Yay, finally! My June 1 order from the new Annual Catalog came yesterday. After forcing myself to do yard work through the day (couldn’t ignore the 7 yards of mulch on the driveway), I made a few cards last night.
I was anxious to try the new Big Shot Platform with an intricate die, so I reached for the Sunshine Wishes thinlits. I did get a great result with this new platform, used with the Precision Base Plate. However, I knew that the real test was going to be my Bloomin’ Heart thinlit. I am happy to report that I got a great result there, too!!
The new Big Shot Platform replaces the hinged Multi-purpose Platform. It was created to compensate for the slightly lower pressure that is delivered at the middle of the Big Shot opening. The new platform is slightly thicker in the middle, forcing a tighter squeeze in the middle, resulting in a more uniform result when cutting or embossing.
I did use the Precision Base Plate to cut my flower shapes, but please keep in mind that the Precision Base Plate is only recommended for intricate thinlits. Stampin’ Up! has identified the sets that include these thinlits on page 194 of the Annual Catalog. Some of those sets also have very small dies and framelits (open shapes which often coordinate with a stamped image) that will not withstand the pressure of the Big Shot against the Precision Base Plate.
There have been a handful of new products and platforms for the Big Shot in the past few years – Magnetic Platform, Precision Base Plate, Die Brush, and now the improved Big Shot Platform. Each was created for a specific need, and each provides an improvement. It can get confusing though, so I recommend the video below to anyone who owns a Big Shot. It provides a great summary of these items, and it is a good refresher for all of us.
Also, don’t forget that today is the day new subscribers can sign up to receive their first Paper Pumpkin kit for $5, including shipping!! Click here to go to the Paper Pumpkin site, and follow the prompts to sign up. There is no subscription length, you can cancel at any time!
