Circle cutter

[Kim1964]

I am going shopping today at AC Moore, and I am thinking I'd like to get a circle cutter. I like cutting photos into circles, but I don't like doing it with scissors. Any suggestions on a good one that won't break the bank? Remember, I'm a total newbie.

 

[TammyNC]

The only help I can give you is that I LOVE my Creative Memories cutting system. I started out with just the circles but have added the ovals, hearts and most of the other patterns they have. Good luck in finding what works for you.

 

[Twigs]

I too love the CM cutting system. But I also have the fiskars shape cutter and you can get a lot of different templates for it, and also cut free form shapes with it. I do change the blade frequently. But do not confuse this with the Fiskars circle cutter, it is horrible to use and tears the paper A LOT!

 

[PrincessNancy96]

Twigs is absolutely right when she said "But do not confuse this with the Fiskars circle cutter, it is horrible to use and tears the paper A LOT!" They are awful! I have one and it needs to hit the trash can..

 

[loopner67]

I was going to suggest the CM cutter. It's the one tool I've never invested in, but wish I had.

To save money, I would suggest a Coluzzle. It's one of the cheapest alternatives for circles and I've used one for 5 years. It's also small - just plastic shapes, a cutter knife and a styrofoam type pad. I'm not sure if AC Moore carries it, though.

Good luck! I love to cut circles.

 

[laura&fam]

I have found most circle cutters frustrating and difficult to use. Honestly if you're looking for cheap I suggest a plastic template. They take longer, but they're small to store and don't mess up your picture or paper like the Fiskars one does (I'm so glad it isn't just me).

I have the CM circle and oval cutters and they definately weren't cheap, but I LOVE them and use them enough to really make it worth it.

 

[Honeybehr1]

I have tried a couple of other systems because I didnt want to "waste" that much money on the CM system. I was wrong. I bit the bullet and bought the CM system over a year ago it is well worth every penny. I have a few of the other shapes as well. THe only thing I swear by is my CM tape runner and cutting system.

 

[moikturtle]

I don't even bother with circle cutters, since I've never found any that I really like (not even the CM ones to be honest). So I just have been buying the jumbo circle punches of various sizes and they work perfectly.

 

[bnf2]

The only help I can give you is that I LOVE my Creative Memories cutting system. I started out with just the circles but have added the ovals, hearts and most of the other patterns they have. Good luck in finding what works for you.

Another vote for the CM cutting system. Well worth the price, you won't regret it!