Wooo hooo! The new Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine shown on page 170 of the annual catalog is now available for anyone to order!
The Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine offers die cutting and embossing options for everyone – from beginning stampers to seasoned crafters. This machine offers the highest quality and makes precise cuts and detailed embossed images every time. Because it is smaller and lighter than the regular size Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, it is perfect for those with limited space or who like to craft on the go! It is also less expensive than the regular size machine. It comes with all the tools needed to get started right away, making it easy to have a fantastic die-cutting and embossing experience from the start.
Here are some of the features of this great new tool:
- Durable machine with high-quality results. The solid steel construction frame and rubber feet that securely grip the work surface produce crisp, clean, precise cutting and beautifully detailed embossing. The 3-1/2" wide platforms works with Stampin' Cut & Emboss Dies and Embossing Folders that are narrower than 3-3/8". Products that will definitely fit in this machine are marked with a Mini Machine icon in the catalogs. The ergonomic carrying handle allows for easy transport and leverage while in use. The handle also flows well and balances the perfect amount of rotation and pressure.
- Easy to use. The machine and tools are designed for an intuitive die-cutting and embossing experience. For example, all plates are labeled with a number and are color coded for easy reference and use when building your sandwich. The platforms are designed to naturally guide products into the rollers for a smooth user experience. The handle is already attached and the machine is ready to use as soon as you receive it.
- Simple to store. The platform folds for space-saving storage and it looks pretty too – the sleek, clean design suits any crafting space.
- Portable. You can use your machine at home or on the go with its folding platforms and ergonomic carrying handle. The machine only weighs about 2.7 pounds so it is convenient for anyone who likes to attend crops or other crafting get-togethers or wants to craft while traveling.
- All the accessories are included. All the plates you need to get started are included: 1 Mini Base Plate (Plate 1), 2 Mini Cutting Plates (Plate 2), 1 Mini Embossing Plate (Plate 3), and 1 Mini 3D Embossing Plate (Plate 4). Of course, you can order extra or replacement plates at any time. The optional Mini Magnetic Cutting Plate will be available separately in the future. Dies and Embossing Folders are also sold separately. Right now, there are no 3D Embossing Folders that will fit in the Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, but Stampin' Up! has plans to introduce some soon!
- Qualifies as a 50% off item. The Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine can be purchased as a 50% off item by Hosts with a qualifying Show!
Here is a quick video pointing out some of the features of the Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine:
This quick video shows you how to create the sandwich for die cutting with the Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine:
Finally, here's a fast video on how to create the sandwich for embossing with the Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine:
Be sure to note that the sandwich is different depending on whether you are using a standard or 3D embossing folder. Right now, there are no 3D Embossing Folders that will fit in the Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, but Stampin' Up! has plans to introduce some soon!
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Here are some Q & A about the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (standard size):
Q. Is the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine comparable to other machines on the market?
A. Yes, it is a fantastic machine! Due to our machine's solid steel construction frame, the tightness and effectiveness of the cutting and embossing will remain intact over time. The precise pressure designed and engineered into the machine also results in crisp, clean, and precise cutting along with beautifully detailed embossing. The new machine has a small footprint, ergonomic carrying handle, easy rotating handle for comfort in use, and strategically designed platforms for superior control. It also includes simple visuals and training for a rapid learning curve. The best part is that all this value is offered at a great price!
Q. Is this machine only available through Stampin’ Up!?
A. Yes. There are times that we partner with companies who already offer crafting tools and we rebrand them for Stampin’ Up! This is not the case with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine. It is exclusive to Stampin’ Up! which means the only place you can buy it is through us!
Q. Does the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine have a warranty?
A. The Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine has a three-year limited warranty. To prevent damage to the machine, use as directed and use only with compatible Stampin’ Up! products.
A. No. The Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine comes with the plates you need to get started. The machine includes these plates:
- Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine: 1 Mini Base Plate (Plate 1), 2 Mini Cutting Plates (Plate 2), 1 Mini Embossing Plate (Plate 3), 1 Mini 3D Embossing Plate (Plate 4)
This is what you need for basic die cutting and embossing. Optional plates are sold separately for specialty die cutting and embossing. You can buy replacements for all plates.
Q. How do I create the sandwich for the machine?
A. The Mini Base Plate for the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine includes instructions on how to use and sandwich all plates that are included with the machine. Plates that are sold separately come with their own instructions. You can also find instructions at stampinup.com/cut&emboss.
Here are a few of the basics:- The Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine each use a different sandwich. The plates and plate order are not interchangeable. Be sure to reference instructions until you are familiar and confident.
- Each plate has a number printed on it. When you build the sandwich, assemble the plates in the order shown in the sandwich diagram for the dies or embossing folders, for each applicable machine.
- Colors of similar plates are the same, even though the numbers are not. For example, the Cutting Plates for the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the Mini Cutting Plates for the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine are the same color. The Specialty Plate and the Mini 3D Embossing Plate (both used to emboss with 3D folders) are the same color.
- Sandwich diagrams for the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine are on the plates that come with the machine or insert for the Mini Magnetic Cutting Plate.
