Why is Cuttlebug being discontinued?

Why is Cuttlebug being discontinued?

Why is Cricut discontinuing Cuttlebug? Cricut is committed to making amazing products that expand the creative possibilities for all of our members. As we continue to come out with new products, sometimes we have to make hard decisions about existing product lines that we can no longer support.

What can a Cuttlebug machine do?

The Cricut Cuttlebug is a manual (read: no plugs, no internet, no electricity…just good ‘ol fashioned elbow grease) die cutting machine that allows you to cut precise shapes from a variety of materials like paper, cardstock, felt, chipboard, fabric and leather… yeah, you heard me… leather.

What is the difference between Cuttlebug and Cricut?

What can I cut? With both machines, you can cut a variety of materials from thin foam to chipboard. The only difference is the Cuttlebug is limited to material 1/8″ in depth, while the Cricut Explore can cut deeper using the deep cut blade.

Does the Cricut use dies?

What is a Cricut? The Cricut is an electronic die-cutting machine used to cut, write and score over 100 materials.

What plates do I use with Cuttlebug?

To process using a die, you will need to place your plates and materials in the following order:

• The “A” plate.
• The “B” plate.
• The Cuttlebug die with the foam. side facing up.
• The paper or cardstock.
• A second “B” plate.

Is Sizzix going out of business?

In a move likely in the works for months, Stampin’ Up has announced that they are discontinuing the Sizzix Big Shot and also are replacing Sizzix as the manufacturer for their dies. Stampin’ Up’s new dies will be a slightly different die style than the previous ones.

What do you use the cuttlebug machine for?

Using your Cuttlebug. The Cuttlebug (Basic package) comes with the following: To use your Cuttlebug, use the spacer and cutting pads to create a sandwich with your embossing folder or die. This sandwich is then rolled through the machine by cranking the handle, where the material comes out embossed or cut.

Is the Cricut cuttlebug machine the same as the original?

The Cricut Cuttlebug machine is an embossing and die cut machine by Cricut. There are two versions out there, but I will be focusing on the newer V2 model in this review. The original version and V2 version work exactly the same. They use exactly the same plates, folders, and dies. The only differences are to the outside body design.

Is there a warranty on the Cricut cuttlebug?

The machine comes with a 1-year warranty. Overall, the Cuttlebug is a decent machine, portable, and its price makes it appealing. However, if you are looking for something slightly more expensive, durable, and versatile, consider our Sizzix Big Shot review, and compare the two machines.

Which is better the Big Shot or the cuttlebug?

There are a couple of minor differences, however. The Cuttlebug is smaller and more compact than the Big Shot although both have the same maximum cutting dimensions The Cuttlebug is marginally cheaper than the Big Shot The Cuttlebug is green in color while the Big Shot is a sleeker gray and white