
Thanks! I've had this since last HSN special & haven't tried it yet...this makes it easy. Tomorrow..March 8 WEDNESDAY 2017 it HSN CraftDay. Starts at mignight tonight. They have Crafters Companion, Anna G & a host of others... Thought viewers might want to know. I know I'll be tuning in... ~cheers~
I'm so Thrilled that it works the way they say!!!!'👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾, I've been having A lot of trouble with y die cutting, Thank you Michelle God Bless all My Love,😍😍
Have been on the fence, but with your help today, I will definitely be ordering one. You video was great. I did subscribe to your channel. Can’t wait for more videos. Have a great day!!!
Hello Michelle , I have just invested In the Gemeni from creat & craft . I have got to wait until middle of May . I have been thinking the same as you ,shall I shan't I have I done the right thing, I have got three machine s I should make those work ,but I get so frustrated with them . . Thanks to you I have , Ican't wait for it io arrive . I a few Intricut dies to use . Fingers. Crossed. X
Rose...the GEMINI is ideal for intricate dies... Until I had the GEMINI...my intricate dies really weren't being used...it as just too frustrating to have to run them thru my other machines so many times..and STILL not get a complete cut... Now...with the GEMINI...I get great cuts every time... Zero frustration! Enjoy our GEMINI Rose!
HI Evelyn....The self healing ALVIN mats on the studio work table were ordered on Amazon... Here's the link.... (I have 6 of these for the studio.and love them)www.amazon.com/Alvin-Translucent-Professional-Self-Healing-TM2224/dp/B000HF6JGC/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1536277501&sr=8-14&keywords=alvin+self+healing+mat
Hi just received my new Gemini machine this week. But I don't have a black magnetic shim mine is white does it matter. Also no purple base plate just two clear cutting plates. Am I still OK to go ahead & use it now. Thanks for you demo. It has just confused me a bit as my plates are different course to your's from Alison.
I use a dryer sheet then my cardstock for my intricate dies. Works wonderfully! The pieces stick to the dryer sheet. Besides, the dryer sheet make my cards smell good.
Thanks for the demo. I am going to buy it to make favour boxes with patterns and cuts. Is it the right thing to buy? Can you please tell me where you get your cutting templates from?
Robin....I have a few fave companies for card stock...but PTI (papertreyink.com) is probably my favorite for card making...their white and vintage cream are nice and hefty and great for card bases....
I just purchased one on the last craft day at HSN I was so disappointed after the first cut my plate warped. I used the gemini junior plate first. I then used the gemini plates they warped too but I have been able to cut intricate dies with it. I'm not sure about the junior plates the machine seems like it is struggling to pull them through. Any helpful hints?
Hi. I am contemplating to buy my first sie cutting machine. Would you recommend this for a beginner like me or should I start with something like the Big Shot?
Jean....for white card bass I like Papertrey Ink I also use their cream for off white bases... For a lot of my other heavy weight card stock I love LCI(.com)...they have wonderful card stock..and lots of specialty card stock..(metallics etc)..They are an invitation quality product...lots of beautiful cardstock/paper there
I watched the Gemini presentations on HSN but did not get it. I have A LOT of Crafters Companion dies and this machine cuts really well. Save your magnetic shim; put it down UNDER the frosted, plastic plate. Then it won''t get all marked up from the dies.
Hi Michelle, I dont have any type of die cutter machine. I like to make christmas ornaments every year. This year I want to make tiny churches. 100 of them. They have a lot of little windows. I will never be able to cut out all these windows. much less they look straight Any suggestions
I’m like you I have all the other machines now I have to get next time in July next craft show because I have a few dies from Sara tfs have fun crafting
Thank you for a great, helpful video, Michelle! I unpacked my Gemini last night and had a problem embossing the Happy Birthday die. It kept shifting and double-cut in the middle of some flowers making ovals instead of circles. The embossing is shifted over in places. I tried 3 times, one time with tape. I want to love this machine, but I have to get past this to get there! Thank you for any suggestions you may have.
FYI: I have been using my Crafters Companion and found my cover plate was warping badly. I turned my plates each time and still found them warping. So, I used my son's heat gun to warm the plate up a bit and that took the warp out easily. Just be careful not to burn your fingers with the gun. I also put a heavy book on top to smooth the plate out and let it cool. I have new plates!! Most of the cutting marks were also removed with this method. No mess. And no color change.
Yes I totally get that about the cutting plates after cutting layers of fabric, a nightmare!!!….and that plastic sham???, shambles, I could use it as a soup bowl
Hi Michelle, don't think my last comment went through...I shall try again. Recently purchased the Gemini, tried cutting a Sue Wilson, Gemini die several times also used the metal plate twice and the centre did not cut. I thought this machine was an all over pressure. Would appreciate any help from other sources. Tricia, Hertfordshire, UK
HI Tricia....I personally haven't had any issues cutting any die that I've put through the Gemini....have you tried laying the die on the plate in a position thats not straight...(a little but skewed...partially sideways) ...sometimes...with other machines...this is helpful in getting a complete cut..if you continue to have a difficult time getting the machine to cut that die...I would suggest you contact Crafters Companion....they have great customer service....I am thinking that they may be able to guide you in some way....I hope that you're able to find a solution for the problem...and enjoy your machine :)
Thanks Angela!...I just saw on Facebook that AC Moore had the GEMINI for 169.99...with lots of extra goodies...not sure when the sale ends ...enjoy your machine when you get it!
