I am surprised people like this awful paper cutter! It cuts paper just like as if you were to fold the paper and tear it, leaves a jagged edge. Don't buy this, spend the extra $5 or less and get a Fiskars one. Their trimmers are better quality and give a nice clean cut. It works, cuts paper, but you do not want to use it for a project were the cut edge will show. If you just want to cut 12x12 in half to use with your cricut then it would work.