I use a rotary trimmer with different blades that I never use but was excited about when I bought it. Now I can say that this type is much better! Plus you can cut multiple sheets at a time, safer and easier.
Glad you like it....I bought a really expensive rotary trimmer from a company that specialized in trimmers called mybinding.com....I couldn't push down on the rotary tool, hard enough to cut through one piece of cardstock....I had called them to place my order and told them my concerns and they made the recommendation for the trimmer that I couldn't use...So I called them and said I wanted to return it and why, and they made me pay a restocking fee plus return shipping....the lady said that all that is spelled out when you place your order online....When I told her I didn't place it online and had talked to one of their employees, she waived part of the fee, but said it was almost not worth it for me to return it....That was one costly mistake on my part, but why keep it when I couldn't use it...so I stay clear of rotary trimmers...The Cricut one is still my favorite....$12 well worth the money....
Crafting For Almost Everyone I would have sold it to someone else, rather than return it. I think you'd have gotten most of your money back that way. I'm not very familiar to returning policies in the US, but that doesn't seem alright paying restocking fees to return a product, especially if it's within the return period, but paying the shipping back is pretty common.
I'd never had a company ask for a restocking fee, but know that our big electronic store "Best Buy" charges restocking fees for a lot of their products that you buy in their stores (not online, you're actually taking it back to where you bought it.) I've always thought that wasn't right, but I guess store policies are what they are. I don't shop there much any more either...Once burned, twice shy.. I don't have any crafty friends locally that would have bought an expensive paper trimmer. They'd have laughed at me for buying it in the first place, as good friends will sometimes do....haha...
Hello Sandy! I read the comments and didn’t realize Rich wasn’t feeling well either. Thank you so much for the tips on cutting paper. I have the Cricut trimmer and I purchased a Tonic guillotine trimmer that was the size of the fiskars that you used. Unfortunately, it had 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch squares molded on the base but no ruler measurements. It was so frustrating, that I sold it at a garage sale we had. I would like to get the Tim Holtz Tonic guillotine paper cutter. I would like to find out how well it works for everyone. I imagine it works great. Thank you for extra helpful info for prescriptions. I’m diabetic and we got an amazing discount from the manufacturer so it is only $25.00 instead of $144.00! This is such an informative video,Sandy! Again, I think you are one of the most helpful RU-vidrs I have ever watched. Thank you so much for your tips, they are so so helpful. ~ katz
So glad you learned something from the video. I don't have the Tim Holtz trimmer, but have a friend who does, and she said it was kind of flimsy (her words), and she didn't feel like the quality was there....If you buy it at any of the big craft stores, they'll take it back, as I've had to return numerous trimmers because I couldn't use them...If you do buy it, I'd love to know your opinion of it. As for prescriptions, these are frustrating times...My deductible went to $5000, so until I reach that (which will be shortly), I pay out of pocket for my meds...almost $1000 a month.. I really wonder how most families can pay that much out of pocket for their medicines. I have a friend who can't afford her meds, so doesn't take them daily like prescribed, so she can make them last longer...that's just not right...I'm glad I can be of help in any way possible.. Rich's cold is gone and mine might be on it's last legs (hoping so..) My voice is still a little bit snotty sounding, but otherwise, I'm doing lots better....
