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Post by Nikki on Jul 13, 2011 16:58:54 GMT -5
I know I could probably look it up elsewhere but I'd rather start a conversation here.
Is it safe to assume that these are compatible with the Revolution/E6?
Jeez, like I need another brand to collect!
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Post by Susan on Jul 13, 2011 17:08:27 GMT -5
any of the Spellbinders dies work in the Epic, the Revolution...the Vagabond, the Big Shot - they are all the same "wafer thin, chemically etched" metal dies. QK=Spellbinders=Scrapy Crafts Die-Versions same thickness, same cutting techniques, same "recipes" etc. Lay 'em down and spin them through!!!  |
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Post by Nikki on Jul 13, 2011 17:21:55 GMT -5
Oy vey.. All well, who needs groceries, right?  |
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Post by Dani on Jul 13, 2011 18:32:59 GMT -5
Only exception is the Grand Dies which have dies that are larger and can only be used with the Grand Calibur or Big Shot Pro. Right?
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Post by chili on Jul 13, 2011 18:41:21 GMT -5
 the grand dies cannot be used in the epic?  ? oh no!!!!!!!!!!! i do NOT have room for another machine!!!! honestly, NO room.............. what about all the timmies? ? oh dear, oh dear............ anyone want to buy an epic? ?? if i have to buy something else, that's the one that goes, NOt my rev!!!!  it way tooooo much  why don't the grand dies work? are they not the same??? i ask cause i don't have any, but ............. there are a few i do want...... thanx yet again
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Post by Nikki on Jul 13, 2011 18:43:16 GMT -5
Good grief! How big do these suckers get?!
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Post by Nikki on Jul 13, 2011 18:48:08 GMT -5
Okay was just looking at them on their website.. I looked at one set and had to look away! It cut up to 8 3/4"!!!! Holy monkeys. I'm with Chili on this one. Epic's gotta go first. haha
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2011 19:09:33 GMT -5
Only exception is the Grand Dies which have dies that are larger and can only be used with the Grand Calibur or Big Shot Pro. Right? The Grand Dies can cut on an 8 1/2" x 11" paper, and most, if not all of them are "enlargements" of matching smaller nesting dies...for example, the new CHA release has Labels 23 and Grand Labels 23. The Grand dies do require the Grand Calibur machine, which is a bunch of fun, too! |
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Post by Susan on Jul 13, 2011 19:10:51 GMT -5
Only exception is the Grand Dies which have dies that are larger and can only be used with the Grand Calibur or Big Shot Pro. Right? {hanging my head in shame} Dani is right!!! SORRY! I always forget about the Grand Calibur and the Grand Nesties because *cough cough* I don't have either! Out of sight, out of mind! The Grand Nesties are MONDO HUGE! 8.75" almost and they only cut in the Grand Calibur OR the Big Shot Pro - Dani is correct! baby steps Nikki, baby steps. get yourself introduced to Spellbinders, and then start using/collecting them. They have some GREAT shapes - love them for making shaped card bases! Luckily the holidays/your birthday/Flag Day and Groundhog Day are all right around the corner. Start dropping hints to everyone you know!!! |
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Post by Basketlady on Jul 13, 2011 19:43:41 GMT -5
And remember, the Grand Caliber will only cut wafer thin dies. So you can't cut the steel dies with it. But oh, the possibilities of all those large dies!
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Post by vicki7 on Jul 14, 2011 9:16:17 GMT -5
I got the bundle set here when the Grand Calibur first came out. It was my birthday present last year. I love the grand calibur, cuts great and I love the big dies! I even take the grand calibur with me when I go to crops. I get more people looking at it and asking now what is that? lol. Even had a lady drool over it because it's pink and she has to have everything pink, lol.