HI Norma....I've never cut tin in my GEMINI.... Crafter's Companion has excellent Customer Service..I'm sure that if you call them by phone...someone will know the answer to this question right away.
Los dos marcados ovalados en la parte superior para que son compre ya la maquina estoy feliz pero en la primera pasada a troquelar la placa transparente se embobó que le hago fuera de rotarla? Por favor en español
Michelle, thank you so much for shooting this video!!! I'm wondering if you have any Anna Griffin dies, apparently a lot of HSN customers who bought the Gemini the day you did are also big Anna Griffin fans, I too love her dies and have quite a few. People are finding then they go to emboss her dies that the die cuts right through the embossing mat. I wondered if you had tried any... CC has suggested taking out the plastic shim, which is something I will try when I get mine (I have to go across the border from Canada into the US to pick it up, hopefully in the next couple of days). I also wondered if you tried the advice from Paula DiGiovanni who suggested putting your magnetic pad under your plastic shim. But that would not work for cutting Anna's dies, as CC suggested taking out the plastic shim, but I'm not sure if that was just for embossing or for cutting Anna's dies too. Apparently they don't need as much pressure (Anna's dies), so the plastic shim is not needed for them. I will be VERY interested to hear if you've tried Anna's dies, they are made by Cuttlebug. I used to use a Cuttlebug until it literally imploded, and have a Cut 'N Boss electric machine, but it won't emboss Anna's dies properly, either they are under-embossed and don't get all of the detail, or when I add more of a shim, then it over-embosses, and the little holes in the back of this die (Anna Griffin Fretworks frame die) are embossed as little dots all over the frame, which isn't what I want of course. I am hoping the Gemini will solve these problems, I deal with major physical issues that make using a manual die-cutter impossible now, so I hope to stick to this electric one. If I bought a manual machine, which would you suggest as an adjunct one for occasional use? I look forward to watching more of your videos, Michelle, you did one great presentation for sure!!! I enjoyed watching you so much, your enthusiasm and your clear expertise. And what a craft room, how I wish I had that much space!!! I'm re-doing my craft room which includes taking my piano out for the extra space, I love seeing all of your supplies so organized, and hope mine will get there again, it was organized once...now I need more space for sure. Where did you buy your furniture and products you use to organize your crafts? I hope you don't mind my asking... Thanks again for this GREAT tutorial, you are a great teacher and I will be watching your other videos for sure!!! Blessings and best wishes, Joanne
Hi Joanne...Thanks for taking time to comment..and chat..and thank for your kind words about the video and my studio.... I haven't tried any of my Anna Griffn dies in the GEMINI ...yet... I ave to say...I'm a bit hesitant only because of the reports from others about embossing mats getting chewed up... I may call crafter's Companion before putting an Anna G die in my machine.to see what sort of guidance they might be able to offer.... I di (in the video) use a MFT (My Favorite Thing) die...and that worked fine...but them again..that was only a cut...no embossing involved... As for a manual machine to get...I have always been a Cuttlebug lover...but truthfully..this last year.I FINALLY took out my brand new BIG SHOT that I have had for years..unopened..unused....and now I am in LOVE..and the Cuttlebug is now fully retired...only to be used when i go out of the house on vacation etc..and want to take along a portable & smaller machine I would recommend the BIG SHOT PLUS....it's got the wider platform...(and its manual)...but hard to crank....easy on the arms and hands)... My thinking is...if you're going to go manual..why not get a wider platform machine now...just in case you eventually use a wider or larger die or embossing folder. (i.e....6x6...8x8) I also have the Big Shot Express...another great machine...but that's only an electric machine...no manual capability.... As for my studio....the entire room was custom built by a carpenter.contractor for my personal need.. I sketched everything out...and he built it... Every shelf and space was measured for the things that I knew I would be putting in that spot...and built to my specifications All of those turquoise trimmed "containers" that you see...that are individually labelled...are from Consumer Crafts....they're called satchels...They are the one thing that I wanted for sorting my "stuff'... The paper sorter in the background is a metal sorter from an office furniture supply company The black aper organizers on the counter tops are from amazon.... I have been asked many tyros to do a video of my studio and how it;s organized... this conversation reminds me that I should do that. :) I hope that some of this info is helpful to you, Joanne... Thanks again for your kind words and for your interest in me and my card making Wishing you many crafty days ahead! Michelle
