Like what you’ve seen so far? Well buckle up! We’re also introducing several new products at this CHA that are super exciting: AC Trimmers, Knock-Outs Border Punches, Pow! Micro Glitter Paper, and Patterned Glitter Paper. Whew! Read on to learn more about each of these new products.
American Crafts’ four new AC Trimmers feature spring-action tracks and premium blades that guarantee smooth cuts, accuracy and precision. Here’s more information about each one:
- The 12” Combo Trimmer features tri-cut convenience - the ability to quickly swap between three blade types (straight, wave, and perf) by flipping a switch.
- The 12” Rotary Trimmer is portable, lightweight, and sturdy. You get smooth, straight cuts every time. It’s perfect for a scrap room, but sports a handle so you can take it anywhere. It includes two replaceable straight-edge blades.
- The extendable arm feature on our Portable 12” and 9” Razor Blade Trimmers lets you cut up to 12x12 paper. Both the arm and base are slip-resistant. Each trimmer comes with one replacement score and razor blade.
Our new Knock Outs Border Punches create crisp and detailed patterned borders and save you money! The less expensive, interchangeable punches and coordinating snap-in wing guides allow for reusability and compact storage of the punch base.
The brilliant sparkle of Pow! Micro Glitter Paper never rubs off the sheet. We’re talking zero mess. The thin nature of the paper allows it to be easily manipulated and smoothly run through die-cutting machines.
At a slightly heavier weight than the Pow! paper, the all-new Patterned Glitter Paper is ideal for backgrounds and cards. Fun glitter patterns come in dots, damask and stars; stripes, florals and houndstooth.
We’re also adding 15 new colors of AC Cardstock - the preferred cardstock of die-cutters everywhere! The new colors coordinate with our four new themed lines.
Finally, we’re adding four new gorgeous Patterned Albums with stylish patterns and colors.
That wraps it up - thanks for looking! Make sure to comment and let us know what you think! I’ll choose one random winner to receive a 12” Combo Trimmer - to be announced Monday morning on January 31st 2011. Hope to see you at CHA next weekend!
Oh, I sooo need a new trimmer! And can I just say that I love the seafoam/aqua color! And the border punch out is such a great idea!!! I love that you only have to store one big punch and can then just change out the decorative border...genius! :)
Posted by: Kerry A | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 09:19 AM
Loving the new products, especially the glitter papers!
Posted by: java | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 09:25 AM
Looks like a fun trimmer. Hope to win it! Thanks!
Posted by: Michele Bailey | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 09:34 AM
wow...i am loving the 12" trimmer with 3 different blades that easily interchangeable...great idea...the border punches also look fabulous...(I am so addicted to them)...and love the new albums, especially the brown one..
Posted by: Robin (Tqmnurse) | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 09:34 AM
I love all the new tools and the albums are pretty!! I use a 10 dollar office max cutter and have been looking for a new one. 3 blades, 12x12 trimmer!! I know what is on my wish list!
Posted by: jen harrison | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 09:38 AM
Those punches look awesome! That rotary trimmer looks very, very interesting (hate my current trimmer) and of course AC albums are my fave!!! :D
Posted by: Jen Barkdull | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 09:39 AM
I love the new Knock-Outs! What a great idea, having interchangeable punches. And I've been waiting for someone to bring out a glitter paper that works with my Cricut, so I'll definitely have to try this. Sweet!
Posted by: Kendahl | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 09:48 AM
Ooh, my goodness that trimmer looks AWESOME!! And love the idea of the knock outs! Can't wait to see them at CHA!
Posted by: Amy H | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 09:48 AM
Love the idea of the Knock-Outs! So cool!
Posted by: Leslie Murphy | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 09:50 AM
Wowwwww, I love Knock Outs!!!!!!!
Posted by: Mariaje | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 09:50 AM
oh my goodness! love love LOVE the knock-outs!
Posted by: Cindy | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 09:52 AM
Those Knock Outs are a knock out! :)
Posted by: Jennifer L.S. | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 09:54 AM
That rotary trimmer looks awesome & portable! Those papers are fabulous!! Great peeks!! :)
Posted by: Janine Rachau | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 09:54 AM
I'm SO excited about this and am in need of a new trimmer! Thanks for a chance to win one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 09:55 AM
Oh awesome! Some fun tools!
Posted by: Sarah Webb | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 09:59 AM
I would LOVE a new trimmer, because my old one is... well, very old...! I love the micro glitter papers...!
Posted by: AnnaB | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM
So excited to see AC tools!
Posted by: SarahMichelle | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Wow! This is exciting stuff! I love the punches - VERY clever to make them interchangeable like that. Definitely the biggest problem of punches is the expense - thanks for having your customers' best interests at heart!
Posted by: Anna K. | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Wow-love the idea of the interchangeable punches! Can't wait to get those.
Posted by: Michelle Price | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:04 AM
What ingenious ideas with scrapppers in mind! The 3 in 1 blades are awesome, I never ended up changing the blades and just used the straight edge. The knock out border punch is such a space saver. I just use the one that is out instead of having to dig another style out of a drawer. I was just thinking they were so bulky to have around.
Posted by: mmspiker | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:08 AM
I'm lovin' the punch idea for the fact that it makes for easy storage!
Posted by: Monika Wright | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:12 AM
so cool- that pink album is gorgeous- can I have that instead? actaully scrub that my paper trimmer is on its last legs-
Posted by: Karen Williams | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Oh I have to get the trimmers and border punch set!!! This is definitely on my to buy list!!!
Posted by: Emily Hammann | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:15 AM
The new products look great! Can't wait to see them in real!
Posted by: Char B. | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Oh my, these things are so great :) Especially love all the glittery paper and the punches...
Posted by: Friederike | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Wow these are great! The punch idea is brilliant!
Posted by: Karin | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:18 AM
VERY COOL! The punches are fabulous!
Posted by: rebecca keppel | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:20 AM
OMG, So incredible stuff
Posted by: isabel | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:22 AM
I love it all! I am on a neverending quest for a good trimmer so I can't wait to try it out!
Posted by: Carly | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Wow! What a great release! I super excited for the no mess glitter paper. AC paper is the best for running through my Silhouette!
Posted by: Samantha T | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Those border punches are so freaking awesome! The trimmer looks fantastic as well. Love it, thank you!
Posted by: Rachel Millington | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:23 AM
I love the glitter papers!!!
Posted by: Amber Scurlock | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:24 AM
WOW! Awesome new stuff! You all are going to ROCK CHA! The Combo Trimmer and Knockouts are awesome ideas!! Can't wait to see them!!
Posted by: Wendy Crowe | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:24 AM
I love the look of the new trimmer with 3 blades! And the interchangeable punches, Genius!
Posted by: Alexa | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:25 AM
I am in love with these trimmers and punches! So awesome!!
Posted by: Christa P. | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Oh my gosh! What will AC come up with next? The combo trimmer is awesome and the knock-outs are a knock-out!
Posted by: Jen S. | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:32 AM
border punches!!!!!!!
Posted by: Julie Jeffers | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:33 AM
I TOTALLY love the patterned Glitter paper!
Posted by: Monique Ouellette | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:35 AM
I love the new punches. What a great space saver!!
Posted by: Nirupama | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:38 AM
I love the new products! Woot!
Posted by: Amy | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Absolutely wonderful! Especially the combo punch! I wouldn´t mind a new trimmer:)
Posted by: Marja/Miss Deerest | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:41 AM
genius!!! Ive always wanted a 12x12 trimmer!! AC you did it again..genius at work! :))and the punches..ahhh pure genius!
Posted by: Azura Alyssa | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:41 AM
I am lovin' it all! Brilliant idea with the punches!! And the patterned albums are beautiful!!
Posted by: kelsey p | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:41 AM
My current trimmer is held togather with Prima tape, I really like the sleek look of these!!! And those albums, sighhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
Posted by: Candace Robichaud | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Everything looks fantastic! I especially love the new checked album... so, so classic and cool and chic! :)
Posted by: Debi Boler | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:44 AM
I love everything!!! The gitter paper and the punch are my favorites!!!!
Posted by: Adriana | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:45 AM
I AM DEFINITELY LOVING ALL THIS NEW STUFF! SOME OF THIS STULL WILL DEFINITELY BE ADDED TO MY STASH!
Posted by: Cyndi Greenwalt | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Oh my I better won the lotto because I want all of your new yumo collection and just what I need after my last cutting session my trimmer may it rest in peace and I need a new trimmer to help me when I am creating.
Posted by: Ellie | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:46 AM
cool prize! I love the knock outs and the pattern glitter papers.
Posted by: sandra m. | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:46 AM
So excited about those punches!! Love the shapes - thanks for the chance to win :)
Posted by: Valerie Mangan | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Just in time! I really need a new trimmer! I might end up picking up both the combo trimmer and the portable trimmer to take along to crops.
Posted by: Lynsey | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:52 AM
I'm so in need of a new trimmer! I just replaced my old one and this "new" one is no good. This is a lovely surprise!!
Posted by: Dawn Nikol | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:55 AM
Great stuff. Love those border punch designs!
Posted by: ShawnaW | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Oh just love the new tools! Love the colors of the glitter paper too!
Posted by: Karen Baker | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Oh my, so many great products!! I'm in love with the glittery papers and would love to try out your punches and trimmers too.
Posted by: Romy | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:59 AM
The punches are genius
Posted by: Jenny dziekan | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Love the idea of the interchangeable punches! And those new trimmers sounds fabulous. I'm not in love with my trimmer and would love to swap it out for something new! :)
Posted by: michelle l. | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Love that you're coming out with trimmers! I'm in desperate need of a new one.
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Posted by: gillian | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:04 AM
My trimmer just "died"! Perfect timing. :) I LOVE the new patterns on the albums and the interchangeable punches!
Posted by: Lauren | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Can't wait to play with the punches!
Posted by: abby | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:07 AM
love the trimmer, how convenient to get 3 great cuts in one trimmer! Those punches are fabulous too! Great idea to have glitter paper that won't shed a ton of glitter everywhere too, will have to try that! Debx
Posted by: Deb Routledge | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Oh, I love the trimmers and punches.. especially the combo trimmer with the different blades. Cool idea!
Posted by: Melissa | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:16 AM
Oh, man! AC does it all! I love that! I would love to get my hands on some no-mess glitter paper!
Posted by: NancyD | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:17 AM
Oooo I love the punches! The idea that you only need one base & that they will take up less room is awesome!!
Posted by: Monica B | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Love the new punches and the albums!
Posted by: lkylaurenkay | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Goodness - what great products. I'm loving the glitter papers and new albums.
Posted by: Michele Simon | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:27 AM
I am in love with the pop out punches!
Posted by: Marilyn Nimmo | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Wow, I love the combo trimmer and the idea of the knock out punch- can't wait to see them in person!
Posted by: Jen D | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Wow very cool punches!!!Oh I think you can never have to many trimmers!!One for craft room and one for tote.
Posted by: Lynda | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:36 AM
I can't wait for the new border punches!
Posted by: Lisa Henderson | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:38 AM
The glittery paper looks soo cool! And the interchangeable punches? How neat!
Posted by: Belinda Chang Langner | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:40 AM
Oh WOW!!! I LOVE it all. Super excited to try your trimmers!
Posted by: Kelly Rodgers | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:43 AM
i can use a new trimmer. my blade keeps falling out. i have alot of miles on this trimmer.
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Posted by: kathleen schriber | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:43 AM
it all looks so great!!! love the idea of the blades just switching too!!!
and the punch with the swap-able cutters...so much better for storage!!!
Posted by: mandyb | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Love the new punches...making storing them easier is wonderful.
Posted by: Sandra Y. | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:45 AM
oh those punches! so amazing!
Posted by: mandee | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Love to see AC branching out! I'd love to get my hands on one of those trimmers.
Posted by: Cherie Nymeyer | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:52 AM
I could use a new trimmer and the knockouts are a KNOCKOUT!
Posted by: {vicki} | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Love the glittery papers and those punches are genius! Love it!
Posted by: Ashley Bennett | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Oh my goodness those punches are truly a Knock out! I can't wait to try them out!
Posted by: Kim Watson | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:03 PM
That trimmer is to die for...love it. Punches awesome, I want it all!!!
Posted by: Sophia Allison | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:06 PM
These are all great - especially the patterned binders! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Erin B | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Love the new products - especially the albums.
Posted by: Claudia Davis | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Those punches are fabulous! I love the idea of the storage case too. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Teresa | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Adore the new albums! Especially the grey one!
Posted by: Laura | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:25 PM
ok really houndstooth glitter paper in grey? be still my heart!!!!!
Posted by: Jenny Chesnick | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:26 PM
Love the trimmers and the knock outs!
Posted by: Sandi | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Love the knock outs and the patterned albums!! great products!!
Posted by: Tina Johnson | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:33 PM
I love the new albums and I have always wanted a curvy cutter.
Posted by: Jean | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Oh my goodness, I love those border punches! And the new albums, and the glitter cardstock...holy moly, love it all!
Posted by: Marcie L | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:37 PM
OOOOh! LOVE that B&W album and the prospect of a new paper trimmer in my future!! WOW!
Posted by: Rebecca | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:39 PM
The Knock Outs are a great concept! Storage is a big issue for me, so I'd welcome this solution for my many border punches.
Love the new glitter papers, especially the patterned ones!
Posted by: Cynthia B. | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Love the new trimmers & punches! Can't wait to see these in person!
Posted by: AnitaP | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Loving everything I'm seeing today! Those punches look awesome and I love glitter paper that I can use in my Cricut!
Posted by: Mandi | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Interchangeable punches - I'm flippin' out that is so cool!!!! Can't wait until CHA!!
Posted by: Maureen | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:47 PM
Woohoo!! AC tools - I love it! Can't wait to give those gorgeous border punches a whirl, and I love the new albums!
Posted by: Deb Long | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:49 PM
love the punches and glitter paper
Posted by: bridget joss | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:50 PM
I really like the albums. Great colors and patters.
Posted by: Julie Mitchell | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:51 PM
Those punches are a really clever idea. I also love the new albums. I love AC albums in general, but the gingham is just so classic in both a retro and whimsical way.
Posted by: maryellen | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 01:00 PM
American Crafts. You are just brilliant. No wonder I love you so. :)
Posted by: Dao | Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 01:04 PM