I hear you, Sandy! I don’t know how families with anyone who has an illness or a chronic pain issues survive with the cost of medications! It’s a very sad state of affairs! I’m hoping that I can start back going to my folks house twice a week again soon. With their age and my Dad having COPD I can’t chance them getting this. So the Tim Holtz guillotine is a bit flimsy feeling? Well that might just change my thoughts on getting one. You know, it’s disheartening sometimes that things are made so cheaply and cost an arm and a leg anymore. I will have to think about that then. I have had problems with cutting my paper straight. It happens almost every time I cut a piece of cardstock and is so so frustrating for me. I have loved my Fiskars trimmers, but I use them so much that the measurements come right off the platform. I’ve purchased I don’t know how many of them. That is why I was thinking of the Tim Holtz. I guess I might just have to stick with my Cricut one! I wanted to be able to cut more than a couple of sheets at a time. Hope you continue to feel better, Sandy! All the best to you and your fur babies! ~ katz
thank you this was really helpful in understanding in how to use these kinds of trimmers and gave me a better understanding of them so i know what i'm looking for in one when shopping for one
Glad to help. I don't use my guillotine trimmers often, as I prefer the Cricut trimmer I showed in the video...If you go to this link, it gives you the same kind of information as the guillotine trimmer. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P7agQ0iTyCE.html..In the long run, I think you'll like the Cricut trimmer much better than the guillotine (unless you are using it to cut a stack of paper...and then I'd recommend the bigger guillotine trimmer.) Let me know if you have any further questions that might help you decide which one to buy....Sandy
So glad I could help you. That plastic bar you slide your paper under...hold onto that with your left hand while pulling down on the bar, and that should hold your paper in place. I have found if you try to cut more than one piece of paper at a time, it's not easy to get a good cut....hope that helps too. Sandy
Thanks so much. I never know if a video is helpful or if there are other tips people would prefer I focus on...so if you ever have something you'd like me to cover in a video, I'd be happy to cover it....Sandy
Kelly, Don't worry, we've all been where you are. If you ever have a question, I'd be happy to answer it for you, so feel free to email me any time. saundralparker@yahoo.com. I've done a lot of beginner emails and am happy to share them with you. Here's one on products I recommend. I don't make any money from my videos or the products I recommend, and I always tell viewers to price shop, as the prices I found, might not be cheapest for you now. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-p1x-Y3ctNzw.html If you're not sure what product you should buy, you can type it in my search bar, like wet glue, or tape runner, and I've probably made a comparison video for you to help you decide which works best. As for your paper trimmer, you might have a little issue with getting really accurate measurements if your trimmer is smaller like mine. The bira craft trimmer I found on Amazon, only measures to 6", so if yours is like that one, you'll struggle to make 5 x 7" cards with it. I think most crafts who start with a small paper trimmer (like I did too) upgrade to ones with a larger arm. If you live in the US, you might want to look at either a Fiskars 12" trimmer or for when you buy 12 x 12" paper and need to cut it. www.joann.com/fiskars-12in-paper-trimmer/8597122.html I recommend this one as it's normally in stock at Joann's (if you have a store nearby) and you can use your coupon on it. I really like the Cricut paper trimmer that you can also get at most Joanns stores www.joann.com/cricut-12in-portable-trimmer/14242085.html but you normally can't use a coupon on them, because they're by Cricut and the stores don't honor their coupons on even their cheap Cricut trimmers.. I think the Fiskars trimmer is heavier made, but originally, it came with a wire by the cutting line, and I kept having issues with mine...It looks like the wire's not there now, which for me, would be a plus. Fiskars has a great customer service department, so if you have an issue with whatever you buy from them, they normally will replace if. In case you bought your guillotine because you normally see online crafters use them, it's because they have another paper trimmer for cutting their card bases, and only use the one on videos for small cuts. I hope that helped....Sandy
@@craftingforalmosteveryone Thank you so much for all the advice, Sandy! I'm going to keep it in mind as I go along, believe me! 🙂 I got the 8.5" guillotine trimmer because I'm only making A2 cards for now. Why? Because I got a Stamps of Life die set that had the entire scored A2 card base in it 😅 I'll probably want to branch out in the future beyond trimming A2 sized things. There's so many beautiful cards and techniques out there!
Hi Sandy! 👋🏽 I just found your channel & I'm SOOOO glad I did. Loved this video because you answered all the things I've been scratching my head about. I also loved the trip about using washi tape I have this smaller cutter, a larger trimmer & just got in a larger paper cutter by United. With everything I just learned from you, I'm gonna feel like Oprah by telling everyone I know....you get a card, & you get a card.....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm a new subbie & can't wait to learn more from your videos. Thanks again & happy crafting. 😊
Kia, You made my day. So happy I could help and if your other paper cutter is a traditional cutter, you might like these videos ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P7agQ0iTyCE.html and ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3q5lRSaslTE.html
Great tips as always Sandy. I really do hate how no matter what you do most of those trimmers will always cut just a tad off if you are cutting thick paper.
