Can’t cut a straight line to save your life? LET ME HELP!

[@MakeSomethingwithAmy]

This is such a helpful video. I have one more trimmer tip. If your cuts are fuzzy but you don’t have a new blade yet and your trimmer has a score blade as well as a cutting blade, after you make the cut, keep the paper in place and run it over with the score blade. It will smooth down the fuzzy edge until you get that replacement blade!

[@sherrilarge1483]

Great tip thank you

[@lysafulbright564]

I always flip my cutter blade to get more use out of it! **TIP** I mark it with a black dot so I know I've already flipped it so I don't flip it again! 😁

[@cthurbz5146]

My kindergarten report card actually noted "cannot cut a straight line with scissors." Apparently, that's something I've never overcome in half a century. Thanks for these tips!! Now if I can just get better with my fussy cutting - yikes! 😬

[@sharondonaghy6030]

I love the way you explain things; you’re very easy to understand and you explain things so well that I find myself nodding to myself which indicates that I understand what’s going on! Lots of,great tips here for both the newbie and,the more experienced! ❤

[@lindacastro2688]

Once again, you're sharing tips I never thought of that can help me avoid the question: Why? WHY?? How can this possibly come out crooked? Oh. I get it now. Thank you so much. You teach me so many ways to keep my frustration level down.

[@carolynlineberger1929]

Thank you for the information! I have been paper crafting for over 20 years. I have discovered all of these tips concerning my paper trimmers. Thank you for the refresher course! I really enjoy your videos!

[@BoGilmore]

Thanks Maymay. This was a great video! I learned so much. You are perfectly right about waiting until the last tip. I have always been inconsistent with my line so now I know better😊

[@sherryyost786]

Great education, great teacher, great tips. Thanks MayMay.

[@ursulagrenter5537]

Great tips, thank you, I only have the use of one hand, the use of tape to hold paper in place is a great idea, just bought the spellbinder and think it is one of my best buys, love your vidioes and tips and as a Brit I adore your accent

[@mollysmith6055]

You are such a great, natural teacher Maymay. I'm guilty of being a top-down cutter and if I don't pay attention to anchor the paper with my left hand I can definitely get going crooked. You did convert me to sinking the blade in the middle for doing sliver cuts, however...I've loved that tip so many times. Love the trick of taping the paper down for a slim strip of paper.

[@gailwice5030]

I want to thank you so much for your way of teaching and the details you use . I have learned so much. Still fairly new to paper crafting and fascinated by what you can do with a piece of paper. Your southern expressions take me back sometimes and I scratch my head last week it was something to do about shucking or husking the corn. Great entertainment as well.😊

[@apumaaa]

Absolutely the best video on paper trimmers.I own two paper trimmers which I absolutely hate because I always get crooked cuts and it's just not the trimmers🤣...thank you so much...I had gone back to cutting with an xacto just because of how frustrated I was with trimmers

[@scrappingscootergirl]

Great video! I seriously need a scoreboard tutorial, I can't keep the bone folder in the right groove unless I push hard but then it tears my paper! I need to say in the groove, I know there is a score board with raised grooves instead of the regular indented tracks but I have been looking for ever and don't know the name of it!

[@jaydee5022]

Someone showed me to cut a 1/4 inch strip of white paper and stick it under the ruler on the transparent slide arm. It makes it so much easier to read for aging eyes. You are a brilliant teacher MayMay!

[@azwife35]

I’ve learned so much from you over the years about using a trimmer. But your last tip about being consistent is my favorite. I saw you share that tip in the last year or so and it’s changed everything! That and synching the blade are my favorites. Thank you for always wanting us to to do better and being such a great teacher.

[@beckyhorn6266]

he he, you sure do "cut up" ! 🤣😂❤

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Yeah I do! lol

[@lindaturner487]

Thank so much for the cutting tips. This will definitely improve my bad cutting habits!

[@peniandrews165]

thanks for the tips , we are never to old to learn

[@Mary-el3pi]

I love all your videos! To see along the side ruler easily, adhere a line of tape runner and a quarter inch wide piece of computer paper all along the length of the ruler. It makes the numbers easier to see.