Thanks so much, Michelle. I too think I'd go with a Big Shot. One of my friends just bought a Big Shot Plus and she doesn't like it, she thinks it's too big and she has an Etsy business, so perhaps I can buy it from her and she can buy a regular one. I have the Big Shot Express, so I have the plates for a Big Shot. I do think I will mainly use an electric one, my arms and hands and neck just can't handle the pressure involved in cutting at least what it takes to use a Cuttlebug... I hope you will get the info needed for Anna dies, I already have some steel-ruled dies I use quite a bit, so I'll need to keep something for those, but they aren't difficult to use in a manual machine at all... I need to be able to use my Anna dies, and my Cut 'N Boss doesn't emboss them properly, and I couldn't get a good answer from Cut 'N Boss about it other than to experiment with shims, not helpful! But cutting, no problem. I do prefer to have a reverse button, sometimes you are doing a small bit of cutting and you don't want your whole plate to go through time-wise, and a reverse button saves that time. I look forward to watching more of your videos. I too have that CC nativity scene but because it's so intricate, I hadn't tried it yet, love that one and can't wait to use it on Christmas cards, that's my kind of Christmas die, although I love ornaments and other Christmas dies too, just that I like to see the real meaning of Christmas in Christmas cards for those who would like it... CC should be hiring you to do promotional UA-cams, you are GREAT, Michelle!!! You are a delightful person!!! Thanks too for the info on your craft room, that is so generous of you--I am going to try and do what I can, wishing I had a handy guy in my life, so glad you do. He sounds like a wonderful person, but then so are you!!! :) Best wishes and blessings, I look forward to checking out your other videos, I hope doing this Gemini video brings you tons of new crafters to your UA-cam page, I think it will, and good for YOU!!! :) Hoping we are both going to LOVE this machine, I need to go across the border to pick it up very soon hopefully. Joanne
I still love it!...It's my go-to machine when cutting anything that's intricate...it gives a perfect cut every time...right down to the tiniest of details...
great thanks!! I ended up buying the cutNboss... Because i saw that before the gemini crafters companion endorsed the cutnboss. AND I found a bran new one for 90 dollars with free shipping!! :) Also because you can use the bigz dies in it. and its got a 8 1/2" opening.. I also found a video on youtube that gives a sandwich that works great.. so wish me luck! lol i hope it works good for me!!
hi have you a video on how to assemble one of your design waterfall precut cards , consists of 1 oblong , tab on middle one end , 2 on side of other , 3 identical christmas scenes , 3 small happy christmas labels , 2 oblong strips one wider and longer with greetings on it , other thiner shorter no writing ? , cheers .
Hi Michelle, like you I just bought the Gemini and I can't seem to get the birthday card to look right. Please try it and let me know how it looks to you. I can't make out the irt in Birthday. So frustrating and I spent so much time Thanks, Pamela
You're so cute,Michelle! I don't have to wonder whether or not you are happy with your Gemini! So-now that it's several months later - are you still enamored? Do you have any other electric die cut machines? Which is your favorite? And-I have a Cuttlebug-I have always stacked my sandwiches "upside down" so I can see where I am placing the die on the paper, especially for cutting out stamped images. Can you do that with the Gemini? I love that this comes with all the plates you need and don't have to break the bank (which it seems like you have to do with a Big Shot) to get all you need! Of course, I've had my Cuttlebug for so long that I had to add rubber shims and metal shims much later, but I wouldn't have a cutting/embossing machine without them!
HI Avra! YES!....I am still having a LOVE-FEST with my GEMINI...although I haven't hugged it lately...likeI did in the video...lol It's amazing...and truthfully...it is my go-to machine....I rarely use any of my (ridiculous number) of die cutting machines. About reversing your plate order....to see what you're cutting out...you can do that with the upper plates in the GEMINI sandwich...I only know this...not from my own experience...but because I saw another GEMINI video that showed that. I have a VAGABOND....rarely use it.... and a BIG SHOT EXPRESS...another great machine that I'm really happy to have...I like it a lot...but I find that the GEMINI is the best workhorse for detailed and intricate dies... and of course..like you...I still enjoy my Cuttlebug now and then....and my regular BIG SHOT is always on standby for a quickie little fast die cut or emboss I should also note...I use a lot of 110lb....111lb and 130 lb card stock...and the GEMINI cuts that heavy heavy stuff like it's tissue paper...(NONE of my other machine can handle that) Are you thinking of getting a GEMINI Avra? I take full responsibility for enabling you in the past with stamps etc...haha...maybe the GEMINI will be next on the Avra/Michelle enabling list!
Bought my machine just yesterday (9 October ‘19). You got many more goodies with yours than I did! My magnetic sheet is marked out with a grid which I thought was a great idea. Used it once - pretty much knackered. Dies have impressed right into it, got quite flat in some places. Lovely machine but bit disappointed so far....
The cutting plate is so thin, that after using it for several months the heat now in August has warped the plate so much the its barely possible to run it through the machine.
Hi my dear are you willing to sell your big shot ??? I so need a die cutting machine I wanted to buy a new one I don't have plates ibhave a few dies because I bought a 20 dollar kids die cutting inbeleave it was something I thought ubcan use for all small but I was mistaken lol so now my bed is broken and I springs popping in to my back so now I'm thinking I better try to get me. Bed insteD of die cutting lol but any how I'm still pretty new because I didn't get to crafting too much but been watching videos for. Year I'm so excited to learn cards I really want to do card making now
Oh my gosh. Look at her craft room - to die for!
