I just want you all to know how much I enjoy all the wonderful comments you’ve been leaving on my channel! 🥰 Thanks for the love and support, you all are such a blessing to me. ❤️ Thank you so much and I can’t wait to share more with you!
I saw this video awhile ago and it popped up this morning. I started card making with aCuttlebug machine. The cuttlebug embossing mat is fine to use. It did not cut through. I now own Gemini and Jr. Use the cuttlebug when I try experimental things just in case. It is much thicker than Gemini. I also sew and have many sizes of self healing mats. My plastic shims(#4 ) are totally worthless. Gonna try cutting one mat for Gemini. Tyvm for tips. Embossing worked fine.
I had no idea I could use my Big Kick, and So glad to learn about using the Anna Griffin dies with Anna Griffin Embossing Mat on the Gemini! So Awesome! Thank You🤗
thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!! I have Anna Griffin dies and haven't used them because I have a Gemini machine. You have opened up my crafting world!! Thank you again, Paula Kutz
Awww Thank you so much Paula! It makes me so happy to hear this from you! ❤️❤️❤️😍 I love it! I’m so excited for you! I hope you enjoy all the other fun tips and hacks on my channel as well and find them helpful too. 😍 Have a wonderful day Paula. Hugs, Missy 🤗🤗❤️
@@CreationsByMiss I have written your directions down, am tackling my Christmas Cards and am enjoying the process. It's been a while since I've worked with more challenging card designs and find myself surrounded with tiny bits of foil paper. Thank you again. 💌
Awww thank you for sharing Ann! 😍❤️ I’m so excited for you. 🥰 Your cards are going to look stunning! ❤️ Have fun making all those beautiful cards! Have a great night! Hugs, Missy 😍😍🤗🤗❤️❤️
Thanks so much for sharing this!! My sister was just trying to figure out how to run her AG dies in her Gemini. Can't wait to show her your super helpful video!! Thanks so much!! :)
Yay! I’m so excited Carrie! She is going to love this! I hope you and your sister enjoy all the fun hacks and ideas on my channel. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Missy 🤗🤗❤️❤️
You are a pleasure to listen to. So informative. How generous of you to share your hard work with all of us. Oh would I love the AG dies but they are a bit out of my budget since I am 80 years young with a limited budget. I have been creating cards for years but am just getting into the die cutting. My daughter bought me a Spellbinder for Mother’s Day and that was the start of a wonderful new world for me. My creative side really kicked in. I was in Heaven. I wish I could afford anna’s products but even the shipping is out of sight. I have been purchasing from a site that is very reasonable but the dies are very thin. Uh oh, I am going on and on lol. You are a treasure and I am sooo happy I found your channel. Hugs. Phyliss
Oh dearest Phyliss your comment truly made my night! 🥰 Thank you so much for telling me your story! I love getting to know you and the products you are working with. It helps me greatly when I’m think of ideas for more videos. I totally understand about the cost of those dies. I’m so excited you’re getting into die cutting! I love working with dies and also stamping! That was so sweet of your daughter to give you that machine. It really does open up endless possibilities! I hope you continue to enjoy the content on my channel and I’m looking forward to sharing more with you. Have a wonderful night and thanks for sharing with me. 🥰🥰🥰
@@CreationsByMiss Hi again....well, my daughter surprised me again and is going to order the Anna Griffin embossing mat for me. She was in the room when I was looking at your video and asked me about it. She said she would look into the information about the Mat. I am sooo blessed. I thank God every day for my fabulous family and friends. Hugs. Phyliss
Oh I’m so excited for you Phyliss! You have a wonderful daughter! Definitely let her watch the video so she will understand the process of how I achieved that beautiful “look” with the AG dies. The small AG mat is $10.00 on her website so it’s not terribly too expensive. Her dies are what cost the most. They are wonderfully made and high quality, but when done with this method in the video just turn out so beautiful!
I just happened across this video and stopped in my tracks when I saw the tittle. I have the Big Shot and a lot of Anna Griffin dies, but my die cuts have NEVER looked like the cuts do on her website and videos. Now I now why. I will go purchase her rubber embossing mat and try them again. This is a real wake up for me. I had put her dies away about a year ago because I was so disappointed with them (despite how much I had spent buying them). I see now that I just gave up trying. Thankfully you had not given up and kept working on this until you solved the problem. I think I was not using a heavy enough cardstock either. Thank you so much !!!! Your video is very well done and thought out. I am definitely going to watch your other videos and subscribe to see what other surprises you have in store for me. Great job, Missy!
Oh sweet Cathy, my heart completely melted when I read your comment. 😭😭❤️❤️❤️ I’m so happy this video is going to help you! The dies are so beautiful when done the right way. I’m so excited for you to try this! If you’re able, try that foil cardstock available at hobby lobby and Michaels! You will be blown away with how beautiful it turns out. I can’t wait to share more with you on my channel. Crafters like you make me so happy I decided to step out of my comfort zone and start this channel. I’m so appreciative of all your support! From the bottom of my heart, Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
Couture Creations put out the exact same rubber mat with/for their Go Power & Emboss machine. Now that machine is a beast, but super quiet - as soon as I used it I gave my Gemini's away and bought one. Thanks so much for the hack - your hacks are always the best.
You are the SWEETEST Nellie. 😍🤗🤗 It makes me so happy to know how much you enjoy the videos. Thank you so much! I appreciate you. 🥰🥰 Hope you have a Merry Christmas! Hugs, Missy🤗🤗🤗 ❤️
Oh thank you so much Gaylyne!🥰🥰 You just made my night with this comment. ❤️❤️🥲I really appreciate the kind words so much! I try to explain everything in a way that’s easy to understand. I can’t wait to share more fun ideas with you! Thanks so much for watching and supporting my channel. ❤️❤️
Hello, I just found your channel, and I’m so happy to get this information. I am new to die cutting and embossing, so I really appreciate your instruction! Thank you for your time.
Thank you so much Carla! Die cutting and embossing is so much fun! You’re going to love it! Thanks so much for watching and supporting me and my channel! Have a wonderful weekend! Hugs, Missy 🤗🤗❤️❤️
Awww you’re so welcome! 😍 You will love the results you get using this method! Have a wonderful day and I hope you enjoy all the great tips on my channel. Big hugs, Missy 🤗🤗❤️❤️
Awww thank you so much Leigh Rose! ❤️❤️ This turns out so beautiful every time. 🥰❤️ Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel. 🥰🥰 I hope you enjoy the other tips on my channel. Have a wonderful night. Hugs, Missy ❤️❤️🤗🤗
I only have an older manual spellbinders die cutting machine (pink) and no electronic machine. My retired budget dictates what I can & cannot afford to buy. Even so, this was very informative.
Hello Jane. ❤️❤️ Sorry I don’t have the Spellbinders die machine to be able to tell you the sandwich for your machine, but I’m pretty sure some of my viewers may have possibly put the sandwich for your machine in the comments of this video. Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel. I appreciate you so much. 🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️
That’s awesome Diane! You are going to love that mat! It makes a world of difference! I’m so excited for you to try it. 🥰 I hope you enjoy all the hacks and tips on my channel. 🙂Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel. ❤️❤️❤️
Hi Missy, thank you for this another great video! I actually have the Anna Griffin Empress machine -- and you're right about that embossing pad, it's super nice! The information in this video is great to have about being able to use AG dies in my Sizzix Big Shot Plus, all I have to do is remember to use the AG embossing pad and adjust my sandwich/plates for the cutting part! 👍💖
Thank you so much Kimberly! I’m so excited that you will be able to use this information with your big shot plus! I’m so happy you found this helpful. 🥰🥰 Thank you for the wonderful comment! I look forward to sharing more with you!❤️
Thank you so much Kimberly! I’m so excited that you will be able to use this information with your big shot plus! I’m so happy you found this helpful. 🥰🥰 Thank you for the wonderful comment! I look forward to sharing more with you!❤️
Thank you so much Kimberly! I’m so excited that you will be able to use this information with your big shot plus! I’m so happy you found this helpful. 🥰🥰 Thank you for the wonderful comment! I look forward to sharing more with you!❤️
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I have the gemini and just got new dies from Anna Griffin. Her dies are beautiful. I tried to emboss with her dies and cut through the embossing mat. I was so happy to find your tutorial because I was having a hard time figuring this out. So I am going to purchase her embossing mat. Thanks so much!