Q. How is the Mini Magnetic Cutting Plate used?
A. Use the thin, fully magnetic Mini Magnetic Cutting Plate in place of your standard Cutting Plate when you want to hold dies securely in place. The Mini Magnetic Cutting Plate is not available for purchase at this time.
Q. Can I use the plates from the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine in the standard Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine?
A. No. The plates are designed to work with the machines they correspond to and not each other.
Q. Can I use the plates designed for the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine in other die-cutting machines?
A. No. We do not recommend using Stampin’ Cut & Emboss plates in other machines. We designed our plates specifically for our machine, and we have not tested them to work with other machines.
Q. I already have accessories (cutting plates, platforms, mats, or pads) for a different die-cutting machine. Can I use them with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines?
A. No. Because the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine comes with all the plates you need to get started, you don’t need to use accessories from other machines. Our plates are the correct thickness to work with the gap (distance between the rollers) in our machine so you get the best results with the least effort.
Plates designed for non-Stampin’ Up! machines will likely be the wrong thickness. If they are too thick, they’ll make the sandwich too high, which could damage the machine. If they are too thin, you'll need to use shims or run dies through the machine several times to get good results.
To prevent damage to the machine, use the plates that are included with or designed to work with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. (Compatible products will state that they can be used with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine in the product description in the catalog and online store.)
Plates designed for non-Stampin’ Up! machines will likely be the wrong thickness. If they are too thick, they’ll make the sandwich too high, which could damage the machine. If they are too thin, you'll need to use shims or run dies through the machine several times to get good results.
To prevent damage to the machine, use the plates that are included with or designed to work with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. (Compatible products will state that they can be used with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine in the product description in the catalog and online store.)
Q. Can I use dies and embossing folders from other manufacturers in the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine?
A. Yes, but due to differences in product thickness, you might need to use a shim to adjust the sandwich height. However, if the sandwich is too high, don’t force it through the machine—this could damage the machine and void the warranty.
Q. Can I use Stampin’ Cut & Emboss dies and embossing folders with other die-cutting and embossing machines?
A. Yes. You can use Stampin’ Cut & Emboss dies and embossing folders with most die-cutting and embossing machines. Use the sandwich recommended by the machine’s manufacturer. Because of variances in machines or products, you might need to use a shim.
Q. Can I keep using Stampin’ Up! dies and embossing folders with a machine I already own?
A. Yes. In some cases, adaptations like shims may be required.
Q. What’s a shim?
A. It’s a thin piece of material that is added to the “sandwich” to increase its thickness. A shim increases the pressure on the die or embossing folder, which results in cleaner cuts and better impressions. A shim can be as thin as a single sheet of cardstock. Whether you’ll need one depends on the die-cutting and embossing machine you’re using as well as what dies and folders you’re using with it. There are no standards for die-cutting and embossing machines, so each has a slightly different gap (distance between the rollers). If your dies don’t cut cleanly on one pass, try adding a shim to improve performance. Also, some machines loosen over time and the gap can change slightly, so if your dies don’t cut as cleanly as they did previously, you might want to add a shim. However, if the sandwich is too high, don’t force it through the machine—this could damage the machine and void the warranty.
Q. Can I use die-cutting and embossing products that I bought previously from Stampin’ Up! with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine?
A. Yes. You can use dies and embossing folders that you bought previously from Stampin’ Up! with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. However, accessories such as plates and platforms for other die-cutting and embossing machines are not compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.
Q. What is the life expectancy on the Mini Cutting Plates and the Mini Magnetic Cutting Plate?
A. Lifespans on these plates vary based on usage behavior. Mini Cutting Plates naturally become bowed and scratched over time. Replace them when they no longer give you the results you want, such as if the dies stop cutting cleanly or if the plates leave marks on the paper.
To extend the life of Mini Cutting Plates:
- Flip the plates so each side gets equal use.
- Place dies in different spots on the plate—don’t always place them in the same spot.
- Place dies in different spots on the plate – don’t always place them in the same spot.
Q. Which dies and embossing folders will work with the Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine?
Q. Cutting plates that come with the machine are labeled with a number and are color coded for easy use when building your sandwich. Will replacement Mini Cutting Plates that I purchase separately include the same labeling and coloring?
A. Dies and embossing folders that are compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine are indicated in the product description in our catalogs and online store. Keep in mind that we are indicating which dies and embossing folders are 100% compatible based on their sizes. Many dies that aren’t noted as compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine do include smaller pieces that will work with the mini machine.
A. All Mini Cutting Plates will come with the same labeling and coloring.
Q. Will Stampin’ Up! sell a bag to carry the machine?
A. Not at this time.
You can place an online order for the Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or any replacement plates for the mini machine by simply clicking on the image of them below. Just remember that the machine does come with all the basic plates you need to get started (except for the Mini Magnetic Cutting Pad which is only sold separately and is not currently available) so you don't need to purchase replacement plates unless you just want to have extras on hand. Clicking on these images will take you directly to my online store! Please use Host Code BT2BZ3DU when you place your order to help out my February Club Host, Linda Baskette. Thanks. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
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