Cricut Cuttlebug - Version 2 Die Cutting & Embossing Machine

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Just place the material inside the embossing folder and run it through the Cuttlebug machine as normal. I wanted to be able to emboss the paper and cutouts I use to make my handmade cards and other craft projects. To use the Cuttlebug, you place it on a flat surface and simultaneously open both sides so they are parallel with your table. While you can use your Cricut Explore or Maker to emboss (just check out this tutorial by Clever Someday to find out how), embossing with the Cuttlebug is very straightforward. There are very easy-to-follow instructions as well as a tool to attach the handle; it is very simple.

Since I had never used a die cutting machine before, I was a bit confused by how to position the Plates, if the die needed to face up or down, etc.

This will guarantee a quality embossed image once you have processed the folder through the machine.

In today’s post I’ll share my unboxing and review, along with my thoughts about how it compares to electronic cutting machines. Please look at our glossary where most are caught, or why not a bit of history on how scrapbooking has occurred ? You can see many of the projects I made with the Explore Air in this roundup of answers to the 12 most frequently asked questions about Cricut. I have no etching press, so I improvised by using my little Cuttlebug die cutting machine, made by Provo Craft.Also, because the Cuttlebug doesn’t require Cricut Design Space (or a computer/tablet/smartphone, or internet access), you also don’t have the helpful prompts and videos to guide you through your first project. Etsy’s 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centres that host Etsy. These A2 and 5" x 7" embossing folders are specially designed with a gap in the folder hinge so that you can emboss longer strips of material. The Cricut Cuttlebug manual die cutting and embossing machine offers a simple, low-tech option for cutting and embossing a wide variety of materials.

You can go one step further and emboss the cut image by placing it in the folder and following steps 5-7.The cutting dies give you the flexibility to cut various materials including -paper, card, chipboard, plastic, foam and more! These 4 or 5-star reviews represent the opinions of the individuals who posted them and do not reflect the views of Etsy.

The Cricut Cuttlebug can use embossing folders and cutting dies to create elements that add dimension to your DIY projects. The Cuttlebug instruction booklet does not mention them by brand name, but they clearly describe how to use the plates and materials from other companies.The Cuttlebug surface area is 6” wide, but if you are using longer dies, you will also want to get the longer, 6” x 13” Plates or Mats. You place your paper inside the folder, close it, place it between the 2 B plates, put those on top of the A plate, and push it all into the machine. It isn’t able to cut hundreds of materials and there is no Cricut Design Space to prompt you about what to do next. Align the embossed section with the design in the folder before running the folder through the machine again.