Sidekick Mini Die Cutting and Embossing Machine and Craft Kit for Adults and Kids. Perfect for your Card Making, Journaling and Scrapbooking Supplies | 6.35cm Opening

This is my second Sidekick as I have used the first so much I wore it out. The item is very useful for all those tiny bits in craft cutting dies. Well made and came with some useful number does. Only thing that was not good was the state of the packaging which was torn and filthy dirty. Looked like it had come from the back of an old garage. Luckily contents ok

got this sizzix side kick i already have the large one with which i am more than happy i have replaced this small one as mine broke this size is just great for small items i use both of my sizzixs because i have a large metal cases full of dies would recommend to any bod using dies

This is my first die cutting machine and I love it. First thing to know: you won't be able to run full size cards through this one. It's pretty small (6.35 cm wide), but it's perfect for cutting shapes, letters, words, leaves, and really most dies that are not full card size. But if you have your heart set on cards with "windows" on the front you will probably need a bigger machine for that. Cuts any die really nicely, super easy to store and carry around. I've used it with Sizzix and X-cut dies, both worked fabulously. I picked this one because I thought the bigger ones would be a problem to store. I'm having trouble keeping it stuck to the table (hence the 4 stars). It sticks nicely for 2-3 cuts but then I have to readjust the suction lever again to keep it in place. I'm not sure why it won't keep stuck until I turn the lever back. My desk has a pretty smooth surface.

This is a fabulous little machine. I already have the sizzix big shot which I bought about 20years ago and it’s still going strong but I wanted something smaller to keep on my desk to cut out the smaller dies which I use a lot more now as I make mini journals The cutting plates are very strong and don’t bend like other brands. The plates are 6and a half cm wide or 2 and a half inches wide so it is small. But it’s is value for money, it’s light and its portable. To cut intricate dies the machine handled it well I only had to pass the ‘sandwich’ through once and it cut perfectly first time didn’t need a shim. I’m really pleased with it and I can see myself using this a lot. I would recommend if you are new to crafting and want to have a try at die cutting , this little machine would be great, but if you want to cut bigger dies for say A5 cards I would invest in a larger machine, depends what you need to cut either way Sizzix is a reliable brand I have always used their products without a problem you get a 2 year extended warranty if you register your product online but I can see this product lasting many more years Nice to have thought just in case.

Easy to used great yo have on your table instead of the big shot

I love this item. I use it several times for each project. Quicker than setting up my bigger cutting machine just to cut a small tag. Really really one of the best item’s I have. Oh yeh, delivery etc no problems at all.

Fantastic machine, cuts brilliantly, definitely would recommend

Bought this die as I already have the big shot and it has served me well. It does the job. I found I have to press down on the top to ensure the suction pad connects to my crafting board. A little bit on the expensive side but hopefully will give me long service likes its larger brother.