Does it need electricity or a computer?

No. It is fully manual and runs on a hand crank, so it needs no outlet, software or app.

Paper, cardstock and similar craft media using dies and embossing folders that fit its 9-inch opening and plate sandwich.

What comes in the box?

It is sold as a full kit, so the machine ships with the plates and accessories needed to start cutting and embossing.

Can it cut fabric or thin metal?

It is built for paper crafts. Fabric and metal are outside what a manual paper-craft machine of this type is meant to handle.

How does it compare with an electronic cutter?

It is quieter, cheaper to run and needs no design software, but it cannot cut custom digital shapes or very intricate designs the way an electronic cutter can.

Is it good for beginners?

Yes. The manual operation and included kit make it a straightforward first die cutting machine for cards and scrapbooks.

What do buyers say about the AsterOutdoor Manual Die Cutting & Embossing Machine?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 18 ratings.

AsterOutdoor Manual Die Cutting & Embossing Machine

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$130.77at WalmartChecked Nov 9

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AsterOutdoor Manual Die Cutting & Embossing Machine

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Our take on the AsterOutdoor Manual Die Cutting & Embossing Machine

The AsterOutdoor is a manual, hand-cranked die cutting and embossing machine with a 9-inch opening, sold as a full kit. It handles dies and embossing folders for scrapbooking, card making and paper crafts, and needs no power outlet, so it works anywhere a flat surface is available. Against powered electronic cutters it is simpler and quieter, but it cannot cut the intricate or custom digital designs those machines handle. Its 18 ratings average 5 out of 5, though that is a small sample.

Best forCard makers cutting and embossing paperScrapbookers who want an unplugged, hand-cranked toolCrafters on a budget who want a kit in one boxSmall spaces with no room for a powered cutter

Pros

Manual crank needs no power or software
9-inch opening takes wide dies and folders
Full kit included, so it works out of the box
Quiet compared with electronic cutters
Simple mechanics with little to break

Cons

Only cuts what fits its dies and folders
Hand cranking takes effort on thick material
No digital designs or custom shapes
Little independent review coverage so far

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What reviewers say

5 / 518 ratings

The 18 ratings average 5 out of 5, and buyers describe it as easy to use and good value as a starter machine.

What people mention

Ease of usePraisedBuyers say it is simple to set up and crank through a cut.
ValuePraisedOwners call it a good value as a complete starter kit.
Die compatibilityMixedIt works with standard dies and folders, but only those that fit its opening and sandwich.
Cutting powerMixedThin paper cuts cleanly; thick cardstock and dense dies take more effort and passes.

About the AsterOutdoor Manual Die Cutting & Embossing Machine

This is a manual die cutting and embossing machine for arts and crafts. It is portable and has a 9 inch opening. It is used for scrapbooking, card making and other crafting projects.

It comes as a full kit.

Type: Manual die cutting and embossing machine
Opening: 9 inches
Color: White
Uses: Arts and crafts, scrapbooking, card making, crafting
Portability: Portable
In the box: Full kit included

Specifications

color: WhiteSource

Questions and answers

Does it need electricity or a computer?: No. It is fully manual and runs on a hand crank, so it needs no outlet, software or app.
What can it cut?: Paper, cardstock and similar craft media using dies and embossing folders that fit its 9-inch opening and plate sandwich.
What comes in the box?: It is sold as a full kit, so the machine ships with the plates and accessories needed to start cutting and embossing.
Can it cut fabric or thin metal?: It is built for paper crafts. Fabric and metal are outside what a manual paper-craft machine of this type is meant to handle.
How does it compare with an electronic cutter?: It is quieter, cheaper to run and needs no design software, but it cannot cut custom digital shapes or very intricate designs the way an electronic cutter can.
Is it good for beginners?: Yes. The manual operation and included kit make it a straightforward first die cutting machine for cards and scrapbooks.
Where is the AsterOutdoor Manual Die Cutting & Embossing Machine cheapest?: At Walmart, for $130.77, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the AsterOutdoor Manual Die Cutting & Embossing Machine?: Rated 5 out of 5 from 18 ratings.