Sizzix Sidekick Starter Kit 661770 Portable Manual Die Cutting & Embossing Machine for Arts & Crafts, Scrapbooking & Cardmaking, 6.35 cm Opening, 2.5" Opening, White

Exactly what I wanted and didn't realize how broken and need of replacement mine was until I got this one. It cuts on the first pass. For those unfamiliar with die cutting it can be tricky. I like this size because i can store it easily and it limits how much I can buy because it is small. It is mighty though. I did find it took a while for the company to send it and they don't communicate with Amazon. So if you want it right away not the thing to get.

It is SMALL! But, that is what you want. It fits most word dies and butterfly, dragonfly and stuff like that. It is only 2.5 inches wide, so small dies fit fine. I love it because of its size. Some people said it was too small, but if you know what to expect you won't be surprised by that. It is so portable and nice to bring with to card making parties! I would highly recommend this item. I did try a different one first and it would not cut. This one has no problem cutting any of my dies I have tried in it. It will leave marks on the plates, but that is normal. At some point you will need to order new cutting plates.

Should I only use thin lit dies?

This machine is perfect for running through small sets of metal letters and other small die cuts. One negative is the suction doesn’t grip on my white craft table which is I believe made from plastic type material .

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If you are wanting experiment with die cutting, then this is ok to learn how to do that. However, most die cuts will not work with it since it is so small. The suction that holds it in place also does not work well at all. Honestly, if I were to do it again, I would have just gone for one of the larger machines like the big shot. I feel like I wasted money on this.

This is the perfect tool. I have a Big Shot as well but found I wasn’t using it much because it was cumbersome and time consuming for small cuts like letters. I use this little one all the time.

This is fantastic for using smaller dies, and it cuts perfectly with little to no effort. The bottom suction cup holds tight to the table. They sent a surprise package of small seasonal dies that are really cute. Since it's close to Halloween and Thanksgiving, I'll be sure to use them. I would definitely order from this company again.