Wait...WHAT Scoring

[@wandascott3678]

If the card stock is thicker..it does matter...it will crack. Also if your card stock is colored only one one side and white on the other the white will show thru if folded into the valley. Maybe with stampin up stock it is okay but if your like me and use other makes found the way you fold really makes a difference. Love you site by the way💜

[@KellyAcheson]

Good to know Wanda! Thanks for that update.

[@minikraut]

Totally agree. It DOES matter SOOO much! You always want to score on the inside of the fold, because that way the fibers on the outside of the paper won't be broken, just stretched. It gets even more important when you work with color printed card stock. (I am referring to the stuff you are printing out yourselves.) And if you are sometimes printing stuff on a color laser printer, you definitely need to score on the inside - the outside WILL crack. Laser printers are not 1# choice for paper crafts because the color stays on top whereas with inkjets it seeps into the paper. I really think this video came from your stomach rather than your brain. Actually, as I am writing this, I am getting a little angry. The materials tested were not representative of what we use every day, still you say "it doesn't matter which way to score". Nope, definitely one of your better ones.

[@eileennielsen3607]

Absolutely love!

[@ann-mariepare3784]

What a great idea for the pocket. Thank you Kelly

[@KellyAcheson]

Thanks Ann-Marie!

[@franweinberg1603]

Kelly, it’s great that SU cs works no matter which side it’s folded on. But, not everyone uses SU cs exclusively. So it’s wise to inform everyone of the pros and cons and the reasons why it matters on some cs. Some cardstocks crack when folding the “wrong” way. The right way to fold on those papers is the way you showed it, folding back with the “valley” side facing you. The valley side of the score line is the side on which the paper was stretched. Stretching the paper, stretches/loosens the fibers, making it easier to fold away from you. That’s what prevents the paper from cracking. Hope this explanation helps.

[@KellyAcheson]

Thanks Fran - I didn't know that non SU paper would be different. Good to know!

[@lindafielder8344]

Terrific video. I fold towards the valley since it’s that way up when I score it. I fold it into the inside edge of the scoring mat and it holds it in place, so it scores straight.

[@KellyAcheson]

Great tip!

[@tinagascon8175]

Sweet Tip! Love the matchbook treat holder!❤ Thanks so Much Kelly for taking time out of your day to show us so many tricks and tips😉

[@KellyAcheson]

Thanks so much Tina! And you're welcome!

[@denisepreece8583]

Love this

[@judithsigler9644]

OMG, Kelly! WHAT A CUTE IDEA! I don’t know, tho’, IF I like the Matchbox better~~~OR, the “Treats”???!! Haha! Love the tip, too! I do think I recall in one of your videos that when cutting cs vertically n’ scoring at 5 !/2”, it works better without cracking at the fold (or less chance of that), if you then fold so that the valley is on the outside! (IF my memory serves me right??!!! Haha!). Most of the time, tho’, I agree, it makes no difference! As always, TFS n’ HAPPY STAMPIN’ n’ CREATIN’!! ENJOY the sunshine! It’s about time, right??!! :-)

[@KellyAcheson]

Thanks Judith! I always score my tall cards because the grain of the paper will look make your fold look bad if you don't.

[@judithsigler9644]

Appreciate the reply, Kelly, as I knew there was “something to do” for sure to make your card fold better~~NOW I’m reminded again~~~ALWAYS SCORE! Thanks for helpin’ to “dust off my memory files”!! HUGS n’ HAPPY STAMPIN’ n’ CREATIN’ n’ TIPPIN’! :-))

[@claudiapapcun-piegdon2643]

Kelly, Kelly, Kelly! I loved the video and your tips about how to score politically correct.💜 Also, I have to say that you’re really looking good. The diet is working like crazy!

[@KellyAcheson]

You are so sweet Claudia!!!! Thank you so much!

[@katemills9834]

Love it!

[@franweinberg1603]

P.S. Great little treat holder! ❤️

[@KellyAcheson]

Thanks Fran!

[@andreasanders6737]

thanks for that I was wondering about this

[@Nana-us8ls]

Cute little project. (Because of the different sized paper cuts used, I believe your two samples were scored different ways against the fibers.)

[@KellyAcheson]

Thanks Nana!

[@vonne4475]

I love your answer! That question is sooo controversial! Lol!

[@KellyAcheson]

IT IS!!! Thanks Von!

[@janetmuir6011]

Lovey video thank you.

[@franceshum9580]

Sweet Kelly, I love it , thanks for your ... wate .what .lol♥️

[@KellyAcheson]

Thanks Frances!

[@cindybenward182]

Lol. You are toooo funny but I have always wondered if there was a right or wrong way. Guess not! 🤣🤣. The wax paper trick is great. And you also know that if your punches get dull punch thru foil. Sharpens them right up

[@KellyAcheson]

You bet! Thanks Cindy!

[@stampinupaddicted6978]

Love it thanks for sharing love your videos

[@KellyAcheson]

Thanks you so much!

[@jeanettestevens3164]

Kelly - I nearly never watched this little gem, & I'm glad I never!! I'm in West Australia, & we have a Natiional Election in about 3 weeks, & I'm fed up with it already. I saw "politically correct", & immediately went to delete it, before realising you're in USA!!!!!! I thoroughly enjoyed your little project, & imagined a couple of tea bags in it, or elongating it & putting gift cards, Lotto scratchies, all sorts of things in them. Thank you so much!!!

[@KellyAcheson]

Great ideas Jeanette! So glad you didn't delete!!!

[@vickieedmondson6872]

So simply cute! TFS

[@KellyAcheson]

Thanks Vickie!

[@melgrimm5346]

So cute!

[@KellyAcheson]

Thanks Mel!

[@janetnieves5056]

So cute,tfs

[@debhouckscraftycottage]

Cute project. TFS

[@KellyAcheson]

Thanks Deb!

[@淼淼-e1i]

any tips to cut the paper to perfect square ? because I can't cut it in perfect always lopsided, Thank you so much !

[@KellyAcheson]

My advice would be to make sure that you are pushing your cardstock up against your guide - you have to use the guide or baseboard of your paper cutter to get a straight cut. Have you considered that maybe something if wrong with your paper cutter? You might need a new one.

[@janettesparrow9008]

Guilty! I’m a valley folder. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 😎

[@KellyAcheson]

Valley Girl!!! Thanks Janette!

[@natashamyers6801]

Do you ever just use your trimmer for cutting and then scoring?? Does it make a difference at all?

[@Carolstamps]

I remember how to fold it by saying to myself - "Bump in the middle".

[@KellyAcheson]

Great idea.

[@gloriaebert4209]

It does make a difference. Some paper will crack and split causing ugly looking cards. Wish some homework would have been done before doing this video. Finding out the hard way causes frustration and wasted paper.

[@KellyAcheson]

Thanks for that information Gloria. I was not aware of this problem with other cardstocks or I would have stated that in the video. Thank you for telling me. I do only use SU cardstock as a SU demo - so I'm hoping people will consider that this applies to SU cardstock. Have a GREAT Friday!

[@karennevin3529]

OMG! too sweet ;)

[@KellyAcheson]

Thanks Karen!

[@sherrytyson4321]

Does anyone know, if you use the wax paper on paper your going to ink, does that affect the ink absorption?

[@KellyAcheson]

I thought about that Sherry - I should have done a little experiment with that. That might be in a future video. Thanks so much!

[@sherrytyson4321]

Thank you! Look forward to all your videos!

[@novallasuter7655]

miss the tiara, kid. thank you for saying folding scores the "right or wrong way " is hooey.

[@KellyAcheson]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching Novalla!