One way to quickly check the bleed area is to have 2 browsers open.  Use one to scroll down the list view while clicking the preview on the ones that look marginal.  The preview shows up in the 2nd browser.  Keep the 2nd browser open as you check more cards.
 


 

Quote from Websprinter_148078 on Feb 16^th, 2011, 9:07pm:

 
Once we've checked our existing cards, it won't be more than a minute to check and go fix.  Keep in mind that this will save a bunch of time from the reviewers sending cards back due to this issue and adding to the already blogged card queue.  There is also the assumption that we will soon get tired of fixing our cards and learn from those mistakes bringing it to a quick check vs a fix card after card process.  
 
Cheryl brings up a great point though about how many who don't pay attention to this forum, and sadly that seems to be a large majority, won't know about this feature.  If GCU could figure out a way, like the Rights to Use Image check box, to not allow the card into the review cycle without getting the artist's attention to use this tool first...that would be a big help I imagine.
 
Also, in my opinion, changes of this significance should be sent in an email to EVERY artist on the site.  So at least you've made the attempt to communicate the changes to ALL participants.

Wow!  What a great tool!  Thank you GCU.
 
One quick question.  As I was reviewing some of my cards noticed the center line.  I'm assuming that is the fold line.  Some of my card edges extend above (or over) that line.  Does that mean the image edge that extends past that center line will show on back of card?  It's about the size of the white gap line that Tom mentioned.  So maybe it's a tad off as he suggests.

This is so nice to have this feature to check instantly .  Great idea Tom.

Quote from Doreen_137017 on Feb 17^th, 2011, 8:33am:

 
Suggestions noted and appreciated Doreen  

Well I found this fabulous new tool today by accident without reading the forum first! I sold a card, and when I went to look at it, as it was one of my first cards, and I don't think I've ever sold one before....I noticed that the "y" on birthday was very slightly over the edge and in danger of being 'clipped'!
I have since corrected it by adding a border, but now I am (like others here) going to have to go through them all, at least the really old ones that I've probably goofed on, and fix them!  
 
Love this tool though....thanks GCU!
p.s. *Tom...good idea of yours btw (re. browser)

Very helpful...love it
 
Thanks,
Pamela

Websprinter,
 
What I do is always set those "nifty" little lines you speak of to 1/2" and keep any important part of the design and all text within that 1/2" margin (with the background going to the edge of the card).   Text that goes to the 1/4" mark is still too close to the edge of the card to look well when printed.
 
I use photoshop, and always start out with a 5"x7" file (set at 1500 pixels x 2100 pixels and 300 pixels/inch) and before working on any design set those "nifty" lines to 1/2" and lock them.  Then I have made my own template before I even start designing.
 
Thinking smaller really helps when I'm working on this.
 
As I use the new very useful preview tool to check some of my older designs, the only place for adjustment seems to be when I used an intricate border.  Went back and adjusted some of those so the part of the border I wanted to show was more toward the center and made sure the borders were at least 1/2" or larger in width.
 
In regard to the white edge you mentioned, Tom showed a enlarged image of that edge (with his nifty arrows) earlier in this thread on pg. 2 where you can note Mindy's response.
 
Happy designing!
Kati