tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post9081951922517926264..comments2024-03-18T07:32:07.017+00:00Comments on Waltzingmouse Makes...: ...Vintage Garden and a chatAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17895943960950095652noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-39415818805300198542012-08-24T22:05:51.070+01:002012-08-24T22:05:51.070+01:00I currently don't have a digital die cutting m...I currently don't have a digital die cutting machine but would eventually like to get one. When I do I will invest in one of the machines that also embosses. They are around $400 so it'll be a while before I invest in that. I just my spellbinder's dies all the time and absolutely love stamps that match them. I think that it is fabulous that you provide cut files (even some for free, which is some of the best customer service I have seen). These free cut files especially make me want to buy the stamps that have cut files which is part of my motivation to want a digital die cut machine.gourmettoyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12127014105022931966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-34138996179591479422012-08-24T20:18:39.502+01:002012-08-24T20:18:39.502+01:00I have the original Cricut and the Expression and ...I have the original Cricut and the Expression and love the last one. I think I am an addict for Spellbinders dies and thanks for the opportunity to win some eye candy.Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03339743173326183995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-17917965890108200872012-08-24T18:31:18.109+01:002012-08-24T18:31:18.109+01:00I love dies and I love my Cameo .. each have diffe...I love dies and I love my Cameo .. each have different uses. Sometimes you just don't have the time for the machine to do an intricate cut so running a die through a manual machine is way quicker .. other times the design is too big to go through a die cutting machine so up and away with a 12 x 12 on the Cameo .. yet again you can run a piece of thick cardstock through your die cutting machine and don't have to waste time doing three or four cuts on a digital die cutter. At the same time you can't beat designing whatever comes into your head in whatever size you need on your digital die cutter and being able to make your own stencils, embossing folders, stickers, cut out any most any stamp you possess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-49672970653595633932012-08-24T17:51:08.399+01:002012-08-24T17:51:08.399+01:00Hi Claire,
Well, I'm a total die-0-holic. LOL ...Hi Claire,<br />Well, I'm a total die-0-holic. LOL I started with a Cuttlebug, advanced to Sizzix's Big shot express for the ease of the electric button. Then my son spoiled a couple of years ago with a large purchase for my bday, and I got an AccuCut GrandMark machine. I LOVE them all for their own purposes. I have dies from so many different companies and I love them all too for various reasons. My daughter and I had so much fun making invitations and favors for her wedding and the AccuCut allowed us the ease of using 8 1/2 x 11 CS to achieve the embossing on the areas we wanted and not marr the rest of the CS. I've just not taken the electronic cutter challenge yet. But I know it would be so much fun too. I really think the Cameo will be the one I get because you can do so much from your computer, like the fonts. Thanks for all that you do, I love your posts, I love your personality and your Paper Crafting is Outstanding and always tickles. Paulette Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12058810593221275999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-41643509891529727142012-08-24T14:20:32.810+01:002012-08-24T14:20:32.810+01:00Whoa! Love these: gorgeous in their simplicity!Whoa! Love these: gorgeous in their simplicity!Soniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12591926074050552338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-5986258408599327182012-08-24T12:44:57.658+01:002012-08-24T12:44:57.658+01:00Hi Claire,
I only have die cutting machines and ha...Hi Claire,<br />I only have die cutting machines and have recently upgraded to the Grand Calibur which I love. I haven't used or want a Cameo etc it just doesn't appeal.<br />Juliejulie23noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-16192523415059793472012-08-24T11:43:06.268+01:002012-08-24T11:43:06.268+01:00Dies all the way for me! I have a Cricut but rarel...Dies all the way for me! I have a Cricut but rarely use it but my Cuttlebug is in constant use.<br /><br />Also I run a craft club and only one of my members actually has an electronic cutter, the rest are dies only ladies.<br /><br />I was first attracted to Waltzingmouse because I wanted to get more use of my Nesties, when I discovered your Nestie-friendly stamps I was in heaven.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13610870556509488083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-67368255460523506982012-08-24T08:59:49.649+01:002012-08-24T08:59:49.649+01:00Hi Claire...I love all the new designs...I love us...Hi Claire...I love all the new designs...I love using dies...the embossing option is so beautiful...I use my little cuttlebug a lot. My Cricut is great for cutting out multiples of things when I have to make lots of the same card and hundreds of cards...(for camp crafts and classes and such)...i would love to have a cameo so I could use cut files...I love the versatility of it...