Today, I have a little bit more information about Stampin’ Up!’s brand new Stampin’ Trimmer – and a special tip about the old paper trimmer.
The Brand New Stampin’ Trimmer
You’ve probably heard about it by now, but…the Stampin’ Trimmer is available for you to order now. Place your order here. I don’t understate it when I say this puppy is beautiful. A paper trimmer sounds so basic, but this one was designed just for us! As a demonstrator, I was able to order mine early – it arrived this week, and I love it. Here’s a snapshot of my new love:
And a closeup:
What I love most about the trimmer is that the base is long enough for most of our card-making projects. With the old trimmer, I had to extend the arm for everything – whether I was scoring or cutting at 5-1/2″. Not the case here! This base extends beyond 6″. When you do need to extend the arm, though, it lifts to extend to base of the trimmer. You’ll love it, too! Go buy one now.
Exclusive Tip on the Old Trimmer
Thanks for taking pause from my blog to order your Stampin’ Trimmer. Welcome back. For those of you who have ordered a trimmer from me, I have an exclusive tip for using your old trimmer (you still have to use it while you wait). If you haven’t bought a trimmer from me, please stop reading now. OK, OK, you can read it, too. But…wait…a…minute! How would you know I said you could read it unless you kept reading even after I told you to stop? You are a devilish one.
While I was working on my Big Secret project this past weekend, I needed to score a whole bunch of paper at 5-1/2″. It’s really annoying because I have to extend the arm AND guess at the placement at 5-1/2″ (the arm is below the base, so you have to really study it hard). Being a “there’s got to be an easier way” kinda’ guy, I came up with a solution:
- I grabbed a pad of post-it notes (this ideas is brought to you by my first corporate sponsor, Vanguard).
- I peeled off the back page of the pad and stuck the stack of stickies at the 5-1/2″ mark.
- With my post-it pad in place, I could easily slide my paper along the bottom of the trimmer and stop when I reached the pad of notes.
- Score or cut, and you are done. Easiest solution ever.
Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
Brian
That’s a great tip for those annoying lower level extender arms! Nice pictures! Good luck finishing the Monster Project!
I think I love it already and I don`t even have mine yet . I`m thinking I like the plain platform ..I could never figure out exactly what you were supposed to do with all those various markings and measurements . And I like the ruler part . I have had forty dozen trimmers … every one that anybody recommended because I don`t see straight (astigmatism…lots of near sighted people have this ..no big deal unless you want something to be even or staight ) Hopefully this will be the solution…and Brian this LARGE project of yours is beginning to sound like a Tim Burton movie plot. ….later….i have cards to make for the Big Swap .
Brian, I am giddy with excitement about the new trimmers coming in! And this sticky note trick is the coolest! It would work with my guillotine trimmer, too! You devil, you!! I love the way you’re always thing of better ways to do things! I come across that sometimes, myself! Teehee! Can’t wait to see your next creations…happy trails, and hugs!
I’m excited to get my new trimmer. It looks more trimmer friendly! When will mine be delivered?
Trimmer = fantastic! No cards on B’sBlog = Monster Project. I am losing sleep over this one. I know it is not a monster…at least I think not. Perhaps it is one giant SU project or maybe several small projects of the same kind. I think I am so getting somewhere? Am I warm?? Patti you can answer this, lol!
Oh why not put myself in the Dog House for more days!
Giant SU project, I guess I would say sure you’re warm, several small projects of the same kind getting Warmer girl! 🙂
Oooh cool! Multiple projects, I think I am almost there. So I think maybe it involves the numbers three, zero and zero? You’re awesome Patti!
It was never my intention to create anxiety. It’s really not as super-secret as I would like to believe. I am working on a customer order for 300 Christmas cards. Very intricate. I can’t share them just yet, but soon…
Inquiring minds REALLY want to know….
Well ,shoot Brian now what are we gonna whisper and buzz about . …..and I kinda thought it might be cards for all of your devoted fans !!! that`s a large order …wow you really are busy …making 300 !! I made 100 Christmas cards a few years ago and I thought I would never finish …. Go Brian Go!!!!
Your tip about the post-its makes lots of sense. It reminds me of times when I helped carpenter husband by cutting wood to length on a radial arm saw. You hammer a nail in at the desired measurement from the sawblade and slide the board to the nail. Cut. Even lengths for all the wood.regardless of length of waste end:)
Okay Brian, even though I ordered my old paper cutter from myself I was one of those bad girls who kept reading. Wow- I’m glad I did! That is just an excellent idea! Thanks for sharing.