Product Questions for Sizzix - Big Shot Machine Die Cutting Bundle - Nested Basics Die Sets

Hello, this bundle does not include a magnetic extended platform. The platform included is the Sizzix Multi-Purpose Platform. By: Scrapbook.com (24-Oct-22) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

If you are looking for a Sizzix machine that has sides that can fold for storage, you should look into Sizzix Big Shot Foldaway Machine. The compact Big Shot Foldaway Machine has a cutting surface and handle that neatly fold away for easy, on-the-go creativity and collapsible, space-saving convenience. By: jmanko (08-Nov-21) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

The Big Shot Machine does not fold up. By: Scrapbook.com (04-Nov-21) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I have only ever used the Big Shot. I am sorry I do not have an answer for you as I do not know of the Cuttlebug. Perhaps someone else will be able to help you. I do like my Big Shot and have used other companies dies and folders with my B S and they have worked just fine. By: Ob3 (29-May-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I have just started using my big shot and I love it! So far I have used it with a few various materials. Well worth the purchase By: mjl834a (28-May-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Yes, I use Lawn Fawn dies with my Sizzix Big Shot. By: birdwatchr3 (21-Mar-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Yes you can. By: Dollison (18-Mar-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hi! The platform for this machine measures 6.25" x 14" x 0.625", but it does not come with extended cutting plates. Here is a link to the extended length cutting plates link By: Scrapbook.com (16-Jun-25) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello. Thank you for asking. At this time the hinged sandwich is only available with the purchase of a new machine. Replacement cutting plates are available separately. By: Scrapbook.com (16-May-25) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello! The Sizzix Big Shot machine weighs approximately 7.5 lbs. and the packaged weight of this bundle with the plate system and dies is approximately 12.45 lbs. By: Scrapbook.com (07-Apr-25) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello and thank you for your question. Use this machine with thousands of thin metal dies (such as Sizzix Thinlit and Sizzix Framelit) and steel rule Sizzix dies, as well as a huge selection of Sizzix embossing folders. The Sizzix Big Shot cuts and embosses many different materials, such as paper, vellum, fabric, chipboard and cork to make your creative vision a reality.

The Big Shot Machine and accessories will also work with other brand dies and embossing tools, so this machine opens a world of possibilities! In order to ensure compatibility, make sure to check machine and accessory requirements. The diagrams on the included Extended Multi-Purpose Platform offer easy guidelines about how to make the perfect Sizzix sandwich or refer to the Sizzix Sandwich Booklet for reference. By: Scrapbook.com (22-Mar-24) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

The only thing you would need is steel rule dies as they are meant for heavier materials like fabric. Thin dies are not meant to cut heavier materials typically. By: Scrapbook.com (21-Jun-21) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Yes, it comes with a platform that should have directions on it for cutting/embossing. We hope this helps! By: Scrapbook.com (01-Apr-21) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Yes, for heavier materials you will likely need to use steel rule dies. We hope this helps! By: Scrapbook.com (12-Jan-21) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I have not tried vinyl, I use it for paper crafting. By: discobay1998 (10-Aug-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

According to the Sizzix Big Shot site, the Machine Weight is 7.50 lb. By: Conifer8 (04-Aug-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Mine is many years old and a while ago mine made some loud noise and wouldn’t turn. I called sizzix and they told me to take it apart. Hubby oiled it up and put it back together. Sizzix does sell replacement parts. Call them. By: B2Hearts (01-Jul-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

It sounds like it should've been returned from the start. I bought one last year (was previously using a Cuttlebug). Mine has worked smoothly from the beginning but I do have to make 2 passes over my dies when once was always enough on my Cuttlebug. I bought the Big Shot for the express purpose of cutting thicker laminated materials. At this point, buy a new machine! Do some research and watch YouTube videos of the different embossing/cutting machines available and splurge. Sorry you had this problem but being 7 yrs old isn't bad and stores won't help you with it now. By: ayla1958 (01-Jul-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

It really depends on what size projects you are wanting to create. The Big Shot has a 6 inch opening, the Big Shot Plus has a 9 inch opening, and the Big Shot Pro has a 13 inch opening. We hope this helps! By: Scrapbook.com (24-Apr-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Yes, if you have steel rule dies this machine can cut heavier weight materials. However, it may not cut those same materials with the thin metal dies that are available. By: Scrapbook.com (27-Dec-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Yes, this can be used with fabric.
I hope this helps:) By: Amber Boren (25-Oct-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello! 3D embossing folders may be used with this machine with the correct die cutting sandwich and compatible folders. By: Scrapbook.com (15-Oct-21) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

