Trimmer Trouble? Let me help! How to read and use a paper trimmer, start to finish!

[@blujawsiii6884]

I've had a trimmer for years and I was literally talking to your video like it was going to answer me! This was such an awesome tutorial! This video should be part of every trimmer purchased!❤

[@debbielatson]

I have been crafting for 10+ years and I just learned something new. Thanks Maymay for sharing!

[@staceydailey6394]

Maymay!! Girl!! I have been using a trimmer nearly my whole life. I'm 46 and I guess I started using a trimmer when I was about 10ish so 36 freaking years and I never thought about cutting from the bottom up so that my paper don't move! Your bona fide genius! Goes to show that we are always learning and videos like this is great for newbies but also great for those of us who think we know it all! Lol 😆 🤣 😂 thanks girlfriend! God bless!

[@dianashoaf8487]

Best 25 educational minutes I've ever spent. Best measuring explanation that I've ever seen. You are awesome!

[@MelanieCravens]

I was having a problem with my trimmer shredding my paper, even with brand new blades. After watching me use it, a friend told me to stop putting so much pressure on the blade when making a cut. I tried it...it worked!!! I now get clean cuts.

[@deborahdavis353]

MayMay, this is awesome! Thank you for this tutorial. You broke it down and made it so simple. I would have LOVED you as my math teacher way back when….😂😂😂😂

[@maureenmahurin1673]

In Elementary school, I was out with chicken pox the week we were taught how to read a ruler. Although I had to do the “make up work” for what I missed, I never understood the ruler measurements. All my life I’ve only known inches, half inches and quarters and in recent years have googled other measurements to see where to cut at on my trimmer. I stumbled across this video thinking it was trimmer reviews (it was) but your lesson on reading the ruler at the beginning was a massive bonus!! This clicked and I get it now!! I now know how to read all of those little lines because YOU took the time to explain it perfectly!! Thank you so, so much!! Also - that Dress My Crafts mini trimmer arrived to its new home yesterday and it is so perfect!! I was looking for a replacement for my “popular brand” mini guillotine trimmer that does not cut straight no matter what I do! The Dress my craft mini trimmer is perfect for cutting those printed sentiment sheets - which is exactly what I needed it for! I’ll be donating the other trimmer to a good cause. Thank you again MayMay, for the ruler lesson and trimmer recommendation!

[@debmusick]

Thank you so much for this info! I have used a trimmer for years and you taught me several things I didn't know! I love Maker Monday!!

[@sallydhondt3974]

Great tips, Maymay! I would have never thought of using tape to hold small pieces of paper when trimming. Brilliant! Awesome tips, thanks so much! :)

[@melindagibson8606]

Great video!!! Don't forget, the back of the Cricut Trimmer has spots for SPARE blades! You will always have an extra ready to go if it gets dull! Fun video! Thanks for the measurement tips.. so helpful!

[@janetg.]

Thank you so much for this! As a child, I always counted those lines wrong. When I became a 1st grade teacher, I fixed that problem by telling my students to start counting the "neighbor" as the number one. Don't include yourself. I used this strategy with all counting problems and my students didn't make the mistakes I made with counting as a kid. LOL

[@thewhitepebblestudio]

As someone who has to get her head wrapped around the imperial system this has been a blessing. Thanks Maymay.

[@AnnieAlisa]

The first thing I've learned when I begin to scrap was to use inches... And now I'm wondering why this video doesn't come out 5 years ago🤣🤣🤣 thank you very much! I love the way you teach ♥️♥️♥️

[@cherin6037]

Simply fantastic review of trimmers. Something for EVERYONE -new buyers and those of us who kept the same one for many, many years and maybe now deserve one a bit better. I even enjoyed your presentation of fractions…wish teacher had made it so simple! ❤

[@chemistryinbiology]

This is phenomenal. It was explained so well, and you broke it down without making those watching feel stupid. I needed you for a tutor when I was learning geometry! You are very patient and explained this from a loving place.🙏🏾

[@shanp8907]

The measuring lesson was just what I needed! I can’t tell you how many times I take my trimmer to my husband and have him verify I’m at the right “mark”🤣

[@JanetSkerry]

You are an excellent instructor

[@barbluecht3500]

I was blessed with a teacher who drummed into my head how to use a ruler in my youth… thank you for sharing this beautiful visual for those who struggle with this skill.

