I've just ordered an apple core die for the sizzix that my mum's friend has lent me. I thought I really needed to try it with something I could piece and didn't want to try anything boring! I figured that I would need to buy a template for an apple core anyway so might as well just go for the die. Then if I really like using it, I'll ask for one for christmas! Feels like a good plan! (and quite unlike me - usually I will get an idea into my head and then just buy it! I'm terrible, but at least I'm thinking this one over properly! That's progress in my view!)