Die Cutting Essentials

spudette64

i have just recently purchased my first die cutting machine (Big Shot Plus) for card making and I am looking to build up my stash of dies.

I know it's probably an impossible question to ask but as dies can be so expensive I was wondering what type of dies I should be investing in. I dont want to buy something I would only use once or twice.

I was thinking of starting of with getting some layering dies and building my stash up that way. But some dies I have seen look so pretty I am finding it hard to resist buying them.

Are there any dies you always seem to use or wouldn't be without?

Thank you all in advance

trekkerdude

I would look at the x-cut dies, as they are reliable and well made. They have a range of nesting dies in basic shapes which will be a good way to start off.

I also recommend some of the spellbinders dies as having lots of good shapes and patterns which can be used for multiple occasions.

glynisrose

I too would look at X cut dies as basics, there are many on e-bay with no P & P that are economical. I started off buying the decorative ones and now find that I should have started with basic shapes, seeing that my whole collection has been stolen from storage I won't make the mistake again!!

trekkerdude

Depending on whereabouts you live I would look to see if you have a Range store near you as you can pick up dies there (mostly xcut) at good prices

spudette64

Thank you both for your advice

There is a Range store close to me so I will definitely be paying a visit tomorrow.

I am sorry to hear that your precious dies were stolen Glynisrose
You must have been absolutely gutted.

Have a happy crafting weekend!! xx

nimbo

http://www.sizzix.co.uk/catalog#facets=special~spring-mega-sale-2015&sort=price_szuk_gbp%3Aasc&page=1

have a look on here - this should be the 85% off section - i recently bought s a load with some birthday cash for not alot.

I ordered them by price (low to high) and got 4 big dies or sets of dies and 4 sets of embossing folders for £22 posted out to me...

trekkerdude

Spudette did you go to The Range to have a look at the dies there?

spudette64

Yes I did pay a visit Trekkerdude and bought the X/cut circle and scalloped circle nesting dies for £7.99 each so was well pleased