How to choose your Sizzix Die Cutting Machine

Published on September 8, 2026 by Lea at Sizzix

Whether you're a total beginner or a craft pro, Sizzix has a fab range of die cutting machines to make gorgeous shapes and beautiful embossed designs for all your craft adventures. We'll show you around our latest models and features so you can pick the machine that's best for you!

Sizzix die cutting machines are great for any crafter who wants to create gorgeous greeting cards, home décor accessories, scrapbooks and beyond. These handy machines allow you to cut out perfect shapes and emboss a variety of styles so you can jazz up your homemade crafts.

Whether you choose a manual or electric model, all you need to do is feed your materials through the opening and watch the magic happen!

Choose your perfect Sizzix machine

Manual machines

The Big Shot, BIGkick, Big Shot Plus and Big Shot Pro machines are perfect for cutting paper, grungeboard, fabric, felt, craft metal, leather, foam, shrink plastic and all things in between!

And that's just the beginning! You can also emboss paper, cardstock, vellum and thin craft metals. The portable Sidekick Machine transforms single sheets of lightweight-to-cardstock paper into gorgeous die-cut creations. The Texture Boutique Machine is a top pick if you love elegant embossed paper and cardstock.

How to use the Sizzix Big Shot Machine

Motorised machines

Created especially for those crafters with limited mobility, the Big Shot Express and Vagabond 2 machines leave the crank behind with easy motorised cutting and embossing.

Both machines feature a quiet motor and all-metal gears for added durability, as well as built-in overload protection to help avoid pesky paper jams.

Unlocking creative possibilities, the Big Shot Express and Vagabond 2 are compatible with the entire Sizzix collection (with the exception of Bigz Plus and Bigz Pro dies).

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