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Definitely Scor-Pal. I too have used both. Scor-Pal is so much easier.
Where to find it? I would phone to your nearest Michael's or Joann's. Not all stores carry the same products. (For instance, my Joann's has no Cuttlebug stuff anymore, but the Joann's 150 miles away does.
I agree with everyone else. I have both and prefer the Scor-Pal. Probably will never use my Scor-It Mini ever again. That's how much I love my Scor-Pal. Love Scor-Tape, too!!
Yep, here's another vote for both! While I use my Scor-it more often for scoring card bases, I love the Scor-Pal for creative projects such as boxes and intricate folds.
I like both, but I use the scor pal more often! They work opposite, how can I say this, the scor-it has the bulge up, the scor pal has impression up. I sometimes use both in combination if there is no "groove" on the scor pal that exactly fits my needs for measurement. If I would have to choose I would take the scor-pal as I really do use it more often.
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Do you mean one of them you have to work upside down to get the score on the correct direction?
� Scor-Pal has a series of dents. With the stylus thing you press a groove into the paper. You can leave the paper in position and make grooves every half inch or at a couple of other marks -- most likely 4.25 inches for folding cards.
� Scor-It has one ridge in the center. The stylus has a groove that fits over that ridge. In order to make marks in more places, you have to move the paper over each time.
� There has been a debate for years on whether you should fold the cardstock toward the scored mark made by the stylus or away from it. Try them out and choose your method.
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Can you make envelopes with the Scor-pal? A friend just bought the purple one that is just for envelopes.
� On their website, Scor-Pal has a pattern for making an envelope.
� The difference with the purple "Enveloper" is that you place the paper at an angle. It makes what I would say is a more "standard" style envelope, with pointed flaps.
I don't have the Scor-it, but absolutely love the Scor-Pal and wish I had purchased it a year ago. I have read on SCS and then tried it out and find that the groove or valley works better on the outside of the card the the ridge or hill. Explanation is that the valley breaks the paper fibers and allows the paper to fold more easily.
Hope this helps.
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My SIL got me the Scor-Pal for my birthday, and I'm in love with it. Now that I have it I don't know how I managed all this time with out it. It's wonderful and I'm really looking forward to playing with it more once the holidays are over and I have time to play in my stamp room. Of course, now I need to start collecting the nesties
I have had a Scor It for years and here is my problem. When I fold the card, it is almost always uneven. I don't know if my paper cutter is the issue (I don't think so) or operator error.
When you fold a card scored with a Scor Pal, is the card a true rectangle or square or are the sides uneven?? I hate to spend $$ on something I already have....
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Joan, I used to have that problem, too. I now turn around the Scor It, so that the 'top' is next to me. That way, when I score, it's flush against the ruler (I think it gets pulled off slightly when you do it the seemingly logical way, if you know what I mean).
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As far as I know M's & J's do not carry the scor pal. I don't know about the scor it.
My vote is with the scor pal. I have never used the scor it though.....but I use my scor pal almost every time when I paper craft. I just bought the scor mat and love that addition also.
Good luck and let us know which one you decide on.
Joan, I used to have that problem, too. I now turn around the Scor It, so that the 'top' is next to me. That way, when I score, it's flush against the ruler (I think it gets pulled off slightly when you do it the seemingly logical way, if you know what I mean).
Thanks! I will try this. I have had to trim almost all my cards, which causes the other layers to be off. I hope this works for me too!!!
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I have the Scor-Pal and truly love it - I used to use the scoring blade on my Fiskars trimmer and a bone folder, and my card bases were always off. If there's not a scoring groove at the spot I need, I just shift the edge of the paper over a bit - as long as the top edge of the paper is tight against the top lip, the score stays straight.
That being said, I am seriously considering buying a mini Scor-It. I like scoring decorative lines on my cards; with the Scor-Pal, you're scoring on the back side, so you can't see the card design. With the Scor-It, you form the bump while you're looking at the design side, so you can see exactly where you want the score to be placed. I've been able to work around that with my Scor-Pal by putting the piece on a light box and making pencil marks on the back, or poking a hole for a brad and using that as a reference, but I'm all about the easy.
