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A good paper trimmer makes straight, square cuts in seconds, which matters for cards, scrapbook pages and junk journals. These are the trimmers we would hand a friend who is starting out.
Sample picks while Kimberly finishes her hands-on testing. The final list may change.
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Full-size sheetsBest for: Everyday cutting
Why it's here: It handles a full 12 inch scrapbook sheet, and the wire cut line shows exactly where the blade will go before you cut.
Rotary blade, straight edgesBest for: Precise cuts
Why it's here: A round blade rolls along a fixed rail in both directions, which gives clean, straight edges on cardstock and photos.
For crop nights and classesBest for: Taking to classes
Why it's here: It is small enough to pack in a craft bag, for trimming photos, tags and card layers away from your table.
Sample picks. Details may change after hands-on testing.
Everyday cutting
Precise cuts
Taking to classes
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