Jean...My studio was 15 ear conversation here at my house...finally...a few years ago..we took the plunge and built it.
Michelle- you are a great teacher- your learners is not overwhelmed- Thanks!
Thanks Catherine!
Hey - just wanted to say THANK YOU for reviewing our machine! It's great to see it from a users point of view and I am so glad you love it as much as us! Many Thanks, Sara (from Crafter's Companion)
Sara...you are so very welcome!...The Gemini is wonderful...it's my pleasure to do my little part to let other crafters know about something awesome!...Thanks for always bringing us fantastic products......Michelle.
Susan, I need help! Using my machine for fabric cutting; tried with 1 layer and 4 layers of cotton fabric for quilting. It is ridiculously cracking and unbelievably warped my plastic top layer. Help!!! I spent too much for this machine, to keep replacing top layer after 1 use!
Agree Michelle. First cut, according to the guide book, almost cut through the plates. Have to buy more. Look at videos that use self healing mats. Save money.
Sorry, responding to Mimi not Michelle
Love your tutorial..! Easy and well done. ..
I have ordered this machine prior to watching. But I had to subscribe to your channel, you make me smile. Thanks.
just got mine today from 24 hr craft event -- thanks for your tutorial! I love your accent and your enthusiasm!
OH!!...That's great Amber!...Enjoy using your GEMINI!
Michelle, so glad I found your video! Your AWESOME! I was leary to buy another machine (just got a Vagabond) but I'm excited to buy mine on sale on HSN tonight. After watching your video I'm sold. I have intricate dies that I cant all of the paper out of and I end up getting frustrated. I make lots of cards and just want a machine that can get the job done. Again, after watching you I'm sold! LOVE your voice and enthusiasm. Thanks for being so helpful and lovely. Look forward to more videos from you. :)
I understand your excitement over the tiny pieces coming out. I have a cuttlebug and intricate dies do not come out because I can never get the correct shim in place. It was great to hear you talk about the other machines and this one. I was considering buying another brand. But not now. I'll save up for this one. Thank you for sharing this information...;) It is valuable, time saving, money saving and frustration saving!
I just bought a Gemini from Amazon and I can't wait to get it. Should be here on May 25th. I love seeing your excitement. Like you, I have many other machines and was skeptical about buying something else but you have just validated my purchase. TY.
I rec'd mine about a month ago, and love it. I have arthritis had in my hands and using my cricu t was near impossible, but now it's fun to create with dies and embossing folders again!!
Very good demo. I am wanting one of these. Very much lols. 👍🏻👍🏻TFS.
Thanks for sharing your video. My new machine arrived today. I feel a lot more confident about using it now after watching you.
Also I'm interested to hear how everyone is getting on with theirs after such a length of time. 😀
I was ready to return this machine, until I saw your awesome video tonight.
I looked at the one that the Sarah Daves did on it and said I don't need another machine and it looked confusing.
Thank you so much:)
I know later I would have regretted it.
Carrie....I hope that you've been enjoying your machine... :)
Awesome tutorial you have sold me on the machine. I will be getting one for Christmas. Happy Holidays.....Thank You
That's super Nagina!!....You're going to love it!
Michelle Borsack yes i know !my plate from the cuttlebug was broken en i bougt these gemini! i live in Europe in the Netherlands!!
enjoy your GEMINI Joke!
As a newbie crafter I enjoyed your video. I am interested in this machine and am considering buying it.
It's a fabulous machine!
Enjoy yours when you get it!
Omg! Thanks for sharing on how... I'm getting one for my birthday! I have a few machines as well. I wish my Cricut machine will do this also. Gemini, it's a Wow! Must have!
Linda!! You're going love it!...The GEMINI will be an awesome birthday gift!...enjoy!
Michelle Borsack thank you!
So sorry for the typo...somehow I typed LINDA....I apologize Lydia :)
You're very welcome Lydia! Enjoy your GEMINI when you get it!...Did you see that they are offering a new bonus bundle of dies and bossing folders etc... with the machine soon?...The info is on the Crafter's Companion US Facebook page...
Your fine girl!
I love how u explain each thing quickly with all details and I live your accent
Thanks Shannon....so glad that you enjoyed the video!
hi brilliant to watch well done i have my gemini but not used it yet i think i will now after watching this thanks again
Thanks Diane!...Have fun using your machine!
Just got my first die machine. Got a Gemini from HSN also. So excited to try it out. Thanks for the video. It sure help us new Beees
How exciting!...Enjoy using your GEMINI Brenda!
THANK YOU FOR THE DIE CUTTING IT MADE IT LOOK SO MUCH EASIER
Mr. Brown brought me mine yesterday and I can't wait to try it! I love your excitement and know what I'll be doing all weekend! I just subscribed to your channel and can't wait to see more of your videos! Happy Spring!
Thank you for this video. You speak nice and clearly. Great little machine. I'm thinking of investing into one. I like when you said holy caramba. That was funny and it's good to know that the magnetic part is very strong cuz I know mine keeps sliding around on my other item that I use.