I agree...guillotines seem to vary by a small amount when I use them....that's why I like the Cricut trimmer..it seems to be the most accurate when you need to cut paper for accuracy...
Thank you....🤣 love mine....I love the maybe not get if you have small children 🤦♀️ or fingers...though I did get a nice nail trim. You made learning all these tips very well detailed, perfectly even cuts is my issue but going to try the washi trick...I tried a paper clip but found it slide too easily on the board.
Good tip about kids...since I don't have any, it never occurs to me to mention it, so thanks. When I want really precise cuts, I use a Fiskars trimmer for precise cuts...like this one. www.fiskars.com/en-us/crafting-and-sewing/products/paper-trimmers/surecut-scrapbooking-paper-trimmer-12-154450-1009
Hi Sandy. Thanks for another great video comparison! They’re my favorite. I watched your other trimmer comparison some time ago and found it very useful. Ironically I recently purchased not 1 but 2 guillotine trimmers. The small one by paper studio (hobby lobby) looks identical to the WRMK trimmer, I think made by American Crafts? Anyway it’s similar in size to the fiskars one you were using, but slightly larger, as it accommodates 8 1/2 x 11 paper in either direction. And the best part is that it was $9.00, as paper studio was 50% off when I purchased it. So far I really like it, and use it mostly for photos, as I am a scrapbooker and have found that my fiskars slide trimmer (my go to) sometimes struggles with photo paper. The second one was a splurge. Tim Holtz 12” guillotine. I was able to use a 60% off coupon on Blitsy, and it came out to $27.00 with shipping. I’ve played with it a little. So far so good, but reserve judgement until I use it more. It does not seem flimsy to me, but you know everybody is entitled to their own opinion. That said, I haven’t used it enough to say if I like it, or if I think it’s worth the money. I’m pretty sure I’m only going to pull it out for 12 x 12 because it’s a little too large to keep out in my small space all the time. That said, I was wondering if you still use your Creative Memories guillotine? It was one of your favorites in the first video I think? Do you still like it? Thanks again. Looking forward to more!
I think you'll get a laugh out of this...I can't find my Creative Memories guillotine..I'm not sure if I decided I didn't use it enough and gave it to someone starting out in card making, or if it's somewhere in my crazy craft room. I did really like it originally, but I realize that I have certain trimmers that are more versatile (like the Cricut one), so I use the Cricut almost solely. The other thing that I like about the Cricut, is I can be much more accurate than with guillotines when making smaller cuts (in my opinion....) Hope I answered your question and I'm so happy you liked the comparison.Happy Memorial Day..Sandy
oh my word!!! thank you so very much, you are great at explaining this and have been a major help in me learning what different things i can do beside just 2 inch strips lol. tyvm again :D
I'm so glad this video helped you. I think paper trimmers can be really confusing if you use the instructions that come with them, and hope if you have any additional questions, you'll email me. saundralparker@yahoo.com I might be a little slow in getting back to you, as I tripped on July 4th and broke the femur of my right leg, so am kind of incapacitated for a few months, darn it...Sandy
So sorry you and Rich haven't been feeling well. I hope now you both are doing better. Thank you for this great video and all your tips. I have two large guillotine trimmers I bought at garage sales and I use them some when I need to cut a few sheets of 12x12 paper. I have an older Creative Memories smaller guilliotine cutter and it's not cutting as straight as it used to or as clean. I also have the older 12 inch green Cricut cutter and it kind of mashes some paper and doesn't cut well. So needless to say I need a new paper trimmer.