I’m so happy this tutorial is going to help you Janet! ❤️❤️ I love using her dies! Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel. 🥰🥰❤️❤️ Have a great night! ❤️❤️
Thank you so much! I have been disappointed to never be able to emboss my Anna Griffin dies, because they cut through my embossing mat. I never thought of buying her embossing mat. My Gemini is long out of warranty, so I am happy to experiment on it. I was just thinking about getting rid of it, but if this works well I won’t need to get rid of it.
Hi Missy, I have the midi but haven't used it yet. All the dies I have were purchased on Amazon so I will do a little experimenting to see what happens. Thanks for your help!
Thank you so much for sharing!! I have all the machines other then the Big shot series and I was cutting out Anna Griffin dies on my Gemini with total failure I had no idea when I purchased AG dies that you needed her cutting machine.So thank you ;)
You are so welcome Shannon! I’m so happy this video helped you. The AG dies are so beautiful when die cut and embossed this way. Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel. ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for such a clear explanation of how to use the Sizzix machine with AG dies. Although I have an Empress I’ve always thought the Sizzix two pass method gave a better emboss bi just couldn’t figure out how to use the platform. You’ve now shown me how. Yippee!
Awww 🥰 thanks so much Carol! I’m so happy this video helped you! I love using AG dies! They are so beautiful. 😍❤️❤️ Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel. ❤️🤗🤗 Hugs
Hello and Thank You. I have had issues with Anna Griffin’s Dies in my Gemini. The Gemini’s Mats are so flimsy and the dies cut right through them. I also have the Empress, but sometimes the Gemini is easier so I already have the Heavy duty Mats of AG and will be using your sandwich. Thank you for going through the work of finding out the best usage.
Thank you so much David! I appreciate all the kind words. ❤️ I’m so happy this video is going to help you! It really makes those dies look beautiful! Thank you so much for watching and I can’t wait to share future videos with you! 🥰🥰🥰
I agree with you about Anna Griffin's embossing mat. It is wonderful...the most sturdy mat that I've ever used. Thanks for sharing your tips, Missy! I just subscribed to so I can't miss any of your videos. Thanks!!
Yay Libby! That’s awesome! I’m so excited you loved the tutorial and hope you enjoy the other hacks and demos on my channel as well. Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel. ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰
❤thank you sooooooooo much for this at long last,have been waiting for you and this video!!! Want to purchase the trick or treat box die from anna griffen,but didn't want to purchase another machine just to cut it out,this now gives me hope that it will work with my big kick die cutter,just need the Anna Griffen cutting mat,will give you an update how it all works out again thank you!!!
Awww you’re so awesome Bonnie! I can’t wait for you to try this! 😍❤️❤️❤️ I hope you enjoy all the great hacks and card making on my channel. 🥰 Have wonderful night and I can’t wait to hear your update on all you create!! Big hugs, Missy 🤗🤗❤️❤️
I found this video very informative. If you use the Sizzix silicone pad it must be used with the hard impressions pad. They go together even though they are sold separately.
Great tip! I didn’t have success previously with my AG dies in the Gemini. I do have an Empress now because I have so many AG dies now. I will get an extra mat to keep with my Gemini. Really enjoy your videos.
Another relaxing and informative video ... thanks Miss. Anna Griffin has long been one of my most favourite designers, in fact I still have one of her paper packs that I have been "keeping" since I began paper crafting over 20 years ago. Your tutorial is great for anyone who has old original Spellbinder dies that will also show embossing when done as your tutorial says. Thanks again.
Oh Bonnie you’re always so sweet! I love AG stuff and her papers are so beautiful! I love the double sided card stock! I also have the spell binders dies that you speak of and never could use them until now. We are snowed in here today so I’m probably going to have a play in my craft room. I think I want to try to make some pretty storage boxes for my dies today or tomorrow. I have some major organizing to do. 🥰 Have a wonderful day Bonnie! ❤️❤️
@@CreationsByMiss Snowed in here too (Ontario, Canada) and after shovelling out cars, I'm too pooped to craft. But I did try your technique with some gold foil c/s and followed your Xyron tips too and made a perfect gold embossed die cut. Now to make a card to use it on .... maybe tomorrow.
Oh I’m so happy you got to try the AG technique! Those dies are just so beautiful when done that way. I totally understand about relaxing after shoveling all that snow! We have so much snow and it’s still snowing. I sure hope it melts off before it starts to get really cold in a few days. Hope you get lots of crafting done tomorrow! ❤️ Goodnight! 😴
Oh sweet Barbara thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed the video! I hope you enjoy the other tips on my channel! Thanks for watching and supporting my small channel! ❤️❤️🤗Hugs
Thank you so much Brenda for sharing your story with me! I’m so excited for you to try this method! It’s absolutely the best method I’ve found and they look gorgeous! Definitely the “look” I want for my fancier cards.
I just found your channel yesterday and already I've seen THREE game changer video's!!! (This is one of them) I have so many of the AG dies and my biggest complaint was that I couldn't get that "look" that I wanted. Possibly now that I have gone and purchased her mat (among other dies that I didn't need... Lol...) I will be using them more now that I know how to acheive said "look". Well done!!!
This comment is the best ever! 🥲I love this so much! ❤️ I’ve worked on getting this “look” for a year now and I’m so excited to finally be able to share it with you! Her dies look absolutely stunning when done this way. I’m so happy this video and the others have helped you! I have a few AG dies on my wishlist that I really need to purchase. I have them in my cart and need to buy them. 😬😂😂😂
This is great information, I get frustrated with the embossing of her dies. This is exciting news. I have the Big Shot and the large Gemini and many Anna Griffin dies. Thank you.
You’re so welcome Cindy! I hope you’re finding all the tips and hacks on my channel to be helpful.🥰 Her dies come out so beautiful using this method. I’m really wanting to purchase a few more of her dies. ❤️❤️❤️Thanks for watching and happy crafting.☺️
You’re so welcome Cindy! I hope you’re finding all the tips and hacks on my channel to be helpful.🥰 Her dies come out so beautiful using this method. I’m really wanting to purchase a few more of her dies. ❤️❤️❤️Thanks for watching and happy crafting.☺️
Hi Missy! I just found you, and I just subscribed, so I don't miss you! I loved this video, so informative, and you have such a nice, soothing voice, so I could listen to you all day! BTW, you have lovely nails and hands. I am saving this video so I can view it again. Thank you for a great video!
Awww Stephanie, thank you so much for the kind words! It truly means the world to me! ❤️Thank you so much for subscribing and I can’t wait to share more with you! I hope you find all the tips, hacks and crafting on my channel helpful! Have a wonderful day and happy crafting! ❤️❤️❤️
Awww Stephanie, thank you so much for the kind words! It truly means the world to me! ❤️Thank you so much for subscribing and I can’t wait to share more with you! I hope you find all the tips, hacks and crafting on my channel helpful! Have a wonderful day and happy crafting! ❤️❤️❤️
I saw some beautiful Anna Griffin’s dies that I thought about getting but I wanted to learn more about them, and I found your video. Do you know how to tell what size her dies are? I’ve looked everywhere on her site and I can’t figure it out. I loved your video. It was very informative. You did an amazing job! Thank you for your time in making, editing and posting your video for us. XOXOXO ♥️
Thank you so much Julie! Anna griffin’s jacket dies or large nesting dies are pretty big and need machines with larger plates to cut them. I think most of her dies will go through the machines that have 6x9” plates. I wish she would list the sizes too. It does make it very difficult. I love having a machine that can use large and small plates, that way I always have plates to cut my dies no matter their size. If you know the names of the dies, look up videos of crafters using those dies to see what size plates they are using, that might help. I hope this helps you. Thank you so much for watching and supporting me and my channel. Big hugs, Missy 🤗🤗❤️❤️
Your video was so informative! I have the original Gemini and a Big Shot machine. I surely would have cut right through my skinny Sizzix embossing mat! I actually just purchased the Baby Icon cut and emboss Folders (Because I'm gonna be a Grandma again!) and was looking for tips on using those but found this video by mistake. I enjoyed it so much I stuck around to hear what you had to say. I have a few of the older dies from Anna Griffin and have been thinking about buying some of her cut and emboss dies but was unsure how they would work in my machines. I don't want to invest money in something that may not work for me. So now I feel better about making the investment into her dies and her embossing mat. And, by the way, your fingernails looked lovely in your video!
