Cuttlebug and Big Shot Sandwich Cheat Sheet

Although I use a Big Shot to do all of my embossing– I know some of you use the Cuttlebug. But, sometimes, it is hard to figure out just the right “sandwich.”

So, I decided to make up a little chart, a cheat sheet if you will, to help you out– in building your sandwich, whether you use the Cuttlebug or the Big Shot!

I hope this helps!!

Keep in mind–it is always better to start out with less of a sandwich and add to it–whether it is another plate or a shim–you never want to force your favorite embossing tool, too much! I have heard of plates breaking–although it has never happened to me. If this does happen, don’t worry too much–they are all replaceable!! And, if there are any on here that you don’t see–let me know and I would be happy to add them!

Feel free to Copy and Print these out 🙂

Cuttlebug Sandwich Die Cutting Embossing

Cuttlebug	Plate APlate BDie (cut side up) Cardstock Plate B	Plate APlate BFolder (with cardstock inside) Plate B
NestabilitiesYou will need an embossing mat to emboss,or a plumbers gasket cut to size.	Plate APlate CSpellbinders Die Cardstock Plate B	Plate ADie with Die cut still in DieEmbossing Mat 2-3 Cardstock Shims (try 2 first) Plate B Plate B
Sizzix Big Shot	Plate BCardstockDie (cutting side down) Plate B	Plate APlate BFolder with Cardstock inside Plate B Cardstock shim
Revolution Dies	Plate APlate CDie Cardstock Plate B
Sizzlits	Plate APlate BDie Cardstock Plate B
Sizzix Originals & other Steel Dies	Plate BCardstockDie Plate B
Sizzix Cut N Fold Dies	Plate ADieCardstock Plate B Chipboard Shim OR TRY Plate B Cardstock Die Chipboard Shim
Simple Impressions		Plate APlate BFolder (cardstock inside) Plate B OR TRY Plate A Chipboard Shims Folder (cardstock inside) Plate B
QuickcutzRegular and Grand	Plate APlate BDie Cardstock Plate C
Brass Embossing Stencils		Plate APlate BBrass Stencil Cardstock Embossing Mat or Plumber’s Gasket Plate B
Texture Plates		Plate ATexture PlateCardstock Embossing Mat Impressions Pad (sold in Sizzix Texturz Starter Kit) Possible Shim Plate B

Compliments of Sarah at www.pinkcricut.com

Big Shot Sandwich Die Cutting Embossing

Spellbinders Dies with Magnetic Placement Pad	Multipurpose Tab 2Acrylic MatMagnetic Placement Mat Spellbinders Die Cardstock Acrylic Mat	Multipurpose Tab 1Acrylic MatMagnetic Placement Mat Spellbinders Die Cardstock Tan Emboss Mat Possible Cardstock Shim Acrylic Mat
Spellbinders Dies w/o Magnetic Placement Pad	Multipurpose Tab 2Spellbinders DieCardstock Acrylic Mat Acrylic Mat	Multipurpose Tab 1Spellbinders DieCardstock Tan Emboss Mat Tan Emboss Mat Cardstock Shim
Cuttlebug	Multipurpose Tab 2Acrylic MatCuttlebug die Cardstock Acrylic mat	Multipurpose Tab 1Acrylic MatCuttlebug Embossing Folder Acrylic Mat
Wafer-thin DiesQuickutz	Multipurpose Tab 2Acrylic MatWafer-thin Die Cardstock Acrylic Mat
Metal Stencils		Multipurpose Tab 1Acrylic PadMetal Stencil Cardstock Silicone Rubber Impressions Pad
Sizzix Texturz		Multipurpose Tab 1Texturz PlateCardstock Silicone Rubber Impressions Pad
Sizzlits	Multipurpose Tab 1Acrylic MatSizzlits Die Cardstock Acrylic Mat
2.5 inch folders		Multipurpose no tabAcrylic MatEmbossing Folder Acrylic Mat
Embosslits	Multipurpose Tab 1Acrylic MatEmbosslits Die Cardstock Acrylic Mat
Clearlits	Multipurpose Tab 1Acrylic MatClearlits die Cardstock Acrylic Mat
Simple Impressions	Multipurpose Tab 1Acrylic MatSimple Impressions Embossing Folders Acrylic Mat
Sizzix Big Dies	Acrylic MatDieCardstock Acrylic Mat
Originals Dies	Acrylic MatDieCardstock Acrylic Mat
Movers & Shakers	XL Acrylic PadDieCardstock XL acrylic pad