In our March/April 2009 issue (our second to last), we promised to host "Trimmer Week" on this blog. And come hell or high water or magazine closings, we shall deliver! As you may have noticed, the March/April issue marks our fantastic new magazine reorganization, based on feedback we received from readers like you. My very short-lived new column, "Basics & Beyond" (page 25) is what sparked the idea for Trimmer Week. Well, that and an unusual tip we received from Mariane Handlir of Belcamp, MD, who says that it is possible to slice through a slice of American cheese using your standard trimmer.
Thus, today is our first installment of an entire week full of trimmer fun. Every day this week, you can enjoy "a spotlight, a tip, a giveaway, some team antics, and more," as promised on page 89 of the magazine. Are you ready?
1. Spotlight
Brace yourself for the latest revolution in trimmer technology! Ladies and ladies, may I introduce the "Rock, Paper, Trimmer" by Fiskars. Not only is it pretty and pink, it also plays music. Yes, you heard that right. Just plug in any MP3 player or iPod and rest it on the dock at the top of the trimmer, and you can rock out to your favorite tunes through the two speakers on the left. The only thing that would improve this invention is a built-in cheese cutter, so I don't have to dull my regular blades slicing my Kraft Singles into adorable shapes.
2. Today's Tip
Make sure you choose a brand of cheese that is both acid- and lignin-free! And if you take your Rock Paper Trimmer to a crop, please be courteous of other Rock Paper Trimmer owners by keeping the volume at a reasonable level.
3. Giveaway
One random commenter today will receive the Fiskars Rock Paper Trimmer spotlighted above! (Note: this is a model that we pulled out of the box in order to test and consider for the article. But it's "Like New" in eBay speak!) (Another note: iPhone pictured is NOT included in the prize. You wish.)
4. Team Antics
Did I specify that the antics had to be recent or trimmer related? Good. Here are some antics from our 2008 Christmas party. Wendy enjoys the HSM3 soundtrack given to her by Jen Wozab. I enjoy a cool game called "Lost Cities" that Rachel and baby Shelby gave to me. (Rachel found it on my kaboodle list...it was just what I wanted! If you haven't heard about kaboodle yet, you better go check it out.) And our designer Marin enjoys a lovely wreath from Cathy Zielske.
5. And More
To fulfill the "and more" requirements, here is a patched-together quote that we (thankfully) cut from the "Basics & Beyond" column, due to lack of space:
Another night of hearin’ myself talk, talk, talk
Wonder how it would be
To have someone to trimmer talk with me.”
~original “Pillow Talk” lyrics by Buddy Pepper and Inez James; sung by Doris Day
And that's it for day one of Trimmer Week! Make sure you check back all week long, because we've got three more trimmers to give away, and one Grand Prize winner is going to end up with a three-month membership to the Cheese of the Month club! I'm absolutely serious.
That trimmer looks very cool! Thanks for keeping up the blog. I'm really going to miss Simple and this blog. Best to you and your new adventure!
Posted by: BLo | February 23, 2009 at 02:38 PM
Oh wow, how cool is that trimmer?! Super fun! :)
I don't have my latest Simple yet, but I'm looking forward to reading the trimmer article now! lol Cheese! *snicker*
Posted by: Barb | February 23, 2009 at 02:40 PM
Such a fantastic giveaway - thank you so much for the chance to win!
Posted by: Avital | February 23, 2009 at 03:08 PM
Ha! I'm not sure I'd go out and buy that trimmer, but I'd be happy if I won it!
Posted by: Junglewife | February 23, 2009 at 03:14 PM
I saw this in my local scrapbook store last week and I think about it daily.
I covet this. My husband thinks I am crazy.
But really - It's PINK, PRETTY, PLAYS MUSIC and it will help me SCRAP at the same time!!! Who doesn't love it is crazy!!
~Missing Simple already
Annie
Posted by: Annie | February 23, 2009 at 03:19 PM
I saw that trimmer at AC Moore a week or two ago. I actually took a picture of it in the store. I would love a chance to win it.
Posted by: Lisa Browning | February 23, 2009 at 03:19 PM
Does it cut straight?
Posted by: Michelle | February 23, 2009 at 03:21 PM
Trimmer talk huh? LOL
Posted by: Liana | February 23, 2009 at 03:24 PM
That is soooo stinkin' cute and clever too!!
Posted by: Bonnie | February 23, 2009 at 03:24 PM
How great is that!?! A trimmer and music in one! And it's PINK!!! I want it!
Posted by: DebJ | February 23, 2009 at 03:30 PM
OMG!!!!....what more could a girl want?..a pink paper trimmer that can play some tunes!!!...just added this to the top of my scrappy wish list...WOW OH WOW!!!...awesome!!...
Posted by: angie/craftyscrapr | February 23, 2009 at 03:32 PM
How neat... Love the pink.....Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Erin Bohland | February 23, 2009 at 03:43 PM
What an awesome trimmer! I need a new one...this could be it! :)
Posted by: Sherry | February 23, 2009 at 03:45 PM
A scrapping pal of mine was just telling me about this trimmer and I didn't believe her! Wow :D
Posted by: tape | February 23, 2009 at 03:57 PM
cool, but I dont' have a mp3 or ipod that will plug in. I have a shuffle somewhere, but I think I need an ipod to go with it. ;)
How fun are you guys, I mean really, you ROCK!
Posted by: Katy | February 23, 2009 at 03:58 PM
Wow! That is one neat trimmer! I love the pattern on the cutting area. It just makes you want to create!
Confession:I am a digi scrapper who doesn't own a paper trimmer. However, paper is starting to appeal to me. I actually own 3 ink pads and a couple sets of acrylic stamps (all non-digi hee hee)
Posted by: Ashleigh | February 23, 2009 at 04:12 PM
I'm using such an old trimmer -- it would be so nice to move into a more up-to-date version. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Heather Q | February 23, 2009 at 04:14 PM
No way! This is just what I need! The color is fab and I love the speakers!
Posted by: stefanie a. | February 23, 2009 at 04:15 PM
As a bit of a "gadget girl", loove the technology :)
A wonderful item to remember a wonderful mag....
Posted by: Linda | February 23, 2009 at 04:26 PM
I have never had luck with any trimmers staying straight. It seems like every time I get half way through a project I end up with a crooked cut and then I have to figure out how to get the cut back even. So frustrating. I'm really looking forward to reading about true straight cutting trimmers that are available at a reasonable price to consumers (not companies.) Thanks for the opportunity to win a cool trimmer!
Posted by: Katherine McKamey | February 23, 2009 at 04:32 PM
I've seen this in stores and wondered what it did. Hah! My boys already love to play with my scrapping tools; I don't think they would be able to keep their hands off of this one!
Posted by: Jennifer Larson | February 23, 2009 at 04:36 PM
Love the color...love the little poem!
Would love to win it.
Jennifer B.
NYC
Posted by: gwany1999 | February 23, 2009 at 04:40 PM
Any excuse for me to finally buy an I-Pod is ok in my book- the first song I'd put on it, "Missing You"- I'll miss this blog and all the fun you've shared with us.
Posted by: kismet art | February 23, 2009 at 04:41 PM
yeah, I want the rock paper trimmer!
Posted by: Rebecca | February 23, 2009 at 05:05 PM
Very cool trimmer!
Definite must have for crops!
Posted by: Stephanie | February 23, 2009 at 05:25 PM