Thank you so much Janie!! Congrats on being a grandma again that's exciting news!! That baby icon set is so beautiful! Have fun using that set! Your sweet comments completely made my day! This process makes her dies look so beautiful! I just splurged and bought more of her dies on her website because she was running a sale. A couple of those dies I've been watching for a couple years and they were finally on sale!! I can't wait for you to try this and I'm so happy you found my channel! Happy Crafting!
Thank you so much for all your efforts and for sharing all your results with us! I have dies from many makers, including Anna’s. I have a Big Shot and a Gemini. I would never have known not to use Anna’s dies with the average embossing mat, without your warning. My Anna dies are from before she had an electric machine, I wonder if the new ones are thicker? Have you seen Jennifer McGuire’s tutorials on preventing Gemini plate warping on You Tube? I acted on the first one with great results, and plan to try the second video directions too, but it took me a while to get the right plates.
Aww thank you for the kindness Bonnie! 🥰 I doubt that AG changed the thickness of her dies, but anything is possible. All the dies I have are the newer AG dies. That’s awesome you have some of her older dies! Way cool! Since I switched to the fiskars mat I don’t have any trouble with my plates and have never needed to buy any new Gemini plates. I really don’t like that white Gemini shim. 😂😂😂 I will definitely look up that video when I get the chance. A lot of crafters have told me about it, but I got to not feeling well and had to rest. I’m finally feeling better. I’m so happy the videos are helping you and I can’t wait to share more with you! ❤️❤️
Aww thank you for the kindness Bonnie! 🥰 I doubt that AG changed the thickness of her dies, but anything is possible. All the dies I have are the newer AG dies. That’s awesome you have some of her older dies! Way cool! Since I switched to the fiskars mat I don’t have any trouble with my plates and have never needed to buy any new Gemini plates. I really don’t like that white Gemini shim. 😂😂😂 I will definitely look up that video when I get the chance. A lot of crafters have told me about it, but I got to not feeling well and had to rest. I’m finally feeling better. I’m so happy the videos are helping you and I can’t wait to share more with you! ❤️❤️
Hello Nancy.It’s so wonderful to meet you! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the tips and videos on my channel! Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel and I can’t wait to share more ideas with you! 🥰
I’ve absolutely seen Jennifer’s video. She’s awesome! It’s a great video! At the time I made this video I thought my plates were warped and I threw them away. Turns out they weren’t warped at all and I still had them. 😂😂 I just bought new plates because they were pretty purple glitter plates. Lol I’ve never had my plates warp to the point that I’ve needed to use Jennifer’s method, but it’s so nice to know how to fix them if they get bad. ❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗
Oh thank you so much Sherri! I hope you find all the tips, hacks, and tutorials on my channel helpful! I can’t wait to share more with you! ❤️ Happy Crafting!
These is an awesome video! I have watched your other video demonstrating using the cello wrap putting on top after using the xyron machine. After you have “embossed” and you run through the xyron machine, does it flattened the embossed parts in the die cut? Or should you ugh the xyron machine then back to “emboss” it through the die cut machine again?
I’m so happy you are enjoying my videos Debbie! I haven’t got to test that part out yet. I was thinking about that the other day but haven’t yet had the chance to run through test to best use for her particular dies. This might be one where you have to run the cardstock through the Xyron first, then cut and emboss the die. Then peel the backing off that’s left over on the die. But your way sound like it might work too. Or it might be best to use the micro dots with her cut and emboss die cuts just because of that beautiful embossing. I’ll definitely check on some things and see what’s best! Thank you so much Debbie for watching and supporting my small channel! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi Missy, I have the Anna Griffin Empress and the Gemini and a Sizzix Big Shot so I really appreciated knowing how to use my beautiful Anna dies in my other machines. Next why dont you do a similar video using the Anna Griffin cut and emboss dies.
I’m sorry I got really confused when I read this message. Did you skip through the video? Because this video shows how to use the cut and emboss dies. That’s all I used in the video was cut and emboss dies and I do show how to emboss them.
Hi Miss. I enjoyed watching the embossing with dies on the Sidekick as that is the machine I have. Do the dies have to be "cut and emboss" dies or would this work with other dies as well. Also, I was late to the game getting my machine and so the Sizzix embossing mat was not being carried at the craft store where I bought my machine. If I were to be able to purchase an embossing mat on line, should I get the Sizzix one or the Anna Griffin mat? Your advice would be appreciated. Thanks so much. 😊
Hello Brendaelaine! If your machine is the “Bigkick” like I have, definitely get the Anna Griffin Mat. That mat will work with any cut and emboss dies. You can use any brand cut and emboss dies for this method. Cut and emboss dies have special embossed parts built into the dies, so that’s why this method works with only cut and emboss dies. I hope this helps! If you have any other questions please let me know. Have a great day!❤️
Wow, thanks for the video! I have a question for you not totally related to the video though. I see that you used the junior plates on the full size gemini! Does this cut down on the warping? I love my machine but hate that the plates warp so fast and so badly! Thanks!
Thank you so much for watching! I use the small Junior plates when I’m cutting small stuff, but if I’m cutting a lot of die cuts at one time or cutting larger die cuts, I use my large plates. I replaced both my large white shim and white Junior shim with a piece of fiskars self healing cutting mat. I just bought a fiskars mat that was big enough to cut both shims out of. If you replace your white plastic shim with a fiskars self healing cutting mat and cut it down to fit your plates, you will have a much better experience with your machine plates and any major warping issues. I also cut into the same clear plate every time. This seems to help me a lot. Hope this helps. If you have any other questions please let me know. 🥰❤️❤️❤️
Hi Missy, I just found your channel. I have since watched so many of your videos. I loved this video because I have Anna Griffin dies and her Empress machine. I also have the Gemini. I do a lot of mixed media and cards. I have subscribed also.💕
Aww thank you so much Rose Marie for the kind words. 🥰🥲 I love mixed media and crafting cards as well! I hope you are enjoying my other videos on my channel. ❤️❤️❤️Thanks so much for watching and supporting my channel! 🥰
Hello there - just found your tutorials and watched this one. I am a bit confused with the Gemini machine you are using with the sandwich being run through length side. My machine only has the capacity to run through widthways ( shorter side). Is your machine a different one to my Gemini ?
Hello Sylvia.❤️ I have the large Gemini with the large 9x12 plates. In the large Gemini you can also use the small Gemini Junior plates in it by turning the small plates sideways. That’s why I love the Large Gemini. The Gemini Junior only takes the small 6x9 plates, so you are limited to only cutting small dies. Hope this helps you. Hugs, Missy 🤗🤗❤️
Thanks Phyllis! I’m definitely going to be testing this out. Is there any other brands of cut and emboss dies you would like me to try out? I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! ❤️❤️
Thank you so much for this video. I have bought a few of Anna Griffin dies but I don't have the Empress machine but a Big Shot machine. The Sizzix Texturz Silicone and Impression plates will not do the same job as the Anna Griffin Silicone? I'm asking because I can't order this silicone from her website (they don't send to my country), so I was wondering if I can find alternatives to her silicone plate. Thanks in advance!
