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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Mar 7, 2015 16:46:09 GMT
Out of boredom I searched "die cutting station" on Pinterest and was pleasantly surprised to see lots of stations pop up!
It's one of my requirements for when I have a scrapbook room (someday). I need a die cutting station permanently set up so I will actually use my machines and dies. If I have to lug it out every time I think of using it, laziness usually wins and I use stickers instead.
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Post by KikiPea on Mar 7, 2015 17:03:13 GMT
I only have one machine, but it does have it's own table.
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Post by myboysnme on Mar 7, 2015 17:16:29 GMT
Well that's an idea. I might use it more if I did.
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Post by checkwheelsdown on Mar 7, 2015 17:57:26 GMT
I have a specific area where my die-cutting machines and various dies live, but I still like to take my Cuttlebug to my worktable to use. Everything is out in the open so stuff is easy to grab though.
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Post by anniefb on Mar 7, 2015 18:18:52 GMT
I have a small craft room but do have my cricut and big shot permanently set up - otherwise I wouldn't use them as much. The cricut sits on a raised area above my computer desk and the big shot is between my sewing machine and crafting spot on a long table.
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Post by karensay on Mar 8, 2015 2:19:42 GMT
I have a 4' table which holds my Cricut Create, my Sizzix Big Kick and my 12" Fiskars paper trimmer. Underneath I have 3 Iris rolling carts.
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scrappinwithoutpeas
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Mar 8, 2015 2:20:24 GMT
Yes, I have a small craft room that doubles as my office so I have my Silhouette set up at my corner computer desk. It's separate from my craft worktable but in the same room. Having it set up all the time makes it SOOO much more convenient to use. It gets a lot more use this way.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 8, 2015 2:47:02 GMT
I'm currently working on my studio and I'll have two dedicated die cutting areas (well, three if you count my Silver Bullet/laptop on my desk). On the side of my studio where my sewing machine is, I've got a spot for my Accu-Cut and steel rule dies since they're mostly used for sewing and general craft projects. I'll put my Big Shot and Cuttlebug along with the dies and embossing folders for them on the other side by my stamping stuff, since those will be used mostly for papercrafts. I'm really looking forward to being able to use all of that stuff again because it's been packed up for so long!
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Post by 950nancy on Mar 8, 2015 3:25:04 GMT
I have so many machines that I have to store them. No room for a station.
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Post by alissa103 on Mar 8, 2015 3:48:51 GMT
I do.
My Silhouette sits on the corner of my desk so that it's easy to use on a whim. It needs to live there since I hook it to my computer to cut.
My Cricut now sits on top of two Elfa carts (pushed together) from Container Store in my closet. I have it plugged into an extension cord so that when I want to use it I just have to plug in the extention. I use my Cricut for more basic cuts that I don't want to fiddle with my computer for (Silhouette). I leave my Plantin School cart in it since it has basic circles, stars, etc. on it.
I also have a big shot and dies in a big drawer in the same Elfa cart. So if I want to use it I just open the drawer and put my Big Shot on the top. I don't leave it up by the Cricut though bc i don't use it as much these days.
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Post by ka3 on Mar 8, 2015 5:33:00 GMT
I have 2 separate diecut stations. One for my Sizzix big shot and dies. It's a cabinet that I bought at IKEA, reminds me of small China cupboard. The other one is for my cricut imagine and expression. Also from Ikea, it's deep with glass doors, might be a TV stand. It matches the China cupboard. My expression is stored underneath, I have been using my Imagine.
I love having a separate area for my machines, give me more space on my craft desk. Love spreading out my supplies on the table while working. The desk I have has a separate little pull out leaf(typewriters used to go there) that holds my making memories 12 cutter. Another little gem that I recently bought was the ikea raskkog cart. Holds my markers, scissors, stamping accessories, etc. loved that it can move around.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Mar 8, 2015 18:39:01 GMT
Yes. My Expression has it's own shelved cart directly behind my chair. I have baskets and hooks for my mats and my cartridges are all right there within arms length too. My big shot is a quarter turn to the left on the right arm of my desk (it's a U shape). All my dies and embossing folders are within arms length of my big shot and I have a basket on the shelf under it for the cutting pads and any extras. If I have to get up or pull things out I tend to not use them
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Post by mrssch on Mar 8, 2015 19:54:28 GMT
Yes, I have separate designated areas for my silhouette, big shot and cricut. It makes things much easier when I have all the equipment and tools in their own place.
