Crafter's Companion Gemini Junior Portable Die Cutting and Embossing Machine Bundle, White, 36.1 x 23.8 x 18.6 cm, Multi-Colour, 2

Absolutely brilliant. Very easy to use and so quick. Excellent value particularly with the additional die cutters and embossing foldersI already have a Sizzix big shot plus which cuts great but can be hard work!I would highly recommend the gemini for small die cutters

I love this machine, its is ideal for all the projects i have in mind and very easy to use. I am sure my grandchildren will enjoy creating their own greeting cards on this also. I found this product excellent value for money and the extra goodies that came with the Geminiwere most welcome as i could start crafting straight away. 10 out of 10.

Handy not to have to hand crank but this machine takes only thin dies and ‘deep etched’ dies (that is thin dies with deep etching). I almost ruined the machine on the first go as the brief instructions and naming of some of the dies initially confused - be very careful to read what terminology is used for dies and check the ‘sandwich’ of plates before using - luckily I was able to reverse the sandwich out after a bit of annoyance and switching on and off and all seems to work well now.This has meant that I have had to keep my cuttlebug so that when I want to use the thick dies (e.g. Tim Holtz thick dies) I can still do so with that machine.In the meantime, now I’ve got it a bit sorted, the ease of pushing a button rather than hand-cranking will help me do more crafting again.

Absolutely love this machine, I dithered over wether to buy this one or the bigger size as I have already got some big dies and embossing folders but most of my stash actually fits and I have got a hand cranking cutter as a backup still.The free stuff that comes with this are surprisingly good and makes a good purchase great.

very disappointed was looking forward to using this, the delivery was very prompt and earlier than promised.the on/off switch on front was faulty and didn't work - you had to turn it off at the back to switch off and when switched on again didn't always come on first time.I stacked the plates as per instruction book but the machine wouldn't grab them to take them through machineI have returned this and will probably purchase another one direct from seller.

Poor, missing plates.

Just cannot live without this wonderful machine. No more having to make multiple passes to cut dies - perfect cut first time, even with detailed dies, and no effort at all!

Nice and compact, doesn't take much room up in my craft area. Cutting plates don't bend as much in comparison with the Gemini A4 machine. VERY pleased with it. It meets all my due cutting needs.