Ciao! First of all the ebosser is a well built machine. And like the Cuttlebug ,the sizzix machines etc..... they all do the same job. The only differences between this machine and the others, is it is not a hand cranked machine. You can feed an 8 1/2 X 11" piece of card-stock through it where as other die cutters may not accomidate that sized paper, cloth etc...... It uses all of the dies that I have such as: Spellbinders, stampin'Up, sizzix, & Cheery Lynn Designs. And other dies I do not have. It used all folders that I have and it came with 3-8 1/2 x 11 embossing folders.It was very cool to see folders that big. It also came with all plates that are needed for you to use the machine.My cost was 199.00 plus 16.99 for shipping.
I purchased the machine due to my not being able to use my hand cranked die cutting systems becuase I have a compressed disc in my neck. I thought that buying this machine I would be able to cut out my own dies. However, I never gave a thought to the plates being bigger & heavier then the plates that are used with my other die cutters. Why would I when I was not clear about the fact that the size of the paper that you could use in the machine would be larger. I can not lift very much weight. I Could not make a "sandwich" and could not get the sandwich in or out without bending my neck down. Which is a no-no. UGH! If this is a machine that you are thinking about purchasing think about where you will put it. Because it does use electric you have to remember that when the sandwiches comes out it needs a certain amount of room to do so. If you have an upper body disability where weight is an issue you may want to consider that too. It really is a cool machine. However, under my cirumstance I decided to send it back. If you have this machine I would love to know what you think about it.
Next up is my show off your shot photo. If you follow my Facebook then you have already seen it. It is my favorite photo of Grace with her very first pumpkin. She was so happy & excited.
Here is a collage of a few more photos of Grace with her first pumpkin. If you would like to see her photos bigger and clearer please click onto her photos.
Thanks so much for stopping by to visit. I hope that you are enjoying the fall. We have had quite a bit of rain so many of our leaves are gone but I have seen the beauty from indoors. :) Perhaps I will be able to find some place in NH that still has the gorgeous foliage.
Be safe & SMILE :)
So sorry that machine didn't work well for you. Just love the picture of Grace. She just loves the camera. Have a great week-end. Hugs n' Stuff, Lynne
Posted by: Lynne Hurlburt | October 06, 2012 at 05:30 AM
Grace is soooooo adorable, love the pic with the pumpkins., Sorry the embosser didn't work out for you. Have a great week-end.
Carolyn
Posted by: Carolyn | October 06, 2012 at 09:30 AM
Sorry to hear that the machine wasn't working out for you. Such a dissapointment! Have you thought about getting the Wagabond (?). Tim Holtz's electronic machine?
Super sweet pictures of darling Grace! :o)
Enjoy your weekend!
Posted by: Monika/buzsy | October 06, 2012 at 02:22 PM
Congrats on your new machine! And, omg, the pics of Grace are so awesome!!!!!!!!!!
Hugs,
Gina
xoxo
Posted by: Gina Wrona | October 08, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Bummer about not being able to use your new machine. I'm glad you had the option of sending it back. I hope you find something that you are able to use and you can make cards again.
Grace is so adorable and I'm happy for you that you are able to see her so often!
Posted by: Lynette | October 12, 2012 at 09:20 AM