Craft Hacks: Scoring Paper with no Fancy Tools!

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5 жыл бұрын

In this video I take a look at some Scoring Craft Hacks that are great for when you are traveling and if you don't have a Score Board! These are super simple and easy hacks and I hope you enjoy them!
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@sagould3679 3 ай бұрын

Sometimes it's nice to not to have to re-invent something that *you know* someone else has already figured out. So thank you!

@krisboll5764 5 жыл бұрын

In a pinch, I have used a coin before - specifically a dime. I so love the fact you do these kind of videos. Even though you have a shop where you could make money by encouraging the purchase of a tool, you really show your heart by making crafting affordable to all. I so enjoy your videos, I've learned so much!. You are an awesome teacher, so upbeat, funny and relatable. I like your plan to share more like this. You do share these kind of tips in your project videos and I love that too. You have such a diverse group of followers with varying skill sets, it's great to see you do your best to make projects suitable for all. Love, love, love you!

@Radien 3 жыл бұрын

Dimes are very thin, so that's a plus, but if you're using fragile paper you could also substitute a penny or a nickel, since they have smooth edges. :)

@koriko88 10 ай бұрын

“Bone Folder” is definitely going to be the name of my new craft-themed metal band.

@Craftie 5 жыл бұрын

You could use the “tail” end of a rat tail comb, or a wooden cuticle stick. Before I had a score board I also used a nail art dotting tool.

@wolfbentley7492 2 жыл бұрын

I use a double pointed knitting needle. it works very good.

@cherylalikhani5957 3 жыл бұрын

Great ideas. Things that can be used to burnish the fold: The rounded part of a spoon, a paint brayer, a printmaking baren, a rolling pin, a glass, etc.

@MsLaceyloo 5 жыл бұрын

One day, I realized there was a reason why I kept an old theme park season pass. Much thicker than a credit card. Worked well in a pinch!

@carolquick8037 5 жыл бұрын

I have used a small crochet hook can you do one on how to make an envelope free hand without scorer or bone folder

@brendamastriano2229 5 жыл бұрын

Six months ago I had no idea of what a scoring tool was. For the longest time I used my self healing board, my quilting ruler and a crochet needle. I also used the board and ruler with a razor knife to cut my paper.

@dwluvspool7195 5 ай бұрын

This was great, thank you! I’m new to paper crafting, but am a perfectionist type, so sloppy creases would dive me nuts! I will try all the different ways in this video and see which I like best.

@created2bless322 5 жыл бұрын

You are too sweet and kind to show these methods for those who do not have these tools or have a to improvise. I've used the hard edge of hard book cover and my nails. Ha! Ha!

@jc4food 4 жыл бұрын

My respect to you, dear lady. I so very often look for simple ways to do things myself, but some might not know they can make their own mustard, per say. "Some things we have in the store - you need, and some things you can get around. So spend your money wisely. Spend it where YOU need to spend it - on what you need to spend it on. And if tools are not your thing, there are some ways to get around it." That is an honest and therefore respectable business perspective.

@shineinnerlight4597 10 ай бұрын

🙏

@Barblooms 2 жыл бұрын

I am not a paper artist, but I have the occasional need to score paper. This is awesome! Thanks for the great tips.

@pammipayne3334 2 жыл бұрын

I have been crafting for years, same as many other people. I recently purchased a stamping platform. My latest obsession is making weird and wonderful folds for card making. So I started to look for a scoring board. As nearly every tutorial video is with a score board. I really enjoyed watching this. How clever to use all these different things. My scoring way has always been a pencil and a ruler. What turned into a bad idea of mine was a glass dip pen that I use for my parchment craft, oh dear it ripped the card. My recent success came from using a diamond painting pen. I love watching your videos they are always fun.

@florencekho3574 5 жыл бұрын

I put my paper on the paper cutter, using the slot and score my paper with a manicure tool :-D

@CJG1419 4 жыл бұрын

Florence Kho good idea. Like an orange stick?

@dayitakundu 3 жыл бұрын

Dang that's smart-

@HeatherLikesArt 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I would never have thought of that, really clever. I do have a paper cutter so I'm going to try it and I do have a bone folder too. Thanks.

@florencekho3574 3 жыл бұрын

@@CJG1419 well, I;m not sure what's an orange stick, but I guess it's pretty much the same concept :-D

@florencekho3574 3 жыл бұрын

@@HeatherLikesArt Welcome :-)

@pammiller722 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you may may for this video . people like me love to craft on a low budget

@sandrag4071 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing different ways to use what we have on hand. Really appreciate all you do/share.

