Your friend might also want to check her cardstock to ensure that it's square. I was using a less expensive brand and I couldn't get my edges to match for the life of me. Then it suddenly dawned on me to check the cardstock itself. Sure enough, it wasn't square. I then started checking to make sure it was a true 8.5 x 11 (in the U.S.) and I usually had to shave off a smidge. Once I did that, I had no more problems.

Thank you so so so much Chris!!! I was the poster about my card bases being "off." If I could give this 10 thumbs up, I would!! This was so great being able to see you actually DO it (vs the VERY good-hearted people trying to explain it to me. I'm a very visual person). I'm certain that now I'll get it right! So thanks again, and TFS!!

Great tips! Thanks for sharing! 😊

Thanks for stressing the point of the thumb and finger pressure guard to hold the paper in place! I am always amazed by the people who never use one of the most important parts of a cutting tool! Great tutorial!

Thanks Christine for these wonderful and much needed tips! 😊😊😊

I think one problem might be that the cutters are not always accurate. I have a couple of less expensive ones, (sometimes a sale is not a bargain), and I have to cut along a line that is not right against the top in order to get a good cut.

Hi Christine, thank you so much x

Thank you! It's these little tips and tricks that make all the difference!

Lovely clear tutorial Christine. I find the other mistake beginners make is folding the card without flipping it over after they’ve scored. That simple action creates such a beautiful ridge on the inside and prevents cracking. I’ve been listing after a Cutterpillar crease for scoring my card stock but talked myself out of it when I realised it comes with imperial and not metric measurements 🤪🤪🤪. My late husband designed and made me my first scoreboard about 30 years ago before any hobby ones were available. He was a retired engineer.

All good tips, especially the 2nd one. Can’t tell you how many times I forget to press down on those tabs that hold the paper in place!

Another brilliant straight forward easy peasy video, thanks Chris xx 🌞

It's only 'easy peasy' if your guillotine does cut at a perfect right angle all the way down the length of the card. I have the same trimmer as you but, while doing all you said, mine cuts with a slight flare as it gets towards the bottom of the cardstock. When the cardstock is flush at the top, the edge of the cardstock does not line up perfectly with the molded in lines on the platform of the trimmer. I think I and perhaps the poster you mentioned probably need to invest in new trimmers, but I also think it's something you can be unlucky with and get one that's slightly 'off'.

Very useful for me as I was getting one edge overlapping the other slightly but butting the edges up to the side of the scoring board before burnishing is brilliant! Thank you Chris x

Thank u. I will try these steps. I have issues with getting my edges straight & even on my cards as well. Thank u 4 taking the time 2 show us how 2 do that. Have a great blessed day. From Oregon USA

Thank you!

Great video Christine with brilliant tips - thanks again for sharing xx

Great tips! Will try this for sure. Thanks for being our source for all things we didn't know! I would have never thought to fold it on my score board and burnish it there.

I like your videos Christine very much. They encourage me as a beginner to keep on and not get discouraged when things dont turn out as well as I'd like.

Thanks Christine. I’ll have to give this a try! Sometimes we just need the basics😊

Genius tips! Thank you. 😊

Great tips!

Thank you so much for these tutorial. I am making card bases almost daily but these litte tricks helped me so much to make it so much easier an faster for me. 🥰😍😊

Great info.

Thanks for tips. Very helpful.

Awesome Tips. I don't have a scoreboard or that type of paper cutter. I did invest in a Teflon bone folder recently. I Absolutely Love it. I use the edge of my trimmer to make sure my edges line up.. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. We may not always have the same tools but we can use part of the tip. Have a greatday!

Brilliant thank you, as I always have the same problem! 😊

Thank you for this video. I have the same problem and I'm using a Crafters Companion scorer which doesn't have the raised edges, it's flat all sides. I've been thinking of investing in a better one and this has convinced me. Thank you.

Found your video easy to watch. I also use the same method..You have a pleasant voice and manner, I’m looking forward to watching the rest of your videos.. cheers

The manufactures have done the work for you to make sure you can make sure corners and folds. Our task is to take advantage of what they have done to make a good card base. I think I understand what you are teaching us.

Thank you Christine. I certainly needed your help. Lol

Oh my gosh…I wish I had seen this a month ago! I have a horrible time cutting and folding…it takes me 5mins to get all the edges cut after I mount my card front. Thank you…

Great instructions! I too have the same issues as others, not getting things exactly together.

Hi Christine! I love your channel! You're so talented and inspiring. Please remind me once again where I can find the thin foam tape that you use?! Thank you! Keep on producing quality videos!

Thank you for sharing your videos

Just curious to know, how can you tell which is the right side if you have no pattern whatsoever on the card?….Thank you for those tips as well. It’s always good to know. 😊

Thank you

Thank you Chris. I finally got a guillotine cutter but was having the same problem as another lady that it flared at the end. I will use two fingers. Again, thank you!

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Thank you for sharing these helpful tips. What guillotine are you using where can I find that please

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What weight paper works best for the card bases? As I started on this journey, I was machine embroidering on the front. But now I've invested in doing them your way. It's so much nicer. So I was told to use 140 wt. cardstock. What is best for this way to get a nice solid card? Thanks again for a wonderful video.♥

Great tips chris. I too cut my a4 sheets in half. But I saw a great tip where you trim the long side to 29cm then cut in half. Thus making the card 10.5 x 14.5 . So much easier to matt up ……first matt 10x14. Second mat 9.5 x 13.5 third mat 9 x 13 and so on. Great for standard cards that fit in c6 envelopes.

What is the brand of the paper cutter? I would love to get one.

Sometimes the cardstock is not completely square. I've had several pieces lately that aren't and had to square them up first before scoring.

I'm having trouble scoring 100/110 lb card. I've cut the card perfectly straight and think I've scored it correctly . But, when I fold it I'm off slightly. I fold with the valley score on the outside. ???

Hi Christine, really enjoying all your videos. Can you recommend a white linen card stock? My normal supplier has closed down and I need to order more. Thank you xx

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Nice video! I do think you glossed over a really important part and that is which way to fold into the score line... You flipped the cardstock over quickly which I found confusing.... Most videos show picking up the scored cardstock and folding the score line like a "tent"... (versus a "valley" fold). At least that makes it a little clearer to me....

great tutorial Chris, would you mind telling me the brand name of your bone folder. I have a few that I am not happy with. Thanks!

These are great tips thank you, but I would also reiterate the lady who mentioned the cardstock as some A4 cardstock is not square, usually the cheaper brands.

Another quick tip: score your cardstock before you cut it.

Thank you! I have been using card blanks because I never get the cards right. I don’t think my problem has been with the cutting as much as perhaps having too heavy cardstock and folding to the wrong side of the score. I didn’t know there is a right and wrong side of the paper, either! I will keep watching and learning and you’ll make a card maker of me, yet!

thank you Christine for another great video - ooh my poor credit card - I didn't think I needed a guillotine - well until now!! would you share what card you are using and supplier? -It looks slightly textured, I have various card but none that are as attractive and the one I have seen you using in various videos, I have seen some on Amazon that is 50 sheets of 250gsm which looks nice

Or, if she is left handed like i am: this i our life 🥰🤣🤣🤣 need our own tools we. If right handed people think otherwise, they should really be in our world for a some weeks hehe All tools are made right right? 🤨😪🥰🤣