Sizzix Framelits Wins Vs Spellbinders Nestabilities

Photo: Sizzix Framelits, read why they are so much better than Spellbinders Nestabilities

Thumbs Up for Sizzix Framelits vs Spellbinders Nestabilities

For those of you who don't know, I have a Sizzix. There is just so much under the sun you can do with them.   Have you tried anything with Framelits?  I have a friend who tried to show me the Spellbinders nestabilities she got for Christmas, and I have to tell you, I was very glad I had a Sizzix.  The reason is, on a Sizzix, the cutting edge is on the inside on the framelit so it lets you see what you are cutting.  When I tried to use her spellbinder it was more in the middle, making it difficult to see what you are cutting. Needless to say my creations looked crappy.  I don't want to work harder. I want to cut what I see and work smarter!



You can watch this video which helped me with my questions; and in fact this video is a great comparison of the functionality of Sizzix's Framelits versus the Spellbinders Nestabilities showing how each product works for die cutting machines.

Might I suggest these Framelits?

 These are the Sizzix Framelits die set (ornate) set of six available  for $19.99

Mixed Media artists, you have to love these framelits - they are called "gypsy findings" and are $24.99.

Search for all Framelits here.

Where to Get Empty Cigar Boxes for Crafting Mixed Media

Photo: BuyCigarBoxes.com

Product Review: 

This just in, finally a place to find empty cigar boxes, and a huge selection at that.  BuyCigarBoxes.com has a huge selection of empty cigar boxes. You can pick and choose the style and size you want for that special assemblage, mixed media, or craft project like a Cigar Box Purse.

Cigar Box Purse Ideas: 

If you are making cigar box purses, check out a few style trends on Cigar Box Purses  I found on Design-Swag.   There are also tips there too.

Altering Cigar Boxes for Mixed Media or Assemblage Art:

If you are using them for altering or mixed media tons of examples on Etsy, check out some of my faves...

Take Me Back Treasures has a super cool altered cigar box assemblage.

Saraphina on Etsy has found a way to alter a cigar box into a cool assemblage.

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Best Glue for Assemblage Artists

I found the glue my husband was kind enough to let me use when I was trying to glue (metal) onto glass !  The glue comes in a 3-pk for $1.99 at Harbor Freight!  It's their own private label which they say includes use for  home uses, wood, rubber, aluminum, ceramics, china, car parts, jewelry, leather, most plastics, paper, metal, pottery and vinyl.

I'm here to tell you it's going to be my new assemblage glue!  And so inexpensive.  Oh, and I should mention for those of you who have ever opened a super glue, then recapped it, only to find it dried up the next time (for no reason at all), this won't happen!