What Can You Make With the New Sizzix Trimmer?

[@CraftyClifford]

I bought one of these and love it! I was tired of always having to pull out three different tools to cut, score and then make envelopes. When I saw this, I was so excited because I knew I would only need one tool sitting out instead of having to swap out multiple tools in the space I have. I will say, the first thing I did was get out some black acrylic paint and swipe it over all of the numbers on the rulers so they would be easy to see. When the acrylic paint dries, you can just use a magic eraser to lightly wipe over top and then you’re just left with the black paint in the number and line crevices

[@JamiePate]

That is an excellent suggestion. Thank you so much for sharing that. They are a bit to see, that's for sure. And a friend here in the comments questioned what I was measuring to. Thank you so much for sharing that tip!

[@kathyk8310]

You'd think by now companies would make numbers easier to see. I've had to do something to enhance the numbers on nearly everything I own! This looks like a great new tool!

[@JamiePate]

@@kathyk8310 You would think. It's so good in so many areas. Truly though, when it's used just right there on the table, the numbers are not difficult. Just wanted to add that too. Thank you so much for watching.

[@robinvogelsang5535]

Wow, that’s quite the tool! Thanks for sharing!

[@JamiePate]

You are so welcome. Finding that I keep reaching for it. Pretty cool tool. Thanks for watching, Robin!

[@essiefowler9775]

I just love your enthusiasm about the wee box , it was cute 😊

[@JamiePate]

Hello. My name is Jamie Pate. And I'm a paper geek. But not recovering. May we forever love our hobbies. Thank you for watching!!!

[@miniward9182]

Good easy instructions and clear to understand👍

[@JamiePate]

Well I am to hear that. Thank you.

[@scrapbook]

LOVE these makes! What a fun box, tag, envelope, and banner! You’re ready for a party!🎉 Thank you for sharing these ideas, Jamie!

[@JamiePate]

Party time indeed! Thanks, ScrapbookCom. Was super fun to try this out.

[@nadinelopes4789]

Mine came today, thanks for the info.

[@JamiePate]

Awesome. Hope you get a lot of good making from it.

[@karenreeves3958]

What a great video. I bought this tool several weeks ago and was totally overwhelmed on how to use it. Your tutorial answered my questions. I hope you do some more tutorials with some more tips and tricks. Thanks again

[@JamiePate]

OH, right! Yay!!! Yes. I totally get tool overwhelm. Usually that means it just sits in the box for a bit. Have fun and make stuff!!!

[@scuevas1023]

Love your tutorial!! I had no idea where to start!! Thank you for sharing

[@JamiePate]

Do you have an idea now? There is still a bag tutorial to be done too. It's in my head. Will you make these type crafts for holiday makes at all?

[@alisonrobinson3253]

I love this. I like Sizzix tools. I've always had a Big Shot, now I have a 2nd one because I really wanted the rose gold one. I also bought a sizzix switch even though I already have a Gemini Jr. I will buy this as well even though I have a scor-pal, an envelope punch board and several trimmers.

[@JamiePate]

I hear this so hard!!! Seriously. All the tools. Hope you are making all the things too.

[@angela14962002]

♥♥♥❣ Awesome job at explaining & demonstrating all of the features!!!

[@JamiePate]

Well thanks so much, Angela. Is this a trim board you would be interested in?

[@angela14962002]

@@JamiePate Yes. I was looking at the reviews and thinkging about it. ☺ I currently have the We Are Memory Keepers but I accidentally dropped it off my workspace and 2 of my punches broke off. I was planning on replacing it - eventually - but then I came across this one a couple of days ago...

[@DotLaw-gu4im]

I adore that gorgeous Sizzex Score Board Trimmer, how long before they will be in Australia. And how much please…….. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@JamiePate]

Hello! Thank you for watching! This trimmer is shipping now. When you click through the link you will find that they ship internationally. This is also the best price at 49.99 shrsl.com/473cu Thank you so much.

[@jackydrake6194]

I’ve just ordered one of these so I was really pleased to stumble across your video, thank you for sharing your skills and ideas x

[@JamiePate]

Oh yes! Of course. I am glad you found it helpful. Have a great day.

[@michelea9142]

I could not tell how you were scoring at 2 inches when no numbers show on the video. Where are the numbers on the white?

[@JamiePate]

You are not wrong. It's super hard to see in the video. There is a ruler number grid along the top. It's integrated in the tool. Not a problem to see when you are in real life. I noticed that when I was editing. But the numbers are there. You can see them.Good point!

[@michellemuscat3677]

I had the same question😊 And are they also in cm please?

[@JamiePate]

@@michellemuscat3677 Yes! The board actually flips over and and then you have cm. I failed to show that part and kicked myself for it. LOL!!!

[@scrappyLiz1]

​@JamiePate the green part on top (ruler) flips over too for cm as well

[@JamiePate]

They just thought of a lot of parts on this one. That's for sure!!! @@scrappyLiz1

[@LeslieBriggs-n8x]

I watched this video and ordered a scoring board and trimmer for myself. I like how multifunctional it is. Thank you, Jamie, for the fun and informational video! My board is en route, hoping to get it tomorrow. I am very, very new to hands-on papercrafting, although I have been intrigued for several years now. Just got my Sizzix Big Shot yesterday, still in the box as my crafting room is being used for construction storage for house renovation. That will change this weekend-- I'm evicting the construction materials and setting up my crafting room. But I am lacking a stamping platform. Do you or your online "family" have suggestions? Everyone seems so sold on the Misti but I'm put off a bit by the lawsuit over the patent--Iliana seems unnecessarily aggressive, going after others over a hinge. Plus, I'm not a fan that she felt it necessary to add a scripture to the device. I am leaning toward the stampwheel but could use suggestions/feedback. Thanks!

