Sidekick Starter Kit, 661770Looking for the perfect die cutting machine for card making? The Sizzix Sidekick Machine is the exact die cutting machine you've been looking for—a portable, affordable and adorable crafting system designed for detailed die cutting dies. Create a multitude of projects with your favourite Sizzix Thinlits and Framelits cutting dies, as well as Sizzix Embossing Folders. Whether you're new to die cutting, or want to be more flexible with where you can create, cover all bases with the Sidekick Starter Kit, containing everything you need to start creating straight out of the box This manual die cutting machine produces flawless designs with precise cuts with just one turn of the machine handle - it's that easy to use To secure the Sidekick to any smooth surface - simply place the machine on top of the surface and use the plastic lever located at the base to activate the vacuum seal. Designed especially for papercraft, this machine is perfect for use with cardstock and paper, to create anything from cards and invitations to home decor. What's included? The starter it includes 1 Sidekick Machine, 1 pair of Aqua Sidekick Cutting Pads, 1 Embossing Pad, 6 Framelits dies, 2 Thinlits dies, 2 small Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, 7 Stamps and 1 instructions booklet. What is die cutting? Die cutting is a quick and easy way of producing individual, or mass shapes from paper, foil, cardstock or even chipboard using a machine and die, instead of cutting by hand. What cuts my material? A die cutting machine will always be necessary in order to die cut, though it's not the machine itself that physically cuts your material. The die cutter you use (for example a Sizzix Bigz, Thinlits or Framelits die), is responsible for revealing your design. the machine just applies the pressure. So if you're ever unsure if you can die cut a certain material, check the compatibility of your die rather than your machine