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So what are some additional craft machines and tools that you just love?? I am looking at the Purple Cow and am debating that. What are some other machines and tools out there to check out? Regarding other die cut machines I am just wondering if you have a Cricut why would you want some of these other die cut machines like the Big Shot? One of the reasons I bought a Cricut was because I really wanted to do punches but the cost of punches and trying to store would be just a lot! So when I saw the Cricut I just fell in love and have been in love ever since!!  What is it about these other machines that you like in additional to the Cricut.
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Cuttlebug-for embossing
Bind it All-for binding my mini books
Slice-for cutting some images I can't get on any Cricut carts, yet
Those are the machines/tools I go to as often as my Cricut.
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Have, and love:
Cuttlebug for Embossing
Xyron Sticker Maker
Crop-A-Dial Big Bite
ATG Tape Runner
Wish I had: Ott Lite
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I love my Sizzix Texture Boutique Embossing Machine  and my ATG tape gun. Jin
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Cuttlebug for embossing
Cinch for binding
crop a dile for eyelets and holes and such
making memories pick me up tool (or whatever it's called)lol!!
X-acto guillotine paper trimmer
Dream Kutz machine for that perfect mat or piece of paper
heat gun for embossing
Gypsy of course
plus so many other little things.
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Gypsy
Cuttlebug
Basic Grey Precision Mat and Ruler
ATG
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love my new embosser. Not cuttlebug but does the same thing machine just a bit cheaper plus 50% coupon. Embossing makes cuts really pop. And it was because of this message board that I HAD to have one. I do have several cuttlebug folders to use with my embosser. Definantly a must have for scrappers and so easy to use.  Oh and my ATG for sure. and my Design Studio - can't cut without it (literally) Edited by user Tuesday, September 28, 2010 2:55:40 PM(UTC)
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DizzyMama wrote:Have, and love:
I got my Ott light for $5.00 at a garage sale - it's a floor lamp and it is the best $5.00 I've spent
Wish I had: Ott Lite
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DizzyMama wrote:Have, and love:
Cuttlebug for Embossing
Xyron Sticker Maker
Crop-A-Dial Big Bite
ATG Tape Runner
Wish I had: Ott Lite
DizzyMama, you can get Ott bulbs for your regular lamps:check Micheals an Joann's. I love my Big Kick..I use it for nesties and dies and sometimes my Cuttlebug folders I have a texture boutique mainly for embossing folders. I"m falling for my ATG..haven't had it long but REALLY liking it!
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I never intended to purchase any punches. When I bought my Cricut I thought I'd never need to buy any.
It's become a matter of convenience to have some punches where I can just grab one and make a circle, square, etc. instead of having to open DS, find the cartridge, and cut it on my E.
Love my Cuttlebug and my Bind-it-All but they do things the E can't.
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My Cuttlebug, my Crop a Dile, and my pink ATG!
I wish I had a Gypsy so I could add it to my list. I know if I had it it would be used ALL THE TIME!
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DizzyMama wrote:Have, and love:
Cuttlebug for Embossing
Xyron Sticker Maker
Crop-A-Dial Big Bite
ATG Tape Runner
Wish I had: Ott Lite
I have these as well. Love them all. Also have Gypsy and Design Studio.
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Here's my list, in no particular order: Cuttlebug border punches Nesties Tonic paper trimmer ATG Xyron Gypsy and design studio; Yes, I use them both
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I like and use:
Cuttlebug embossing folders
Nestabilities
ATG
Xyron
paper trimmer
punches
heat gun
BIA
Crop-a-dile
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Big Shot- for my QK dies and embossing folders SU Cardstock Gypsy- love it!!! Border Punches Stickles ( not a tool but love them) I rock Cinch candie 
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Big Kick
crop a dile corner rounder
ATG
Tonic guillotine
Tim holtz inkinkssentials foam/inker (I ink everything!)
Ott-Lite
Metal ruler
Design Studio
Jukebox
Xyron 150 (the little X)
BIA
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I have:
Gypsy
Big Shot
various punches
crop a dile
I think I would like a slice because I like some of their cuts or maybe a digital cutter becuasue I like the idea of being able to download an image I want right now.
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Gypsy and DS
Big Shot and Cuttlebug
Nesties and CB folders
ATG
BIA
Xyron (several sizes)
Dream Kutz Machine
MS Scoreboard
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I'm a gadget freak. Love tech stuff and crafting tools! Cricut E Gypsy Design Studio the 2 "other" programs 3 Jukeboxes KNK 13" KNK Maxx 24" Slice Big Shot Pro Big Kick Side Kick Cuttlebug QK Revolution QK Squeeze Curvy Cutter for large circles (LOVE it!) 12x12 glass mat -- a necessity for using the ^CC^ DreamKuts ATG Scor-Pal Xyrons up to/including the 9" BIA Cropadile Big Bite Ott Lite (so awesome!) Spellbinders Calibur and Grand dies on order (can't wait!) a gazillion dies, embossing folders, punches I do use my toys, though the 24" KNK sits a lot because it's hard to find material for it. I gave the CB and Side Kick to my kids and we craft together. I love Nesties. I try not to buy punches, but I'm a sucker for the Stampin' Up exclusives, especially if they have coordinating stamp sets. Edited by user Wednesday, September 29, 2010 10:28:42 AM(UTC)
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Oh my you talented ladies have so much stuff. I just got into scrapbooking and card making last year when my granddaughter passed away from cancer. I then bought my E and I love it. I have mostly been a lurker because I get such inspiration from all of you wonderful ladies. This is what I have:
My E that I love
Cuttlebug and many folders
xyron for making stickers
MS Scoreboard that I haven't used yet but I know I will
Cropadile that I haven't used yet
DS that I have had for a year and never used. I must be crazy!!LOL
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