Actually, I'm just a tool ho. Because I also want the Enveloper (the purple board for making envelopes) - I know there are instructions to make them on the Scor-Pal, but I really like the pointy-flap version, and the Enveloper looks like it would make them so easily.
I love my Scor-It. I can easily center items between the measurements for a center score when the paper is not exactly 12x12 or 8 1/2 x 11. I can easily score anywhere.
I think you need to try both and decide which you are more comfortable with.
I tried to talk a friend into getting a Scor-pal and let her try my Scor-it. She said she wanted a Scor-it because she like the ease of centering and it seemed so substantial to her yet not too heavy.
Joan, I used to have that problem, too. I now turn around the Scor It, so that the 'top' is next to me. That way, when I score, it's flush against the ruler (I think it gets pulled off slightly when you do it the seemingly logical way, if you know what I mean).
sadly, I rushed home and ran upstairs. Same problem regardless of whether I turn it the way you suggested it. Maybe mine is defective?? The owner offered to send me a new one a couple of years ago when I complained. I SHOULD have taken him up on his kind offer.
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I have the very same problem with Score-It; The card is always uneven and I have to trim it with scissors to even it up...I thought it was my trimmer too.
I have the large score-it and at first I thought I made a mistake (big & heavy). But after a year, I find I love it. I don't travel with it so the size and weight are not a problem.
Why I love it - If you do any papercrafting (boxes, intricate folding designs, precision work) then you need the knife edge score that you get with the score it. The others don't give you the precision knife edge.
I have both and there are positive features with each one. The Scor-Pal is lighter and multiple lines on the same sheet of card stock are easy-peasy. The Scor-It makes a much more prominent line and the stylus/tool is less apt to 'jump the track' as it can with the Scor-Pal. Which is usually OE (operator error) on my part, going too fast with it. I like the deep score with the Scor-It but honestly see benefits in either board. How about a full-sized Scor-Pal and a Scor-It mini?
I have had a Scor It for years and here is my problem. When I fold the card, it is almost always uneven. I don't know if my paper cutter is the issue (I don't think so) or operator error.
When you fold a card scored with a Scor Pal, is the card a true rectangle or square or are the sides uneven?? I hate to spend $$ on something I already have....
I have NEVER gotten a square card from my mini Score-It. They are always off. However, my Score-Pal works great!
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This is a bit "off topic," but since some of you have mentioned it ...
Since I started stamping SIX years ago, I have NEVER, EVER, EVER been able to fold my card and end up with a perfect fold, i.e., I ALWAYS have to trim off 1/32" or so, so that the front and back of the card end up folded evenly.
I lost my upline pretty quickly and have never seen anyone else cut or score a piece of paper, so I may be doing lots of things wrong, but I have purchased all three of SU!s paper cutters (the guillotine has been a HUGE dissapointment ... are you REALLY supposed to be able to get PERFECT cuts on that thing?!), have a Score-Pal and am an absolute perfectionist about lining everything up perfectly (I've even resorted to adhering painter's tape to the paper trimmer) and I STILL can't get a perfect fold.
It's always so disappointing to start out a new card and fail at the very first thing that needs to be done. And it's a KILLER when you're making 125 cards at a time (like I'm doing right now for Xmas) and they ALL have to be trimmed, one at a time. Bummer, bummer, bummer ...
At least I now find out that I'm not alone. That DOES help a bit!
Joan, I used to have that problem, too. I now turn around the Scor It, so that the 'top' is next to me. That way, when I score, it's flush against the ruler (I think it gets pulled off slightly when you do it the seemingly logical way, if you know what I mean).
Jenn,
Thanks so much for this post. I have a Scor-It and love it but I was having this same problem. I use my Scor-It for the bases of my cards too, especially if I am making a lot at one time. I use my Fiskars Score Tool on my cutter when I'm only making a few at a time.
I lost my upline pretty quickly and have never seen anyone else cut or score a piece of paper, so I may be doing lots of things wrong, but I have purchased all three of SU!s paper cutters (the guillotine has been a HUGE dissapointment ... are you REALLY supposed to be able to get PERFECT cuts on that thing?
I have trouble with guillotine cutters, too--then I realized that I was not bringing the arm all the way back up, so the next paper was put in at a very slight angle. I do this regularly, so I just have to check, check, check myself. (I prefer my other cutters for this reason!).