[@DeeDee_Bean]

omg THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO EVER!!!!! I was just begging my husband to teach me how to use a ruler properly what all the little lines mean. He looked at me like I was crazy . I NEED those sheets you used at beginning as printables omg THANK YOU i will be viewing this one over and over. And the maymay tricks ingenious. I’ll take all the updates on ruler life as well. I’ve been crafting for years and i always just fake it or only do things on the whole or half numbers. 🤦‍♀️

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

Thank you Maymay for this video.

[@paulineburns8446]

Thanks so much for this video…. I was having trouble with my trimmer blade…at first I thought my blade was blunt…had “furry” cut…the trouble was a “dirty” track so fixed it with a piece of cardstock..thanks again 😀🇦🇺🦘🐨❤️

[@dianeperry628]

Oh Maymay .... your video on trimmers & measurements was the most helpful video for me. I think I know why now why my cuts are crooked for my card base. Thank you for sharing this most helpful video.

[@monicab28]

I never thought that I'd have to learn fractions again at age 60!! I have to ask my grandkids for help when I'm trying to read my trimmer! lol

[@louanlowder4737]

This is such a great lesson. I realize I am writing this after you posted this, and yet I wanted to express my gratitude for you and the joy you bring to my life. I made an order recently and I was so delighted it arrived today. I also have been listening to your (devotionals) Created in Christ. The most recent with you and Vinnie touched my heart. Thank you for being you!

[@judyr9447]

As a former Middle School math teacher (20 years!), I'm cracking up that you are teaching basic fractions! 🤣 🤣🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣🤣 🤣

[@jaicee64]

I was thinking the same thing. It’s just a ruler and basic fractions!

[@lydiawood2884]

When I went to school I must have missed measurement in school. I am a teacher and I still google the measurement or use the digital ruler. This was a great lesson, and now I know measurement!

[@peniandrews165]

oh my , I have watched a lot of crafters explain how to use these trimmers and there are still a lot of questions I came up with. you explain it for the people like me who question everything, I know there is a reason, but what. I have a paper studio , I have had for many years and I love it . Mine has the middle ruler also, and it has black grid lines, and they are at 1/4 in. I wondered what they meant, now I know. my arm is also 16" but the right side only goes to 1 1/2" my grids are like the dress my craft one. Thank you so much I will save this one for sure. what a blessing.!! here is a tip that I got from my StampinUp demonstrators, put a strip of washi tape over the measurements and it helps, it was too busy for me, and after I covered up the metric, it is easier for me. I love that tip too. I dont think I would ever use the itty bitty one but sounds neat, I just use my trimmer for everything, and use my StampinUp grid paper a lot. Thank you again have a blessed week

[@chrissyluna8183]

Maymay, omgosh your AWESOME! I don't have to ask hubby anymore if I'm on the right measurement and never really thought of going from the bottom up when cutting. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@wendycampion2961]

Hi Maymay, thanks for the tips. I have one for you though :) I have 2 trimmers - a Fiskar and one that is the same design as the Dress My Craft trimmer. If you look at the clear plastic guard, towards the bottom (at about 30cms) there the slot is slightly wider. This is where you get your blade out - no need to bend the plastic (no matter how slight). You line up the little arms to the wider bit and pop them out

[@nancyyasuoka2550]

Same here, I was always forcing the blade in and out of that little slot. This is so much easier.

[@dorotheaschultz2031]

Maymay, thank you, thank you, thank you. This is so useful. You are such a wonderful teacher.

[@nancycrutchfield117]

Thank you so much I get so confused on the 8ths no matter how many times I’ve tried! ❤

[@abbywingate6872]

thank you thank you thank you!!!!! I have never been able to read a ruler/measuring tape so I always go up to the quarter or 1/2. you made it so simple.

[@mareeivey2276]

Thank you for an excellent tutorial - your tips were so helpful. I 🩷 your channel.

[@angelamuircroft5181]

Hi Maymay. Thanks for this video. I loved the tip about using the tape as a marker and to hold fiddly bits of paper for trimming. Such a simple but awesome idea. ❤️❤️❤️

[@janefranklin6350]

Great tips, Maymay.

