To answer this question that I get asked a lot, I created my Top 5 list!

• 1.  I can use it for card making, scrapbooking, home decor, gifts, EVERYTHING!
• 2.  I can cut up to 5 pieces of cardstock at one time!  Saves me time!!
• 3.  Simple to use.  My daughter is (almost) 3 and she can use it.
• 4.  Great variety of affordable dies – starting at $4.95.
• 5.  NO PLUG!  This is huge!  No programming, no sizing, no electricity, just crank the handle and you are done!

I am a firm believer in the KISS philosophy (Keep It Simple Stamper!) I don't have hours and hours to just sit around and do nothing but stamp (oh, but I can dream!).  So I needed something that was easy to use and I did not want to "learn" another electronic device. 

After looking at several different die cut machines, I had decided on either the Big Kick or the Big Shot.  I wanted a machine that was versatile, would accommodate all different die sizes.  I wanted more power than a hand held.  No batteries, I hate replacing batteries.  And could not take up too much room.  I was planning to purchase one after coming home from convention last year.  When they announced at Convention that we would be carrying the Big Shot, it was a simple answer at that point.  And when they announced that we would have our own exclusive dies that match our stamps, I thought I had died and gone to Stamp Heaven!

Here are some fun projects that can be used with our exclusive dies and our Big Shot: