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January 12, 2009

You're Not A Perfectionist,

You're ANAL !!

That is what my doctor told me, when I told him of some of my habits...LOL

Am I the only one who trims the already die cut Stampin' Up! stamps because they are not close enough?? P.S. - This is a set from the NEW CATTY.

Posted at 03:07 PM in Little of This or That | Permalink

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No you're not the only one, I do it too! I was just keeping my trimming a secret. Thanks for sharing your secret with us. Love your blog!

Posted by: Sharon | January 31, 2009 at 09:20 AM

Your not crazy I trim some of the die-cute sets 2

Posted by: Brooke S | January 16, 2009 at 09:17 AM

I started trimming them closer after ruining a couple of pieces. I hate that little stray mark above your image. I'm glad to know I'm not alone!

Posted by: Lisa | January 15, 2009 at 08:26 AM

Yep, you're not alone. I love my Tim Holtz scissors for just that reason. :)

Posted by: Kate | January 14, 2009 at 04:38 PM

I have been called worse than ANAL over the years-LOL! I trim most of the die cuts, it saves tim later!!

Posted by: Peggy-Sue | January 14, 2009 at 01:42 PM

The only good thing about die cuts is they are easier to sell to customers who don't like to cut. Me, I trim mine really close. Hate those shadows!

Posted by: kathynruss | January 14, 2009 at 06:32 AM

Yes, I trim the die cuts too, some times, if it is apparent to me it will be too much excess and leave a mark.

But, if you want anal, I'll give you anal....I've been saving the rubber sheet that they pop out of for a template to draw around the image if I want to cut it out evenly around all sides. Some things I like to cut out real close like if I'm paper piecing or something but some times I like a little color (or white) to show all around the image to set it off, the shape of the popped out piece is perfect for this!

Wow I can't believe I just admitted that publicly. But I do feel better now.

-S

Posted by: Stephanie S. | January 13, 2009 at 05:02 PM

No no i trim them too !!!!

Posted by: Annabelle | January 13, 2009 at 03:18 PM

i ONLY trim them if i get a stupid edge when I stamp. Otherwise I don't bother.

Posted by: Mary | January 13, 2009 at 08:58 AM

I think the die -cutting only makes them easier to trim! I'm also one of those anal types..LOL

Posted by: dee koncinsky | January 13, 2009 at 07:04 AM

Julie, you are not alone. Everytime I stamp with a die cut set, I get annoyed with the overstamp and say to myself "I should have trimmed them closer". But my lazy factor kicks in and I'd rather put them together and be done, then sit and trim lol! Keep it up girl, maybe you'll motivate the rest of us LOL!

Posted by: Carol Doyle | January 13, 2009 at 06:26 AM

I think one has to, I do them too, as I hate any other marks on the card. LOL

Posted by: Germana Ferrao | January 13, 2009 at 03:32 AM

There are people who don't? And they call them selves stampers??? Hmmm... LOL

Posted by: Sue Farrant | January 13, 2009 at 03:02 AM

I love the die cut stamps. Sometimes I make my buying decision based on whether the set is already die cut. I don't like trimming, and it never occurred to me to trim the die cut stamps!

Posted by: Wendy in MD | January 12, 2009 at 11:37 PM

It's funny you would have this in your blog tonight. I was just telling my husband the very same thing! I have to agree with everyone else. They are not cut close enough. You're just a good stamper who wants a good clean stamp! Nothing wrong with that or You!

Linda H
Sacramento, CA

Posted by: Linda Henry | January 12, 2009 at 10:09 PM

I haven't trimmed the die cut rubber, but I've been tempted to...I agree, I wish they were cut a little closer to the image.

Posted by: Anthonette | January 12, 2009 at 10:06 PM

Oh please! I don't EVEN mount mine on the wood. I just put my stamps right onto a piece of thin EZMount and then trim! I guess I am even more anal! LOL
Janet
PS Anyone want some wood mounts cheap? *giggle*

Posted by: Janet S | January 12, 2009 at 09:03 PM

You're not alone girl! :o)

Posted by: Jen | January 12, 2009 at 08:41 PM

I agree with Sharon H. above and I just wish we lived closer so maybe you could maybe teach me some "good" habits such as being a stampaholic rather than a workaholic! (Ever thought of moving to East Tennessee???) Seriously, I love your site and your designs.

Posted by: Lenoria | January 12, 2009 at 08:17 PM

Nope your not alone , I do it too ! And I am glad to see I am not the only one !

Posted by: Lastel | January 12, 2009 at 08:03 PM

Glad to know that others do the same thing.;)
I just do not like a lot around the edge of the image!

Posted by: jules p | January 12, 2009 at 07:33 PM

Yup...they're just not "right"!! I absolutely despise "catching" the edge of a stamp!

Posted by: Monica | January 12, 2009 at 06:49 PM

Got to trim as close as I can. Looks like the majority do too!!

Posted by: Jody Larson | January 12, 2009 at 06:34 PM

I have but let me tell ya....the last time I did, because the rubber is not as strong as it used to be, I almost ruined one of my stamps! Now I am very careful. I am also very afraid to use the stamp because it is so soft! Does anyone else have that issue? I have even had the rubber come off the backing when I go to clean the stamp!

