This button maker is great. I think anyone who has issues with this may not be using it quite right. It_ somewhat straightforward to assemble, and easy to use. I agree with everyone, the circle cutter it comes with is useless... the blade is cheap and it tends to slide away from where you_e cutting, not to mention it tears printer paper. I just use a tiny pair of scissors to cut out my designs. I also use photo paper for the design material, and cut the circle slightly larger than the pin back (as pictured).