@barbaravandermescht3887 Жыл бұрын

I use a dried up pen for my scoring tool. One with a thick point. Works great for my 180 folding in the craft altered book art.

@JosedeJezeus 8 күн бұрын

Oh, great idea!

@MondaysPandemic 3 жыл бұрын

A blunt tapestry needle and ruler works great on cardstock.

@elainefiveland1462 5 жыл бұрын

I would use whatever I had handy...wooden skewer with a dull point, pen parts, and whatever Maymay showed, etc. My DIL found a new Martha Stewart scoreboard at Salvation Army for $4. What a find! Also craft stores often have 40-60% off one item coupons in my area. If you don’t have one, put it on your birthday wish list!! Worth it.

@GeorgiaWhisper Жыл бұрын

I literally purchased one a few months ago. I never used it and now I've misplaced it. This video is extremely useful and helpful. Thank you so much!!!!

@hapakolo 5 жыл бұрын

Ball Point Needle, Knitting Needle, Fun Foam, Mouse Pad, Ruler or Whatever I find around home or where I am at to use

@connieguentner3444 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maymay, I have to admit I like buying all the tools but often don't actually use them. Little ideas like you gave in this video may help me control my spending plus reduce all the stuff I carry around if needing to travel light. I always have in the back of my mind that I really do not have other family and friends who would appreciate paper crafting gifts therefore it is often hard to justify the expense. Keep up the videos do enjoy watching yours very much.

@cherylharris7517 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much. I couldn't get a score board yet . but needed to make a tea bags holder . thank you again .

@chelsiemarie7222 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving so many different ways to score! I only do this once in a while so, for me, putting the money into purchasing a scoring board is not practical for me so you taking the time to show other options is so awesome! If I was making cards as often as you do, I would totally put the money into getting the "fancy", or, to put it another way, practical, tools (like a scoring board or bone folder etc.) that would allow me to use my time much more efficiently in comparison to using these other, alternative, methods. So thank you again for taking the time to share those options! ❤

@lindawang898 2 жыл бұрын

What a great informative video! DIY websites/stationary websites/etc. tend to advertise all these different tools to buy if someone plans to make their own crafts like this. As a casual crafter, I wouldn't use it enough to justify its purchase. Thank you for sharing these craft hacks! Your own personal hacks that come from experience like using the edge of the ruler to guide ripping the tape and not to mention the hack of scoring paper in multiple ways are exactly the kind of expertise I would not have known otherwise. I am glad I stumbled upon this video!

@nyokasmith6611 5 жыл бұрын

The Thumb part of nail clippers, the handle or prong end of a fork...The curved portion of a paper clip...

@spoggy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. You just saved me money. I tried the biro lid trick and it worked a treat. Thank you! Take good care. Watching from the rural forests of Tasmania Australia x

@angabluewellness8604 2 жыл бұрын

Let's goooooooo May May👌

@sheilaperl4155 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to see some hack videos! Thank you for the tips on scoring!

@bettylou3709 5 жыл бұрын

I have some little plastic pumpkin cutters made for young children. They don't work for cutting the pumpkins but they make great scoring tools.

@and16and 3 жыл бұрын

Hello. I’m totally new to card making so all this is new for me and I find it amazing! Very grateful for all those hacks 😃 I’m so happy that I found your video 🥰

@karenpayton9875 5 жыл бұрын

I was using a ruler and a point Turner tool that I have for sewing....it worked great....I still only use the groove in my trimmer to score. I do have a bone folder now lol!! Thanks maymay for all your tips along the way they do help...God bless

@conniejohnson5398 5 жыл бұрын

I sooooooo appreciate that you acknowledge that we have limited resources because we all do!!! But you could be pushy about always selling us every single item you use...just to make money. That's where I see your integrity coming through and where I see God blessing you :) Thanks for sharing these simple hacks with us. Please share more. I've used a crafting popsicle stick to score!

@suchatimeasthis1958 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips!! I sharpened 2 wooden dowel rods in a cheap pencil sharpener, one for a pokey tool and the other one I made blunt to use as you would a bone folder. Worked Great! Tfs :)

@celesteamberbagley3996 2 жыл бұрын

I did that too.

