Cuttlebug Machine
Which is better? Cricut or Slice?
I have been thinking about purchasing a Cricut, but I heard about the Slice Machine by Making Memories. Which is better? I do a lot of Card Making and I already have the cuttlebug. Any feedback on either machine would be great.
I am in love with my Cricut. I haven’t tried the Slice so maybe I’m not the best person to give advice, but the cricut was well worth the money I put out for it. I would suggest though that if you do decide on the Cricut I would skip the little one and get the expression. that will allow you to cut from 1/4 of an inch up to 24 inches. There is so many possibilities with it!
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Cuttlebug V2 Machine – New Design! Brand-New $39.99 |
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Cuttlebug Die Cutting & Embossing Machine PLUS 74 Embossing Folders & 2 Dies!!!! $155.20 |
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Cuttlebug Machine V2 2000293 $93.92 |
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Cuttlebug Cut & Embossing Machine V2 plus 6 Cutting Dies /11 Embossing Folders $59.99 |
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Cuttlebug Die-Cut & Embossing Machine $34.01 |
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Cuttlebug V2 Machine – New Design! Brand-New $39.99 |
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Cuttlekids – PROVO CRAFT – cutting machine 3 dies & 2 mats – Cuttlebug $18.99 |
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Cuttlebug V2 Machine – New Design! Brand-New $39.99 |
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CGull Spatula Set of 3 for use with Cricut, Sissix, Cuttlebug, All Die Machines! $5.96 |
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Green Cuttlebug Die Cutting Machine w/ Plate and Cutting Pads $40.10 |
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Cuttlebug V2 Machine – New Design! Brand-New $39.99 |
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Cuttlebug V2 Embossing Cutting System Perfect Companion to Your Cricut Machine $92.99 |
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Cuttlebug ‘New Design’ Embossing Machine 2000293 $70.99 |
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Cuttlebug V2 Machine – New Design! Brand-New $39.99 |
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Cuttlebug Machine V2 Macine Cricut Wizart NEW $89.99 |
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Cuttlebug V2 Machine – New Design! Brand-New $39.99 |
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Cuttlebug Scrapbooking Machine NIB $19.99 |
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Sizzix SIDEKICK Pink Die Cutting Machine Fits sizzlits cuttlebug $9.99 |
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**CUTTLEBUG** Die-Cutting & Embossing Machine w/ Added Folders SOLD OUT on HSN $117.99 |
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**CUTTLEBUG** Die-Cutting & Embossing Machine w/ Added Folders SOLD OUT / HSN $112.99 |
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Cuttlebug Manual Die Cutting Machine Provo Craft $0.99 |
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CuttleKids Die Cutting Machine Dies Cuttlebug $0.99 |
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Green Cuttlebug Die Cutting Machine w/ Plate and Cutting Pads $14.99 |
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CuttleKid by Provocraft Die Cutting Machine Cuttlebug $20.99 |
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BRAND NEW***Provo Craft Cuttlebug V2 Embossing/Die Cutting Machine Carrying Tote $39.99 |
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Wine bottle Wooden die fits Bigshot Sizzix Zipemate Cuttlebug machines $16.99 |
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Cuttlebug Die Cutting and Embossing Machine with 9 Embossing Folders $105.95 |
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Cuttlebug V2 Machine – New Design! Brand-New $69.99 |
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SEWING MACHINE Joy Crafts Cuttlebug for Sizzix Spellbinders Marianne Creatables $13.76 |
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Quickutz Lifestyle Crafts 4″ Sewing Machine rev-0211-s cuttlebug sizzix $9.97 |
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Provo Craft Cuttlebug Cut & Embossing Machine V2 Version 2 $69.95 |
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Ballet Dress wooden die fits Bigshot Sizzix Zipemate Cuttlebug machine $21.99 |
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Quickutz 4×4″ Die SEWING MACHINE fits Sizzix CuttleBug BigShot Vagabond BigKick $6.99 |
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NEW Cuttlebug Machine V2 $59.62 |
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Cuttlebug machine V2 $65.95 |
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Cuttlebug Machine V2- $96.52 |
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SIZZIX BIGZ DIE CIRCLES,SCALLOP-Use w/ BIGkick/Big Shot/Cuttlebug Machine-655406 $19.99 |
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HELLO KITTY FACE PRINCESS-Sizzix Die-Use w/ BIGkick/Big Shot/Cuttlebug Machine $15.99 |
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HELLO KITTY FAIRY-Sizzix Die-Use w/ BIGkick/Big Shot/Cuttlebug Machine $15.99 |
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Cuttlebug Die Cutting Machine Cutter and Embosser with 1 Die Matrice New in Box $50.00 |
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BRAND NEW***Provo Craft Cuttlebug V2 Embossing/Die Cutting Machine $49.99 |
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CUTTLEBUG Machine & STARTER KIT W/ EMBOSSING FOLDER SPACER PADS bundle $79.99 |
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New Provocraft Cuttle Bug Version 2 V2 Cuttlebug Paper Cutting Embossing Machine $73.99 |
Die Cutting: Big Shot Machine Vs Cuttlebug Machine
Well this debate has been going on for as long as I care to remember yet, there still doesn’t seem to be a definitive answer to which is the best die Cutting Machine? These two die Cutting Machines are clearly the market leaders but its worth noting that they don’t really have much in the way of competition.
Thus, I’ve decided to write and article on the pair of them to help people decide once and for all which is better.
For the purpose of this review I will use a 5 star system on the following criteria Price, Availability, compatibility, usability and reliability.
Price
Cuttlebug: Normally sourced for around £54.95 – £64.95 – 5*
Sizzix Bigshot: Again found around £54.95 and £64.95 – 5*
Compatibility
Cuttlebug: Compatibility – plates can be arranged to accept a range of different dies. 5*
BigShot: Compatibility – Multi purpose platform allows use with nearly everything. 4.5*
Availability
Both machines are relatively good for availability however, when forced to pick between them the Big shot 4* has been known to be out of stock more often than the Cuttlebug 5*.
Usability
This is where in my opinion the big shot take a clear advantage. Having a wide base and slightly heavier weight the big shot can be operated with one hand while using the other to feed the die in. Compared to the Cuttlebug being lighter and not so wide it does have a tendency to tip over or slide back and forth. Thus it requires two hands to operate leaving feeding a die in problematic.
Bigshot 5*
Cuttlebug 3*
Reliability
Both die cutting machines offer great reliability and should see you crafting away for many years to come. However, having said that, recently the big shot has been prone to arms snapping off, leaving a question mark on an other wise great record.
Big Shot 4* Cuttlebug 5*
Totals: C = 23* B = 18.5*
In conclusion the winner is the Cuttlebug just tipping the scales on reliability and availability. However, the big shot give sorting out some reliability and availability issues has the potential to dominate the future opinions.
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