Cutting mat is a square or rectangular board divided into calibrated squares. Use the cutting mat for measuring the desired sizes of cards you want to cut. Also use this mat to support the card during cutting to prevent the surface beneath from being destroyed by the cutting edge. The cutting mats come in various sizes. You can choose the size that you want, depending on the size of the card you want.
A guillotine is also referred to as a paper cutter. It has a long, steel curved blade at the edge attached to the base. Larger guillotines have a compression spring to pull the cutting edge against the steel edge. The guillotine cuts large cards and papers into desired shapes in an instant. During cutting, push the blade down on the steel surface. The cutting action of the guillotine resembles that of cissors.
A craft knife consists of a scissor-like holder and a cutting blade made of either metal. Some cutting knives are fixed razor blades for cutting. You can adjust the extension of the blade from the handle to fit your hand. Use craft knives to cut objects into fine details without having to change to the position of your card. Use the craft knife give an already cut card finishing by trimming its parts.
Craft scissors have a wavy edge to give cards a wavy finishing, made mostly for children. Blades of craft scissors are blunt compared to normal scissors. The fabric scissor, a type of craft scissor, has a flattened loop with one blunt pointed blade and one sharp-pointed blade. The flattened loop allows for cutting large card surfaces on flat surfaces. The blunt and sharp blades make it possible to cut the card without snagging.