Tool: Big Shot

Company: Sizzix

Size: 14 1/4" x 12 3/8" x 6 5/8"

Included: Two standard cutting pads and the multipurpose platform.

Cuts: Everything from cardstock to fabric and many things in between.

Compatibility: Cuts and embosses all Sizzix (except Pro dies), QuicKutz, Spellbinders, and Cuttlebug dies and embossing folders. Additional supplies may be required.

Benefits: Sturdy machine stays in place while cutting. Easy to follow directions printed on multi-purpose platform. Steel rule dies cut through a wide variety of materials.

Price: Everyday low price of $75.

Extra: Also available as the Big Shot Express, plug it in and leave the cranking behind! Price: $169.99.

Tool: Cuttlebug

Company: Provocraft

Size:13.5" x 10" x 5.5"

Included: Two standard cutting pads, spacer block, thin die adapter, and exclusive die/embossing folder set.

Cuts: Cardstock and lightweight mediums.

Compatibility: Cuts and embosses all cuttlebug dies and embossing folders, and most Sizzix, QuicKuts, and Spellbinders.

Benefits: Folds up for easy storage/travel.

Price: Everyday low price of $70.

Tool: Epic 6

Company: QuicKutz

Size: Six inch wide opening.

Included: Cutting platform, embossing platform, and cutting mat.

Cuts: A variety of materials. QK makes special adhesive backed materials for use in this and other die cut machines.

Compatibility: Cuts and embosses all QuicKutz products and most Sizzix, Cuttlebug, and Spellbinders products. Additional supplies may be required. Also compatible with the QK Letterpress system.

Benefits: Small footprint, easy carry handle.

Price: $89.99.

Tool: Slice

Company: Making Memories

Size: Measures less than five inches square and weighs less than two pounds.

Included: 6" x 6" glass cutting mat, 5 blades, blade replacement tool, repositionable tacky adhesive, power cord, and basic shapes 1 design card.

Cuts: Textured cardstock, vellum, vinyl, acetate and photos up to .5 mm thick.

Compatibility: Uses all MM Slice design cards. Cuts, embosses, and draws. Use with the new Slice hands-free kit!

Benefits: Cordless digital die cut machine. Its simple interface and easy-to-read graphics window enables users to select from thousands of high-style images and instantly convert them into die cuts ranging from 1" to 4". Each design card contains approximately 700 cutting options. Some releases coordinate with MM paper and embellishments.

Price: $149.99.

Tool: Big Shot Pro

Company: Sizzix

Size: 24 1/4" x 15" x 7 1/2"

Included: Sliding tray, standard cutting pad, premium crease pad, adapter pad, and two mylar shims.

Cuts: Hundreds of materials.

Compatibility: Cuts and embosses all Sizzix, QuicKutz, Spellbinders, and Cuttlebug dies and embossing folders. Additional supplies may be required.

Benefits: For the crafter who wants it all comes the pro-strength machine that does it all. From our smallest dies to our biggest 12" x 12 3/4" plastic-backed treasures, the Big Shot Pro Machine works with every Sizzix and Ellison design ever made.

Price: Everyday low price of $275.

Tool: Letterpress

Company: QuicKutz

Size: 6" x 13" platform

Included:

• Letterpress Tool
• Clear Packing Mat with grid
• Paper Placement Guides
• Ink Base
• Brayer
• Ten A2 flat cards
• Nine Printing Plates
• Tube of Black Ink

Compatibility: Use with the Epic Six machine.

Benefits: Your letterpress hobby begins today! This Starter Kit is perfect for anyone who already owns an Epic Six tool and wants to begin letterpress printing right away.

Price: $69.99.