<br />Can't wait for the reveal! Thanks!Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17105273147689280839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-40552582016212369942012-08-24T06:42:14.924+01:002012-08-24T06:42:14.924+01:00I have a Cuttlebug and so of course I love dies! I...I have a Cuttlebug and so of course I love dies! I can't get enough of them. I can see the benefit of an electronic cutter but I can't justify the price point on them. I think you should cater to both worlds because when the price of a silhouette drops down to under $100, I'm sure they'll be more people buying them.mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09333104473038555500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-82063159063729004482012-08-24T03:51:19.229+01:002012-08-24T03:51:19.229+01:00I don't have a Cameo or any other electronic c...I don't have a Cameo or any other electronic cutting machine, so I love dies. Love that nice edge. And I don't really want to invest in another machine that is expensive and requires storing somewhere.<br /><br />Excited about this release!Sharon D in WAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-11845267294489156552012-08-24T02:02:20.043+01:002012-08-24T02:02:20.043+01:00I absolutely am HOOKED on Spellbinders dies! Can&...I absolutely am HOOKED on Spellbinders dies! Can't live without them! As for the cutting files; what in the heck is that? I'm so new to this game of card making that I haven't even heard that term before. Sorry I don't have anything to contribute, but one can't contribute if one does not know anything about the subject!<br /><br />HugsRhea Thompsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-70275545188266748802012-08-24T01:56:06.064+01:002012-08-24T01:56:06.064+01:00Hi Claire, I do not have a Cameo or any way to use...Hi Claire, I do not have a Cameo or any way to use cutting files currently. I hesitate to invest in such a machine since I think I lack the patience and discipline it takes to set it up and use/make cut files. I really do loves dies, and just replaced my Cuttlebug with a Big Shot for that reason. This release is soooo wonderful!Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00180024207625522143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-13805800512102189402012-08-24T01:52:26.997+01:002012-08-24T01:52:26.997+01:00I love that card & am looking forward to seein...I love that card & am looking forward to seeing the stamp set.<br />I don't have an electronic cutter, but love my Big Shot & using dies. I use dies to help make at least 50% of my cards.Gillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-19627729501070984622012-08-23T23:13:25.337+01:002012-08-23T23:13:25.337+01:00I like both.
I love the clean edges of dies...
you...I like both.<br />I love the clean edges of dies...<br />you're right...<br />can't beat them!<br />But when you have to cut 50-60 of something for some kiddies classes at school...<br />who cares about clean edges...<br />definitely not the kids...<br />and most definitely not the mom who feels her arm may fall off before finishing! :)<br />So it really depends on the use for me.<br />Sometimes...<br />I really wish I had all my dies in both options...<br />and that is on my crafty nirvana wishlist! *giggle*<br />LOVE everything so far...<br />and can't wait to see more! :)<br />You amaze me with your creative genius and vision!<br />Hugs!!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875090063821415658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-52449285047598730592012-08-23T22:45:48.442+01:002012-08-23T22:45:48.442+01:00I thought I would be in the minority when I read y...I thought I would be in the minority when I read your question, Claire. It's dies all the way for me. Crafting space for an electronic cutter is an issue for me and the major reason I don't have one. Plus I love the portability of dies. I craft with a group of friends regularly and like to have my dies at hand when we get together.<br /><br />You know I'll be shopping tomorrow, right? Love absolutely everything.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04026278740716184562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-5941217927098810212012-08-23T21:39:14.282+01:002012-08-23T21:39:14.282+01:00No Cameo, just a Cuttlebug. LOVE the new Flowers a...No Cameo, just a Cuttlebug. LOVE the new Flowers and Produce sets!!!!!!!!!Vernanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-85140772178854314152012-08-23T20:43:31.350+01:002012-08-23T20:43:31.350+01:00I love cutting files and dies both!! I like the u...I love cutting files and dies both!! I like the unique qualities of each - the range of materials you can cut with dies and the embossing capability, but also love the versatility and sizing of the cutting files. I say go for them both!