The Sizzix Sidekick has been honored as this year's winner of the prestigious Craftrends Magazine's Award of Excellence in the category of "Best Scrapbook Tools."

In earning this prestigious honor, the Sidekick was singled out for its success as the portable, affordable and adorable companion to the indispensable Sizzix Machine (the latter of which was honored as "Best Die-Cut Equipment" three years running at the Creating Keepsakes' Readers' Choice Awards).   Petite enough to fit in the palm of one's hand, the Sidekick die-cuts in detail with all Sizzlits Dies and embosses instant elegant images with Simple Impressions Sidekick Folders.

"With this honor for the Sidekick, the Sizzix 'family' of products continues to be recognized as premier offerings to today's crafting-savvy consumer," said Lisa Corcoran, CEO of Ellison.   "Every Sizzix product was specifically designed with innovative technology to help empower crafters to express their creativity."