Cuttlebug? Big shot? Grand Caliber?

[Paula Patrick]

Although I have a Gazelle and love it, I don't have a designated "scrap area" so I have to pull my gazelle to my kitchen table whenever I need to use it. I don't think it is worth it to do this for small things. I was thinking of getting an embosser for small things or things that may fit after I have cut them out. It there any recommendations for which of the above to get? Hobby Lobby currently has $4.95 shipping on any item and 40% off. Thanks!

[MamaBee]

I have both the cuttlebug and the Big Shot... IMO, the cuttlebug is easier to transport... it's the one that my mom borrows all the time to use when she gets scrapping (she prefers scrapping paper vs digi) it folds up into a nice little "box"... the Big Shot is larger, but I find it more stable on the table, so when I have a lot to do, I will pull out the Big Shot... I think you can get it powered so it rolls it through for you.

The Big shot is also wider, so their embossing panels won't go through the cuttlebug, but you can put the cuttlebug's panels through the big shot...

HTH!

[heathergw]

I just got a Grand Calibur and LOVE it! I chose the Grand Calibur because I was starting from scratch and don't already have dies and since I was planning on buying mostly Spellbinders Nestibilities. Though, there aren't many dies that don't work with it. I based my decision on this review and even bought the Grand Nestabilities scalloped squares for my December Daily book after seeing hers, lol.

[ColleenSwerb]

If I was starting from scratch, I'd get the Grand Calibur too. I pretty much only planned on using Spellbinders dies, but when I got mine for Christmas last year the Grand Calibur wasn't out. So I have the big shot express (powered so you don't have to crank it to roll through). I love it, but I have a designated scrap area. It can also use other company dies (like Spellbinders), whereas the Grand Calibur can only handle the thin Spellbinder dies and products.

[heathergw]

Originally Posted by ColleenSwerb

whereas the Grand Calibur can only handle the thin Spellbinder dies and products.

I'm confused... there are lots of dies the Grand Calibur can use besides the Spellbinders dies and products.

Compatible with Sizzlets, Cuttlebug, and Quickuts dies, as well as Cuttlebug Embossing Folders and Fiskars Texture Plates.

quote from the Spellbinder's site... I think the only thing it's not compatible with are the Sizzix Big 3d dies but you can still use the Sizzix thin dies. Is that what you were saying Col?

[ColleenSwerb]

That's my mistake then Heather. I was under the impression it was only meant for Spellbinders stuff. Thanks for clearing that up