Thanks for your kind words. We are finally getting over these colds..both of us had them for over three weeks and Rich's coincided with shingles, so he was truly miserable..and had a sore throat the whole cold...wasn't fun for him at all.. Are you looking for another guillotine trimmer or a reliable trimmer that will cut 12 x 12 paper? I absolutely love my Cricut trimmer...I'm sure you've seen me use it in videos and I linked it to this one. The problem with the bigger guillotine trimmers is that they are so expensive....I found my bigger one at a garage sale too, and I like it for cutting a lot of pages at once, but otherwise, it's not very reliable for accuracy....here's the video with my Cricut...you should be able to get if for around $10 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P7agQ0iTyCE.html I found this video and thought it might help too...ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BhWMSV430bI.html
@@craftingforalmosteveryone Thanks Sandy for the info and the link for the other paper trimmer video. I think my next step is to go to my local craft stores and check out the trimmer. From reading different reviews here on You Tube the Tim Holtz guillotine paper cutter looks good. I don't think any of my local craft stores carry it. Also the Fiskars Reinforced 12 inch paper trimmer has a pull out arm to cut 12 inch paper but it's pricey. Too many choices. Thank you so much for all your help!
Make sure whatever store you buy the trimmer from, that you ask if you can return it if you don't like it. I bought a trimmer online a couple of years ago that I had to pay a restocking fee to return it.....mybinding.com.....don't recommend them because of that....
I completely understand your queasiness...I think it's the camera angle, as I was never really close to the blade itself...If you really want a scare, watch any videos where I use a craft knife...you'll definitely cringe watching those....
This is a super helpful video. I have a smaller 5" wide guillotine trimmer and I was so excited when I bought it, but when I used it, I was really disappointed. I was hoping it would be the mini equivalent of the huge ones we had in school (LOL) but it just didn't work as well at all for me. I know some people love them, but I have to admit that I'd rather stick with the ol' slide and cut trimmers.
I completely agree with you. I think the guillotine trimmers have specific jobs...Like using the larger ones to cut stacks of cardstock in half...but for small cuts, and trimming single pages, I prefer my Cricut...and it was less expensive than the Fiskars guillotine. I know a lot of people prefer guillotines, but there's a learning curve, and sometimes people don't think they'll ever use 12 x 12" paper in their trimmers, and once they realize they will, they don't have a trimmer to accommodate it. Glad you enjoyed the video...Sandy
Thank you Sandy for a very informative video. I've the little Fisker's guillotine cutter also. I love it. Please do the other video using the rulers and cricut cutter. Hope you and Rich and Honey are better soon. Thank you for the prescription tip too. When my husband was going through treatments. I went to pick up his meds. The pharmacist says that will be $6000.00. (One shot) when I finally could speak, I asked if our insurance had been used. It hadn't so the shot was only$600.00 (only) For any of us on meds passing along the tip you shared is extremely helpful.
So glad you liked the video and I'll be sure to make the video on rulers, paper trimmers and score boards, as our measurements can be confusing. As for medicines, I'm sorry to hear about your husband's meds. I have fairly good insurance, but my deductible for medicine is $5000 each year, so it doesn't pay anything until I pay $5000....my meds are roughly $1000 a month, so I've almost reached my deductible...It's so tough for families with medicines like yours and mine that are expensive and to come up with that money every year is a bummer.... I just got my shingles shot and when they used my prescription card, it was almost $200 but when they used my medical (blue cross) card, it was free....I wonder how many people paid the $200 not knowing to have the pharmacy process it through their medical card....I knew to ask because Rich had called our insurance company to find out if it was covered and they said it was 100%....so when the pharmacist told me the co-pay, I had them check the other card...It stinks that we have to jump through so many hoops to get our medicines at reasonable prices... I hope your husband's health improves. Not sure if I mentioned in the video, but now Rich has shingles...and he was the one that was worried and wanted us both to get the shot...we couldn't find a pharmacy that had them in stock, until after he got shingles...isn't that the way it goes....So at least now I am protected...once his goes away, we'll get him the shot too....and he still has the cold. Mine lasted almost a month, and he's going on three weeks....and it's why we haven't put up any videos...he's too sick to do anything...