I had a viewer tell me that it was possible to use the silicone and the impression plates to do this technique. I hope it works for you! I also believe spell binders has a thick mat that will work as well. Sorry so much for the late reply. I’m in the middle of a huge messy bathroom remodel. 😬😂 Have a wonderful night. Hugs, Missy 🤗🤗❤️
@@CreationsByMiss Hi Missy, sorry for my late reply, I only saw your message now! I ordered the Anna Griffin Empress Mini Plates (the whole set) from Amazon (They don't offer the silicone plate as an individual item, only as a set). I will use the silicone plate when using Anna Griffin metal dies. I will probably use the impression plate and the silicone plate I ordered with the regular embossing folders I have. As I understand from your video, the Anna Griffin's metal dies are really different and require a really thick silicone plate, so I will use her plates. I wish I could order directly from her website, but it's not possible. :( Thank you for your reply!
You’re so welcome! ❤️❤️❤️ It definitely takes a thick strong mat to handle her dies. I destroyed so many seeing what worked and what didn’t. Have a wonderful night. Hugs, Missy 🤗🤗❤️🥰
@@CreationsByMiss I hope Amazon will bring the silicone mat (the big one, like you cut it to size) so I'll be able to do the same for the bigger dies. As I understand from you, it is not safe to use other plates (silicone or rubber or impression or basically anything that is not thick as AG's silicone plate) because the dies will ruin the mats. So I will not use my bigger AG dies until I'll be able to find the bigger silicone. Thanks for the warning!
I got tired of flipping the tabs that was looking at new machines, then it dawned on me that I can unscrewed and removed the hinge, I've use my Bigkick more often ever since and the hinge is in a drawer if I ever want to restore it.
@@CreationsByMiss thank you love your videos. Very helpful. I shared your tip on the diecuts after run through xyron run through your embossing machine with some of the craft groups I am in and and everyone loved it and they all pulled their xyron back out again to use them. Like me we had all stopped using them because of the webs of glue.
@@rondasheive4280 Awww 🥰 Thank you so much Ronda for sharing any of my videos. Not only does it help other crafters, it helps my channel so much. ❤️I truly can’t thank you enough for that. It means the world to me and I appreciate you so much!🤗🤗🤗 Sending you lots of virtual HUGS! I can’t wait to share more with you! ❤️ Hope you’re having a fun crafty weekend! ❤️
Thank u so much 4 this video. I greatly appreciate it. Can u use any die 4 this technique or does it only work on Anna Griffith dies? Will a used fiskars 2 sided craft mat (1 side is self healing, other side durable working surface which has cuts on & dried glue on it) work in place of the white shim 4 gemini? Have a great day.
Great Question! ❤️Since AG dies are thicker than other cut and emboss dies, if you follow this method it may possibly work with other dies. I will also test this to find out. 🥰🥰🥰
@@CreationsByMiss Thank u 4 your quick reply. Thank u 4 trying it out. If at all possible could u let me know or do another video when u find out the results. Do u know how much the Anna Griffith rubber embossing mat is? Do u use Anna Griffith embossing mat with her dies only or can it b used with other dies as well? Sorry I'm so full of questions 2night. Thank u. Have a great night.
Dear Amy thank you so much for asking questions as this helps me greatly! I love helping everyone so I enjoy thinking outside the box and seeing what is possible! I’m a dreamer basically as seen in the other content on my channel. 😂😂 I will run some tests and go through my dies and see what all I have to test this. If it works, I’ll definitely do a video and let you know! Her small mat is $10.00 on her website right now. Thank you Amy! ❤️❤️❤️
Dear Amy thank you so much for asking questions as this helps me greatly! I love helping everyone so I enjoy thinking outside the box and seeing what is possible! I’m a dreamer basically as seen in the other content on my channel. 😂😂 I will run some tests and go through my dies and see what all I have to test this. If it works, I’ll definitely do a video and let you know! Her small mat is $10.00 on her website right now. Thank you Amy! ❤️❤️❤️
The bigkick is from Sizzix, the same company as the Big Shot. From what I can tell the machines are very similar. Even with the new plate system they still will work the same and you can still buy the multi purpose platform (with the tabs) to use in it too. But totally not needed because the new platform plates work the same. Hope this helps.
I’m so sorry if I was more on the quiet side in this video, I just recovered from a horrible sinus infection. This was the first day I actually felt like I could record. I hope you still enjoyed the video and I will be more energetic in the next video since I will be feeling better. 🥰🙂
Oh Kathy dear no worries at all. I was worried all week about filming this video because me being sick made my voice not so great. 😂 I delayed filming for several days because of my voice and I felt awful. I’m feeling lots better now. Not 100% yet, but I’m getting there. It makes me so happy you enjoyed the video. ❤️❤️❤️❤️Thank you!
So beautiful. I plan to order a few of her dies and I just bought her embossing mat. I just got a Sizzix Switch Plus would I use the precision base instead of a metal shim? I'm binge watching your videos so I know how to use these sandwiches properly. Thank you for all your hard work and all you do. You are awesome!
Awww you’re the sweetest! 🥰❤️❤️ The switch sandwiches for the AG cut and emboss dies is located in my Sizzix Big Shot Switch Plus Review on my channel. Hope this helps and I’m so excited you’re finding all my videos helpful! ❤️❤️❤️ You absolutely made my day! Hugs, Missy 🤗🤗❤️❤️
I just want you all to know how much I enjoy all the wonderful comments you’ve been leaving on my channel! 🥰 Thanks for the love and support, you all are such a blessing to me. ❤️ Thank you so much and I can’t wait to share more with you!
I saw this video awhile ago and it popped up this morning. I started card making with aCuttlebug machine. The cuttlebug embossing mat is fine to use. It did not cut through. I now own Gemini and Jr. Use the cuttlebug when I try experimental things just in case. It is much thicker than Gemini. I also sew and have many sizes of self healing mats. My plastic shims(#4 ) are totally worthless. Gonna try cutting one mat for Gemini. Tyvm for tips. Embossing worked fine.
Thank you so much for the information on the cuttlebug machine. This will help definitely help others. Thank you Darleen. 🤗🤗❤️❤️
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! You have solved the mystery of which sandwich to use! You have saved me hours of trial and error!
I had no idea I could use my Big Kick, and So glad to learn about using the Anna Griffin dies with Anna Griffin Embossing Mat on the Gemini! So Awesome! Thank You🤗
thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!! I have Anna Griffin dies and haven't used them because I have a Gemini machine. You have opened up my crafting world!! Thank you again, Paula Kutz
Awww Thank you so much Paula! It makes me so happy to hear this from you! ❤️❤️❤️😍 I love it! I’m so excited for you! I hope you enjoy all the other fun tips and hacks on my channel as well and find them helpful too. 😍 Have a wonderful day Paula. Hugs, Missy 🤗🤗❤️
Very ingormative. Anna
Griffin dies are very pretty. Thank you for sharing.