@janeedwards2266 5 жыл бұрын

Yes I could watch you all day; and Vinnie.... You really help me

@jeannettdavis493 Жыл бұрын

Wow! So happy I found you! Thank you so much🎉🎉

@photosbyaimee Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I must say I absolutely love your bracelet!!

@rockyroadahead2698 5 жыл бұрын

I used wooden chop sticks like the gel pen. They're also great for putting straws inside straws for wand handles. Love your no tools tricks. Please do more.

@nchungg 2 ай бұрын

I'm glad Google led me to this video! I plan on scoring place card holders for my wedding but I didn't want to go out to purchase a bone folder and scoring board for one -time use. Thanks for this!

@lureesspace 5 жыл бұрын

I do have a score board but I use to use my finger nails. They are long and hard. It worked.

@marilynruggeberg 5 жыл бұрын

I use a combination score board/ paper cutter from WeR Memory Keepers. Bought 1 tool instead of 2 to save money and space.

@KDVoller 5 жыл бұрын

Love this, I can pass this on to my Grand daughters and YES to some hack videos.

@patriciaregister2955 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to see your art hacks! Thank you for sharing them!

@marycarrero8793 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you for sharing. I just started crafting and don’t have a scoreboard and thanks to you I do now 😁

@saltwithlove2269 2 жыл бұрын

That was a masterclass - thank you very much . I have been looking for a way to score 350 gsm cards , the spine on A7 cards , but can't / don't want to spend £22 on a scoring board . You have made my day : Best Wishes from London

@stazch5137 3 жыл бұрын

I have also used a credit card, emboss tools and a wooden stick hahah, its all about creativity! Thanks!

@nynurse2 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 so much for this! It was very helpful!

@melissablackburn7666 5 жыл бұрын

Would love more hack videos. Great for when you are away from your tools!

@lindawarrington902 5 жыл бұрын

Love watching hacks!

@socorrowaugh 3 жыл бұрын

I will use the ruler. Thanks!

@penelopefp 3 жыл бұрын

YEARS ago I bought a jug of milk at the grocery store. Where your fingers are meant to go through the handle, the plastic hadn't punched out. It was about 4" long, more pointy at one end and rounded at the other. It was a bit puffy in the middle (probably 2 layers of plastic with a bit of air in the middle) but with firm tapered edges. I knew it was good for something and kept it. I've used it as a bone folder, a scoring tool and a picker. Oddest darned thing how I got it and I have used the heck out of it!!

@RoseAngella 5 жыл бұрын

Yes please to crafting hacks. To everyone who has commented thus far, I thank you. You all have some ingenious hacks and have reignited my interest in crafting. Not having a scoreboard or trimmer is challenging. 😊 💚❤️💜

@ImeldaFagin 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maymay. I’d love to see more tools and hacks. I’m currently between a permanent place to live so I’m trying not to accumulate too much Stuff. Haha to that. I think a wooden skewer would work but I haven’t tried it. Just go in with my fingers. But I like your suggestions.

@Cards4Cancer 5 жыл бұрын

I would use the end of my pen with the lid on to draw a line from one spot to the next. I remember before getting my score tool and how in love with it I was when I finally got one. I consider this a tool that is necessary for crafting I think mine was in sale on Ebay but coupons at major craft chains make this reasonable to purchase.

@charmainenaomi8971 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that is perfect. Thanks for sharing!

@wheelermama77 5 жыл бұрын

I use the groove of my Fiscar paper cutter and the curved end of my picky tool to score my paper. Just order a score board but the other way works if you don't have the board.

@mariallamoca8869 5 жыл бұрын

Love you title!! Keep all the other videos with the same title. 😁 "no cricut? No problem!" Can't wait to see them.

@francesf527 5 жыл бұрын

As I'm relatively new to papercraft and haven't got many stamps. I've got a notebook and stamped each set into it. Then I've put them into a container in the order I've stamped them a well as made an written index in the front so I know which/what sentiment/verse/picture I have so I can find/make it easier

@mariac.2895 5 жыл бұрын

I have also used an empty ball point pen or small paper flower ball tool to score.

@notreallydavid 2 жыл бұрын

Really helpful - thanks.