[@MsSuperklutz]

OMG Maymay well GREAT Video!! I know I struggled for YEARS with a trimmer I'd always measure twice, thrilce, quadruple before cutting and still end up down in the cutting vat of trouble...and it wasn't until you did a Vdieo a few years ago on Trimmers and I had bought the Tonic Trimmer from you and you'd given a stellar tutorial about it and I haven't had a bad cut since WOW!! Girl You know KNOW your stuff and we are SO BLEST that you take the time to share gift us Outsandingly Detailed Tutorials beauce I'm a visual learner *even tho recently on you tube a guy has a video saying there is no such thing as a visual learner....errrr!!! So Guess I'm a No Such Thing!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Hay HEY HEY I'm sitting right here!! 🤣🤣 Thanks from the bottom of my Visural Learner Heart!! YOU SO ROCK!! Joan Smith

[@joycekinsley3919]

Oh my gosh this it the best instructions on measurements thank you so much

[@scuevas1023]

Excellent! Excellent!!! Love the information.

[@lyndajoyce6243]

Wow! I learned so much, after all these years of using a trimmer! Thank you so much!

[@mrscms831]

thanks for the refresher course.

[@sherryw-ponyluv-er2394]

Excellent and comprehensive tips. Thanks so much.

[@cazbah1909hollywood]

Thankyou MayMay. Your tutorials help me a lot. ❤️ and blessings from 🇦🇺

[@dianacampanelli3250]

This video really helped me understand, Thank you Maymay 🤗💕🌻

[@roxanneklinger3828]

Great tutorial on trimmers.

[@robinlayman9179]

Thanks for this video. You made the nightmare of reading a ruler not so scary..lol. Really informative...thanks

[@marihewson4195]

Hi MayMay....I have just discovered you and am binge watching you. I live your presentations...so professional and too the point. Thank you ..you are a joy to watch and listen too. Greetings from New Zealand

[@amylemmon1013]

Thank you Maymay, This was such a helpful video.

[@lorimach2014]

I struggle using my trimmer. Watching your videos gives me more confidence.

[@debrawashington8392]

You are such an excellent teacher! I needed you to teach my College Algebra course!!!! Thank you!

[@annsimonsen3273]

Just what I needed. Love your channel. Thanks Ann

[@Ay-B]

This video and many of the comments are so helpful! Thank you!

[@317susan]

Thank you- lots of great tips!

[@cherylb1025]

MayMay, When I taught third and fourth graders, I reminded them that the smaller the number in the denominator, the bigger the piece. Their parents also needed a reminder. Your imperial measurement instruction was identical to my old lessons. Knowing and using millimeters is good to have if you're watching someone from the UK or Australia - well anywhere but the US. That way you don't have to convert.

[@paulineburns8446]

I live in Australia but for cardmaking & patchwork I prefer imperial..It’s easier when measuring😀🇦🇺🦘🐨❤️

[@quiltea56]

Thank you so much May May. I learned so much from you. It now makes sense to me. You are a blessing.

[@mackiemadepapercreations]

Wow! This is the first time I truly understood a ruler! Thanks!

[@susanh3602]

Well I’m embarrassed 🙈 lol 8ths I’ve been doing wrong! Thanks MayMay!!! 🥰

[@anhaddad]

Excellent video! Thank you for the excellent descriptions!

[@petlova1260]

Hi Maymay. I’m embarrassed to tell you I’m 62 years old and could never gasp the concept of measuring in 8th and 16ths until this video I’m a visual learner my poor husband and teachers have tried to but I get it! I was so impressed I subscribed! The Fiskars paper trimmer will be much easier now too and I need to buy the top part of my Cricut blade. Maymay can you explain how to measure a backing for different photo mats to fit 4x 6 or 5 x 7 photos. It would be fantastic if you could explain circle framing mats also. Thank you for making this video I will use and like over again.

[@tamthaluehrs]

Hi here is a great guide that may help you with matting cards: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0979/9136/files/Card_Size_Guides-1.pdf?654

[@50jewlz]

Thank you so glad you explained the lines, the 16ths and so on I struggle with that so bad, thank you again. I just have to watch it over to get it stuck in my head!!

[@maibritton2882]

Thank God! I am 51 and have been crafting since I was 8. Lol. I am left handed and have been using the same paper trimmer for the last 20 years. It's time. . .

[@mawmawvee]

I love the trimmers that have the quarter-inch grids on them. That way, you can see all down the length of the paper is it's straight. I wish I'd seen this video years ago because I have trimmers of all kinds coming out my ears, but I can't seem to be able to throw them away!!! That's just silly of me. I have a guillotine trimmer from Tim Holtz (Tonic) and, after all these years, I finally found one that cuts square for me. It has the quarter-inch grid. I have The larger Tonic guillotine trimmer, but it can't seem to cut straight from top to bottom--Ever. So I bought that 13" trimmer from you! :D🥰

[@yanapritchard4797]

so needed this clarification, thanks for the easy breakdown.