[@MoniqueAO888]

Well, I have been watching your channel since you started. And amongst others I have watched hundreds of 'paper-videos', but you are the only one showing the cutting advises. My favorites are cut-down-to-up-against-the-barrier and the diagonal-start-in-the-center tricks. Thanks for sharing in a straight video !!! 🙂

[@SharenLCotie]

I love your tips and tricks videos as much as the crafting ones. I learn a lot from them and often save them in my library to go back to them. Sometimes I don’t even realize I had a problem with something until you do a video and show an easier way lol Thank you so much for these. ❤❤❤

[@tinamaher1039]

Lots of good tips and tricks, so easy to forget these things when you're in a hurry, glad you brought that up. TFS another informative video so good for the beginners and a reminder for us seasoned crafters

[@TrixieLynn1]

I participated in your February club craft Thursday and found your sidearm ruler measurement to cut the slits very helpful. I didn't even know there was a ruler on the arm of my trimmer or the purpose of it until that moment! Hahaha! I did discover however, that the arm of my trimmer moves slightly up and down creating a 16th of an inch error in cutting those slits if I'm not careful. Do you have a solution for that? Thanks for all your great tips. I learned a lot. BTW...I use a Dress My Craft trimmer.

[@vernalapp2306]

I liked the tip of using tape on the trimmer. All tips are good but have not thought of using the tape. Thanks!!

[@sallymillians4566]

I use different color sharpies to mark the common dimensions, such as red for 4 x 51/4, green on 4 1/4 and 5 1/2, etc.

[@myraludik4232]

Thank you MayMay, I found it very interesting

[@karencrouch5671]

Thanks for this video, I think I knew most of these things but the diagonal (sink the blade) tip and the reminder to be consistent to be very helpful!

[@janeholloway8596]

Thank you so much! A few tips I had never thought about - brilliant video. 💖

[@barbara-rosevilleca6353]

Watching the replay. I have to say that this is the best video for all beginners and experienced crafters. Thank you for doing such a great job.

[@kimhull2620]

This was an excellent video. Thank you for sharing your expertise and experience. You have such a kind spirit.

[@karensimon6512]

Thank you MayMay for these great tips!!

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Wow Maymay, where were you when i first got started. This was such a helpful video. I will take away the tape tips -- never would have thought of that. Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤ 🇨🇦 😊

[@pennydouphinett4545]

One other tip, MayMay. When you find a good trimmer that you're comfortable with, stick with. I've been at this for almost 25 years and am on my 2nd trimmer. My guide wire snapped so I had to replace my 1st one. I got as close to the same make and model as I could, it's never let me down. I do have a rotary trimmer for the heavier things like chipboard, I'll have to give my glitter cardstock a try in it as well. Thanks for a great video!

[@cynthiakoop2837]

Really great video Maymay!! I learned a lot♥️

[@rfowler6039]

I remember you once mentioned pushing the blade up so the paper would be against the top ridge...best tip EVER! Also, I don't think you have an accent at all...of course I'm from Georgia 😊💕

[@nancyweakley12]

That’s True about the trimmers I am so happy you posted this. And I am also happy that you mentioned left-handers. I am left-handed and I have troubles on painting how to hold my paint brush correct in the left hand I wish somebody that was left-handed that could plant paint would make a video of the correct way of painting flowers trees anything.

[@vickietownsend9133]

I have a fiskars trimmer that I've used for vinyl for over 5 years now. I just started doing cards and none of my paper over 4 inches was straight. I discovered the arm is off just a tad. It didn't matter for vinyl. I got a new trimmer and problem solved.

[@craftingwithclydene1043]

If you like to cut down, flip the whole cutter so the arm is closest to you. As a bonus, because the ruler is now close to you, if you have sight issues, you will probably be able to see the ruler better!