I’m so happy you enjoyed the video Marilyn. ❤️❤️❤️ I love AG dies. They are so pretty!🥰 Have a wonderful night! Hugs, Missy🤗🤗❤️❤️
THANK YOU! You have saved my sanity and my pocketbook. I can't wait to watch your other videos. ❣
Awww this comment made my day Ann Marie Borman. Thank you so much for watching and supporting channel. Hugs, Missy 🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️
@@CreationsByMiss I have written your directions down, am tackling my Christmas Cards and am enjoying the process. It's been a while since I've worked with more challenging card designs and find myself surrounded with tiny bits of foil paper. Thank you again. 💌
Awww thank you for sharing Ann! 😍❤️ I’m so excited for you. 🥰 Your cards are going to look stunning! ❤️ Have fun making all those beautiful cards! Have a great night! Hugs, Missy 😍😍🤗🤗❤️❤️
Thanks so much for sharing this!! My sister was just trying to figure out how to run her AG dies in her Gemini. Can't wait to show her your super helpful video!! Thanks so much!! :)
Yay! I’m so excited Carrie! She is going to love this! I hope you and your sister enjoy all the fun hacks and ideas on my channel. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Missy 🤗🤗❤️❤️
You are a pleasure to listen to. So informative. How generous of you to share your hard work with all of us. Oh would I love the AG dies but they are a bit out of my budget since I am 80 years young with a limited budget. I have been creating cards for years but am just getting into the die cutting. My daughter bought me a Spellbinder for Mother’s Day and that was the start of a wonderful new world for me. My creative side really kicked in. I was in Heaven. I wish I could afford anna’s products but even the shipping is out of sight. I have been purchasing from a site that is very reasonable but the dies are very thin. Uh oh, I am going on and on lol. You are a treasure and I am sooo happy I found your channel. Hugs. Phyliss
Oh dearest Phyliss your comment truly made my night! 🥰 Thank you so much for telling me your story! I love getting to know you and the products you are working with. It helps me greatly when I’m think of ideas for more videos. I totally understand about the cost of those dies. I’m so excited you’re getting into die cutting! I love working with dies and also stamping! That was so sweet of your daughter to give you that machine. It really does open up endless possibilities! I hope you continue to enjoy the content on my channel and I’m looking forward to sharing more with you. Have a wonderful night and thanks for sharing with me. 🥰🥰🥰
@@CreationsByMiss Hi again....well, my daughter surprised me again and is going to order the Anna Griffin embossing mat for me. She was in the room when I was looking at your video and asked me about it. She said she would look into the information about the Mat. I am sooo blessed. I thank God every day for my fabulous family and friends. Hugs. Phyliss
Oh I’m so excited for you Phyliss! You have a wonderful daughter! Definitely let her watch the video so she will understand the process of how I achieved that beautiful “look” with the AG dies. The small AG mat is $10.00 on her website so it’s not terribly too expensive. Her dies are what cost the most. They are wonderfully made and high quality, but when done with this method in the video just turn out so beautiful!
I just happened across this video and stopped in my tracks when I saw the tittle. I have the Big Shot and a lot of Anna Griffin dies, but my die cuts have NEVER looked like the cuts do on her website and videos. Now I now why. I will go purchase her rubber embossing mat and try them again. This is a real wake up for me. I had put her dies away about a year ago because I was so disappointed with them (despite how much I had spent buying them). I see now that I just gave up trying. Thankfully you had not given up and kept working on this until you solved the problem. I think I was not using a heavy enough cardstock either. Thank you so much !!!! Your video is very well done and thought out. I am definitely going to watch your other videos and subscribe to see what other surprises you have in store for me. Great job, Missy!
Oh sweet Cathy, my heart completely melted when I read your comment. 😭😭❤️❤️❤️ I’m so happy this video is going to help you! The dies are so beautiful when done the right way. I’m so excited for you to try this! If you’re able, try that foil cardstock available at hobby lobby and Michaels! You will be blown away with how beautiful it turns out. I can’t wait to share more with you on my channel. Crafters like you make me so happy I decided to step out of my comfort zone and start this channel. I’m so appreciative of all your support! From the bottom of my heart, Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
Couture Creations put out the exact same rubber mat with/for their Go Power & Emboss machine. Now that machine is a beast, but super quiet - as soon as I used it I gave my Gemini's away and bought one. Thanks so much for the hack - your hacks are always the best.
Thank you so much Kammitoes! ❤️❤️❤️ You’re so sweet! I’m so happy you’re enjoying the videos. 😍 Have a wonderful day! Hugs, Missy 🤗🤗❤️❤️
Wow I love those cutting dies, they are beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing, love your videos, you're an excellent instructor! 🤗
You are the SWEETEST Nellie. 😍🤗🤗 It makes me so happy to know how much you enjoy the videos. Thank you so much! I appreciate you. 🥰🥰 Hope you have a Merry Christmas! Hugs, Missy🤗🤗🤗 ❤️
@@CreationsByMiss you are so sweet 🤗 I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. 🥰
Wonderful demonstration! This is the most informative and clear explanation of these “sandwiches” and other products I have seen! Thank you so much!
Oh thank you so much Gaylyne!🥰🥰 You just made my night with this comment. ❤️❤️🥲I really appreciate the kind words so much! I try to explain everything in a way that’s easy to understand. I can’t wait to share more fun ideas with you! Thanks so much for watching and supporting my channel. ❤️❤️
Hello, I just found your channel, and I’m so happy to get this information. I am new to die cutting and embossing, so I really appreciate your instruction! Thank you for your time.
Thank you so much Carla! Die cutting and embossing is so much fun! You’re going to love it! Thanks so much for watching and supporting me and my channel! Have a wonderful weekend! Hugs, Missy 🤗🤗❤️❤️
Thank you! Been trying to figure this out. Just ordered a set of these mats today.
Awww you’re so welcome! 😍 You will love the results you get using this method! Have a wonderful day and I hope you enjoy all the great tips on my channel. Big hugs, Missy 🤗🤗❤️❤️
Thank you so much for showing how to do this. It is beautiful.
Awww thank you so much Leigh Rose! ❤️❤️ This turns out so beautiful every time. 🥰❤️ Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel. 🥰🥰 I hope you enjoy the other tips on my channel. Have a wonderful night. Hugs, Missy ❤️❤️🤗🤗
Thank you for showing how to use Anna’s dies in the Gemini
You are so welcome Ronda! The results are truly amazing when done this way. Have a wonderful night and thank you for watching. 🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️
I only have an older manual spellbinders die cutting machine (pink) and no electronic machine. My retired budget dictates what I can & cannot afford to buy. Even so, this was very informative.
Hello Jane. ❤️❤️ Sorry I don’t have the Spellbinders die machine to be able to tell you the sandwich for your machine, but I’m pretty sure some of my viewers may have possibly put the sandwich for your machine in the comments of this video. Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel. I appreciate you so much. 🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️
Really loved your tutorial,what a difference it makes,was so impressed that I immediately ordered the embossing pad
That’s awesome Diane! You are going to love that mat! It makes a world of difference! I’m so excited for you to try it. 🥰 I hope you enjoy all the hacks and tips on my channel. 🙂Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel. ❤️❤️❤️
Hi Missy, thank you for this another great video! I actually have the Anna Griffin Empress machine -- and you're right about that embossing pad, it's super nice! The information in this video is great to have about being able to use AG dies in my Sizzix Big Shot Plus, all I have to do is remember to use the AG embossing pad and adjust my sandwich/plates for the cutting part! 👍💖
Thank you so much Kimberly! I’m so excited that you will be able to use this information with your big shot plus! I’m so happy you found this helpful. 🥰🥰 Thank you for the wonderful comment! I look forward to sharing more with you!❤️
Thank you so much Kimberly! I’m so excited that you will be able to use this information with your big shot plus! I’m so happy you found this helpful. 🥰🥰 Thank you for the wonderful comment! I look forward to sharing more with you!❤️
Thank you so much Kimberly! I’m so excited that you will be able to use this information with your big shot plus! I’m so happy you found this helpful. 🥰🥰 Thank you for the wonderful comment! I look forward to sharing more with you!❤️
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I have the gemini and just got new dies from Anna Griffin. Her dies are beautiful. I tried to emboss with her dies and cut through the embossing mat. I was so happy to find your tutorial because I was having a hard time figuring this out. So I am going to purchase her embossing mat. Thanks so much!
I’m so happy this tutorial is going to help you Janet! ❤️❤️ I love using her dies! Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel. 🥰🥰❤️❤️ Have a great night! ❤️❤️
Thank you so much! I have been disappointed to never be able to emboss my Anna Griffin dies, because they cut through my embossing mat. I never thought of buying her embossing mat. My Gemini is long out of warranty, so I am happy to experiment on it. I was just thinking about getting rid of it, but if this works well I won’t need to get rid of it.
Yay! I’m so excited for you to try this Amy! Her dies are absolutely gorgeous! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi Missy, I have the midi but haven't used it yet. All the dies I have were purchased on Amazon so I will do a little experimenting to see what happens.
Thanks for your help!