@vayes7958 5 жыл бұрын

Great ideas.... If I didn't have a scoring board, is use the edge of a key..... Something I want to try is using a fork to make more than one score line at a time... Don't know if it would work 😋

@terencelandonpalma4167 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maymay for sharing these little useful tips!😬i would use an empty ballpoint pen..like the ink has been used or drain used up!with the help of the ruler of course😍👍🏼💕💕

@donnaboucher684 Жыл бұрын

thank you this great for a senior on a pension dont have to buy all the fancy machines ty.

@christineemrick1793 5 жыл бұрын

Plastic butter knife would be great! I have a scoreboard but most days I just score in my papercutter with a bone folder or embossing stylus.

@Kristinn1 3 жыл бұрын

I use tweezers, not super sharp because they may cut through but the dull work perfectly. Thank you ❤️

@TheMrsLibelula 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, hack ideas are great!

@rhonmarquess3146 5 жыл бұрын

I've used the "track" of my Cricut trimmer & a plastic butter knife & the ruler & pen with no ink.

@latisarieves3375 5 жыл бұрын

I made my pokey tool from the metal end of a rat tail come and a wood dowel. Thank you maymay ur wonderful💓

@RoseAngella 5 жыл бұрын

LaTisa Rieves - Love this idea. I shall try it. 💚❤️💜

@brendasidmore2731 5 жыл бұрын

I have used a push stick that is normally used for fiberfill stuffing.

@lizachristian2968 5 жыл бұрын

Before I got my score board & bone folder, I used the tip of a needle nose pliers 😁

@suzyemery 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe a rounded toothpick? Also, I've heard some you tube people say to fold the paper the opposite of the crease. As to not break the paper fibers, because they could possibly show on the fold. Just curious to know your thoughts on this....Thanks for sharing Maymay!! Always appreciate your crafty tips!!😊

@suchatimeasthis1958 5 жыл бұрын

I heard that same thing also and I have done it both ways but I really can not tell a difference myself so I think either way would work fine.

@suzyemery 5 жыл бұрын

@@suchatimeasthis1958 thank you!!

@suchatimeasthis1958 5 жыл бұрын

@@suzyemery you are very welcome! 😁

@cindy90305 5 жыл бұрын

Tuesday Morning has the WRMK mini & big score board right nowfor a good price!

@Tzian1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@gingergargoyle 5 жыл бұрын

I use an old pen (or the Cricut scoring pen) and my cutter - I just keep the blade away from my paper, or remove it, then I use the ruler on my cutter to measure and run the pen along the blade track - most of the time I will close the arm that holds the blade so the paper will not shift. Before this I would do the ruler method like you showed only I'd use a pencil to run along the edge that way I could make sure everything was straight and I would simply erase the line when I was done

@donnacanale2870 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for this video cause when I packed up all my scrapbooking stuff i didnt have time to make sure I packed everything nicely and i misplaced my score board and paper trimmer and i have been wanting to play with my paper lol

@ellendutcher729 2 жыл бұрын

A letter opener makes a good scoring tool

@Patricia-yu2nq 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your great tips💓!I took the butterknife but I wish me to my Birthday a scoringboard...be very excidet bc its faster.Lots of love your Patricia ❤✌

@teresacompton4896 5 жыл бұрын

Nail clippers handle

@marycarrero8793 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info very helpful

@emmari0601 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! :D Thank you so much! :D

@lesaseigler5365 5 жыл бұрын

I use a stylis and my paper trimmer.

@gr8gran66 5 жыл бұрын

Hi all..I used one of my mom's knitting or crochet needles. Works great, but mom was always looking for her missing needles..lol

@stiglinc1 Жыл бұрын

Me too.

@Radien 3 жыл бұрын

In a pinch, I have used a mechanical pencil with the lead removed for scoring. If you do this, you want one with a narrow plastic tip, of course. :) Metal-tipped mechanical pencils are likely too sharp.

@jamierobertson1196 5 жыл бұрын

I use my paper cutter notch and my metal embossing tool sometimes, It works well

@renitameares3838 5 жыл бұрын

When I’ve watched other tutorials on scoring, they’ve said to fold on the opposite side of the scored side of paper. As you said, it helps to prevent the cardstock from cracking but it’s because the fibers were forced the opposite direction. I have a scoreboard and embossing tools but could have used a ruler and fondant stylus from my cake decorating tools.

@MaymayMadeIt 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t fold to the opposite side because I like the smooth result I get on both sides of my fold by folding this way. If I score and then flip the paper and fold the opposite of the way I scored I get a “roll” in the score/fold line. Hard to explain but I hope it makes sense. Thanks!

