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I received a tip for my last Ask Beate Question and thought I pass it along here. Kathy wrote:
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I have a little something that I sometimes do when I have scored my paper wrong but haven't folded the card yet... I turn the score line into a feature of the card! I add a second (and maybe even a third) score close to the errant score line, and then add perpendicular scores with the same distancing near the bottom of my card. The little bit of texture the lines add can actually be quite appealing!
I don't have a question, but I do have a partial solution to the recent question on how to un-score card stock. When I have a score line where I don't want it, I turn the piece over so the raised line of the score is up & burnish it down using the squared end of my bone folder. This does leave the area around the flattened line a bit shiny & the line isn't totally filled in on the front, but it is less noticable. I don't think there is a way to completely restore scored card stock to a pre-scored condition, but this technique may be better than the scrap bin for some crafters.
I have been known to score it in the wrong place often enough. I take that card and change the size or shape to accomodate the score...Sometimes it means making a smaller card, or square or different shape. I then put it away for when I haven't something planned and use it to create something different.
When I score my card in the wrong spot, I'll save that piece and use it to stamp on since I always use white for my card bases or if I need a white layer. I have also just cut the base down to a new size to accommodate the score. I usually make up 10 - 20 card bases at a time, so it does happen once in a while when I'm not paying attention.
Hi Beate, In today's Inkling, you answered a question about scoring incorrectly. I have found that if I turn the cardstock over and use my bone folder I can press and rub on the score mark. It doesn't completely remove the mark, and the paper fibers are still stretched out. But if you can put this score mark behind something or hid it in some way, the paper still may be usable.
Also, you can use the score mark in a different way, by using scoring many lines across the piece. You can make a design where the scores make a plaid or uneven stripes. Then use the piece as a mat for your focal piece,
Hope this helps.
My father took a class in woodworking and learn to make the best of mistakes - I think of him often when I am making cards. If you score in the wrong place you can make a design element out of it by making multiple score lines, either of equal distance between or varying space widths - depends on how much area you need to correct for. Try it and see what fun elements you can add to your designs!
sometimes i put the piece of card stock in my cuttlebug and run it through.
if that doesn't work try it with a rubber mat. if that doesn't work spray a tiny bit of water over the score line and run it through the cuttlebug or big shot.
hope this helps. all the other ideas are really great as well. even a piece of ribbon tied over the offending score line can hide it too.
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When I score the cardstock wrong I usually put it in my scrap basket to use for punching out shapes. I like the idea of adding more score lines for a background piece or tying a ribbon over the score line.
If the score isn't too far off from center, I just put some coordinating paper on the bottom of the inside & make a nice reveal. Makes it look intentional. :p
Wow! What great ideas! I have used my bone folder to press down the line and that usually works pretty well, especially if I'm planning to layer, as most of my mistakes come near the fold. I like the idea of making more score lines to make the mistake look purposeful!
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teegee's solution is great. I have also used the mis-scored line as a valley fold, creating a somewhat narrower focal front. When doing this the small space created can be decorated with ribbon, brads, beads, dp or anything to create a 'binder' (or border) appearance. It can be finished only on the front, or it can wrap around to the back, completing the 'binder.' The inside liner fold can be sealed within the bound portion, if desired. I'm sorry I have no examples.
When I score in the wrong place, I just put the card stock in my reuse pile. But I also do not use the bone folder directly on the card stock as it does leave a shiny appearance. I place a piece of copy paper over it and then use my bone folder - no shiny spot. I also noticed that if I use my Scor-Pal and score and use my bone folder (now ladies this does not take too much brain power, but sometimes mine is on vacation - LOL) I don't place the paper over many of the score lines as they become a decoration on the card front after burnishing! Sometimes I wonder where I leave my brains! Just thought I'd put this in here as well!
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I've tried to correct my "mistaken" scores with my bone folder (with or w/o a paper over it.) To date, I've never been satisfied with it. Usually my "mistaken" score lines are only 1/16 - 1/4" off. I can usually adjust my design to accomodate the slight change in card size. If the score is off by 1/2" or more, I have also done what teegee does. I have also used that bottom (or side) space to add my decorative trim, such as lace, rick rac, buttons, etc. I'm a lover of paper and none is wasted. No piece of paper leaves my craft room w/o being stamped, punched, pierced, inked, or glued! Heehee!
Another solution after you burnish out as much of the mistake as possible is to place a design element such as a strip of pattern paper or ribbon over the mark to hide it.
If the score isn't too far off from center, I just put some coordinating paper on the bottom of the inside & make a nice reveal. Makes it look intentional. :p
I was going to suggest this same thing, and I'm glad she has photos to show. The other thing I'll do if I don't want to leave one side longer is to cut a coordinating strip about 1-1/4 wide x 5-1/2, and border punch the strip. The add it onto the card part that is shorter. You can cover the "seam" with ribbon or even another coordinating strip.
You can rescore in the right place, and use an embossing folder on the side of the base that has the bad score line and sometimes it won't show, depending on how deep it is and how busy your embossing folder is.
If you score wrong on a 3D item, score again in the right place and when possible, cover the section with the wrong line with dsp or ribbon etc. Always remember, mistakes are just opportunities for embellishment!
I also sometimes do what others have suggested and just add more score lines. If you score say 1/4" or 1/2" off, do the same on each side, and you have a scored frame on your card base.
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When you score card stock in the wrong place, just continue the score round the page and turn it into a decorative frame. Add a second line and in the corners where the scorelines cross there will be a space for a gem. We don't make mistakes, we have 'happy accidents' as they can usually be changed into something else.
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unwanted score lines
