Nestability Dies - What Machines are Compatible?

Spellbinders has SO MUCH information regarding this very topic located here! I am going to take the liberty of sharing some of their information directly here on my site so that you can find it easily in the future should you need to. This is information that I have not personally compiled, but I feel that it will be extremely helpful to you.

I can personally attest to the fact that these dies work beautifully in the Big Shot, the Cuttlebug and the Wizard. Yes, I know - no one else I know owns three different machines, but I must say that no one else I know has been working to "figure" these things out as well - LOL! Can you imagine if I owned all of the machines listed below. I think I would truly need to have a much larger house then I currently own - LOL!

Sandwich recipes updated 9/15/07

Most directions below recommend that the Spellbinder™ dies be placed on your work surface blade side up. Be certain to check your machine sandwich before cutting to ensure correct usage.

All recipes are placed in stacking order starting at the bottom moving upwards. After cutting do not remove paper from die to emboss.

Cuttlebug™
This machine is capable of cutting and embossing any Spellbinders™ die. I can not guarantee that the B plates will not break in the Cuttlebug, but when testing my B plates were fine.

How to Use a Spellbinders™ Die in the Cuttlebug™:
Cutting Sandwich
1. A plate

2. C plate
3. Spellbinders™ die, blade side up
4. Paper or cardstock

5. B plate

6. Roll through Cuttlebug™

Cutting Sandwich with Spellbinders™ Magnetic Placement Mat
1. A plate

2. B plate
3. Spellbinders™ White Spacer plate

4. Spellbinders™ Magnetic Placement Mat

5. Spellbinders™ die, blade side up
6. Paper or cardstock

7. B plate

8. Roll through Cuttlebug™

Embossing Sandwich
1. A plate

2. 2 sheets cardstock to act as shim. Add extra pieces if needed.

2. B plate
3. Spellbinders™ die, blade side up
4. Paper or cardstock

5. Spellbinders™ Tan Emboss Mat
6. B plate

7. Roll through Cuttlebug™
Embossing Sandwich with Spellbinders™ Magnetic Placement Mat
1. A plate

2. B plate
3. Spellbinders™ Magnetic Placement Mat

4. Spellbinders™ die, blade side up
5. Paper or cardstock

6. Spellbinders™ Tan Emboss Pad

7. B plate

8. Roll through Cuttlebug™

*Shim with extra pieces of cardstock if needed.

Big Shot by Ellison Design™
This machine is capable of cutting and embossing any Spellbinders™ die.

How to Use a Spellbinders™ Die in Big Shot™:
Cutting Sandwich

1.Thick white pad

2. Acrylic mat

3. Spellbinders™ die, blade side up
4. Paper or cardstock
5. Acrylic mat

6. Roll through Big Shot

Cutting Sandwich with Spellbinders™ Magnetic Placement Mat

1.Thick white pad

2. Acrylic mat

3. Spellbinders™ Magnetic Placement Mat

4. Spellbinders™ die, blade side up
5. Paper or cardstock

6. Acrylic mat

7. Roll through Big Shot

Embossing Sandwich
1.Thick white pad, Tab1

2. Acrylic mat

3. Spellbinders™ die, blade side up
4. Paper or cardstock

5. Spellbinders™ Tan Emboss Pad

6. Acrylic mat

7. Roll through Big Shot

Or Embossing Sandwich 2

1.Big Shot Impressions Starter Kit White and Black Mat

2. Spellbinders™ die, blade side up
3. Paper or cardstock

4. Big Shot Impressions Starter Kit Black Impression Mat

6. Acrylic mat

7. Roll through Big Shot

Embossing Sandwich with Spellbinders™ Magnetic Placement Mat
1.Thick white pad, Tab1

2. Acrylic mat

3. Spellbinders™ Magnetic Placement Mat

4. Spellbinders™ die, blade side up
5. Paper or cardstock

6. Spellbinders™ Tan Emboss Pad

7. Acrylic mat

8. Roll through Big Shot

*Shim with extra pieces of cardstock if needed.

Big Kick™
This machine is capable of cutting and embossing any Spellbinders™ die.

How to Use a Spellbinders™ Die in the Big Kick:
Cutting Sandwich

1. Universal platform (thick white mat from Sizzix)
2. Clear acrylic mat
3. Spellbinders™ White Spacer plate
4. Spellbinders™ die, blade side up
5. Paper or cardstock
6. Clear acrylic cutting mat

7. Roll through the Big Kick™

Embossing Sandwich
1. Universal platform (thick white mat from Sizzix)
2. Clear acrylic mat
3. Spellbinders™ die, blade side up
5. Paper or cardstock

6. Two (2) Spellbinders™ Tan Emboss Pad
6. Clear acrylic cutting mat

7. Roll through the Big Kick™

*Shim with extra pieces of cardstock if needed.

Magnetic placement pad not yet tested.

Zip’e Mate™ by Accucut® (ZEM)
This machine is capable of cutting and embossing any Spellbinders™ die.

How to Use a Spellbinders™ Die in the ZEM:
1. Place Spellbinders™ die on ZEM's platform, blade side up.
2. Place paper over die and cut in the same manner as with Zip’e Cuts™.
3. After cut, do not remove the die or the paper from the platform, place ZEM's Embossing Foam over paper and with the ZEM's Embossing Mat, roll through again to emboss the die-cut.