[@JamiePate]

Hello! Thank you for watching! Glad you liked it. It reminds me I have some other ideas for this tool and need to get to it as it is so good for the gifting ideas. Love that eviction notice you are giving the construction storage. And eager for you to get that Big Shot out and used!!! That's a good tool. I may not be a good suggestion on the stamp platform as I have several and mostly use the Quartz Misti (shrsl.com/48zy3as) it is small and compact and easy to store. Have no clue about a law suit and do not see anything about a Scripture on the device either. So I may not be a good resource for you. I will say I have used the Sizzix Platform. Even have a video showcasing it. You can find here: shrsl.com/3mfos It's much bigger than the Misti so it just does not come out as often. Did that help at all? Let me know. Thank you for watching!!!

[@LeslieBriggs-n8x]

@JamiePate Hi Jamie! Thank you for the reply. I watched your video using the Sizzix stencil and stamp platform. Adorable pockets--I hadn't seen those dies before and was unaware of the use of pockets in papercrafting. Useful info to add to my cache of ideas. Your "firstborn child" comment made me chuckle. As I suspected from watching other videos, and your comment about not getting this Sizzix stamp platform out as often as your smaller Misti confirms, this platform appears a little...bulky? Not as sleek as some others. Crafters seem to reach for their smaller tools when they can--less clutter on their workspace. I think I will be using a stamp platform more than other tools, once I get going--my initial focus is on cards, but perhaps some frameable art is in my future, and certainly boxes and envelopes on the Sizzix scoring board/trimmer!--so getting the right stamping platform is key. Well-designed tools appeal to me, so I don't want to buy something smaller and cheaply made just to get started and find myself discouraged using a poorly designed tool. Thank you again for the helpful feedback. Your projects are all very cool, and your videos very watchable--clear and concise.

[@lauramartin7300]

I just order it. What sold me was the conversion of cm to inches! Don't have to figure it out if I see a card want to do and it calls for cm. I never get it right.hate cm. Was on sale so that helped. It's pricey.But it saved me from frustration.

[@JamiePate]

And I think I failed to highlight that point. So thank you for the reminder. I am glad you found the tool useful. Enjoy! And keep making stuff.

[@CG-bk4yd]

I've read that you can cut on 0 cm but it starts counting on 1cm, is that true?

[@JamiePate]

Hmmm...I am not aware of that. You just need to make sure the arm is in cutting mode before measuring to cut. I wonder if that was the situation.

[@CG-bk4yd]

@@JamiePate thanks Jamie 😊

[@colette4hm]

Jamie, I have seen this once recently and like the idea of a multi function tool. I seemed to notice one thing though. On the video it looked as if the hole punched in the tag was very close to the edge. It might just be me but I wanted to ask if there is room for a hole reinforcer to be put on without hanging off the top edge?

[@JamiePate]

You are not wrong. It is a bit close. I like to use a hole enforcer too. Personally I would just stick with what I like in that regard, and punch it with a hole punch after putting that together. But for sure, a board the trims those corners evenly for me? I'm all about that! Thank you for asking. Good question.

[@scrappyLiz1]

About the hole punch you can 5ake the punches out of board & use them by themselves

[@JamiePate]

Such a cool feature, no? Yes! Thanks!!!@@scrappyLiz1

[@edmywil]

I don't see how you score, I can't see if it has numbers

[@JamiePate]

Hello! It does have numbers. Hard to see in the video. But in real person you can indeed see the score lines. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for watching.

[@forevercreating]

I cannot see the marks for scoring. Perhaps in person. They are not colored? same as the board. I think I may struggle with that. Can you use the ruler? instead.

[@JamiePate]

You are not alone. This has been a common comment. The marks are there. They are same color as the board. But you can see them in real life. The cutting marks are black on the green ruler. It's the score marks that no one can see in the video. But they are there.

[@forevercreating]

Thank you very kindly for your reply.@@JamiePate

[@milady1957]

Also you can’t cut under 3/4 inch at all!

[@franmurph5919]

Can you cut a 12” paper?

[@JamiePate]

Yes! Absolutely. It is a full 12' inch platform. Which I love. I have another cutter that has a swing arm. It's not the most convenient. I do like this one is a full 12x12 board. Thanks for the question.

[@ElseDK]

Uhhhh 💖 I just got my tool yesterday 💘 I already LOVE it. 💝 Love from Denmark.

[@JamiePate]

Well then. This watch was so timely for you. Enjoy that tool to its fullest. Thanks for watching.

[@patriciabell6650]

Hi l like the multi tools side of this trimmer, but the blade is the same old one that only work for a short time. Replace blades are hard to get and expensive, for all trimmers. 😒

[@JamiePate]

I know for me that I have to be mindful about cutting chipboard or acetate on any of my trimmers as that tends to wear the blade down faster. It's almost like scissors, I don't cut fabric with my paper scissors. Also, the blades for this trimmer come in a two pack and you can usually find that at a great price for $9 at Scrapbookcom. Thank you for watching and weighing in. Have a great day.

[@milady1957]

Not a good tool at all! Aside from numbers being nearly invisible when you try to cut under 3 inches, you cannot cut under 3/4 inch at all because there are NO markings for that. Also the arm doesn’t lock so when you use it to push against for scoring it is so wobbly you can’t get straight lines

[@JamiePate]

Thank you for your comment. I am so sorry it did not work out for you.

[@milady1957]

@@JamiePate it’s not your fault but Sizzix should have thought things through better 😋