[@DianeMarieHueschen]

Absolutely perfect video. Thank you so much ❤

[@dianekuzdas7013]

Wow! I could have used some yellow tape!! I've been crafting for decades, and I'm still learning new things! Thank you, Maymay.

[@peniandrews165]

never paid attention to the ruler , knew it was there. I blocked off the cm marks at the top with some washi tape, and it decorates my trimmer.

[@kcinca5410]

You can teach an old dog new tricks! Great informative video, Maymay. I did learn something and I've been using trimmers a long time. My daughter thought I was absolutely crazy when my Tim Holtz rotary trimmer arrived (I have a few trimmers) so I pulled out my heaviest chipboard, cut it perfectly, AND without any effort. She had to agree that it was a necessary addition to my collection of trimmers.

[@cw3886]

Thank you for the tips on using the trimmer. I now understand it better😊.

[@wendywilson1736]

It's from you that I started sinking my blade. Thanks. I got fed up with the dent on the edge of my thinner papers. Well, of course, sink the blade in the middle! I use a sturdy straight pin to clean my track out of paper lint. Now, why didn't I think of using tape to hold my skinny strips so to cut them even further?🤷‍♀️ Those are the ones that really drive me nuts. With the finger guards seeming to get wider and wider with each new trimmer, it's impossible to hold those skinny strips still, even with sinking the blade, sometimes. All good tips, Maymay. Thanks much!!

[@ZENGIRLS3]

Always so helpful. Great job! But wait... there's more. I need Serious help with 1. cutting the measurement in the right direction. H then W?? Bigger issue 2. Cutting directional patterned paper in the correct dimensions. Meaning image ie. rainbow or heart is not upside down. Can ya feel me? Ughhh

[@annahart8344]

Great tips and tricks, and a good reminder even for some of us crafters that have been crafting for years! Thanks.🙏

[@CanadianQueenmagenta]

What a terrific video. I'm an old-timer cutting since the early 90's and I learned a number of things. Thank you, Maymay.

[@kathypatterson4630]

I have been paper crafting since 1998 (when my mother passed) and you had some really good ideas in this video!

[@dorotheaschultz2031]

Great video. So much very useful information. Thank you.

[@pquack51]

Thank you so much! I knew some of these hints, but some I haven't....and now I have!!!

[@claudinejones7894]

Thanks Maymay, best video on using trimmers ! Life changer for me , all the problems you mentioned I had, now I know why and hopefully I shall not have anymore ! I also never knew what those little lines were on the blade holder and the ruler on the side . Thank you so so much ! Those trimmers don’t come with detailed instructions like that, so I am so grateful you showed us , and for the visual learners like me it is gold ! God bless you Maymay.

[@shannonsartgathering3321]

Thank you for this video! Was very helpful.

[@loricampbell5566]

Thanks May May, learned a few new things as usual😊

[@judycarter1110]

You can put the trimmer arm at the bottom.

[@cathierayes4226]

Clear, consistent demos and teaching--thank you, Maymay! Never thought of turning my blade. Going to do that today! I use the corner of a scrap of cardstock to clean out my trimmer track, because the fibers seem to stick to paper better than to anything else.

[@ThomasLyons-tz1kq]

Thank you for the detailed tips.

[@shawnajones2038]

Very useful video MayMay! Thank you

[@gigiandrews5327]

Great tips, thank you. I use a small, SOFT, toothbrush to clean out the track of my trimmer.

[@eileenmoore9696]

Thank you Maymay.

[@dawnmulder3540]

11:23 oh my goodness! I didn’t realize I had measurements on the arm!!

[@lonestarladytyler1980]

Very helpful. Yes, I knew most of this, but such good reminders! Thank you!!

[@fibergoddess1]

Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and knowledge. I’m a lefty and using rulers and trimmers has always been very stressful for me. This, and your other videos about really understanding how to properly use rulers and trimmers have been game-changers for me. I’ve learned so much and have put your teaching into practice. So very grateful. 🙏🏽

[@pammartin7917]

Great information. Thanks for sharing.

