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The first tool I consider a must-have is a paper trimmer. There are two main styles – rotary and guillotine. There are pros and cons to both, but I use a rotary trimmer. I’ll probably upgrade the one I have to this one so I can cut multiple sheets at a time. The one I have (the Sure Cut) is still very nice because it has a scoring blade (sold separately) that enables you to use this to score your paper for cleaner folds. So this is essentially a three-in-one tool! It gets used for every single card I make, so you should definitely find one that’s the best quality you can afford.
A paper trimmer saves you time because there’s a ruler and cutting blade built into one device so you can cut cardstock down to size very easily. The end result will yield a cleaner and straighter cut than using scissors. Perhaps most important is it saves your hands from cramps and fatigue that can result from using scissors or a craft knife for too long.
