Wonderful New Tool

I saw an ad for a new tool (and I am a huge tool junkie!) earlier this year. Seeing the item, and more importantly, the video clip on their website, I was really compelled to order. I received the item promptly... and then had to wait to use it because of other projects I had pending. ;-)

The tool I'm writing about tonight is the Topscore Multiboard, by Crafter's Companion. I love to do intricate folded cards but detest doing the measurements manually.

The kit I purchased had the Topscore Multiboard, an instructional DVD, the pamphlet with step by step visual instructions and a another tool called the Enveloper.

My first project was a Concertina fold card. After watching the DVD, I thought I'd jump into what I considered one of the more advanced project types. I will say that the Topscore made it a breeze! So easy to fold and score the cardstock.

Bloomin' Concertina:
I following the guidance for the length of cardstock needed (so my folds would match), but shortened the width of cardstock for a shorter version.

Here's a picture of the card open: TBA
And another angle: TBA

I opted to use ribbon it keep it closed. Because of that, the other side of the card flopped open. I used magnetic closure to fix this...

Overall, I really love this scoring tool. I will post another project I used, featuring the Enveloper. This tool is AWESOME! Love it!!!

Thanks for stopping by,

lise
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Stamps:

- Bold Curls and Bloomin' Beautiful stamp sets (The Kim Hughes Collection) by Cornish Heritage Farms
-"Birthday Wishes" sentiment from Silhouette Blooms II (The Kim Hughes Collection) by Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink:
-Peeled Paint Distress ink
-Willow and Pitch Black Adirondack Dye inks by Ranger

Cardstock:
-Spring Willow Light cardstock by Prism Papers
-Curious Iridescent shimmery cardstock by CutCardStock.com

Patterned Paper:
-Sultry by Basic Grey

Tools:
-precision scissors
-TopScore scoring board by Crafter's Companion
-copic markers
-1-3/8" circle punch by EK Success
-sable brush and water (used to highlight bold curls and draw in stems)

Accessories:
-magnet by Basic Grey
-pink satin ribbon by May Arts

Technique:
-sponging