Kars,
I just bought the Sizzix last week, and the Shadowbox alphabet. I used every letter to start an alphabet picture scrapbook for my godson. I hooked his mom on scrapbooking, so she's going to work on it, too.
With coupons this week I bought the small cat and a smiling pumpkin.
I used the Ellison die cut machines at the local Archiver's many times and fell in love with them, but since they didn't have the shadowbox alphabet, I finally broke down and bought my own.
Definitely look for a scrapbook store that will let you use theirs if you buy their paper or buy time on it. It's addictive, and a lot of fun.
Janet in MN