Empress Diecutting and Embossing Machine

Excellent quality. I am excited to make more and more cards with the empress.

I ought to have bought an Empress the first time out to craft! WOW! This machine is no joke, it cut the most intricate die I have the first time! My other two die machines I have to run through more than twice.
Just Wow! WOW!

This machine is a game changer!!

In late 2022, I wanted to replace my manual machine with an electric one. I researched machines and it came down to Anna’s machine and another popular electric die cutting brand. I had only one AG die at the time and numerous from the “other” brand. Needless to say, I selected the “other” brand and was never happy. This is what I discovered after purchasing and using the “other” machine: 1. In order to get my AG dies to cut and emboss, it required multiple passes including using embossing mats. 2. There was no magnetic mat to hold the dies in place, so movement was an issue at times. 3. I did purchase another company’s cut/emboss mat, but it had zero magnetic ability. 4. It required a platform, an adapter plate and 2 cutting plates. Warping was a major issue and so was my cost for replacing cutting mats. Any remaining cut marks from the plates also damaged the foil cardstock. 5. When I used a magnetic platform, the pressure from the rollers caused the plate to deform and erupt metal through the surface, so once again an expensive replacement part. I was gifted create 9 for my birthday and used my manual machine to cut and emboss. Very labor intensive. During the Create 9 post-sale, I bought the AG Empress telling my husband it was my Christmas gift. I have never been happier. I love my Empress 💕💕💕💕. It does everything the other machine couldn’t. I wrote this review in hopes of saving someone else the expense of choosing the “other” brand.