I made the video of different types of paper trimmers and my recommendations on them.  I think I covered the gamut of non-electric versions and that was my intent.  If someone starts to craft and needs to know what tool to use, I feel pretty strongly that I gave them a good variety of options. If they are physically limited, I am 100% sure that I gave good advice.  There’s always a fine line to walk when I discuss products.  Obviously, I’m primarily speaking to persons with limitations, but I’d never want to exclude persons without limitations from my observations.  I bought a rotary paper trimmer specifically for demonstration purposes in the video. I’d tried one before, but I thought it might have been too heavy, thus harder to move the lever. If I was without limitations,  I’d own one of those in a second.  They cut through multiple pages at a time and are inexpensive.  I don’t think I would use it as my primary trimmer because of the lack of 100% field of vision, but it would easily be my secondary trimmer.  I’m not sure why I have an obsession about seeing the entire page I’m cutting, but it makes me crazy if I can’t seen an inch of the page.  When you look at the average size card 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″, that inch could be one-fourth of the card surface.  I’ve seen other YouTubers use a similar trimmer and they made it look really easy.  Regardless, because of my limitations, my elbow didn’t like the trimmer, so it’s going back.  Darn.

Today I’m going to tackle the card with the keyhole on it.  It just occurred to me that I have the perfect stamp for looking outside the door as well.  It might require my jumbo keyhole, maybe not.  I’m so excited to make these cards because they are so different and quirky.  I do believe they will call for some googly eyes as well.  I can’t wait!

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