tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31469327.post3586145819476288738..comments2024-01-08T04:22:48.908-06:00Comments on Indigo Inklings: Cuttlebug workaround for those XL Sizzix diesJayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553432536463671162noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31469327.post-61629241166504590672012-06-26T10:28:26.049-05:002012-06-26T10:28:26.049-05:00Oh! I've just found your blog and you have mad...Oh! I've just found your blog and you have made me sooooo happy giving this tutorial on the Sizzix XL dies.<br />Thank you<br />Chrissyxxchrissy xxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11769553669295824334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31469327.post-75212519565370028202009-06-25T11:06:05.831-05:002009-06-25T11:06:05.831-05:00I've also used cheap dollar store cutting boar...I've also used cheap dollar store cutting boards They are thin flexible don't crack and cut them down with a utility knife and my husband has cut some luann plywood(the thinner plywood) scraps for plates to use with sizixx that were a little to thick for CB. What about using packing tape to attach plates together end to end side to side? would that help with the seams while holding CB plates and border plates together without any noticeable thickness. the plates are often 40% off and easily available.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31469327.post-22949153767871989842008-10-12T19:40:00.000-05:002008-10-12T19:40:00.000-05:00Glad that you were able to find the information th...Glad that you were able to find the information that you were looking for, Martina. Thanks for stopping by and for leaving a comment! :-)Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553432536463671162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31469327.post-37030235558556855012008-10-11T19:13:00.000-05:002008-10-11T19:13:00.000-05:00I only just saw the extra large sizzix dies in the...I only just saw the extra large sizzix dies in the shops yesterday and thought the cutting plate looked too wide for the CB. I knew that I would find the answer on your blog. Thank you so much for being such a wonderful resource to paople all over the worls.<BR/>Martina in Sydney Australiaartymartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03100201303869656341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31469327.post-75663031070888240322008-09-01T12:56:00.000-05:002008-09-01T12:56:00.000-05:00A-M, there's no question that I still prefer using...A-M, there's no question that I still prefer using the Big Shot over the Cuttlebug, but for the most part if someone already owns a C'bug, they can do most of the things with that machine that Big Shot owners can do. Sometimes it just takes a little tweaking. :-) Enjoy using those new exclusive dies! I've seen some of them in the holiday mini-catalog and they look like a lot of fun!Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553432536463671162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31469327.post-60764162999151080532008-09-01T12:33:00.000-05:002008-09-01T12:33:00.000-05:00OMG! You ROCK!!!I want to see Big Shots, I do, but...OMG! You ROCK!!!<BR/>I want to see Big Shots, I do, but I just can't afford one right now... but if I can showcase the GORGEOUS things we can make with our EXCLUSIVE dies (using my wee cb in the privacy of my own home ;o) ), then no one's the wiser and I still have great projects to showcase!<BR/>Thank you so much!A-Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04161598345346243162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31469327.post-76685903567720965122008-08-24T09:51:00.000-05:002008-08-24T09:51:00.000-05:00Yes, Cheryl, I think that would be another reasona...Yes, Cheryl, I think that would be another reasonable alternative. I usually try to stick to methods that don't get too complicated, but if someone has the means and the know-how, then cutting or grinding the plates down would certainly work. I'd mentioned cutting them down in a later post--these can be cut using a band saw--and then saving and possibly using the scraps instead of the craft sticks for embossing those border folders without leaving lines. <BR/><BR/>But yes, this is exactly the type of idea that will allow Cuttlebug owners to use the XL dies in their machines, at least until someone actually makes plates that will fit. Thanks for sharing it! :-)Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553432536463671162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31469327.post-106631056888227462008-08-24T06:49:00.000-05:002008-08-24T06:49:00.000-05:00Another alternative: How about buying the XL plat...Another alternative: How about buying the XL plates (get 2 in pack) and either have husband, or for those handy with tools, grind off 1/4" off both plates (they are plastic not glass) then have one for bottom and one for top.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31469327.post-70778493977662398492008-08-21T21:14:00.000-05:002008-08-21T21:14:00.000-05:00Wow!! I was at Joann's today and wondered about t...Wow!! I was at Joann's today and wondered about those long plates! 40% off this week, too! Thanks!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31469327.post-2749113862618384922008-08-05T14:12:00.000-05:002008-08-05T14:12:00.000-05:00Gee, Jay, you are amazing! What a great idea! I ...Gee, Jay, you are amazing! What a great idea! I just got back from AC Moore's and I was able to get the scallop die at 50% off - yippee! So now with your new tests I can even purchase the other dies...like the box, the purse, etc. Thanks again for all your tutorials, it's been really helpful. It would be nice if Provocraft came out with a long cutting plate:) As always, thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31469327.post-16277388717542721802008-08-04T22:30:00.000-05:002008-08-04T22:30:00.000-05:00You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by. :-)You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by. :-)Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553432536463671162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31469327.post-15239509582301050522008-08-04T22:07:00.000-05:002008-08-04T22:07:00.000-05:00very cool thanks for the pics!Deannexxvery cool thanks for the pics!<BR/>Deanne<BR/>xxDeanne Stewart-Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04791707511629323635noreply@blogger.com