No, it does not use a 8.5 x11 inch paper.. It will cover that size folded in half long-wise. By: umapapaya (09-Oct-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

The original Big Shot does not fit an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper. If you are looking for a machine that can do that, you might consider the Big Shot Plus. You can find it here... link

I hope this helps answer your questions. Thank you. By: Scrapbook.com (28-Mar-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I have cut intricate dies, from different companies, including lots of Sizzix dies. I don't have any Spellbinders Designer Series yet. You would need to buy the Sizzix Precision Base Plate, separate from the Big Shot machine, and you should have no problems cutting through normal cardstock or glitter card stock with intricate dies and thinlets. I use mine all the time, have had no problems with it. The Big shot cuts almost anything including the older thick Sizzix dies. You can also buy the magnetic platform which will help your dies to stay in place. This is my 2nd Big Shot machine, and I stuck with it because of the vast amount of different sizes of dies and materials you can use with it. Hope this helps you out. By: Hopwood (29-Jan-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I like the outcome of my Spellbinder intricate dies with my Sizzix Big Shot much better than with my Spellbinders Grand Caliber. machine. By: birdwatchr3 (21-Mar-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Yes, most/all Embossing Folders should work with the Big Shot Machine. By: Jessica_ (28-Jun-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello, we would not recommend using these to cut aluminum. We would recommend using a steel rule die for thicker materials. By: Scrapbook.com (18-Oct-22) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Comes with separate platforms By: PrettyPistol814 (18-Sep-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

The Sizzix Big Shot Plus cuts and embosses many different materials, such as paper, vellum, fabric, chipboard, and cork to make your creative vision a reality. By: Scrapbook.com (08-Feb-22) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

This machine has an opening of 6" wide and if you use the steel rule dies (Bigz dies) you should be able to cut through magnetic sheets. Hope this helps! By: Scrapbook.com (09-Jul-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

You should have everything you need to get started with die cutting! We hope this helps :) By: Scrapbook.com (26-Feb-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Sorry, it was a gift so I don’t even have access to it to measure the platform and answer your question. My guess is, yes it would, but that’s just a guess. By: Ruthie22 (07-May-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

No, we do not recommend using the magnetic plate from the Cuttlebug in the Big Shot Machine. It will void the warranty of the Big Shot and could break your machine. By: Scrapbook.com (08-May-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

It will even cut fun foam with thin metal dies. You will love it! I hope that helps. By: Scrapbook.com (08-May-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Thank you so much for the response AZamy

Crafty hugs from Amy in AZ By: amyscraftystyle (04-May-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Yes, you can use both of those types of dies in this machine. There are directions in the box for the Sizzix sandwich that works for each type of die they sell. No special pads are needed, everything comes in the box to get you started. By: Scrapbook.com (28-Mar-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

The Big Shot machine cuts very well. Occasionally, with various dies you may have to use shims but it just depends on the thickness of the sandwich you use. By: Scrapbook.com (30-Sep-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

If you buy just the machine you get a set of plates. If you buy the bundle with the blue plates shown you end up with 2 sets of plates. Either way you don’t need to buy more plates until the ones that come with the machine and/or bundle are REALLY worn out. By: jfaysal (02-Oct-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

The nesting dies are not connected to each other, so you can use each size separately. I hope this answers your question. By: Dragonfly81 (10-May-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Yes it will emboss what u asked and u can use other embossing folders By: 304linfun (19-Apr-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

The Sizzix Big Shot Machine might be more expensive to start but you can expand your collection in the future with other font styles and sizes as you create more projects. A die cutting machine has so many more possibilities to make cards, boxes, party favors, and more. The letter punch will be less expensive for sure and will cut your letters nicely. The drawback is that the letter punch isn't expandable. You will only every be able to cut one font in that same style for the life of the punch. If you think you will be wanting other font styles and sizes in the future, you might consider the Big Shot machine instead of the letter punch. I hope that helps make your decision easier. By: Scrapbook.com (26-Aug-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I have found extended platforms at our local craft stores as well. I am not familiar with the Movers and Shakers Dies. By: birdwatchr3 (21-Mar-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

No, you don't have to buy one of the bundles to get the extended platform. Scrapbook.com offers separate parts to build your platform, but you can purchase the extended platform from Amazon. I'm sorry I can't help you with the Movers and Shakers die. By: gailcowart (28-Jul-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

No, but you can buy it here: link By: GayleH (17-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I don't know yet. Mine has not arrived yet. Hopefully tomorrow it will be delivered. I don't think the magnetic platform will be with it. The bundle did not mention the magnetic platform. I wish it was part of it though. By: Eatobin (16-Aug-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