Vicki
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Post by AnnaMatrix on Jul 14, 2011 10:27:18 GMT -5
One other thing to remember is that some of the larger (but not Grand) dies from Spellbinders are too big for the Revolution, though they will work in the Epic. The S5 dies are often too big for the Rev, so if you only have a Rev, be sure to check the sizes before ordering! Gail
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Post by chili on Jul 14, 2011 10:27:36 GMT -5
ok, so no epic......... guess we all knew that was coming but oh well.... now, this 'big shot pro' it cuts the mega spellbinders and it will cut 'timmies' as well? ? and does it to the qk/ls ones that most of us already have? the 4x8's, qk nesties, etc? and what does this machine run? and how honking big is it? and colour ;D orange perhaps? ? pink maybe? basic black right?  and here i thought my next big purchase would be a 'cinch' in more ways than one!!!!! ;D thanx in advance
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Post by chili on Jul 14, 2011 10:37:58 GMT -5
 went and looked at the big shot pro don't think that will be coming my way!!!! even the purple one can't come live here!!!!! don't think i need dies quite that big!!!!!  it is expensive! and i know dani's prices are lower! wouldn't want to even peak somewhere else! maybe if i really played more, did more stuff, it would be worth the investment the epic is safe for now! ;D
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Post by AnnaMatrix on Jul 14, 2011 10:50:14 GMT -5
Chili, by "Timmies" do you mean Tim Holtz dies, i.e. Sizzix steel rule dies?? If so, yes, the Big Shot Pro will cut them. It is a huge machine - I think there's a video demo on the Sizzix website to give you an idea. As far as I know it only comes in one color scheme - blue with black. Here's the link to it on the Scrapyland site so you can check the price: www.scrapyland.com/Sizzix_Big_Shot_Pro_Machine_Only_p/656250.htm.  Gail |
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Post by chili on Jul 14, 2011 13:14:13 GMT -5
;D gail of course 'timmies' is tim h ;D sl had the big shot in purple but am not getting it i will be cutting my th dies with the epic not exactly sure of what i am to use, but did get the sizzix plates to use for the sandwhich so hopefully that is right......... really, i just collect! ;D but once in a while i use!!! so need to know i am doing it correctly thanx |
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Post by AnnaMatrix on Jul 14, 2011 15:44:56 GMT -5
If you cut your "Timmies" (love that, chili! ) with the Epic, you'll need to use NO platform, and sandwich the die between two of the clear cutting mats. I'm not sure if the Sizzix mats are the same thickness as the QK ones are, so go slow the first time, and don't force it if there's too much resistance... Don't want you to ruin your timmies or your Epic!! Gail |
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Post by 1whoscraps on Jul 15, 2011 13:19:58 GMT -5
Wow I had no idea that there was a Big Shot Pro...OMG..that thing is HUGE! but oooh $$$, but it comes in purple..sigh. Have to wait for dh to finish my craft room remodel then maybe I might have room..will have to start saving my pennies now and maybe do some can/glass recycling. But I really love the idea of cutting larger dies..I guess for now have to keep using my lil cuttlebug..and avert my eyes to all those bigger dies. |
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Post by AnnaMatrix on Jul 15, 2011 14:27:56 GMT -5
The Big Shot Pro is pretty amazing! I keep dreaming about one, too, but where to keep it? Ah, well, we can dream! Getting your own scraproom? Priceless! Gail |
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Post by Nikki on Jul 15, 2011 17:21:13 GMT -5
I'll admit that I'm spoiled. I let my husband "decorate" the office however he chose, which was with a zillion shelves for his massive Transformers collectibles and everything's black and silver. In return, I got the entire big part of the basement. A 10x30 space just for crafting! It's fantastic. I have fixtures from my store so all the paper is in paper racks and there are bins and buckets and shelves everywhere! So, I have room for the Big Shot Pro... just not the budget!! There's just never enough money for this habit! There's really two addictions: scrapbooking itself, and scrapbook SHOPPING!!!!
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Post by Basketlady on Jul 16, 2011 17:24:13 GMT -5
I made one last trip to the LSS yesterday and they had the BSP sitting out. Holy Eyelets, Batman! That thing is huge! But I did pet it as I walked by...  |
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Post by Cat on Jul 16, 2011 18:06:57 GMT -5
Oh I dream about the BSP, never seen it in person....but it looks so nice on SL website......sigh and more sighing..... maybe one of these days when I have a craftroom with room.   Cat |
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Post by Nikki on Jul 16, 2011 19:39:21 GMT -5
LOL MIchelle-for some reason when you mentioned petting the BSP at your LSS, I glanced at your avatar photo and thought, "Yeah, she looks like she would do that!" |
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Post by craftygirl on Jul 16, 2011 21:13:07 GMT -5
Well, I love to visit stores and "pet" a product that I have been considering or wish to have. I can't always tell from an online description or photo just how much I might "need" a new item. And if it is out of budget, I like to visit the item in the store, until I can save to bring it home. Helps me with incentive to save.
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Post by crazy4pink on Jul 16, 2011 22:25:39 GMT -5
me too me too!! I love touching everything as I walk by!! As a kid my mom always said "look with your eyes not with your hands". I guess I am rebelling as an adult because I touch EVERYTHING!! Oh and talk to it too Cindy |
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Post by Cat on Jul 16, 2011 22:42:25 GMT -5
I like to visit high dollar tools too.....but most of the time our local store doesn't carry the tools. So I rely on DD#1, SL message board Susan's blog for information. Now if the store has it in stock I'm there with ya'll petting the products. Touching, touching, and more touching so much fun. Cat |
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Post by Basketlady on Jul 17, 2011 7:50:51 GMT -5
I'm glad to hear that there are others out there who like to check out the merchandise. When we lived overseas, most of my shopping was done online. My dreams were filled with visits to Target!
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the grand dies cannot be used in the epic?
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