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Take your papercrafting to the next level with the easy-to-use and portable White and Gray Sidekick Starter Kit by Sizzix! You'll love the birthday, thank you, heart and flower designs included in this starter kit. This machine is designed for use with low profile dies and will cut a single sheet of lightweight to cardstock paper. The package includes one Sidekick machine that measures 7.5" x 3" x 5" with an opening that measures 2.75" wide. Also included
My old Side Kick fell apart after about 10 years. Although I have a Vagabond, I used the Side Kick often for smaller dies. I bought this one as a replacement. It seems sturdier than my old one. The suction base grips my work surface without slipping. I especially like not having to use the black adapter plates for thin dies. Very happy with this little guy!
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Like all Sizzix die cutters, this does a nice job. It works only with small dies (the platform is 4.5" x 2.5"), but the cuts are clean and crisp. The bundle includes a few dies and stamps as well as some materials to get you started.
However, I've given it three stars out of four because contrary to the product description, the suction feature does not work. I've tried a variety of surfaces and it slides all over the place.
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This is the third small die cut machine I've owned and the first that actually stays put! I find it attaches to glass very well (not quite so well to some other surfaces) and I can cut as many dies as I want and it does not loosen from the glass. It cuts very cleanly and I really like that it has plates instead of plastic holders. Usual Tim Holtz quality!
I love this thing. I use it ALL the time. I've always bought the proper plates and I never put anything too big thru it. Tonight I was using it and the hand (plastic) literally SHREDDED off the steel piece that turned. I now have a sentiment die stuck in the machine. I'm so sad. I guess $15 a year was worth it, I just thought it'd last longer than 3 years.
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Even though I already own a Vagabond I ordered this Sidekick because I thought it was cute and it might come in handy. When it arrived and I unpacked it I thought it might be little more then a toy. Not so! This little thing is a workhorse! I've been using it to cut out all the little tiny pieces needed for the snow globe Christmas cards I'm making for my six grandkids. I've also used it to cut out many of my other small dies. This little thing cuts like a champ. I love it!!!!!
How did I live without this? It is so small, lightweight, and handy to leave on my work table. I love it for cutting with small dies, especially sentiments. It only takes seconds. It will never replace my large die cutting machine which is needed for larger dies, but on the other hand, nothing will replace this either. I also like that it came in a package with accessories. Highly recommend. I also appreciate the prompt shipping from Scrapbook.com
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I have had a Tim Holtz Vagabond for about 8 years. Really like it. I just received my new Sidekick and I LOVE it!!! I have used it more in this last week than I used the Vagabond in three months. So easy to just suction to the desktop and whirl a die through. Of course the only thing 'wrong' with it is you can't use a big die in it. But that's OK. PS: I really love my Sidekick!
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This is such a great companion to the bigger machines! It's lightweight, travels well to crops and arty gatherings and matches the bigshot, plus and emboss machines. I had the original way back in the day and was so excited to see the updated version and to be able to get the accessories again. Mine sits right on my worktable so I can grab it for a quick use.
This is a great tool for the paper crafter. It's a great size to cut small dies and embossing folders. Along with larger dies and embossing folders, I die-cut many smaller images and words, this is perfect for this. I keep it on my craft table for quick use. I'm thinking about getting another one to put in my to go crafting bag.
I use my Big Shot a lot - I just love dies. I tend to avoid using the smaller dies as I have to get up to walk across the room to use the Big Shot (the height of laziness?). I've put the Sidekick right in front of me on my work table and I've used it countless times since it arrived a few days ago. Great little tool. The suction bottom works perfectly so no need to exert a lot of pressure to hold down the machine.
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LOVE my Tim Holtz Sidekick, but what I dont love is that 1 of my plates is already cracked. :(
Since I saw these comments, I ordered an extra set of cutting pads (link below) with the machine bundle! With my larger Sizzix machines, I always keep one pad straight and unmarked by keeping it away from the cutting side of the dies. That way, I just have one pad that takes the brunt of the damage while the other provides a stable surface for running through the machine. Theoretically, that should give you more mileage out of a replacement set of cutting pads!
I was thrilled when I receive my sidekick! However, after approximately 20 - 25 passes with various thinlets one of the plates is warped and even though the handle cranks nothing passes through the machine. It was wonderful while it lasted.
By: Floribbean
(24-Apr-18)
I just received my little Sidekick starter kit and it's so cute! I am new to die cutting and wondered whether it's normal to hear a cracking sound as you feed the plates and dies through the machine? It was startling the first time I used it. I also noticed that the bottom plate is marked with the shape of the die after feeding it through. I guess this is why replacement plates are available for purchase! Just hope it doesn't crack completely.
By:
OntarioSue
(19-Mar-20)
Yes, the cracking sound and the marking of the plates are both completely normal. The plates are considered a "consumable" item and will need to be replaced eventually. Hope this helps!
By: Scrapbook.com
(19-Mar-20)
What kind of dies exactly will this machine take? Thanks for your response, I'm very interested in this machine, seems like a great deal!
By:
Wendy Susan
(08-Mar-20)
Where can I purchase just the tag and numbers dies and stamps that come along with this set? I already have a small die cutting machine.
By:
janman
(19-Apr-19)
HI, is the handle supposed to be wobbly. It moves in and out at the top of the handle very easily-in fact without trying.
By:
jlguilford
(26-Dec-17)
Thank you for responding to my question. I'm going to exchange my machine. Looking forward to using it after my new machine arrives. T
Even though the product is out of stock can I get the sale price
By:
kaboo1
(22-Nov-17)
Can I use the Scrapbook.com - Magnetic Magic Mat - Slim - Cutting Pad - 3.5 x 9 in the Sidekick? Time for new plates, would prefer to purchase a magnetic mat.
Hello, currently, we do not have a Magic Mat that fits the opening of the side kick; the Magic Mat Slim is too wide to fit the opening of the machine.
By: Scrapbook.com
(11-Apr-25)
I recently purchased the Sidekick to help with making my Christmas cards when I just needed to cut a couple of extra pieces without having to have my Big Shots taking up space and apparently the dies I have are too thick because they won�t go through it. What can I do?
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MamaMoe72
(24-Dec-24)
I had the same problem with my dies that weren’t thinlits. I solved it by cutting cardboard pieces the size of the gray top plate. I used the thin cardboard from the back of craft supplies and made the sandwich a little thinner than the gray plate. This allowed some give so the dies weren’t too thick. I did run most pieces through twice to cut unless they were a thicker cardstock. When the cardboard gets soft or too indented, I just use another piece. Cheap solution and still faster than using my bigger machines for small pieces. I hope this helps.
By: sleethjoan
(26-Dec-24)