Great tip!!! Our friend carol, gave me her fiskars guillotine trimmer when she bought the Tim holtz one, I do not use it much, but I hope to when my room is done, I'm definatly going to add the 5 1/4 and the 5 1/2 marks!
@@craftingforalmosteveryone still no replacement countertop yet...gezz you would think she would put a rush on it since it was there mistake...oh well hubbie is in Mississippi Still anyways...
Bummer about the counter top....Rich just got diagnosed with shingles...plus he has another bad cold. I got my shingles vaccine today as the doctor was more worried about me and my not-so-impressive immune system....
I'm doing well...Rich's cold is still terrible and the shingles pain hasn't started to hurt really badly soon...holding my breath that he's not feeling so badly yet.
Thanks so much. if you have any questions about your paper trimmer that I might not have answered, feel free to email me saundralparker@yahoo.com Sandy
Great tips I also liked the tip with the washi tape I will use it that way when I have a small piece of paper....I use three cutting boards depending on my paper size and projects You sound a little better than your last video...take care.....tfs
I am feeling better, thanks....still have the snotty sounding voice, but otherwise, better. Glad you liked the tips...and I understand why you have three boards and if I told you how many I have, you'd laugh. I don't even know how many, as they just keep getting pushed to the back of the shelving I have beside my work area, and I lose track of them...Still like my Cricut best, and pull this one out for smaller cutting jobs, and the big Xacto when I'm cutting cardstock into card shapes..
Thank you so much for this! Just bought one for cutting paper planners 😊 Confused about something, though… You say A2, but A2 is twice as big as A3, which is twice as big as A4. Smaller number, bigger paper size. Or are you talking about something else?
I swore I would never confuse people by saying A2 size as when I started making cards and YTers would mention A2, I had no idea what they were talking about. So let me first apologize for that. A2, in this case, is the size of the card, not the size of the paper in general. Paper also have sizes with the letter A, which makes no sense to me, so I'm attaching a link that gives you all the sizes and you'll see the size of the card and the size of the envelope for each A and the corresponding number. www.cutcardstock.com/pages/envelope-sizes-explained Please email me if you have further questions saundralparker@yahoo.com. Sandy
My small trimmer similar to the style of the cricut you mentioned leaves small frays on my cardstock. I wonder how often you cut 80lb paper and if it happens to your small trimmer too? I guess I'll go for a guillotine to get super clean cuts on cardstock/thicker gsm photo paper. XD. Thanks for mentioning about putting the 8.5 x 11 sideways in the small cutter!
I had that problem with a Fiskar trimmer, it always left a rough edge, and I was told that meant I needed to change the blade. But I think I might have damaged my trimmer, because I use it on my lap sometimes, so that wire becomes an issue and gets in the way. (I think the wire is no longer taut).. If you haven't changed your blade, you might want to try that first. Guillotine trimmers don't have the same exacting measurements as regular trimmers, and sometimes you'll be off by 1/16" and that can be enough to ruin some projects. Just my 2 cents.. For perfect cuts, you might want to look into trimmers that are made with an arm like these. www.joann.com/fiskars-diy-procision-trimmer-tool/16310989.html They're self sharpening and no need to replace blades...I don't have the arm strength to use them, but they are really great to use (if you have the arm strength.) Hope that helped. Sandy
@@craftingforalmosteveryone Oh my gosh thank you so much about being detailed with trimmers!!!!!!!! I always thought ruined projects by trimmers tend to be my incompetence haha!
So glad you enjoyed it. I really use the Fiskars one a lot and it's handy for cutting triangles and thin lines, but not great for accuracy. If you want to make sure your cuts are absolutely 4 1/4" or 5 1/2", I recommend my Cricut paper trimmer from the other video...but I do like this one for cutting scrap paper and I'll be showing you it in use in a Christmas card video I'm currently making using scraps...Hope you'll check it out. I don't know when it will be live, as I have used most of my regular scraps and have probably 30 cards that I'm still finishing...once I finish them, I'm doing the same with Christmas card stock scraps.