[@wandahodges7311]

Thank You MayMay this was very informative

[@christinabotha5652]

MayMay thank you so much. I've given up trying to do project when I couldn't understand the measurements

[@cutnpaper6831]

Yes thank you so much for sharing the tricks of trade, especially a ruler. I never learned how to read a ruler (I'm much older than you😊). I would mark my cut using a pencil or use a scrap buddy to cut my 4ths, or 8ths if needed. However now I'm reading the ruler much better. You have giving me the theory. Understanding Thank you

[@cindybrown9485]

Thank you, thank you for the measurement tips and cutting tips. This was very helpful!

[@tarabeard]

Wow. This is amazing!!! Love the way you broke it down. The tip on cutting from the bottom is so helpful. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve cut crooked because my paper moved when I started cutting.

[@suzywhelan9974]

Great video May May!

[@jolenemadaffari1631]

Just got a dress my craft trimmer and so far I really like it alot!

[@Magic-Myrlin]

Thank you for a great video, I thought I knew it all about trimmers, but I did learn a few more tips. You're the best.

[@CraftyDad]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing!

[@susanbernhardt4767]

May May! Thank you! You are the best teacher! ❤️

[@milliecookie147]

Awesome tutorial! Thank you,

[@joannedonovan9489]

Good job on showing the measurements big in the beginning! I know quite a few people that don't understand the differences!! And that baby one is too cute!! Oh, & thanks for the Washi Tape idea! I just put some on my trimmer.

[@abbystone5738]

Fantastic video! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MoniqueAO888]

Well, I am really happy that we have the metrik system in Europe...it's so much easier and clearer. 🙂

[@toniyoung5340]

Great tutorial. Thank you so much!

[@Kenna198]

I just enjoy listening to you

[@genevievevalle3286]

This video was really good the big aha for me was the 16th 8th etc measurements now I can read the rulers when numbers aren't listed. Thank you this really helped.

[@joannequagliara6073]

Thank you so very much ❤️ I needed a refresher ☺️👍

[@pquack51]

What a great video!! TYFS!

[@clairegagne6906]

A very informative video Maymay! Looks like I just may need the Cricut 13" trimmer. Be well, be safe & TYFS

[@rubymsp1264]

Thanks. This is great info.

[@debhiott8790]

I really appreciated this!

[@lillyc6527]

Thank for this tutorial it is well explained.

[@vickigray3263]

Great video helps with understanding the measurements the enlargements were great

[@rosebud3510]

Thank You for this! I always struggle with the 16 & 8’s. I have to use a regular ruler & make a tick mark on the paper to cut it. But I always have to ask where the 8th is. I love how you showed it on paper. I took pictures so I can study it.

[@mimizabela6120]

I have the fiskars trimmer and have never liked it, never cut the paper even! I think I will be going with the dress my crafts one. Thanks for all the helpful information!!

[@sunflowerbrown5823]

I absolutely love these instructional tip videos!

[@vickieakins4806]

Great tutorial. So many have issues with measurements and cutting. Thank you.

[@summerbaby1384]

I absolutely loved this video...so very helpful. 😊

[@mariebinkin4365]

Thanks for all the tips. Will come in handy!!

[@paulineking1968]

You sure helped me a lot! I just ordered the tonic trimmer but wish I had seen the just my craft one. Oh well I am hoping I love it. I have a fiskars trimmer. I have have it for year but it does cut crooked sometimes, for buying new trimmer.

[@nancycrutchfield117]

I only have use of one hand so I always have a hard time getting my cuts straight! Even doing the up cut? Love making cards so I just do the best I can! TFS ❤

[@nancycrutchfield117]

I may need to use your tape trick for all my cuts. 😀

[@jazzbrowne]

Thank you for the really helpful refresher and excellent tips!!

[@melaniejurgovan]

This was really helpful!

[@sallys8335]

Thank you! M are an excellent teacher!

[@shellyscholting4443]

I was excited to see this video out because I thought I would finally get the answer to where you lay the paper, before the line or on the line, but I didn't see the answer to that.

[@tamthaluehrs]

Hi, there are different opinions on this our rule of thumb is choose one and keep that practice. As long as you choose one it works always. Thanks

[@Phudy85]

Great information! Thank you.

[@mamitch512]

Thank you. I needed this