Hi just got a mega deal on a second hand machine I mean bargin bargin price with dies and extras so so excited to get going thank you for the great tips on using the boards and intricate ones to use the rubber shim the second time
You are hilarious, my friend.....I enjoyed your "show" immensely and I'm off to purchase one of these puppies.....TFS!!!!!
Amazing video! Just bought one!
Thank you for your video> Mines came today so excited about it.
I had seeing other Gemini videos but yours is the one, thank you
You're welcome Vered!
Michelle, I just got my Gemini from HSN Aug 2022, and I have been a little intimidated. Your video was very helpful Thank you
Just found you,,,,love your video...and I did buy the Gemini from HSN as well...I love it as well and it is so funny that you have all those other machines...now I know I am not the only crazy one...lol
Thank you Michelle for your response,I have been in touch with Crafters Companion. Before returning the Gemini, they want me to try other dies, this is what they will do if I send it back.If they find it is a faulty machine then they would replace it.I want to make a gatefold card using the intricate die either end, this is why I need the even pressure, I'm using A4 size card so cannot turn it at an angle. I so appreciate the help from other 'crafters' such as yourself. Thanks again, Tricia
You're very welcome....I hope that you are enjoying your machine to the fullest by now. :)
Here I am a year and a half later, but i am delighted to find you. I like your enthusiasm and your clear instructions, I am hooked: on you and on the Gemini (although I have a Junior)
Thank you so much I have just ordered mine and I'm excited but also nervous but you have helped with this video x
Thank s for the tutorial, was looking for review. Going to buy this
So glad that you enjoyed the video...
Enjoy your GEMINI when it arrives!
So excited for you. I just got mine yesterday. Can't wait to try it out!
Thanks! I've had this since last HSN special & haven't tried it yet...this makes it easy. Tomorrow..March 8 WEDNESDAY 2017 it HSN CraftDay. Starts at mignight tonight. They have Crafters Companion, Anna G & a host of others... Thought viewers might want to know. I know I'll be tuning in... ~cheers~
I'm so Thrilled that it works the way they say!!!!'👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾, I've been having A lot of trouble with y die cutting, Thank you Michelle God Bless all My Love,😍😍
Have been on the fence, but with your help today, I will definitely be ordering one. You video was great. I did subscribe to your channel. Can’t wait for more videos. Have a great day!!!
Hello Michelle , I have just invested In the Gemeni from creat & craft . I have got to wait until middle of May .
I have been thinking the same as you ,shall I shan't I have I done the right thing,
I have got three machine s I should make those work ,but I get so frustrated with them . .
Thanks to you I have , Ican't wait for it io arrive . I a few Intricut dies to use . Fingers. Crossed. X
Rose...the GEMINI is ideal for intricate dies...
Until I had the GEMINI...my intricate dies really weren't being used...it as just too frustrating to have to run them thru my other machines so many times..and STILL not get a complete cut...
Now...with the GEMINI...I get great cuts every time...
Zero frustration!
Enjoy our GEMINI Rose!
Thank you so much 💓 Trying to figure out whichone to buy 😁👍 now I know ... thanks again 😇
Great opening demo. I am wondering if I can cut vinyl adhesive with dies. Any info would be helpful. TY
Great video, Michelle! I'm the same way about cutting a new plate...you're not alone! :)
Thanks Ted....and it's good to know that I am not alone with my plate "issues"...lol
Thank you Michelle x👍
You're welcome Rose!
Hi Michelle , I just ordered also on HSN, because of my hands I thought it would be perfect! You look Great didn't know you had a channel😍❤😍❤
I have both Geminis they are both awesome
i watch this everynight before i go to bed
Your craft room is awesome
Thans Kathy!
It was just a dream for many years....and FINALLY....we took the plunge and made it a reality!
Love your craft room. Very organized! If you don’t mind, Where did you get your big table mat. Thank you!
HI Evelyn....The self healing ALVIN mats on the studio work table were ordered on Amazon...
Here's the link.... (I have 6 of these for the studio.and love them)www.amazon.com/Alvin-Translucent-Professional-Self-Healing-TM2224/dp/B000HF6JGC/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1536277501&sr=8-14&keywords=alvin+self+healing+mat
The plates look pretty big, can you put a full sheet of 8.5 x 11 cardstock in it?
Hi is it work on acrylic sheet? Or can we make cake toppers with this?
Hi just received my new Gemini machine this week. But I don't have a black magnetic shim mine is white does it matter. Also no purple base plate just two clear cutting plates. Am I still OK to go ahead & use it now. Thanks for you demo. It has just confused me a bit as my plates are different course to your's from Alison.
I love the nativity die cut scene!
I use a dryer sheet then my cardstock for my intricate dies. Works wonderfully! The pieces stick to the dryer sheet. Besides, the dryer sheet make my cards smell good.
Thanks for the demo. I am going to buy it to make favour boxes with patterns and cuts. Is it the right thing to buy? Can you please tell me where you get your cutting templates from?
Nice video could you tell me where you get your 100 pound cardstock. thanks
Robin....I have a few fave companies for card stock...but PTI (papertreyink.com) is probably my favorite for card making...their white and vintage cream are nice and hefty and great for card bases....