ZAZ™ by Accucut®
This machine is capable of cutting and embossing any Spellbinders™ die, except the larger, Size Four Spellbinders™ dies.

How to Use a Spellbinders™ Die in the ZAZ™:
1. Place Spellbinders™ die on ZAZ™'s platform, blade side up.
2. Place paper over die and cut in the same manner as with Zip’e Cuts™.
3. After cut, do not remove the die or the paper from the platform, place ZAZ's Embossing Foam over paper and with the ZAZ's Embossing Mat, roll through again to emboss the die-cut.

Sizzix® 
Sizzix® manufactures the Sizzix® Adapter™ and the Sizzix® System Converter™ which, together, allow the cutting of Spellbinders™ dies that are smaller than the Sizzix® Adapter, which measures 2 3/8” by 2 5/8.” This includes most Spellbinders™ Fonts and Mystery Dies. The Sizzix® Adapters are sold in packages of ten and several can be used side by side to allow for the cutting of larger Spellbinders™ dies.

How to Use a Spellbinders™ Die in the Sizzix® Machine:
1. Place the Sizzix® System Converter into the Sizzix® Machine.
2. On the Cutting Pad, place paper to be cut, then the Spellbinders™ die, blade side down.
3. Place a Sizzix® Adapter over the Spellbinders™ die, then cut as normal.
4. Leave the cut paper in the die. Turn the die over so that the blades are facing up, place back on the cutting pad – without the Sizzix® Adapter.
5. Layer a Spellbinders™ Tan Emboss Mat over the die.
6. Press in the Sizzix® Machine.

*Shim with extra pieces of cardstock if needed.

Magnetic placement pad not yet tested.

Sidekick™ & Tag-a-Long™
The Sizzix® Adapter does allow the cutting of Spellbinders™ dies with the Sidekick™ & Tag-a-Long™, but this is limited to most Spellbinders™ Fonts or Mystery Dies, due to the limiting size of the Sizzix® Adapter.

The Sidekick™ & Tag-a-Long™ do not allow for the embossing of Spellbinders™ dies.

How to Use a Spellbinders™ Die in the Sidekick™ Machine or the Tag-a-Long™:
1. Place die, blade side up, onto a Sizzix® Adapter.
2. Place paper over die, roll through the Sidekick™ or Tag-a-Long™.

QuicKutz®
The QuicKutz® hand tool is capable of cutting only the smaller Spellbinders™ dies, such as the Spellbinders™ Fonts and the Mystery Dies.

It is not capable of embossing Spellbinders™ dies.

How to Use a Spellbinders™ Die in the QuicKutz®:

1. Place a Spellbinders™ die and paper into the hand tool.
2. Squeeze to cut as normal.

Note: The QuicKutz® tool has a “sweet spot” of cutting area in the center of the cutting platform. When cutting with a Spellbinders™ die, it may be necessary to center the desired portion of the die inside the hand tool’s cutting platform. If a good cut is not obtained with the first squeeze, the die may be moved and squeezed again. Taping the paper to the die can be helpful in this process.

Revolution®
The Revolution® has not been tested at this time.

As I said there are sandwiches galore posted on the Spellbinders website - head on over to see the other fabulous things that they have in the works. These dies are just the beginning of several entirely new product lines that are being revealed at CHA!

Comments

[Sandra Soderberg]

What about Spellbinder nestabilities? Are they compatible with the sizzix Sidekick?
Sandra, Sweden

[Michele Jacoby]

Thank you so much for all this information..I just bought my first cuttlebug and you research helps sooooo much!!! I have to look through the nestabilities to get rid of some bulky punches. I will have to get the wizard mats to try. THANK YOU!

[Gloria Rosland]

I would like to purchase some punches. Gloria

[sherry]

thanks for the ZEM info, it's fabulous, and now I can order them YEAH!

[Vicki v]

Thanks so much for your directions on how to use the die cuts with alternate machines!!! You are a life saver!!!!

Vicki

[Jerri Jimenez]

Hi Ellen, I just want to say a "big" thank you for my Nestabilities, I bought the whole shebang from your store and absolutely love them. They work great in the Cuttlebug; but, like you, I've completely broken several B plates in two (they make very loud, scary noises when they break). So today I unpacked my Wizard, watched the video and played. I didn't get much card making done, but I sure had a lot of fun. One Happy Customer, Jerri
P.S. Tell Beth I said hello!

[Janine]

Any idea how you get sizzlits to work in a Wizard, please? I bought one but had to exchange it when it wouldn't work. I have since tried two others but no joy. It makes an impression and cuts some bits but does not cut through in the majority of places. Thanks

[Juliana]

Thanks for offering this information so clearly. AND thanks to Spellbinders, too! I have not found this information spelled out so clearly as this from other manufacturers!!!

Very Exciting!

[Katie]

Um, anyone want to buy my punch collection off of me? :) I've already got the Cuttlebug, but also have all the punches. I'd love to get rid of those heavy things and have more space for other *essentials*. Thanks so much for all you've done to made this a reality!

[kathynruss]

Heavy sigh! So much to want and so little to get it with! These Nestabilities look perfect for what I want to accomplish without having to buy a lot of different expensive (and heavy!) punches. I admit that buying the Nestabilities instead of a hoard of punches is cost-effective, but I don't have any of these machines! Cuttlebug has been on my wish list for months, but still can't afford it (even with Michael's coupon). But I'm going to keep on wishing and hoping. Maybe Santa will come through!