Big Shot and Nesties

[emily123]

I recently got a big shot and a set of nesties, but I think I'm missing something to make it work. In addition to the platform and standard cutting pads (that came with the BS), I have a silicone mat and the crease pad. Can this work for cutting and embossing with Nesties? If not, what else do I need?

I'm sure this question has been answered before, but seems like everyone has figured out different ways to do things, so I'm a big confused and everything I've tried so far doesn't work. :confused:

Thanks for your help!

[Shannan]

I too have a big shot and used their crease pad with the nestabilities but wasn't thrilled with the results. I ended up buying the spellbinders embossing mats (they come 2 to a pack) and that made a huge difference. You can buy them thru several online stores, basically any store that sells spellbinders dies. If you still have the packaging for the nesties, it should have a place on there with instuctions to use different die cut machines and the Big Shot is on there. Hope that helps.

[cardsbynikki]

In order to cut and emboss with my Big Kick and Nesties I use this sandwich, from bottom to top

Multi Purpose platform, tab 2
Cutting plate
Nestie blade up
Cardstock face down
Crease pad

roll through machine.

It gives me a really deep emboss on my Nesties. When I don't want a deep emboss, I use my other cutting plate.

But like Shannan, there are others who've had more success with the spellbinders tan embossing mats. If you already have the crease pad, give it a go and see what you think.

Have fun!