I use my midi the most for embossing. The CC folders emboss beautifully in it! Have fun experimenting with the midi! Hugs, Missy 🤗🤗❤️❤️
Thank you so much for sharing!! I have all the machines other then the Big shot series and I was cutting out Anna Griffin dies on my Gemini with total failure I had no idea when I purchased AG dies that you needed her cutting machine.So thank you ;)
You are so welcome Shannon! I’m so happy this video helped you. The AG dies are so beautiful when die cut and embossed this way. Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel. ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for such a clear explanation of how to use the Sizzix machine with AG dies. Although I have an Empress I’ve always thought the Sizzix two pass method gave a better emboss bi just couldn’t figure out how to use the platform. You’ve now shown me how. Yippee!
Awww 🥰 thanks so much Carol! I’m so happy this video helped you! I love using AG dies! They are so beautiful. 😍❤️❤️ Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel. ❤️🤗🤗 Hugs
Hello and Thank You.
I have had issues with Anna Griffin’s Dies in my Gemini. The Gemini’s Mats are so flimsy and the dies cut right through them.
I also have the Empress, but sometimes the Gemini is easier so I already have the Heavy duty Mats of AG and will be using your sandwich.
Thank you for going through the work of finding out the best usage.
Thank you so much David! I appreciate all the kind words. ❤️ I’m so happy this video is going to help you! It really makes those dies look beautiful! Thank you so much for watching and I can’t wait to share future videos with you! 🥰🥰🥰
I agree with you about Anna Griffin's embossing mat. It is wonderful...the most sturdy mat that I've ever used. Thanks for sharing your tips, Missy! I just subscribed to so I can't miss any of your videos. Thanks!!
Thank you so much Carol. Thank you so much for subscribing and supporting my channel. ❤️❤️❤️ I can’t wait to share more with you! 🥰
Thank you for the very helpful video!
You’re very welcome Sheree! ❤️❤️ I hope you enjoy the other helpful videos on my channel. Have a wonderful day! ❤️
🌹🤙🎨💃💝💭🤸... THX 🙏 FOR SHARING... 🐝😎... Learned a bushel... 👌
You’re so welcome! I hope you enjoy the other tips on my channel as well. ❤️❤️❤️ Have a wonderful day!🥰
This was the most excellent tutorial 👏🏼👍🏼
Yay Libby! That’s awesome! I’m so excited you loved the tutorial and hope you enjoy the other hacks and demos on my channel as well. Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel. ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰
❤thank you sooooooooo much for this at long last,have been waiting for you and this video!!! Want to purchase the trick or treat box die from anna griffen,but didn't want to purchase another machine just to cut it out,this now gives me hope that it will work with my big kick die cutter,just need the Anna Griffen cutting mat,will give you an update how it all works out again thank you!!!
Awww you’re so awesome Bonnie! I can’t wait for you to try this! 😍❤️❤️❤️ I hope you enjoy all the great hacks and card making on my channel. 🥰 Have wonderful night and I can’t wait to hear your update on all you create!! Big hugs, Missy 🤗🤗❤️❤️
So beautiful!
Thank you so much Joanne! ❤️
I found this video very informative. If you use the Sizzix silicone pad it must be used with the hard impressions pad. They go together even though they are sold separately.
Awesome Barbara! I’m so happy you got it to work! ❤️❤️❤️
Great tip! I didn’t have success previously with my AG dies in the Gemini.
I do have an Empress now because I have so many AG dies now.
I will get an extra mat to keep with my Gemini.
Really enjoy your videos.
Thank you so much Sharon. 🥰 I’m so happy you’re enjoying the videos. ❤️ I love AG dies! They are so beautiful! Have a wonderful day!
Another relaxing and informative video ... thanks Miss. Anna Griffin has long been one of my most favourite designers, in fact I still have one of her paper packs that I have been "keeping" since I began paper crafting over 20 years ago. Your tutorial is great for anyone who has old original Spellbinder dies that will also show embossing when done as your tutorial says. Thanks again.
Oh Bonnie you’re always so sweet! I love AG stuff and her papers are so beautiful! I love the double sided card stock! I also have the spell binders dies that you speak of and never could use them until now. We are snowed in here today so I’m probably going to have a play in my craft room. I think I want to try to make some pretty storage boxes for my dies today or tomorrow. I have some major organizing to do. 🥰 Have a wonderful day Bonnie! ❤️❤️
@@CreationsByMiss Snowed in here too (Ontario, Canada) and after shovelling out cars, I'm too pooped to craft. But I did try your technique with some gold foil c/s and followed your Xyron tips too and made a perfect gold embossed die cut. Now to make a card to use it on .... maybe tomorrow.
Oh I’m so happy you got to try the AG technique! Those dies are just so beautiful when done that way. I totally understand about relaxing after shoveling all that snow! We have so much snow and it’s still snowing. I sure hope it melts off before it starts to get really cold in a few days. Hope you get lots of crafting done tomorrow! ❤️ Goodnight! 😴
You’re amazing. Thank you for a awesome informative video & tutorial. God bless😍💕
Oh sweet Barbara thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed the video! I hope you enjoy the other tips on my channel! Thanks for watching and supporting my small channel! ❤️❤️🤗Hugs
Thanks have both machines and this was very helpful
Thank you Stephanie! 🤗🤗❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing this. I have AG dies, but have never been a big fan of those. Will try your method with the Gemini. Glad I found your channel.
Thank you so much Brenda for sharing your story with me! I’m so excited for you to try this method! It’s absolutely the best method I’ve found and they look gorgeous! Definitely the “look” I want for my fancier cards.
Just found your channel and I'm looking forward to your tips and sharing your talents!
Awww you’re so sweet! I hope you find lots of helpful information on my channel. Have a wonderful day! Big hugs, Missy 🤗🤗❤️❤️
I just found your channel yesterday and already I've seen THREE game changer video's!!! (This is one of them) I have so many of the AG dies and my biggest complaint was that I couldn't get that "look" that I wanted. Possibly now that I have gone and purchased her mat (among other dies that I didn't need... Lol...) I will be using them more now that I know how to acheive said "look". Well done!!!
This comment is the best ever! 🥲I love this so much! ❤️ I’ve worked on getting this “look” for a year now and I’m so excited to finally be able to share it with you! Her dies look absolutely stunning when done this way. I’m so happy this video and the others have helped you! I have a few AG dies on my wishlist that I really need to purchase. I have them in my cart and need to buy them. 😬😂😂😂
This is great information, I get frustrated with the embossing of her dies. This is exciting news. I have the Big Shot and the large Gemini and many Anna Griffin dies. Thank you.
You’re so welcome Cindy! I hope you’re finding all the tips and hacks on my channel to be helpful.🥰 Her dies come out so beautiful using this method. I’m really wanting to purchase a few more of her dies. ❤️❤️❤️Thanks for watching and happy crafting.☺️
You’re so welcome Cindy! I hope you’re finding all the tips and hacks on my channel to be helpful.🥰 Her dies come out so beautiful using this method. I’m really wanting to purchase a few more of her dies. ❤️❤️❤️Thanks for watching and happy crafting.☺️
Hi Missy! I just found you, and I just subscribed, so I don't miss you! I loved this video, so informative, and you have such a nice, soothing voice, so I could listen to you all day! BTW, you have lovely nails and hands. I am saving this video so I can view it again. Thank you for a great video!
Awww Stephanie, thank you so much for the kind words! It truly means the world to me! ❤️Thank you so much for subscribing and I can’t wait to share more with you! I hope you find all the tips, hacks and crafting on my channel helpful! Have a wonderful day and happy crafting! ❤️❤️❤️
Awww Stephanie, thank you so much for the kind words! It truly means the world to me! ❤️Thank you so much for subscribing and I can’t wait to share more with you! I hope you find all the tips, hacks and crafting on my channel helpful! Have a wonderful day and happy crafting! ❤️❤️❤️
I learn something from this thanks
Thanks for the demos
You’re very welcome! ❤️❤️🥰
I saw some beautiful Anna Griffin’s dies that I thought about getting but I wanted to learn more about them, and I found your video.
Do you know how to tell what size her dies are? I’ve looked everywhere on her site and I can’t figure it out.
I loved your video. It was very informative. You did an amazing job!
Thank you for your time in making, editing and posting your video for us.
XOXOXO ♥️
Thank you so much Julie! Anna griffin’s jacket dies or large nesting dies are pretty big and need machines with larger plates to cut them. I think most of her dies will go through the machines that have 6x9” plates. I wish she would list the sizes too. It does make it very difficult. I love having a machine that can use large and small plates, that way I always have plates to cut my dies no matter their size. If you know the names of the dies, look up videos of crafters using those dies to see what size plates they are using, that might help. I hope this helps you. Thank you so much for watching and supporting me and my channel. Big hugs, Missy 🤗🤗❤️❤️
Just found your site and am enjoying some of your tips. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome Jeannette! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the tips on my channel! I can’t wait to share more with you! ❤️Have a wonderful weekend!
Your video was so informative! I have the original Gemini and a Big Shot machine. I surely would have cut right through my skinny Sizzix embossing mat! I actually just purchased the Baby Icon cut and emboss Folders (Because I'm gonna be a Grandma again!) and was looking for tips on using those but found this video by mistake. I enjoyed it so much I stuck around to hear what you had to say. I have a few of the older dies from Anna Griffin and have been thinking about buying some of her cut and emboss dies but was unsure how they would work in my machines. I don't want to invest money in something that may not work for me. So now I feel better about making the investment into her dies and her embossing mat. And, by the way, your fingernails looked lovely in your video!
Thank you so much Janie!! Congrats on being a grandma again that's exciting news!! That baby icon set is so beautiful! Have fun using that set! Your sweet comments completely made my day! This process makes her dies look so beautiful! I just splurged and bought more of her dies on her website because she was running a sale. A couple of those dies I've been watching for a couple years and they were finally on sale!! I can't wait for you to try this and I'm so happy you found my channel! Happy Crafting!
Thank you so much for all your efforts and for sharing all your results with us! I have dies from many makers, including Anna’s. I have a Big Shot and a Gemini. I would never have known not to use Anna’s dies with the average embossing mat, without your warning. My Anna dies are from before she had an electric machine, I wonder if the new ones are thicker? Have you seen Jennifer McGuire’s tutorials on preventing Gemini plate warping on You Tube? I acted on the first one with great results, and plan to try the second video directions too, but it took me a while to get the right plates.
Aww thank you for the kindness Bonnie! 🥰 I doubt that AG changed the thickness of her dies, but anything is possible. All the dies I have are the newer AG dies. That’s awesome you have some of her older dies! Way cool! Since I switched to the fiskars mat I don’t have any trouble with my plates and have never needed to buy any new Gemini plates. I really don’t like that white Gemini shim. 😂😂😂 I will definitely look up that video when I get the chance. A lot of crafters have told me about it, but I got to not feeling well and had to rest. I’m finally feeling better. I’m so happy the videos are helping you and I can’t wait to share more with you! ❤️❤️
Aww thank you for the kindness Bonnie! 🥰 I doubt that AG changed the thickness of her dies, but anything is possible. All the dies I have are the newer AG dies. That’s awesome you have some of her older dies! Way cool! Since I switched to the fiskars mat I don’t have any trouble with my plates and have never needed to buy any new Gemini plates. I really don’t like that white Gemini shim. 😂😂😂 I will definitely look up that video when I get the chance. A lot of crafters have told me about it, but I got to not feeling well and had to rest. I’m finally feeling better. I’m so happy the videos are helping you and I can’t wait to share more with you! ❤️❤️
Hi Missy. Thank you so much for all the tips. Love your videos
Hello Nancy.It’s so wonderful to meet you! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the tips and videos on my channel! Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel and I can’t wait to share more ideas with you! 🥰
Another great tip! TYSM 🥰
You’re so welcome! Have a wonderful day! ❤️❤️
Don’t know if you know but there is a video by Jennifer McGuire about fixing warped plates for die cutting machines.
I’ve absolutely seen Jennifer’s video. She’s awesome! It’s a great video! At the time I made this video I thought my plates were warped and I threw them away. Turns out they weren’t warped at all and I still had them. 😂😂 I just bought new plates because they were pretty purple glitter plates. Lol I’ve never had my plates warp to the point that I’ve needed to use Jennifer’s method, but it’s so nice to know how to fix them if they get bad. ❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗
Great video! Thx👍
Thank you so much Kristine! ❤️❤️
Just found your video & subscribed! Very informative!💜
Oh thank you so much Sherri! I hope you find all the tips, hacks, and tutorials on my channel helpful! I can’t wait to share more with you! ❤️ Happy Crafting!
These is an awesome video! I have watched your other video demonstrating using the cello wrap putting on top after using the xyron machine. After you have “embossed” and you run through the xyron machine, does it flattened the embossed parts in the die cut? Or should you ugh the xyron machine then back to “emboss” it through the die cut machine again?
I’m so happy you are enjoying my videos Debbie! I haven’t got to test that part out yet. I was thinking about that the other day but haven’t yet had the chance to run through test to best use for her particular dies. This might be one where you have to run the cardstock through the Xyron first, then cut and emboss the die. Then peel the backing off that’s left over on the die. But your way sound like it might work too. Or it might be best to use the micro dots with her cut and emboss die cuts just because of that beautiful embossing. I’ll definitely check on some things and see what’s best! Thank you so much Debbie for watching and supporting my small channel! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi Missy, I have the Anna Griffin Empress and the Gemini and a Sizzix Big Shot so I really appreciated knowing how to use my beautiful Anna dies in my other machines. Next why dont you do a similar video using the Anna Griffin cut and emboss dies.
I’m sorry I got really confused when I read this message. Did you skip through the video? Because this video shows how to use the cut and emboss dies. That’s all I used in the video was cut and emboss dies and I do show how to emboss them.
@@CreationsByMiss Yes I too was confused when I read this message. I thought am I losing my mind, I am sure that is what I just watched. LOL
Hi Miss. I enjoyed watching the embossing with dies on the Sidekick as that is the machine I have. Do the dies have to be "cut and emboss" dies or would this work with other dies as well. Also, I was late to the game getting my machine and so the Sizzix embossing mat was not being carried at the craft store where I bought my machine. If I were to be able to purchase an embossing mat on line, should I get the Sizzix one or the Anna Griffin mat? Your advice would be appreciated. Thanks so much. 😊
Hello Brendaelaine! If your machine is the “Bigkick” like I have, definitely get the Anna Griffin Mat. That mat will work with any cut and emboss dies. You can use any brand cut and emboss dies for this method. Cut and emboss dies have special embossed parts built into the dies, so that’s why this method works with only cut and emboss dies. I hope this helps! If you have any other questions please let me know. Have a great day!❤️
Wow, thanks for the video! I have a question for you not totally related to the video though. I see that you used the junior plates on the full size gemini! Does this cut down on the warping? I love my machine but hate that the plates warp so fast and so badly! Thanks!
Thank you so much for watching! I use the small Junior plates when I’m cutting small stuff, but if I’m cutting a lot of die cuts at one time or cutting larger die cuts, I use my large plates. I replaced both my large white shim and white Junior shim with a piece of fiskars self healing cutting mat. I just bought a fiskars mat that was big enough to cut both shims out of. If you replace your white plastic shim with a fiskars self healing cutting mat and cut it down to fit your plates, you will have a much better experience with your machine plates and any major warping issues. I also cut into the same clear plate every time. This seems to help me a lot. Hope this helps. If you have any other questions please let me know. 🥰❤️❤️❤️
Hi Missy, I just found your channel. I have since watched so many of your videos. I loved this video because I have Anna Griffin dies and her Empress machine. I also have the Gemini. I do a lot of mixed media and cards. I have subscribed also.💕
Aww thank you so much Rose Marie for the kind words. 🥰🥲 I love mixed media and crafting cards as well! I hope you are enjoying my other videos on my channel. ❤️❤️❤️Thanks so much for watching and supporting my channel! 🥰
Hello there - just found your tutorials and watched this one. I am a bit confused with the Gemini machine you are using with the sandwich being run through length side. My machine only has the capacity to run through widthways ( shorter side). Is your machine a different one to my Gemini ?
