Sizzix Portable Sidekick Manual Die Cutting & Embossing Starter Kit for Paper Crafting, Card Making & Scrapbooking - White & Grey

Very nice,sturdy machine.Very easy to use.Feels very well made.Good value for the money.

This is a fabulous little machine. I already have the sizzix big shot which I bought about 20years ago and it’s still going strong but I wanted something smaller to keep on my desk to cut out the smaller dies which I use a lot more now as I make mini journals The cutting plates are very strong and don’t bend like other brands. The plates are 6and a half cm wide or 2 and a half inches wide so it is small. But it’s is value for money, it’s light and its portable. To cut intricate dies the machine handled it well I only had to pass the ‘sandwich’ through once and it cut perfectly first time didn’t need a shim. I’m really pleased with it and I can see myself using this a lot. I would recommend if you are new to crafting and want to have a try at die cutting , this little machine would be great, but if you want to cut bigger dies for say A5 cards I would invest in a larger machine, depends what you need to cut either way Sizzix is a reliable brand I have always used their products without a problem you get a 2 year extended warranty if you register your product online but I can see this product lasting many more years Nice to have thought just in case.

This is my first die cutting machine and I love it. First thing to know: you won't be able to run full size cards through this one. It's pretty small (6.35 cm wide), but it's perfect for cutting shapes, letters, words, leaves, and really most dies that are not full card size. But if you have your heart set on cards with "windows" on the front you will probably need a bigger machine for that. Cuts any die really nicely, super easy to store and carry around. I've used it with Sizzix and X-cut dies, both worked fabulously. I picked this one because I thought the bigger ones would be a problem to store. I'm having trouble keeping it stuck to the table (hence the 4 stars). It sticks nicely for 2-3 cuts but then I have to readjust the suction lever again to keep it in place. I'm not sure why it won't keep stuck until I turn the lever back. My desk has a pretty smooth surface.

It may seem overkill to get this one, when I already have the Big Shot, however it is a wonderful addition for small dies. Don't get me wrong, I love my Big Shot, but tend to save any embellishments (I make journals) until I have a few and do them all at once. If I just want a single and quick tiny cut out; bows, swirls, butterflies etc., it can be a pain hauling it out for less than a minute. Enter the Sidekick! Small enough to sit handy, suctions to my glass craft mat just by flipping the side lever (and trust, that boy is not moving), 30 seconds later I have my die cut, without having to leave my project. So far I have used it with brand name dies, cheap non brand dies, solid block dies and very intricate swirls and miniature doilies; all cut with no problem. Can be used straight out of the box with the included dies, stamps and embossing folders, so good for a beginner who wants to dip their toe in the water without the large expense of a full size machine, and more experienced crafters with lots of teeny tiny dies to use immediately inspiration strikes.

Great embossing machine for a beginner. Bought as a gift for a tweenage girl, and she was very impressed! She has shown a lot of interest in arts and crafts over the years, and loved my Big Shot Machine whenever we used it together, so I thought that this was perfect for beginner level embossing, and to allow her to see whether this is something she enjoys working with. She was over the moon, and got it out of the box right away. The starter kit has everything you need to start experimenting right away, although a few more small die cutters and embossing folders were added for some variety. The great thing is, this machine works with such a variety of branded dies and folders that you can top up your collection pretty easily- as long as the width is ok. (Small dies/ folders only will fit this machine) The machine itself feels very robust, and i think the working parts inside are metal- it is certainly pretty heavy considering the small size, so I assume this to be the case. The plates provided are pretty robust, and as long as they are turned regularly, I'm sure will last for years to come.

Easy to used great yo have on your table instead of the big shot

I love this item. I use it several times for each project. Quicker than setting up my bigger cutting machine just to cut a small tag. Really really one of the best item’s I have. Oh yeh, delivery etc no problems at all.

Smaller than expected so use is limited.

Klein

The machine is smaller than I thought it would be but is works will and the outcomes I am getting I am pleased with

It is SMALL! But, that is what you want. It fits most word dies and butterfly, dragonfly and stuff like that. It is only 2.5 inches wide, so small dies fit fine. I love it because of its size. Some people said it was too small, but if you know what to expect you won't be surprised by that. It is so portable and nice to bring with to card making parties! I would highly recommend this item. I did try a different one first and it would not cut. This one has no problem cutting any of my dies I have tried in it. It will leave marks on the plates, but that is normal. At some point you will need to order new cutting plates.

The product is smaller than I thought it would be and not all the dies fit in it. Great for small pieces that need to be cut.

Les résultats sont excellents. C est ma seconde machine. J espère que celle-ci tiendra plus que 2 ans. La poignée de ma première s est cassée au niveau de son attaché à la machine. C est sa faiblesse.