Good luck to you in your quest for the straight cutter.
When I first heard about ScorPal, I thought it sounded like a real waste of money. Now I am SO SOLD on it! I absolutely love mine. It makes folding such a cinch--it was crucial for my Christmas cards this year.
I love that the paper sits right in it, so it reduces error (if your paper wasn't cut straight, you'll still have problems!).
I also read all of the comments in Splitcoast about the 2 and visited both companies' websites before I made the move. You're wise to evaluate what will be best for YOU.
This is a bit "off topic," but since some of you have mentioned it ...
Since I started stamping SIX years ago, I have NEVER, EVER, EVER been able to fold my card and end up with a perfect fold, i.e., I ALWAYS have to trim off 1/32" or so, so that the front and back of the card end up folded evenly.
I lost my upline pretty quickly and have never seen anyone else cut or score a piece of paper, so I may be doing lots of things wrong, but I have purchased all three of SU!s paper cutters (the guillotine has been a HUGE dissapointment ... are you REALLY supposed to be able to get PERFECT cuts on that thing?!), have a Score-Pal and am an absolute perfectionist about lining everything up perfectly (I've even resorted to adhering painter's tape to the paper trimmer) and I STILL can't get a perfect fold.
It's always so disappointing to start out a new card and fail at the very first thing that needs to be done. And it's a KILLER when you're making 125 cards at a time (like I'm doing right now for Xmas) and they ALL have to be trimmed, one at a time. Bummer, bummer, bummer ...
At least I now find out that I'm not alone. That DOES help a bit!
Looking through some older newsletters from before I joined SCS. I bet you've probably already heard this since you posted, but here goes anyway.
I bought a Scor-Pal recently along with the mat. The mat is a MUST! I use old quilting rulers (they are clear and have a measurement grid on them) of various widths and lengths, plus a pair of large triangle rulers (like the smaller ones kids have in their math sets) to get 45 degree scores & cuts and do all my cutting on the mat. The fence keeps the paper and rulers square so I get perfect cuts quickly and easily. Then, I pop the mat to the side and score perfectly lined up card bases.
I am a novice card maker and found it very frustrating to have my Fiskars trimmer blade wobble during cutting. I started using my quilting rulers on my large cutting mat, but without a fence the rulers would shift and my cuts would still be wobbly. Despite my perfectionist ways, my cuts were usually terrible. I would never have considered making my own card bases before, but now I don't think twice. Bulk cards, place cards, and bookmarks have all been a breeze since I got my Scor-Pal. I do every stage of my projects on either the Scor-Pal or one of the sides of the mat (except things like heat embossing of course!).
This weekend I'll be taking it to a scrapbooking class and trying it out there. Perhaps there will be a few converts then too.;)
This is a bit "off topic," but since some of you have mentioned it ...
Since I started stamping SIX years ago, I have NEVER, EVER, EVER been able to fold my card and end up with a perfect fold, i.e., I ALWAYS have to trim off 1/32" or so, so that the front and back of the card end up folded evenly.
I lost my upline pretty quickly and have never seen anyone else cut or score a piece of paper, so I may be doing lots of things wrong, but I have purchased all three of SU!s paper cutters (the guillotine has been a HUGE dissapointment ... are you REALLY supposed to be able to get PERFECT cuts on that thing?!), have a Score-Pal and am an absolute perfectionist about lining everything up perfectly (I've even resorted to adhering painter's tape to the paper trimmer) and I STILL can't get a perfect fold.
It's always so disappointing to start out a new card and fail at the very first thing that needs to be done. And it's a KILLER when you're making 125 cards at a time (like I'm doing right now for Xmas) and they ALL have to be trimmed, one at a time. Bummer, bummer, bummer ...
At least I now find out that I'm not alone. That DOES help a bit!
I have purchased several trimmers and have not really been happy with any of them. I am using one now that cost $170 and it does make a straight cut, BUT...
I have resorted to taking my cardstock to a Kinkos and have them cut my 8-1/2x11 paper in half, some horizontal and some vertical. I think they will make a cut of 500 sheets for just $.75 and it is well worth the avoiding the aggravation and saves time every time I make a card. I also have them cut white and cream slightly smaller for mats, since I use that so often.
Good luck. I hear your pain!
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