Basic Grey Precision File Set-- Personalize raw chipboard with ease

A great way to add dimension to any scrapbooking page is to incorporate personalized chipboard.One of the best features of chipboard is that your options are virtually endless as chipboard can be used to form alphabets, frames or more.What's also great is that you can personalize your chipboard by using your choice of paper or paint, so that it matches your layout perfectly.
One of the challenges with using chipboard and paper is making the paper look like it's an actual part of the chipboard.You don't want it to look like you glued the paper and have messy or crooked edges on the final piece.One of the best answers to this problem is Basic Grey's Precision File kit.. It's affordable, nimble and really easy to use.The kit includes six files: 2 flat boards, a round file, a half-round, one square file and a knife file. The various sizes allow you to match the file that best fits into the small corners and grooves of the chipboard.

To start, choose your raw chipboard and paper that you want cover onto it.

Use a liquid glue (such as Zigs two-way glue) and cover the entire chipboard with the glue.
Lightly press the paper on top of the chipboard, smoothing out wrinkles and bubbles, and allow it to dry according to the adhesive supplier's instructions.Trim the excess paper at the edges of the chipboard.You want to follow the shape of the chipboard as closely as possible, but it's okay for the paper to hang over the piece.You can use scissors or a knife to cut the paper, but we recommend a swivel knife. It allows you to cut around corners easier and more accurately than a pair of scissors or a regular X- acto knife can.
Use the files to shave off the excess paper.The round, half-round and square files are fantastic for corners, such as the inside of a capital "A" or in the corners of the letter "k".

To give the piece yet a different look, consider inking the edges.Each file in the Basic Grey Precision File set has a rubber comfort grip. They can also be used for distressing paper, paint and even photos.