Great tips Sandy. You're instructions are always so clear & precise . I did learn a few new things a even though i don't have a fiskars guillotine trimmer. I've messed up so much paper till I learned what I was doing wrong. I'm sure all the newbies will benefit even more. Hope you & Rich continue to improve & get your groove back. Happy first day of Spring. Mother nature is treating us to a thunderstorm today, which I love. I checked out the stencils. Great selection. Did you ever see a bird stencil anywhere that was similar to your sample? Also did you post the bunny pic somewhere else? I looked at Facebook, but didn't see it yesterday. Wasn't sure if you post pics someplace else other than yt. Just like to see a more detailed picture. No rush. Looks so gorgeous. So glad you told people about good Rx. I got a $300 medicine free one time after getting a coupon online from the pharmaceutical company. Never hurts to try. Hope med helps. Take care. Hugs from gg
I looked everywhere for a bird stencil that was open like the bunny. I couldn't find one...Rebecca and I really thought a bird would be best since we were replicating the picture, but the bunny was the only thing we found that was open ..Most stencils have a lot of detailed lines and you need to steer clear of those if you try what we did.. Honey's new medicine seems to give her diarrhea, so not going to continue it...not sure if the vet has more ideas...we've tried everything to help with her anxiety, but nothing's helped so far. She was on Prozac for several months and that did nothing.. The bunny pic should be on facebook....I'll email it to you so you can make it huge if you want... Glad I shared the Good RX info...My insurance has a $5000 deductible before it pays for my meds, but since they are so expensive, I usually hit the deductible by April or May.....it's terrible that we have such big deductibles now, and I think about people who are already struggling, and trying to pay for their medicines, it's sad. Rich is almost over the cold, but mine is still lingering...not much of an immune system, and I have been lucky...didn't get a cold all last winter, but this winter, not as lucky...drat...
@@craftingforalmosteveryone Thanks for pic Sandy. Looking forward to your next creation. Wishing good health for all the family. Take good care. If I ever see a bird stencil, I'll let you know.
If this is going to be the only paper trimmer you use, you might want to get a larger guillotine, like this one by Tim Holtz. www.joann.com/tim-holtz-12.25-maxi-guillotine/16144024.html The one I use in this video won't cut 12" paper and will only cut the 8 1/2" side of 8 1/2" x 11" paper and will only cut 12" x 12" paper if you fold it. I made this mistake myself when I bought my first paper trimmer, not thinking I would ever buy the 12 x 12" paper, and then when I did, I had to buy another paper trimmer. I recommend you use a coupon from Joann if you buy that trimmer, as it's really expensive. The trimmer I use most for day to day trimming is this one, www.joann.com/cricut-12in-portable-trimmer/14242085.html It does a nice job of trimming, but like most trimmers, requires blade changes...and that's a great reason to buy a guillotine...you never have to change the blade. I hope I didn't confuse you, and if you need any additional advice, please email me, saundralparker@yahoo.com, as I'm more than happy to help. I've tried a lot of paper trimmers and have discarded a few along the way, so I know the ins and outs of paper trimming. One last note...You can't trim anything thick with a guillotine trimmer (like cardboard) as the blade seems to move the cardboard and it's hard to get a straight cut. I do use my Cricut portable trimmer (I gave the link to you above) and it cuts cardboard, but I normally need to change the blade after I cut a lot of cardboard..Just making sure I cover as many variables as I can think of... Sandy
If you need to cut 1/2" strips of paper, you can easily do so with a guillotine trimmer, by putting the paper on the 1/2" mark...If you need to do 1/2" round pieces, I'd use a paper punch or dies...
Rich has had a really bad cold and then got shingles, so it's been a tough couple of weeks. He seems to be on the mend now and will be putting up a video this afternoon...Thanks for asking....