[@annaromero6312]

Thank you for this video. I’ve learned a lot from you and the tip that had the light bulb come on was being consistent on where you place your paper on your trimmer. Thanks for sharing. 🥰💕

[@annwilliamsen6863]

I have adopted your tip about sinking the blade before I cut and it has helped so much!

[@maddie7196]

Awesome video.

[@pennypeterson0508]

Great tips

[@Crockettgirl10]

When I changed out my blade the last time, I marked the old blade as for chipboard only. Now I just swap blades instead of trimmers.

[@hsteinman6697]

Wow all these years I have been cutting down. I was always careful to butt it up to the top and the vertical line and wonder why It still wasn’t straight. THANKYOU!

[@DanaK44]

Thank you Maymay! This was so helpful. I love the yellow tape ideas!

[@debraevans2657]

Hi May May I have been doing this for only a couple of years and honestly I have not had a trimmer class. It is just assume you know. Wonderful class I will rewatch several times. Thank you for all you do!

[@sandrabara7443]

Helpful information. Thank you MayMay

[@lynnoberdier5002]

I really appreciate these training sessions. The one you did last week. I learned so much. Helped with my trimming and scoring. Thank you so much!!!

[@TheEthaxton]

This is so helpful!

[@suzan1684]

great explanation I'm new and can use all the tips I can get thank you

[@jennifersantistevan7673]

Thanks Maymay. I might need a different trimmer. Never knew about the marks on the blade or the ruler were the blade is. lol felt kind of silly 😜

[@misscheesecake1952]

Thanks MayMay. Theses tips are very helpful. Thank you for always trying to give us helpful hints

[@dcn9550]

Yes, Maymay, you are an excellent teacher. Thank you for all that you, Vinnie and your staff do for us. Best regards from southwest Virginia.

[@stephanietm9960]

You are a natural teacher! Thank you SO much!!!

[@kaylynn0215]

Maymay, these are great tips! Thank you for sharing! I have a Mixed Media ProCision trimmer (not sure if I can mention the brand -starts with an F & is well known for their scissors). It cuts through virtually anything without any problems.

[@lizziestarr]

This is so me. I tell people I see crooked! Thanks for the tips!

[@michelleharris4014]

Thanks for the reminders to use all of our tool. I paid for all these features so I need to be using them to my advantage! ❤

[@nancycollins8824]

Thanks

[@StellaGuidry]

Thank you for this video I never thought about all of this in my trimmer.

[@SLittle1055]

Aligning paper - decide on the line or to the line. Yep pick one then write it on a label that you put at the top of your trimmer in the top. Everytime you use it don't guess just do what the label says.

[@sallys8335]

Excellent tutorial! Great refresher! Thank you

[@vickigray3263]

Thank you for showing us all these tips they are very helpfull

[@alicebair1811]

This was very helpful! Thanks for sharing, Maymay! ❤

[@lisakovatch2913]

Thank you for these tips!!! I just cleaned my cut track… ewwwww You are a really good teacher

[@georginadelaruelle4694]

Thank you for all of your information and tips. I learned more about using a trimmer than I thought would ever be possible! Thanks again!!!

[@brendamaun5455]

Cleaning my track was the tip that I'd never condidered before.

[@jackiejohnson1517]

Thank you maymay

[@kakylong2]

Maymay, Great tips & video. 😊

[@sharonlarge7908]

Thanks so much!! Extremely helpful!!

[@lindseyjackson7078]

Thank you very useful advice

[@teresacross574]

Such helpful.tips❤xx

[@cynthiatuczynski9491]

Lots of great tips. Thank you for sharing 😊🤗

[@DonnaB369]

Thank you for the tips. I do some of your tips but not all. Great info

[@shirl4243]

Well needed, thank you!!

[@kathymeritt3395]

Just wondering: I use the bottom edge to hold paper against and then pull down. Would this be the same concept as pushing blade up against the top? I do sometimes get a slightly off cut, however, I think I get lazy and am not “consistently” holding the paper firmly. 🤔🙄

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Hi yes it is the same concept, thanks