No. You have to purchase that separately. By: Sandie H (21-Aug-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

No. It comes with the extended platform with tabs, but I had to get the magnetic platform separately. By: Riyallyn (15-Aug-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

The Big Shot Machine can be used for cutting fabric. The steel rule dies from Sizzix work beautifully on fabric. The dies that come in this bundle, however, are not going to work well to cut fabric since they are thin metal dies. They work great on paper but not on fabric. By: Scrapbook.com (07-Mar-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I use the gemini full size machine with their die cuts for fabric. It is hard on the plates. It can be done. Just realize that plates will have to be replaced more often than cutting paper. By: skcamerabuff (07-Mar-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Yes but be careful of thin, cheap cardstock because the embossing folder can easily cut through it. I would not recommend rolling it through the machine twice. By: Yilbit (03-Apr-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

You should purchase the Suzzix Big Shot Plus! They are awesome. I just started as well and I just have the big shot. Wish I had bought the big shot plus. So my things you can crest on these die cuts. By: asutliffarcher89 (28-Jan-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

The opening to this Die Cut machine is 6 inches wide. So you would have to trim down the cardstock to fit through the opening of the machine.
I hope this helps. By: Amber Boren (27-Nov-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

The extended platform included with this machine is approximately 6" x 14" inches.
I hope this is helpful. By: Amber Boren (23-May-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Nesting dies are actually thinlit dies that are nested together in different sizes.
I hope this helps. By: Amber Boren (06-Feb-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Just use 1 die. It would only take 2 or 3 minutes to make 16 circles. By: RehobothPat (14-Dec-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Yes they have ovals, squares, rectangles, stars, hearts, etc. By: lpooh47 (07-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

The motor cannot be purchased separately. The Big Shot Express and the Vagabond 2 are the only motorized machines available at this time from Sizzix. You can find them here...
link or link By: Scrapbook.com (28-Mar-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I think you would have to contact rhe Sizzix company for that i formation. By: RehobothPat (24-Sep-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

It is and you can. By: croppinmama (18-Mar-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

That is all you really need. I ordered a couple of embossing folders and dies after receiving my machine and making sure I understood how it worked. I love the Big Shot!! By: curlytop310 (11-Aug-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

This machine will but dies up to 6 inches wide. By: PaperMischief (30-Apr-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Regarding the Nested Rectangles: smallest is 1"wide x 3"Long, 1 5/8" w x 3 5/8" l, 2 1/2" w x 4" l, 2 5/8" w x 5" l, 3 1/2" w x 51/2" l, Largest: 3 3/4" w x 6" l By: susanschwinge (13-Jul-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

So this is only six inches wide? By: fortheloveofit2000 (05-Sep-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

This is the standard Big Shot, if you need a wider cutting base, the Big Shot PLUS is the machine for you: link By: Jessica_ (29-Jun-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Yes, it is. Sizzix Big Shot is the best machine I have used with Stampin' Up dies and folders. I like using the Big Shot magnetic platform with the dies! Worth the extra $$. By: birdwatchr3 (21-Mar-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

The board the same size as the cutting board. Yes, the company is very good in making sure you get everything you order. You will be very happy with this machine!!! By: GirlVegas (03-Sep-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Some wafer thin dies may cut through thin felt. However, if you want to cut leather, chipboard or other thicker materials you will need to purchase the steel ruled dies. This machine accepts both types of dies and you will have to adjust the plates sandwich accordingly. Also, leather may be somewhat finicky because it all depends on the type of material the leather is backed up with. Some leather materials are back up with a soft fuzzy material and that would cut using a steel ruled die, some leather is backed up with a normally white material with threads going in all directions in order to provide strength to the leather and those are sometimes finicky. when it comes to the latter type of leather you are not going to know unless you get a sample and test it. By: SandieGeek (08-Sep-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

YES and YES! You will love this Big Shot! By: Jessica_ (29-Jun-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Sizzix Big Shot does an amazing emboss on any brand of embossing folder that I have ordered here in the USA. I do not always have success with folders that come free with magazines. Several of those are too thick to run thru. By: birdwatchr3 (21-Mar-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

YEP! Should work with almost any kind of embossing folders with some changing to multi use platform and check out embossing folders here: link By: Jessica_ (28-Jun-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Yes, it is the 'newest' white/gray machine. It is this machine: link - ALSO included in this bundle are nested dies, sparkle cutting plates, and guide booklet. :) By: Jessica_ (21-Jun-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I don't think this is the big shot plus though By: patm_322 (07-Jul-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!