+Michelle Borsack Thank you I enjoyed your video.
I just purchased one on the last craft day at HSN I was so disappointed after the first cut my plate warped. I used the gemini junior plate first. I then used the gemini plates they warped too but I have been able to cut intricate dies with it. I'm not sure about the junior plates the machine seems like it is struggling to pull them through. Any helpful hints?
Can you use any make dies for this machine ?
Thanks for your video, enjoy it.
does it cut faux leather sheet for making earrings
Thank you for this tutorial!
How big is your craft room
I love my Gemini!!! It's fab!!
Love this waiting for an hsn special sale.
I just bought a Sizzix Express. All I had previously was a Cuttlebug, a green one. Did I buy the Wrong Machine? I never heard of the Gemini before.
Hi. I am contemplating to buy my first sie cutting machine. Would you recommend this for a beginner like me or should I start with something like the Big Shot?
Where domain buy your heavy card stock?
Jean....for white card bass I like Papertrey Ink
I also use their cream for off white bases...
For a lot of my other heavy weight card stock I love LCI(.com)...they have wonderful card stock..and lots of specialty card stock..(metallics etc)..They are an invitation quality product...lots of beautiful cardstock/paper there
I watched the Gemini presentations on HSN but did not get it. I have A LOT of Crafters Companion dies and this machine cuts really well. Save your magnetic shim; put it down UNDER the frosted, plastic plate. Then it won''t get all marked up from the dies.
Thanks!!! Mine is pretty marked up, but that makes me feel better.
May I ask what brand your nativity die is? I love it!
She said Crafter's Companion die but I cannot find it anywhere!
Is it possible to cut pre stamped images with their matching Dies?
yes...you can cut stamped image with coordinating dies
Hi Michelle, I dont have any type of die cutter machine. I like to make christmas ornaments every year. This year I want to make tiny churches. 100 of them. They have a lot of little windows. I will never be able to cut out all these windows. much less they look straight Any suggestions
How about a small handheld punch that punches a window like shape (rectangle......square)...one that you can use to punch out the windows....
where is the best place to get machine
I’m like you I have all the other machines now I have to get next time in July next craft show because I have a few dies from Sara tfs have fun crafting
Thank you for a great, helpful video, Michelle! I unpacked my Gemini last night and had a problem embossing the Happy Birthday die. It kept shifting and double-cut in the middle of some flowers making ovals instead of circles. The embossing is shifted over in places. I tried 3 times, one time with tape. I want to love this machine, but I have to get past this to get there! Thank you for any suggestions you may have.
love it Michelle =)
FYI: I have been using my Crafters Companion and found my cover plate was warping badly. I turned my plates each time and still found them warping. So, I used my son's heat gun to warm the plate up a bit and that took the warp out easily. Just be careful not to burn your fingers with the gun. I also put a heavy book on top to smooth the plate out and let it cool. I have new plates!! Most of the cutting marks were also removed with this method. No mess. And no color change.
Yes I totally get that about the cutting plates after cutting layers of fabric, a nightmare!!!….and that plastic sham???, shambles, I could use it as a soup bowl
Hi Michelle, don't think my last comment went through...I shall try again. Recently purchased the Gemini, tried cutting a Sue Wilson, Gemini die several times also used the metal plate twice and the centre did not cut. I thought this machine was an all over pressure. Would appreciate any help from other sources. Tricia, Hertfordshire, UK
HI Tricia....I personally haven't had any issues cutting any die that I've put through the Gemini....have you tried laying the die on the plate in a position thats not straight...(a little but skewed...partially sideways) ...sometimes...with other machines...this is helpful in getting a complete cut..if you continue to have a difficult time getting the machine to cut that die...I would suggest you contact Crafters Companion....they have great customer service....I am thinking that they may be able to guide you in some way....I hope that you're able to find a solution for the problem...and enjoy your machine :)
love your video i'm gonna buy a gemini thanks
Thanks Angela!...I just saw on Facebook that AC Moore had the GEMINI for 169.99...with lots of extra goodies...not sure when the sale ends ...enjoy your machine when you get it!
Can we use tin with the die to cut in the gemini
HI Norma....I've never cut tin in my GEMINI....
Crafter's Companion has excellent Customer Service..I'm sure that if you call them by phone...someone will know the answer to this question right away.
Thank you for sharing thinking about getting me one being that I have Arthritis ,I do have a cuttlebug and a scanNcut 2 ,Cricut explore 2
Where do you get 110 lb cardstock?
I order my 110lb card stock at PapertreyInk.com...and also LCIPaper.com
Can you tell me where the Nativity die is from, please?
Los dos marcados ovalados en la parte superior para que son compre ya la maquina estoy feliz pero en la primera pasada a troquelar la placa transparente se embobó que le hago fuera de rotarla? Por favor en español
Where can’t I get one what’s the price
I love my Gemini jr
Michelle, thank you so much for shooting this video!!! I'm wondering if you have any Anna Griffin dies, apparently a lot of HSN customers who bought the Gemini the day you did are also big Anna Griffin fans, I too love her dies and have quite a few. People are finding then they go to emboss her dies that the die cuts right through the embossing mat. I wondered if you had tried any... CC has suggested taking out the plastic shim, which is something I will try when I get mine (I have to go across the border from Canada into the US to pick it up, hopefully in the next couple of days).
