Paper Trimmer REVIEWS - My real thoughts

[@PippyKatStamper]

Outstanding reviews of a variety of paper trimmers!! Very thorough and honest presentation. I too feel your pain with many of the trimmers you've showcased. Cutting a straight line is my biggest problem with many trimmers - including my favorite guillotine trimmers. What I have learned with the guillotine design is that you need to press "in" ever so slightly when lowering the cutting blade. If you're right handed, hold the paper down firmly with your left hand close to the cutting edge and with your right hand, pull down and "in" to get a clean, straight cut. Glad you showcased the Cricut Trimmer - - one of my friends gave me her Cricut Trimmer before she moved out of the country. Working on a project that required me to cut at various positions on a 6 x 6 piece of paper, I found the Cricut trimmer to be a crafter's dream come true!!! I could position the paper at several different angles and secure a perfect cut every single time. And - no jagged edges - LOVE IT!!! Now I have both the Memory Keepers guillotine and the Cricut trimmers on my desk at all times. Thanks so much for your great video! Happy Crafting!!

[@MommyLisa101]

Ugh I feel your pain going through all these trimmers. I have gone through the same thing. Happy you found the cricut trimmer and liking that so far. I have that one also and really like it for travel. I like how slim it is and I find the refills to be pretty cheap too, when you can get them on sale. I went through the same thing could not stand the fuzzies. Also, I don’t like the lip you can get sometimes on your paper because sometimes I like to reverse it and then I felt like I had to bend it out if I wanted to use the opposite side of the paper I was cutting. Found out you’ll get that with these type of trimmers (v blade style) , but with a rotary trimmer you would not. Because it’s a circular cut on top of a flat base it’s cutting on top of. My favorite trimmer now that I’ve loved for a couple years now is the Creative Memories rotary trimmer. If you ever have a chance to try that one at a crop or a friend, having it definitely give it a try! Well worth every penny. You get so much more life out of the same blade, I’m still on my same blade,you do also have to change out the mat but you’re able to change it in four different directions so I’m still on my first mat as well After two years! They also have different blades you can purchase as well like a deco blade, wavy, scallop I love adding those details now to my layouts.

[@franmc6797]

Paper trimmer selection is hard! Nice to hear someone else having the same issues.

[@leeshaplans]

Its the kinda product you need to try before you buy :( they 100% are not all the same that's for sure!

[@RoseSmith-c8r]

I've used a Fiskars for years and use the Titanium blades but only buy them when on special at Spotlight or their 30% off store wide sales. However over the years of cutting many types of papers I sometimes find that cutting papers in different directions ie up or across will give me the little fuzzy pieces....I'm always wary of buying the not so popular trimmers because I want to know that I'm going to be able to buy replacement blades🌹

[@kayjaunais8019]

Great video. Thanks for trying out these trimmers. I hate fuzzies too! Good information for the next time I need to purchase a trimmer.

[@michelleg196]

After having a MS trimmer and not able to purchase spare blades I have now gone to a Sizzix trimmer/ scoreboard.Still in the learning phase only had it a few days…..impressed with the trimmer tho.

[@IrisMcnab]

I love your video...I have dropped down the same hole too!! I have a Guillotine Trimmer, and they state that you should not cut cardboard or chipboard with it. I suppose it separates the chopper away from the trimming edge, then it's hard to get it to cut straight after you do that. I have five or six blade trimmers, which are just stored away. My latest one is a Tonic, and it cuts like a dream, except it does not cut straight...so you have to really push the straight edge close to the top part. As of now, I am going back to my old Fiskers Rotary Trimmer I have had for twenty years.

[@leeshaplans]

A Rotary Trimmer is 100% my next investment, I just never hear anything bad about the Fiskers one! I just can't find a trimmer that I'm in love with and although the Cricut one has been going "ok" its not perfect :(

[@lenamccoy1294]

My favorite is my Martha Stewart trimmer but I’m selective on what I use it on since I can’t get them anymore😭

[@leeshaplans]

gah is that the worst when you finally find an amazing product and then they go MIA!! its so annoying :(

[@WildflowerS16]

I use We Are Memory Keepers paper trimmer and score board and it works for me. You have to use the trimmer blade started at the top not the bottom.

[@leeshaplans]

I think mine just came with dull blades to be honest, it doesn't cut well either way haha I'm glad you don't have this same issue

[@donnacarraway9182]

I am looking for a good paper trimmer. I am considering buying a German made rotary cutter that I have seen online. I have several cutters and some cut really well but… most of them don’t line the paper up square! That drives me crazy! I’m not sure that I heard you mention that particular issue.

[@leeshaplans]

omg the note lining up issue does my head in - I watched a video from Maymay made it where she went over some "tips" for things not alining right and I have found that this has helped. The 2 tips that I remember and now do are 1. to make all your cuts with the same trimmer and 2. to pick if you are going to cut on the mark, before the mark or over the mark (ie: the line at 7, if you cut on that line, make all your cuts on the line) this should ensure that all things match. so far I have really notice a difference since paying closer attention to that

[@michelleg196]

Yes loved my MS too after many years but getting the fuzzies now and cant get the spare blades.Have now purchased the Sizzix trimmer/scoreboard still getting to know its capabilities.

[@cathygrant6838]

I like the cricut but especially like the Dress my craft. Bought 2 so I can leave one upstairs, it's that good! I tend to UT in my lap on a lap board since my desk is chaos and I get great cuts and scores . I haven't tried the new Tim Holtz, but am so happy with the Dress my craft can't see myself buying the Tim one. Have used the Fiskars with the wire guide for so many years, and so am spoiled by the wire for placement. So in the end I reach for the fiskars or the Dress my craft. The cricut one is now my spare for craft classes.

[@leeshaplans]

Lol... Love that you brought 2!! the Dress my Craft one is high on my list of wants, I like that it can score at the same time, and given the WRMK scoreboard drives me nuts, I think a trimmer that can do both (score and cut) will be a good option :)

[@guadalupegarcia2977]

GOD'S BLESS YOU I'VE BEEN HAVING THE SAME PRO PROBLEM SO I FIGURED IT OUT TO USE A NAIL 4 SIDE FILLER

[@mimisloan2639]

I went through so many trimmers looking for a good one. I finally bought a Fiskars with the rotary blade and I love it. I have used it for several years and never had to change the blade. If something happened to it I would definitely get another one like it. I got mine on sale for a great price. But I would be willing to pay full price if I had to.

[@leeshaplans]

I have heard so many good things about that trimmer! Defiintly on my list for the next one I get.

[@tnmtredhead]

Music is too loud, voice is too low.

[@leeshaplans]

Thanks for the feedback, I thought the music might be, still trying to work on the voice volume :)