Hello Sylvia.❤️ I have the large Gemini with the large 9x12 plates. In the large Gemini you can also use the small Gemini Junior plates in it by turning the small plates sideways. That’s why I love the Large Gemini. The Gemini Junior only takes the small 6x9 plates, so you are limited to only cutting small dies. Hope this helps you. Hugs, Missy 🤗🤗❤️
Thanks for a very information packed video. Does this AG mat work with other dies such as Stampin Up?
Thanks Phyllis! I’m definitely going to be testing this out. Is there any other brands of cut and emboss dies you would like me to try out? I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! ❤️❤️
I would like to know also.
@@shirleysmith6409 yes it does! Thanks Shirley for bouncing this comment back up!
Thank you so much for this video. I have bought a few of Anna Griffin dies but I don't have the Empress machine but a Big Shot machine. The Sizzix Texturz Silicone and Impression plates will not do the same job as the Anna Griffin Silicone? I'm asking because I can't order this silicone from her website (they don't send to my country), so I was wondering if I can find alternatives to her silicone plate. Thanks in advance!
I had a viewer tell me that it was possible to use the silicone and the impression plates to do this technique. I hope it works for you! I also believe spell binders has a thick mat that will work as well. Sorry so much for the late reply. I’m in the middle of a huge messy bathroom remodel. 😬😂 Have a wonderful night. Hugs, Missy 🤗🤗❤️
@@CreationsByMiss Hi Missy, sorry for my late reply, I only saw your message now! I ordered the Anna Griffin Empress Mini Plates (the whole set) from Amazon (They don't offer the silicone plate as an individual item, only as a set). I will use the silicone plate when using Anna Griffin metal dies. I will probably use the impression plate and the silicone plate I ordered with the regular embossing folders I have. As I understand from your video, the Anna Griffin's metal dies are really different and require a really thick silicone plate, so I will use her plates. I wish I could order directly from her website, but it's not possible. :( Thank you for your reply!
You’re so welcome! ❤️❤️❤️ It definitely takes a thick strong mat to handle her dies. I destroyed so many seeing what worked and what didn’t. Have a wonderful night. Hugs, Missy 🤗🤗❤️🥰
@@CreationsByMiss I hope Amazon will bring the silicone mat (the big one, like you cut it to size) so I'll be able to do the same for the bigger dies. As I understand from you, it is not safe to use other plates (silicone or rubber or impression or basically anything that is not thick as AG's silicone plate) because the dies will ruin the mats. So I will not use my bigger AG dies until I'll be able to find the bigger silicone. Thanks for the warning!
@@CreationsByMiss Thank you so so much! I will try and let's hope that works!
I got tired of flipping the tabs that was looking at new machines, then it dawned on me that I can unscrewed and removed the hinge, I've use my Bigkick more often ever since and the hinge is in a drawer if I ever want to restore it.
What a great idea Jade!! Thank you for sharing! That’s so perfect! 😍 I never thought to remove the hinge!❤️❤️❤️ Have a fabulous day! Hugs, Missy 🤗❤️
Do you use the AG embossing mat on crafters companion dies as well. Thank you.
Yes Ronda. The AG mat works with them and any other cut and emboss dies.❤️
@@CreationsByMiss thank you love your videos. Very helpful. I shared your tip on the diecuts after run through xyron run through your embossing machine with some of the craft groups I am in and and everyone loved it and they all pulled their xyron back out again to use them. Like me we had all stopped using them because of the webs of glue.
@@rondasheive4280 Awww 🥰 Thank you so much Ronda for sharing any of my videos. Not only does it help other crafters, it helps my channel so much. ❤️I truly can’t thank you enough for that. It means the world to me and I appreciate you so much!🤗🤗🤗 Sending you lots of virtual HUGS! I can’t wait to share more with you! ❤️ Hope you’re having a fun crafty weekend! ❤️
Thank u so much 4 this video. I greatly appreciate it. Can u use any die 4 this technique or does it only work on Anna Griffith dies? Will a used fiskars 2 sided craft mat (1 side is self healing, other side durable working surface which has cuts on & dried glue on it) work in place of the white shim 4 gemini? Have a great day.
Great Question! ❤️Since AG dies are thicker than other cut and emboss dies, if you follow this method it may possibly work with other dies. I will also test this to find out. 🥰🥰🥰
@@CreationsByMiss
Thank u 4 your quick reply. Thank u 4 trying it out. If at all possible could u let me know or do another video when u find out the results. Do u know how much the Anna Griffith rubber embossing mat is? Do u use Anna Griffith embossing mat with her dies only or can it b used with other dies as well? Sorry I'm so full of questions 2night. Thank u. Have a great night.
Dear Amy thank you so much for asking questions as this helps me greatly! I love helping everyone so I enjoy thinking outside the box and seeing what is possible! I’m a dreamer basically as seen in the other content on my channel. 😂😂 I will run some tests and go through my dies and see what all I have to test this. If it works, I’ll definitely do a video and let you know! Her small mat is $10.00 on her website right now. Thank you Amy! ❤️❤️❤️
Dear Amy thank you so much for asking questions as this helps me greatly! I love helping everyone so I enjoy thinking outside the box and seeing what is possible! I’m a dreamer basically as seen in the other content on my channel. 😂😂 I will run some tests and go through my dies and see what all I have to test this. If it works, I’ll definitely do a video and let you know! Her small mat is $10.00 on her website right now. Thank you Amy! ❤️❤️❤️
@@CreationsByMiss Thank u so very much. U r so sweet& understanding. Have a great night.
Can you use the magic mat instead of the Anna griffin mat?
I would only use the AG mat. They are completely different mats. Hope this helps.
@@CreationsByMisss thank you
@andreataylor310 You’re welcome! Have a wonderful day. 🤗🤗❤️❤️
Is the big kick sizzix brand or same as big shot or different company.
The bigkick is from Sizzix, the same company as the Big Shot. From what I can tell the machines are very similar. Even with the new plate system they still will work the same and you can still buy the multi purpose platform (with the tabs) to use in it too. But totally not needed because the new platform plates work the same. Hope this helps.
@@CreationsByMiss thanks you
You’re welcome!
I found you a little hard to hear..Perhaps it's me. You are very informative. Thank you.
I’m so sorry if I was more on the quiet side in this video, I just recovered from a horrible sinus infection. This was the first day I actually felt like I could record. I hope you still enjoyed the video and I will be more energetic in the next video since I will be feeling better. 🥰🙂
@@CreationsByMiss sorry 2 hear u weren't feeling good. So glad u r feeling better.
Aww thank you Amy. I really appreciate that. I’m feeling much better! ❤️❤️❤️🥰
@@CreationsByMiss I wasn't trying to be critical and I am sorry you have been sick. Take care. I DID enjoy the video!
Oh Kathy dear no worries at all. I was worried all week about filming this video because me being sick made my voice not so great. 😂 I delayed filming for several days because of my voice and I felt awful. I’m feeling lots better now. Not 100% yet, but I’m getting there. It makes me so happy you enjoyed the video. ❤️❤️❤️❤️Thank you!
So beautiful. I plan to order a few of her dies and I just bought her embossing mat. I just got a Sizzix Switch Plus would I use the precision base instead of a metal shim? I'm binge watching your videos so I know how to use these sandwiches properly. Thank you for all your hard work and all you do. You are awesome!
Awww you’re the sweetest! 🥰❤️❤️ The switch sandwiches for the AG cut and emboss dies is located in my Sizzix Big Shot Switch Plus Review on my channel. Hope this helps and I’m so excited you’re finding all my videos helpful! ❤️❤️❤️ You absolutely made my day! Hugs, Missy 🤗🤗❤️❤️