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This is going to be your best Sidekick yet! Introducing Tim Holtz's Black Sidekick Starter Kit from the Alterations Collection for Sizzix. This starter kit includes everything that you need to get your first project going. Just open that box, pull everything out, grab some paper, and start creating to your heart's content!
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This mini die cutting and embossing machine easily cuts thin materials such as paper, cardstock or vellum giving you tons of creative options! If you're planning your BIG day ;it will be such a cinch to create your wedding invites, favors, and thank you cards exactly how you want them. Or how about creating some unique home decor projects or party decorations for your next big event that you're hosting or it's perfect for your everyday card making and paper craft projects. Whether you're at home crafting or on-the-go at a retreat, class or crop your Sidekick will be right there with you!
Features:
This machine is compatible with plastic backed or wafer thin dies, as well as embossing folders that are up to 2.5" wide. This includes Sizzix's 12" decorative strip dies! You'll love the included exclusive smokey gray Cutting Pads that are constructed of high-quality polycarbonate plastic, their see-through design allows for you to easily die cut Sizzix chemically etched wafer-thin dies. The Embossing Pad specifically is designed to emboss in the Sidekick. Also included are dies and stamps that will have you creating cards, tags and more straight out of the box!
Just think of all the extra creative space that you will have to work in with this tiny but mighty machine! It's truly a space saver with its compact size.
How to use the Black Tim Holtz Sidekick for die cutting:
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As you can see, the lightweight and portable Sidekick machine will be just the right fit for all your crafting needs. You're going to quickly find yourself creating all kinds of pretty things like never before!
I love this little baby! I use many small dies for tags, journals and memory book pages. This saves wearing out my Big Shot, and is much faster. It works well for alphabet/ number dies, small tags,Tim Holtz thinlets small flower & leaf dies, planner dies, etc.
If you are trying decide if you will use it, I suggest cutting a piece of paper that is 2 1/2” by 5” (the size of the cutting pads) then go through your die collection to see what fits. The dies & embossing folders that come with the set are really cute for labels & tags. I work on a glass mat, so the suction cup works perfectly. The unit itself is solid and well-constructed. For the type of papercrafting that I like, it was a great purchase.
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I had the original over 15 years ago and loved it! I gave it to my niece who is just getting into papercraft. So, when the new version came out, I had to have it! It works great for traveling to a friend's house or in your craft room when you're short on space.
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I love the size of this workhorse. I keep it on my desk because I reach for it often to use with thin dies. It's small size makes it easy to keep it handy.
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I love the ease of using this little critter as opposed to having to drag out my big Sizzix when I only need to cut a little item out. I recommend adding this little machine to your crafting room.
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Even though I already own a Vagabond I ordered this Sidekick because I thought it was cute and it might come in handy. When it arrived and I unpacked it I thought it might be little more then a toy. Not so! This little thing is a workhorse! I've been using it to cut out all the little tiny pieces needed for the snow globe Christmas cards I'm making for my six grandkids. I've also used it to cut out many of my other small dies. This little thing cuts like a champ. I love it!!!!!
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How did I live without this? It is so small, lightweight, and handy to leave on my work table. I love it for cutting with small dies, especially sentiments. It only takes seconds. It will never replace my large die cutting machine which is needed for larger dies, but on the other hand, nothing will replace this either. I also like that it came in a package with accessories. Highly recommend. I also appreciate the prompt shipping from Scrapbook.com
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I am still learning things but so far I am very content with the product. As soon as I have the money available I will purchase the large size.
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Little wobbly but great for smaller dies. Fits great on desk and can take it room to room without bother
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I love this little machine! My papercrafting involves mostly cards, so a lot of my die cutting is small items. It is nice to have this little machine instead of hauling out one of my larger machines, when I am only cutting small things! I had the old red sidekick, but it didn’t cut the new style does, so when I saw this set, for such a reasonable price, I just had to get it! Not disappointed! Love it!
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This is such a great companion to the bigger machines! It's lightweight, travels well to crops and arty gatherings and matches the bigshot, plus and emboss machines. I had the original way back in the day and was so excited to see the updated version and to be able to get the accessories again. Mine sits right on my worktable so I can grab it for a quick use.
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LOVE my Tim Holtz Sidekick, but what I dont love is that 1 of my plates is already cracked. :( 
Since I saw these comments, I ordered an extra set of cutting pads (link below) with the machine bundle! With my larger Sizzix machines, I always keep one pad straight and unmarked by keeping it away from the cutting side of the dies. That way, I just have one pad that takes the brunt of the damage while the other provides a stable surface for running through the machine. Theoretically, that should give you more mileage out of a replacement set of cutting pads!
I was thrilled when I receive my sidekick! However, after approximately 20 - 25 passes with various thinlets one of the plates is warped and even though the handle cranks nothing passes through the machine. It was wonderful while it lasted.
By: Floribbean
(24-Apr-18)
I'm new here.
Congratulations! You will find your new Sidekick to be quite useful for lots of projects. You can use any die or embossing folder that will fit through the opening as long as you have the cutting pads to make your layers a snug fit through the machine. The nice thing about the manual machines is that they are not brand-specific nor do you need to use made-for-sidekick folders and dies. Having said that, you can be sure of getting the correct size if you see "sidekick" in the product description. Have fun!
By: Marianna_
(06-Jul-20)
Where can I purchase just the tag and numbers dies and stamps that come along with this set? I already have a small die cutting machine.
By:
janman
(19-Apr-19)
Want to know if the mini pads for the current regular Sizzix Sidekick will work in the Tim Holtz version. Asking just in case I need replacements pads and can't find them.
By:
ptraffis
(29-Jul-19)
The colored cutting pads are thicker than the clear pads so they may not work in the same capacity.
By: Scrapbook.com
(30-Jul-19)
Is the machine metal or plastic? The older one is metal, but this one looks plastic to me. Thanks!
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jhasse
(19-Jul-19)
My original red Sidekick was plastic...never came across a metal one. It lasted nearly 10 years with a lot of use. When it finally fell apart, I bought the Tim Holtz Sidekick....I find his products very high quality. In my opinion, this newer model is stronger and sturdier that the original. It may be plastic, but it's a workhorse!
By: kitty347
(12-Dec-21)
All of the newer Sidekick machines are plastic on the outside. Hope this helps!
By: Scrapbook.com
(19-Jul-19)
Even though the product is out of stock can I get the sale price
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kaboo1
(22-Nov-17)
Is it just me but does the Sidekick NOT stay secured to the desk or table surface for very long? I've tried it on my wood desk and metal topped shelf and the suction releases after a few minutes - especially after I use it. Do I have a defective one? Thanks
By:
SiderWhite
(29-Dec-17)
I recently watched an FB Live with Tim Holtz this week and he spoke about this issue. (Check out his FB page for Tim Holtz Addicts to find the video.) A tip he shared was to take one of cutting pads from the larger Sizzix or Vagabond die cutting machines and secure the sidekick to that. Then when cutting out the die you can press down on the cutting pad the sidekick is secured to while turning the sidekick handle to cut the die. Hope this helps!
Do you sell the pad and cutting mat separate?.. I own the red sidekick.
By:
rosiereynaga18
(16-Nov-17)
