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  Post Two bugs are better than one!!! - Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:41 pm Reply with quote  
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My hubby was so awesome today and let me get the Cuttlebug!  I an so excited to start using it. I got three folders to get me started. Any tips that I should know about?

Has anyone tried the cricut folders?

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Congrats on the new purchase!!!  I don't have a cuttlebug.  Just a cricut that I've never used.

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i have the cuttlebug and aobut 6 folders, but have yet to use them on anything. i woudl SO ask roe or prob visit cuttlebug on roe's siggy.

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Cool!

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Sweet!     I don't have any tips, I am still gathering dies and folders for my new sizzix...still trying to figure it out too.  

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i used the cuttlebug once when i brought it home and it was very easy. only tip i can thing of is to make sure the paper is no bigger than the folder or at least no biggger than the slot openeing. good luck

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Dont got a bug of any kind, yet so I dont have tips
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CONGRATS on the purchase! that was very nice of Chase :)

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like i told trisha.....use your 40% copon at michael's before they decide to make that a restriction..... totally worth it.

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If you have a second email, go and sign up on their page (Michael's) and you can get a 50% off coupon.  That is what we used.  I got mine for $40.00, and cause we bought in Oregon, we got it tax free!

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love my bug!! Super easy to use, mostly for cards, I did do a LO w/ it once...

took a class at LSS yesterday and we used it for the cards we made, I'll post them later in the week...

This is an amazing gallery to get ideas from:  http://www.heartprints.net/gallery/cuttlebug/

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Way to go Katt!!!!

I have the BigShot, but use all the folders plus in my machine.  Now remember, you don't have to use just Cuttlebug dies.  It's just a matter of knowing how to set your plates and you are good to go.

Last month, all the DT's at cuttlebug challenge received the newest folders from Provo Craft.  There are more that we haven't received, some focusing on Christmas.  

Cuttlebug Challenge is one of the recognized sites from Provo Craft.  Stop by and see what is being done.  Lots of tips and ideas.  Even though we use other sponsors, we must use an embossed something.

If I can be of any help..please ask!!

Oh, one of the best papers to emboss is Core'dinations. You can buy the sheets at Joanns; they were recently on sale and still may be.

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i'm excited to use white core cardstock/paper so i can sand over the top.....

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I hear so many great things I just don't know how much I would use it.

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Paula, if you get a chance, pick up some Core'dinations.  if you like sanding white core, you will be in love with this paper!..

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I have a Slice that I use very little. I have the old guillotine sizzix which I really don't use much anymore. Really need to use them more. The cricut looks really cool... but not sure how much I would use it to justify spending that kind of cash.
 
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Michelle, when you do get a Cricut, DO NOT get rid of your other cutting tools.  

Each of what you have does something different.  I have a Big Shot (started off with the Sizzix) which is great for using dies on material you can't use in the Cricut. And think of the embossing, Nestibilities, etc that can be used in your Sizzix. I don't have the Slice, but I can see where that would be good to have if you already have it or in my case, someone gave it to me....

So, on with the Cricut.  It's only going to be a good investment if you use it.  I use mine a lot.  I started with the 'baby' and then got the Expressions.  If you decide to get a Cricut, wait until you have the little extra to spend and get the Expresisons.  

As for the cartridges, there is so much to choose from so get something you know you will use often and then buy when you can and the cartridge is on sale.  I'll admit, I don't use all the things I can with my cartridges, but...that's my fault.

Good luck deciding...:)



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