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09619656919702596835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-20174572108776046292012-08-23T19:56:19.908+01:002012-08-23T19:56:19.908+01:00Gorgeous release!! I have a Cricut (gift two Chri...Gorgeous release!! I have a Cricut (gift two Christmasses ago) and have used it once. Mainly a space consideration but not sure it is really my thing. I love my cuttlebug but really only use it for label dies. I don't think I've ever purchased a set of dies that coordinated with a stamp set and though I never say never, can't really see doing so in the future. I adore fussy cutting (call the medics!) so am fine with that.Jen Cuthbertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18302724836879966291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-53120673852403253582012-08-23T19:12:47.446+01:002012-08-23T19:12:47.446+01:00I only have a wee Cuttlebug whom I love very much ...I only have a wee Cuttlebug whom I love very much !! Unfortunately, when it came to making the electronic cutting choice I chose the Betamax instead of VHS and have a Cricut which is rarely out of it's box - the cartridges are just too expensive for the limited designs I want. I would LOVE you to produce dies to go along with your sets ! <br /><br />xx Margaret Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-43498037900926318092012-08-23T18:23:01.747+01:002012-08-23T18:23:01.747+01:00I dont' think my last post went through so I&#...I dont' think my last post went through so I'm trying this again.<br /><br />Claire, I think your images are lovely... <br /><br />I do not have a Cameo, I have used a Cricut but don't own one. All in all, I prefer the Big Shot. I like the spellbinder dies the best... they are so compact and you are given several different sizes to help close the gap on size variation... I also love the edges on them! It's great that they have made larger ones...but they do not fit in my machine and the cost is just too high for my budget. <br /><br />I think the electronic die cutting machines require more time and effort to use than just running them through the regular die cutting machines. Perhaps if it was a business or something I might be more inclined to have access to both. I feel that the cartridges often have many items i would never use and don't care to pay all of that money for just a couple of images....I would need to use those images a great deal in order to justify it.<br /><br />Claire you have made beautiful stamps to coordinate with spellbinders!! Thank you for that... snowbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13469692536261113056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-27946896220191654532012-08-23T18:19:15.373+01:002012-08-23T18:19:15.373+01:00I do have a cameo and appreciate cut files for ver...I do have a cameo and appreciate cut files for very specific shapes that I really won't use as often.<br />But for tags as labels I really love dies.<br />Embossed edges can't be beat, and I dont need to bring the laptop down to my crafty area as often. Although for the lantern above, a cut file all the way. Rose Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01600621939146719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-16202989715403724502012-08-23T18:05:34.157+01:002012-08-23T18:05:34.157+01:00I agree, playing to the strengths of each system m...I agree, playing to the strengths of each system makes sense. I don't have a Cameo yet but plan to get one this year. Using the cut files for closely cutting out specific stamped images makes sense, then using the dies for beautiful shapes that can be used for many coordinating stamps seems like the best of both worlds!<br /><br />Besides, for closely trimming stamped images, a Sizzix Framelit or a Memory Box style die would work better because you DON'T want the embossed line making a mark within your image.Lynne Phelpshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07182345021266611074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-59652859645412941532012-08-23T17:26:19.626+01:002012-08-23T17:26:19.626+01:00I use a Cuttlebug and I am not planning to buy an ...I use a Cuttlebug and I am not planning to buy an electronic cutting machine. So, I prefer to have matching dies for my stamps.Emiliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08950120220953580128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-75795475624139589052012-08-23T17:18:43.941+01:002012-08-23T17:18:43.941+01:00First I love the images stamped simply on the kraf...First I love the images stamped simply on the kraft in that gorgeous color! Wow! These are stunning Claire!<br /><br />I love the embossed detail you get with dies. The new tag dies that you created are a perfect example. Love the little embossed details that are added and there is something lovely about rolling them through a die cut machine. It just makes me happy having that tactile involvement in creating something. <br /><br />I do not have a cameo but I do think about getting one. I am still not sure if I would get enough use out of it for the investment and so I wait....but I love seeing more and more cut files available and as I learn more about this machine I will know if I should make the investment. I do like the ability to cut intricate text titles with it.<br /><br />Thanks for asking the question. It has been so wonderful to see what others think to for my "cameo research"! :)Jill Norwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487384111929846629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-13899462986593387172012-08-23T17:05:59.989+01:002012-08-23T17:05:59.989+01:00Although I'm in awe of the possibilities of th...Although I'm in awe of the possibilities of the electronic cutters, there's something about the mechanical process of a Big Shot. Just seems fitting for the "hand-made" genre.maria f.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08185589886852752119noreply@blogger.com