Earlier this Spring, Stampin' Up! announced that the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine would not be available for purchase in the new 2019/20 catalog . A new Die cutting & Embossing machine is in production and I will post announcements once I have
them.
Dies (formally known as Thinlits & Framelits) and Textured Embossing Folders are available in the new catalog (even without the offering of a machine). Some designs are returning and some are brand new. You can use these dies & embossing folders on your existing Big Shot (or any other die cutting machine), so no need to worry!
I have highlighted a few of the changes below. If you have ANY questions, please reach out to me.
Embossing Folders:
One of the biggest changes is with the 3D Embossing Folder, formally known as Dynamic Folders, (the extra thick ones). You can use the regular embossing folders as normal. In the catalog, the 3D folders are printed in red and the regular ones are printed in purple.
The new 3D Embossing Folder Plate ($10) replaces the Standard Cutting Pads in your 3D embossing folder sandwich for continued high-quality emboss results. To
create your emboss sandwich:
- Use a die-cutting & embossing machine platform as a base; no matter which machine you’re using, use the standard platform which comes with your machine.
- Use the 3D Embossing Folder with your paper in the middle.
- Then use the 3D Embossing Folder Plate on top.
Given the differences in machines and platforms, you may still have to add a shim to get your desired embossing results. (You can also spritz your paper before embossing to maximize your embossed impressions.)
If you use the new 3D Embossing Folders WITHOUT the new 3D Embossing Folder Plate: you will need to use several shims with the Standard Cutting Pad in your 3D embossing folder sandwich, depending on the die-cutting & embossing machine you use. Most
machines will need between three to five sheets of cardstock to shim. Please be careful in how you shim; start out with fewer sheets first, then add sheets to get your desired results. Stampin’ Up! will not be responsible to replace products broken due to using a sandwich which is too thick for a machine.
Newly Styled Cutting Dies:
Here are some of the changes you’ll notice with the new-style dies:
- The new-style open dies (those that coordinate with stamps) use a high quality metal that’s thinner than before but still as strong and durable.
- The new-style dies have an added lip to the inside of the blades.
- On old-style dies, when you place an open die (dies that coordinate with stamps) over a stamped image, a small border of cardstock is visible around the stamped image. With new-style dies, the die hugs the edge of the stamped image. See photo below. Instead of aligning the die to the space around the stamped image, you will align it to the edges of the
stamped image. When the image is cut, there will still be a cardstock border around the image.
- We’ve improved the adhesive that secures the dies to the insert sheet in the package so that it’s not too sticky. It’s easier to remove dies from the insert sheet, and the adhesive won’t cling to the dies.
- We’ve standardized the size of the die inserts for easier storage based on our observation of how demonstrators store their dies. There are now only two insert sizes: 5" x 7", which coordinate in size with our stamp cases, and 6" x 6". The standard sizes will allow uniform storage in whatever system you use. The envelopes that the dies come in will be slightly
larger.
