Now isn't this just the funkiest looking set up you have ever seen? Okay I admit it looks wonderful because all the Sizzix products are all color co-ordinated, but it also does a good job too.

The Sizzix Mulitpurpose Workstation, especially made for the Sizzix range of die cutting machines, is on castor wheels, which means I can drag it around my scrapbooking office and when I have scrapbooking parties, everyone can get their hands on all the dies and machines easily.

The added bonus is that it has an extendable table which gives users more room to spread out and make a mess. The side table holds 25lbs, while the table top itself can hold up to 100lbs. Then there is a draw and two heavy duty storage shelves, so I can see everything on the workstation without them being hidden away. Just purchase a few funky sizzix die storage boxes and you too can have this cute set up.

Of course the Sizzix Multipurpose Workstation is not only for using Sizzix products, and not only for scrapbooking at that. It is perfect to use as an extra workspace for any paper crafting projects. Just wheel it around where you need it and then lock the castors in place to make sure it stay stationary, while you get busy with your crafting projects.
At the moment, you can only buy the Sizzix Multipurpose Workstation from Sizzix.com.

Create a big impression! Textured Impressions Embossing Folders offer the deepest and boldest embossing experience. You can turn ordinary cardstock, paper, metallic foil or vellum into an embossed, textured masterpiece. This set of Embossing Folders showcases the fanciful style of noted Ellison die artist Rachael Bright. It contains one large folder, measuring 5 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 1/8", one medium folder, measuring 4 1/2" x 2 7/8" x 1/8", and two small folders, each measuring 2 7/8" x 2 1/4" x 1/8". The large folder also fits the exact dimensions of an A2 card, while medium and small sizes create amazing embellishments. Textured Impressions Embossing Folders are for use with the BIGkick and Big Shot machines only (used with the machine's included Platform). This Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Set includes these four Folder designs: Baby Bib (small), Bundle of Joy Phrase (small), Baby Buggy (medium), Baby Phrase (large).

 

Isn't the Sizzix BIGkick (or Sizzix Big Shot) just fabulous. I want one!!!

I don't personally own one, but a friend, who I am extremely jealous of, has one that I use every time I get a chance.
Now what I love about the BIGkick:

The rolling mechanism. OMG, this is absolutely the best feature, no more having to slide the large dies through the original sizzix to get the shape cut out. No slippages, or having part of the die cut but part not, due to not enough pressure. And I just love the crunching sound it makes as it cuts!

The larger base. This means you can put the larger dies in sideways to make cuts quicker, fit in larger sheets of paper and basically cut more out at once.

The multi purpose platform which is used for all the different die cutter shapes Sizzix have and you can also use other brands with it.

Compatibility. The BIGkick is compatible with the whole Sizzix die cutter range. YEAH

You can cut out multiple smaller sizzix die cuts at once. Oh, I really should just trade in my original and get the new one!

The BIGkick can also cut the same thicker cardstock and materials that the original sizzix cuts, like cork, cardstock, multiple paper sheets, fabric, felt etc.

Ok, lets face it, the BIGkick is just wonderful and I wish I owned one. However, at this stage I am not going to trade in my original machine for the new one (not since I can borrow my friends).

But I do wonder how much I could get for my original sizzix if I sold it on eBay! Could I then afford to buy the new BIGkick?!!