Posted by: Jane Harrah | January 12, 2009 at 06:31 PM

I trim mine also, I almost wish they were not die cut. They are simply not close enough. I also cut out the middle of stamps that have a lot of "dead" space inside of them.

Posted by: Terri | January 12, 2009 at 06:19 PM

As you can see you are not alone. I too cut mine. I love that they are die cut because it doesn't take me as long. But, I still have to trim them. There is something about the "snap" of going through that rubber. Oh yeah! Gotta love it. It's almost therapeutic:)

Posted by: Nikki Schmaltz | January 12, 2009 at 06:14 PM

nope not anal, a perfectionist! LOL
i too trim my already "trimmed" su stamps...

Posted by: janice | January 12, 2009 at 05:41 PM

Yep! I'm with you Julie, they're just not close enough. I'd rather trim them one time instead of ruining something I've worked hard to make beautiful with a little stray ink mark.
Jean ~

Posted by: Jean ~ | January 12, 2009 at 04:50 PM

I know I'm anal! I've ruined many stamps trying to trim too close.
I'm obsessed with trimming and buying way too many stamps! LOL

As long as we are having fun, it's all good!

Cheers,

Dorothy

Posted by: Dorothy | January 12, 2009 at 04:46 PM

I just mounted 3 stamp sets today that are die cut. I did the exact same thing! I find that there is still too much excess rubber on the stamps. :)

Posted by: Andria | January 12, 2009 at 04:40 PM

Serious!!!
I'd rather be stampin than doing what someone has already done for me.

Posted by: Kathy Benko | January 12, 2009 at 04:39 PM

I trim my SU stamps too. I don't think you're anal, just doing the best job you can ;)

Posted by: Tamara | January 12, 2009 at 04:37 PM

Yep, I don't think the die cut stamps are cut close enough. I end up cutting most of my stamps. I am still waiting for my catalog! I hope it comes by the 19th because I have my stamp club that night.
~Lacey

Posted by: Lacey Stephens | January 12, 2009 at 04:35 PM

I do not... I HATE trimming rubber, so these pre-cut stamps are a blessing to me! I make due with the way they come!

Beth (mommy to a busy 5-yr old)

Posted by: Beth B. | January 12, 2009 at 04:34 PM

Me too... I thought I was the only fussy person! 8-)
Hugs from Michigan

Posted by: chrisd | January 12, 2009 at 04:33 PM

I trim each and every stamp I buy if it is not already stuck to the wood. And if it is there is always the microwave to get it off for trimming............LOL. I hate shadows that aren't suppose to be there.
I have a motto that I repeat often....."a job worth doing.........it is worth doing right."

Posted by: Krisstee | January 12, 2009 at 04:29 PM

I didn't think we could trim it closer! I was told cut straight and not close! I thought it would ruin the stamps............so if Julie can do it...I can too!

~hands on hips~

Posted by: Netta | January 12, 2009 at 04:26 PM

I have thought about it, but haven't done it yet!

Lori

Posted by: Lori Franklin | January 12, 2009 at 04:18 PM

P.S. Forgot to ask what ANAL stood for or is it a dark secret...curious...maybe I have it too!
~~Lorene aka granny stamper

Posted by: Lorene | January 12, 2009 at 04:18 PM

...girl u are not alone...I am one of those folks that strives for perfection also. I too would trim them & even tho I am not as neat as I would like to be...I always have my Kai scissors handy!
~~Lorene aka granny stamper

Posted by: Lorene | January 12, 2009 at 04:15 PM

Ummm, NO COMMENT!!! Bwahahaha! ;)

Posted by: Marie B. | January 12, 2009 at 04:14 PM

Nope - I do it too!

Posted by: Dawn | January 12, 2009 at 04:12 PM

I also trim the die cut stamps because sometimes they are not trimmed close enough and I don't want extra marks on my paper! You go girl!

Posted by: Melanie | January 12, 2009 at 04:11 PM

My theory is - is more people had some of these 'high strung' habits, the rest of us wouldn't have to make up for them...that applies to worrying, stressing, etc. I hear ya', Julie, and I am in need of signing up for the same support group! (Thank goodness there isn't one yet...let's keep our husbands away from each other or there might be...)
Love your blog - you're a doll! Your projects are beautiful and I love your sense of humor.

Posted by: SharonH. | January 12, 2009 at 04:11 PM

I cut all my stamps hate that extra rubber so maybe we can call it a creative thing?
Hugs
Norine

Posted by: Norine | January 12, 2009 at 04:08 PM

I'm picky, but not that picky! I hate cutting.

Posted by: Elaine Case | January 12, 2009 at 04:08 PM

You are not alone - I have to trim them that little bit extra too.

Posted by: sandie carter | January 12, 2009 at 04:07 PM

I do it as well so not to worry about it.

Posted by: Ida | January 12, 2009 at 04:06 PM

I trim my die cut stamp sets as well. They just aren't close enough for me.

Posted by: Mary Ann Daugherty | January 12, 2009 at 03:39 PM

Don't worry, you are not the only one. I do it too.