Big Shot, Big Things
I did it. I bought another die cutting machine.
I thought I had all that I needed in my Cuttlebug. And then, I met the Big Shot and promptly fell in love. When I ordered this machine, it was back ordered and I had to wait a month for it to ship! There’s still a long waiting list for it, I believe. However, it was totally worth the wait. I still adore my Cuttlebug and I use it for many things. But, the Cuttlebug only cuts through paper, while the Big Shot cuts through 30 different materials, including chipboard, felt, and thin sheets of metal and wood! So. Cool. I’ve been wanting to make my own chipboard dies for ages. Now, I can make my own felt flowers and embellishments too. I’m also excited that SU came out with exclusive dies for the Big Shot (including the Top Notes die below). I’m hoping they come out with some dies that match stamp sets soon! 
Here’s the first card I made with the Big Shot:
Card Recipe (all supplies Stampin’ Up unless otherwise noted): Big Shot Top Notes die, Upsy Daisy (111710), Frames with a Flourish (111041), and Flight of the Butterfly (111564) stamp sets, card stock/ink in kraft, old olive, pixie pink, and pink passion, hemp twine and pink rhinestone from Michaels
And here’s a close up of the Big Shot.
*Sigh.* I heart you.
This weekend, I’m going to put the stamp sets away and break in the Gocco. I’ve been meaning to make a set of printed thank you cards for one of my friends. Wish me luck on my first Gocco run!
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Oh I can’t wait until you feature your Gocco art work……..I feel like a stalker checking your site several times a day…hehehehe. Oh well, it is what it is! How much is that Big shot and how does it work. I’ve been eyeing the Cricut Machine but have been holding off until I actually do more card making projects.
um… now I have something to put on my x-mas wish list! Especially because it cuts felt… sick!!!
Good luck with the gocco this weekend!