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Scor-Pal versus Martha Stewart Scoring Board
Since the beginning of time homemade cards and the actual art of making cards have had a lasting impact on society. Whether as a token of greeting, sickness, wedding, birthday, and any other special events that are held dear to one’s heart, homemade cards leave a lasting impression. Although the art of cardmaking has not changed much, the process has. Plenty of scrapbooking tools that help with creativity, easiness of use, and allowing a crafter to do mass quantities if so desired are now available. In this article we will look at two scoring tools for paper folding and card making that many have been wondering about the differences and which one is right for you.
Martha Stewart Scoring Board
This scoring tool was actually released years after the Scor-Pal (see below) and has gained popularity among the crafters. It’s popularity is not for its performance, but for its availability and price. The biggest advantage is its affordability at $19.95. This scoring board is lighter weight and has grooves every 1/8 inch, which some may consider overkill, but may be also be beneficial for some. If you are considering paperfolding the light weight cardstock only, Martha Stewart’s board would be a reasonable choice. If you decide to use any other types of heavier paper, be aware that your scoring tool might jump outside of the grooves. A couple of other things to keep in mind is that the MS board is thinner than the Scor Pal. The door at the top of the score board has to be opened and closed each time you want to remove your scoring tool, which is not very convenient. There have also been reported problems with the scoring tool such as it is very sharp to hold in your hand, and has been known to start peeling little bits of plastic after multipe scores. Overall this score tool, in my opinion, is good for a short term project and use with lightweight paper, but not built to be used excessively.
Diana Crick Scor-Pal
Diana Crick is the designer and brains behind this card making and paper crafting tool. The Scor-Pal is specifically designed to fit the grooves so the card stock cannot ever be torn while you are scoring. Here are the positives about this tool. Grooves every 1/4 inch is intelligent spacing and fills the need for precise measurement. It allows you to score heavy cardstock, acetate, etc. without the fear of jumping the groove. This will create professional paper folds because of the depth and engineering of the tool. The score tool is also found on the front of the board with a snap in feature. This is a small feature, but convenient. Another distinguishing feature is it has a magnetized area to hold brads, paper clips & other materials in place. Because of the two side fences Scor-Pal also can be used by left and right handed people. Also having two sides allows one to use the handy Cutting Mat that is an accessory for the Scor-Pal. Ruler markings are coloured as well for easy identification. As far as price comparison, the price of the Score-Pal is 29.95 It is available in most online retail stores, so you need to factor in shipping costs. However, you are getting a lot more for your buck. If you will be doing many craft projects and like to use a wider variety of paper and other media materials, the Scor-Pal is a solid investment that will give you many hours of crafting pleasure. You will not be disappointed. And if you are worried about price there is a smaller version called the Scor-Buddy that is smaller and priced at 19.95.
As stated in the beginning paragraph of this article, the art form of card making has not changed, but the process has dramatically. As products evolve and creative minds stay at work, there will always be room for improvement. In reading through the comparisons though the Martha Stewart Scoring Board may cost less, but as with anything else, 90% of the time you get what you pay for. It all depends on your budget, personal preference, and how much scoring & paper folding you will be doing. If you are looking to do a small one time project or scoring only light weight cardstock perhaps the investment of the Martha Stewart score board would be suitable. But if you are in it for the long haul and will be doing multiple cards & other projects the Scor-Pal for ten dollars more would seem to me as a no brainer.
About the Author
To receive more information on these scoring tools the Scor-Pal and the Scor Buddy please visit CutAtHome. CutAtHome is a licensed retailer for all of Diana Crick’s scoring tools and other craft supplies. They carry only the best die cuts, tools, embellishments, rubberr stamps, paper, and much more scrapbooking products.
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