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Post by Prenticekid on Mar 8, 2015 21:52:14 GMT
Yes. Nothing fancy. Just a rolling tv cart that I pull out toward my work table to use.
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Post by peanutterbutter on Mar 8, 2015 21:58:26 GMT
I have onr, it makes it much easier to use my dies!I found an old microwave cart at a thrift store, similar to this , www.wayfair.com/Hazelwood-Home-Jenny-Microwave-Cart-Lfwjo-HMC1580.htmlbut older. A couple cans of spray paint and it looks really cute!!! I have my cricut on top, cuttlebug, dies, mats etc in the center open space, extra stuff in the drawer, basket of cricut carts in the next open shelf, and other craft supplies behind the doors. Having it actually set up enables me to use everything much more smoothly.
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Post by nitad on Mar 9, 2015 5:28:51 GMT
Yes, and I love that I do. I use my dies all the time now. I repurposed an old dresser from my sons room. It actually was a baby change table/dresser so it has a nice work area on top with a 3" high border around it. Both my big shot and my large paper cutter have a home on top. The top drawer houses most of my dies and die cutting paraphernalia.
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Post by PaperAngel on Mar 10, 2015 5:15:53 GMT
A 2x4 Ikea Expedit (replaced with Kallax) sits on the wall behind my project table. The Sizzix Big Kick & QK Squeeze are on top, while dies & embossing folders are stored in zip-around binders, magnetic folders, & bins on the shelves below. I use them often!
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Post by scrapaddie on Mar 10, 2015 7:30:30 GMT
Most definitely! I use them all the time. I have a permanent place for my big shot, another place for my cricket, and another place for my brother scan and cut. I need more room!
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Post by papersilly on Mar 10, 2015 21:16:18 GMT
I have lots of dies and two die cut machines but I don't die cut enough to have a station. my die cut stuff is in a closet but easily accessible. my scrapping area is reserved for stuff I use all the time---paper, trimmers, etc.
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Post by grammanisi on Mar 10, 2015 22:48:50 GMT
I only have a Cuttlebug, but I have lots of dies and embossing folders. I have a square, vintage porcelain topped table that I keep them all on.
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Post by berta147 on Mar 12, 2015 19:58:14 GMT
I use my sons old changing table (the youngest is now 18) in my scrap space. The top is big enough for my Cameo and big shot.
The two shelves below hold all my dies, folders and such. My Cameo mats hang from a cup hook on the side.
It is next to my desk so easy to hook up my lap top to cut with the Cameo.
I know I use them so much more than if I had to pull them out each time to use them
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Post by dald222 on Mar 13, 2015 3:31:19 GMT
My desk is I have a very wide computer desk with hutch my printer is on the right half (lots of room) On the left half I have my Cameo in the back with my screen in front Plenty of room to use my cameo My big shot & tag along are on the top of my desk hutch my dies are in those scrap cubes that have 4 drawers. I use them on my scrap table I use my cameo mostly
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Post by fridaynightscrapper on Mar 16, 2015 18:33:32 GMT
I have a designated area. I like to leave the machines out, then I am more likely to use them! if they are out of sight out of mind! It makes such a big mess to pull it all out!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2015 18:47:02 GMT
Working on making one now...
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Post by sbee on Mar 17, 2015 1:53:52 GMT
My electronic cutter is set up next to my computer so I suppose that qualifies as it's own station. On my wish list is a place for my manual cutter and dies. I know I use them much more if I had a designated work space for them. Considering the amount of money I've invested over the years in dies they really do deserve their own spot in my scraproom.
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Post by cupcakepeddler on Mar 17, 2015 7:03:14 GMT
I use to have a small cabinet on wheels that I would store my die cutting and some scrapbooking stuff in, it was the perfect height that I could scrapbook standing up or use my die cut machines without being all hunched over. I would love to have it back in my room but we moved recently and it just does not fit in the space I have and I am using it for storage for other things.
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