I also wondered if you tried the advice from Paula DiGiovanni who suggested putting your magnetic pad under your plastic shim. But that would not work for cutting Anna's dies, as CC suggested taking out the plastic shim, but I'm not sure if that was just for embossing or for cutting Anna's dies too. Apparently they don't need as much pressure (Anna's dies), so the plastic shim is not needed for them.
I will be VERY interested to hear if you've tried Anna's dies, they are made by Cuttlebug. I used to use a Cuttlebug until it literally imploded, and have a Cut 'N Boss electric machine, but it won't emboss Anna's dies properly, either they are under-embossed and don't get all of the detail, or when I add more of a shim, then it over-embosses, and the little holes in the back of this die (Anna Griffin Fretworks frame die) are embossed as little dots all over the frame, which isn't what I want of course. I am hoping the Gemini will solve these problems, I deal with major physical issues that make using a manual die-cutter impossible now, so I hope to stick to this electric one. If I bought a manual machine, which would you suggest as an adjunct one for occasional use?
I look forward to watching more of your videos, Michelle, you did one great presentation for sure!!! I enjoyed watching you so much, your enthusiasm and your clear expertise. And what a craft room, how I wish I had that much space!!! I'm re-doing my craft room which includes taking my piano out for the extra space, I love seeing all of your supplies so organized, and hope mine will get there again, it was organized once...now I need more space for sure. Where did you buy your furniture and products you use to organize your crafts? I hope you don't mind my asking...
Thanks again for this GREAT tutorial, you are a great teacher and I will be watching your other videos for sure!!!
Blessings and best wishes,
Joanne
Hi Joanne...Thanks for taking time to comment..and chat..and thank for your kind words about the video and my studio....
I haven't tried any of my Anna Griffn dies in the GEMINI ...yet...
I ave to say...I'm a bit hesitant only because of the reports from others about embossing mats getting chewed up...
I may call crafter's Companion before putting an Anna G die in my machine.to see what sort of guidance they might be able to offer....
I di (in the video) use a MFT (My Favorite Thing) die...and that worked fine...but them again..that was only a cut...no embossing involved...
As for a manual machine to get...I have always been a Cuttlebug lover...but truthfully..this last year.I FINALLY took out my brand new BIG SHOT that I have had for years..unopened..unused....and now I am in LOVE..and the Cuttlebug is now fully retired...only to be used when i go out of the house on vacation etc..and want to take along a portable & smaller machine
I would recommend the BIG SHOT PLUS....it's got the wider platform...(and its manual)...but hard to crank....easy on the arms and hands)...
My thinking is...if you're going to go manual..why not get a wider platform machine now...just in case you eventually use a wider or larger die or embossing folder. (i.e....6x6...8x8)
I also have the Big Shot Express...another great machine...but that's only an electric machine...no manual capability....
As for my studio....the entire room was custom built by a carpenter.contractor for my personal need..
I sketched everything out...and he built it...
Every shelf and space was measured for the things that I knew I would be putting in that spot...and built to my specifications
All of those turquoise trimmed "containers" that you see...that are individually labelled...are from Consumer Crafts....they're called satchels...They are the one thing that I wanted for sorting my "stuff'...
The paper sorter in the background is a metal sorter from an office furniture supply company
The black aper organizers on the counter tops are from amazon....
I have been asked many tyros to do a video of my studio and how it;s organized...
this conversation reminds me that I should do that. :)
I hope that some of this info is helpful to you, Joanne...
Thanks again for your kind words and for your interest in me and my card making
Wishing you many crafty days ahead!
Michelle
Thanks so much, Michelle. I too think I'd go with a Big Shot. One of my friends just bought a Big Shot Plus and she doesn't like it, she thinks it's too big and she has an Etsy business, so perhaps I can buy it from her and she can buy a regular one. I have the Big Shot Express, so I have the plates for a Big Shot. I do think I will mainly use an electric one, my arms and hands and neck just can't handle the pressure involved in cutting at least what it takes to use a Cuttlebug...
I hope you will get the info needed for Anna dies, I already have some steel-ruled dies I use quite a bit, so I'll need to keep something for those, but they aren't difficult to use in a manual machine at all... I need to be able to use my Anna dies, and my Cut 'N Boss doesn't emboss them properly, and I couldn't get a good answer from Cut 'N Boss about it other than to experiment with shims, not helpful! But cutting, no problem. I do prefer to have a reverse button, sometimes you are doing a small bit of cutting and you don't want your whole plate to go through time-wise, and a reverse button saves that time.
I look forward to watching more of your videos. I too have that CC nativity scene but because it's so intricate, I hadn't tried it yet, love that one and can't wait to use it on Christmas cards, that's my kind of Christmas die, although I love ornaments and other Christmas dies too, just that I like to see the real meaning of Christmas in Christmas cards for those who would like it...
CC should be hiring you to do promotional UA-cams, you are GREAT, Michelle!!! You are a delightful person!!! Thanks too for the info on your craft room, that is so generous of you--I am going to try and do what I can, wishing I had a handy guy in my life, so glad you do. He sounds like a wonderful person, but then so are you!!! :)
Best wishes and blessings, I look forward to checking out your other videos, I hope doing this Gemini video brings you tons of new crafters to your UA-cam page, I think it will, and good for YOU!!! :)
Hoping we are both going to LOVE this machine, I need to go across the border to pick it up very soon hopefully.
Joanne
hebben jullie het niet in Nederlandse taal?
was wondering what you still thought of this machine
I still love it!...It's my go-to machine when cutting anything that's intricate...it gives a perfect cut every time...right down to the tiniest of details...
great thanks!! I ended up buying the cutNboss... Because i saw that before the gemini crafters companion endorsed the cutnboss. AND I found a bran new one for 90 dollars with free shipping!! :) Also because you can use the bigz dies in it. and its got a 8 1/2" opening.. I also found a video on youtube that gives a sandwich that works great.. so wish me luck! lol i hope it works good for me!!
Great!...enjoy your new CutnBoss!
hi have you a video on how to assemble one of your design waterfall precut cards , consists of 1 oblong , tab on middle one end , 2 on side of other , 3 identical christmas scenes , 3 small happy christmas labels , 2 oblong strips one wider and longer with greetings on it , other thiner shorter no writing ? , cheers .
I wont dis u have sale from kuwait branches pls tell me
Hi Michelle, like you I just bought the Gemini and I can't seem to get the birthday card to look right. Please try it and let me know how it looks to you. I can't make out the irt in Birthday. So frustrating and I spent so much time Thanks, Pamela
You're so cute,Michelle! I don't have to wonder whether or not you are happy with your Gemini! So-now that it's several months later - are you still enamored? Do you have any other electric die cut machines? Which is your favorite? And-I have a Cuttlebug-I have always stacked my sandwiches "upside down" so I can see where I am placing the die on the paper, especially for cutting out stamped images. Can you do that with the Gemini? I love that this comes with all the plates you need and don't have to break the bank (which it seems like you have to do with a Big Shot) to get all you need! Of course, I've had my Cuttlebug for so long that I had to add rubber shims and metal shims much later, but I wouldn't have a cutting/embossing machine without them!
HI Avra!
YES!....I am still having a LOVE-FEST with my GEMINI...although I haven't hugged it lately...likeI did in the video...lol
It's amazing...and truthfully...it is my go-to machine....I rarely use any of my (ridiculous number) of die cutting machines.
About reversing your plate order....to see what you're cutting out...you can do that with the upper plates in the GEMINI sandwich...I only know this...not from my own experience...but because I saw another GEMINI video that showed that.
I have a VAGABOND....rarely use it....
and a BIG SHOT EXPRESS...another great machine that I'm really happy to have...I like it a lot...but I find that the GEMINI is the best workhorse for detailed and intricate dies...
and of course..like you...I still enjoy my Cuttlebug now and then....and my regular BIG SHOT is always on standby for a quickie little fast die cut or emboss
I should also note...I use a lot of 110lb....111lb and 130 lb card stock...and the GEMINI cuts that heavy heavy stuff like it's tissue paper...(NONE of my other machine can handle that)
Are you thinking of getting a GEMINI Avra?
I take full responsibility for enabling you in the past with stamps etc...haha...maybe the GEMINI will be next on the Avra/Michelle enabling list!
Dont' forget to flip nd rotate BOTH of your plates every time to prevent warping!
That's the plan! :)
Mary O'Brien
I received a Gemini go as a gift from my friend. The first time I went to use it, it jammed. It won’t release.
call Crafter's Companion...they'll tel you how to clear the machine...it's very easy
thanks for sharing
You're very welcome!
Bought my machine just yesterday (9 October ‘19). You got many more goodies with yours than I did!
My magnetic sheet is marked out with a grid which I thought was a great idea. Used it once - pretty much knackered. Dies have impressed right into it, got quite flat in some places.
Lovely machine but bit disappointed so far....
Look for new video's showing how to avoid this happening. Also the use of a self healing cutting mat instead of buying a new cutting plate.
It is so good
The cutting plate is so thin, that after using it for several months the heat now in August has warped the plate so much the its barely possible to run it through the machine.
You're so CUTE! >.
New subscriber! Thanks for this video it really helped. We sell art too.
Hi my dear are you willing to sell your big shot ??? I so need a die cutting machine I wanted to buy a new one I don't have plates ibhave a few dies because I bought a 20 dollar kids die cutting inbeleave it was something I thought ubcan use for all small but I was mistaken lol so now my bed is broken and I springs popping in to my back so now I'm thinking I better try to get me. Bed insteD of die cutting lol but any how I'm still pretty new because I didn't get to crafting too much but been watching videos for. Year I'm so excited to learn cards I really want to do card making now
omg what a craft room lol
LOL Dawn....
It's my happy place...
Lastima que sea muy costoso traer estas maquinas a CDMEX esta super bonita