@ClaireH1418 5 жыл бұрын

Would love to see more tool hack videos

@stephanieduarte4118 3 жыл бұрын

What type of cardstock do you recommend 🤔 I'm so new to this

@blankanovakova285 3 ай бұрын

I use some tools from old manicure sets- some tools fit better for scoring paper than for my nails :-)

@janiceschultheis6421 5 жыл бұрын

Yes to you doing hacks.

@kathypatterson4630 5 жыл бұрын

I love tools, but also your ideas for how not to use them! Oh, sure I would love to see hacks!

@elisebb8423 5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy using my scoreboard. To me it was worth the money. I would like to get a mini score board to have handy for cards and smaller projects. ***Maymay, any suggestions for easily making pockets without buying a We R Memories Pocket punch board? I would love to get one, but trying to cut down on crafting expenses and supplies. Thanks in advance!

@tamthaluehrs 5 жыл бұрын

Elise BB hello, here is a video for that : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bdmggatl1ZayoaM.html. Thanks Tamatha Social Media CSR

@karenlyons9931 4 жыл бұрын

I use an acrylic paint spatula

@mandilishis 3 жыл бұрын

Today I'm really swinging for the fences, about to embark on a journey that is entirely new to me, scoring & creasing. To say I'm nervous going into this would be the understatement of the decade, my anxiety is taking over & I'm literally sick because my fear of failing at being able to create a fold is overwhelming. I do not have the proper tools for scoring &creasing instead I am using a book end in place of a ruler & what was once used Exclusively for the repair & assembly of screens I am now using a Spline Roller as my scoring tool & there is no room for error & insufficient amount for me to even practice on 1 but I really have no choice but to try it multiple ways to find out which will produce the best outcome; will scoring & creasing prior to laminating produce the better fold or scoring/creasing post laminate? Like I said at the beginning, I'm really swinging for the fences with this, I have to be able to create a nice strong fold on laminated paper. Because it's more than just paper, I have mine & about 30 of my family members Memorial Cards from my Grandmas funeral last week. Wish me luck!

@shineinnerlight4597 10 ай бұрын

Your scoring and creasing journey intro is inspiring and somewhat familiar. 🙏 How are your journeys now? I'd like to share my current transformations in creativity that I previously didn't imagine possible, so that maybe someone reading this will be inspired to create. @mandalishis I also relate to the thick clouds of anxiety and the winds of fear that I pull into a vortex around my self expression. Oh, so dark and destructive have been the storms I've created. Currently, I give Thanks for what I've learned and am making changes in my thoughts and habits. For me, I'm Blessed to be breaking my dark creative cycles and some through: ***making 'mistakes' on purpose and finding their beauty; ***accidental 'mistakes' are now opportunities to work into a project instead of tossing the project out; ***realizing and changing my distorted views of superficially defining 'mistakes', which is deepening my 'acceptance'; ***validating my curiosity in new art forms led to actually trying them - and now I seek them out; ***allowing creativity as true self-expression; ***instead of taking many things in my art oh so seriously (which reinforced self-criticism), I'm learning to detach and let the art flow through me; ***flowing from my heart and not my mind; ***finding what makes laughter uncontrollably burst from my Being (like KZfaq Shorts of certain dancing) and building it into a habit: every day, truly LAUGH! ❤️ May God bless you all ❤

@mommunson 5 жыл бұрын

I saved a old pen that didnt work until a bought a score board. Sometime tools are worth buying.

@lamontmccaskel6078 5 жыл бұрын

I take the blade out of my Fiskars trimmer and use the handle to score. There is a trimmer that actually has a trimmer and scorer attached so I got the idea from that

@janbeme2 5 жыл бұрын

Ive used a ballpoint pen that is out of ink

@2ndOfAKind 3 жыл бұрын

I've been using the side of a safety pin

@karent1717 2 жыл бұрын

Did you do more hack videos for tools?

@curtriceennis2924 Жыл бұрын

Such helpful ideas. I was wondering about how to use the methods you mentioned in place of the scoring tools. My favorite of these is the folding - ruler method. Next to that one is the butter knife. TYSM for sharing this video with us. I do appreciate your help and advice. P.S.: I've been searching for a scoring method I can use without having to buy the fancy tools and, had heard the ruler and butter knife methods mentioned before. But, didn't really see how to use them (in detail) until watching your video here. So that is really helpful for me. 😉