Scor-pal and DCWV Project

 

Hello!  Today I have a project highlighting the lovely papers by DCWV.

 

 

I've created a bag and a card combination to celebrate fall, using Scor-pal products that make it so simple to make the stunning!

 

Fall Leaves 

 

To create the bag, I started a sturdy kraft cardstock.  Score at the following marks, using your Scor-pal scoring board:

The small corner in the template above that is shaded should be removed with precision scissors.  Cut along the 1.5" scores to create the bottom of the bag.  Fold along the scored lines.  I also used Scor-Tape to ensure my bag stays together.  Add Scor-Tape to the small fold (1") edge and adhere to the opposite side to close the bag.  I just can't say enough about Scor-Tape... there's just nothing better!  Your project will not fall apart.

Using a the lovely textured cardstock from the Autumn Melody cardstock stack, I die cut leaves into the brown cardstock.  I also used a pretty patterned paper from the Autumn Melody Stack behind the die cut cardstock to give the leaves some dimension and interest.

The die cut panel was adhered to the bag with dimensional tap, after I tied on a simple bow of twine.

I added a braided handle of twine to the bag, through two holes punched into the sides approximately 0.5" from the edge.

To complement the bag, I created a gate fold card to match.  To be honest, it's so simple to create a gate fold card using a Scor-pal because the scoring marks are noted on the board.  Start with a 8.5" x 11" piece of kraft cardstock.  Score at 2.25" and 7.75".  I used the same beautiful Autumn Melody Stack papers - and trimmed one of the images to use as my focal point of the card.  I inked the edges a bit for added dimension.

And then... I actually finished the inside of a card.  I think if you have the elegance of the gate fold for your card style, you need a "ta-da" finish for the inside.  I used a couple of the die cut leaves, not just because I had them on hand (which I did), but also because they are beautiful.

 

 

Thank you for visiting!

Lisa

 

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Supplies:

Tool: Scor-Pal scoring board and Scor-Tool

Ink: Gathered Twigs Distress ink by Ranger

Paper: Straw 110# by DiscountCardstock.com

Patterned Paper: The Autumn Melody Stack and Cardstock Stack by DCWV

Other: Natural Jute Twine by Really Reasonable Ribbon, Crop-o-dile by We R Memory Keepers, Precision scissors by EK Success, Leaf die by Sizzix and Scor-Tape

CPS Farewell Post

Hello. It's certainly with a great deal of saddness that I write a closing post for CPS today. I was so excited to get the call from Tami at the end of 2009 that I was selected to be a part of the CPS Team. CPS was there for me at the right time... filling my life with creativity, fabulous women and friends... I'll forever be grateful.

Thank you to Tami for your time, effort and work for CPS. Thank you to the sponsors. And thank you to the wonderful ladies that have become my friends.

For my swan song, I've picked CPS Sketch # 170... a favorite of mine, to use today.

So, while I'll be saying good-bye to CPS, perhaps we should all just agree to say, "Until we meet again." Or "Call me, maybe?"

Be sure to drop me a note of 'Ello any time!

'Ello - Goodbye

Designed by Lisa Silver

Supplies:

Stamps: You Say Goodbye, and I Say 'Ello by Gina K Designs

Ink: ColoBox Kettle, Cherry and Grey by Clearsnap

Paper: Solar White, Straw 110# and Black by DiscountCardstock.com

Other: Dimensional tape, Copic T1 marker, precision scissors by EK Success

Scor-pal and DCWV Preview

Hello.  I'm really excited to be sharing my first Scor-pal project this week!

Be sure to stop by the Scor-pal blog for details all week for projects highlighting DCWV papers.

Thanks,
Lisa

CPS Sketch # 285 - My Favorite Things

Hello!  It's our last week with My Favorite Things as our sponsor.  It's been a blast!

Adore You

Somthing cute was in order... and nothing says cute quite like the Pure Innocence line at MFT!  I have used a square die to cut holes in the square front of my patterned paper and put my stamped image (and coordinating papers) behind.

Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps: Being Cute Is What I Do by My Favorite Things
Ink: ColorBox Black Licorice by Clearsnap
Paper: Kraft and Solar White Neenah by DiscountCardstock.com
Patterned Paper: Sweet Day by Echo Park
Other: Scor-Tape, Blush Glitter Ritz Jewel glitter, Square Nestabilities by Spellbinder

CPS Sketch # 284 - My Favorite Things

Hello!  It's time for another project for CPS.  It's still about My Favorite Things!

Together

I am planning to give this card to my husband for our anniversary.  I love the sentiment and the people border is just fun!  It's actually a border of only ladies in dresses, but I carefully trimmed every other person to remove the dress.  Talk about versatile!

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa


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Supplies:
Stamps: My Favorite Sentiments by My Favorite Things
Ink: Black Mix'd Media Inx by Clearsnap
Paper: Straw, Black and Solar White by DiscountCardstock.com
Patterned Paper: Celebrate by Authentique
Other: Inchies, border die by My Favorite Thing, Clear Embossing powder by Ranger

CHF Challenge CHF10 - Twine

Hello!  Welcome to Cornish Heritage Farms' next challenge (CHF10).  The design team will be working together to spotlight a different theme every two weeks and would love it you join us for the fun.

The theme today:  Twine

It Doesn't Get Much Better

I think this Thomas Kinkade stamp is one of my all-time favorites.  There's something lovely about the water, the filtered light through the trees and the flowers.  Of course, it looks daunting to color, but it's actually easy.  All the dark portions of the stamped image are the dark shadows, so you start with the lightest colors first and layer in the dark over the dark ink spots.  I find it easiest to dot in flower colors and highlight with white gel pens.

 

Of course, the fun bit of this card is the twine and the fishing fly.  I shopped the sporting goods area for a real lure.  To make it safe for a card, I used a wire cutter to remove the hook.

 

I'd love it if you stopped by to see what the other designers are posting today:

Anne Harmon

Barb Gmitro-Best

Barbara Bruder

Cindy Haffner

Dawn Bennett

Debbie Standard

Deneen Treble

Dianne Beans

Frances Byrne - DT Coordinator

Holly Brown

Jacqueline Smith

Kris Chirhart

Kristine Reynolds

Lisa Silver <-- That's me! 

Michele L

Steph Ackerman

Be sure to also stop by the CHF Blog to share with us your take on the challenge!  I hear there may be prizes!

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa

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Supplies:

Stamps: It Doesn't Get Much Better Thomas Kinkade stamp by Cornish Heritage Farms

Paper:  straw, Solar White, Black and Suede Brown cardstock from DiscountCardstock.com
Ink: Smokey Gray Versafine ink by Tsukineko

Other: Twine by Really Reliable Ribbon, Small Fry Spinner Lure, white gel pen by Signo
Copic markers: 0, W1, W3, T3, R27, YR16, Y11, Y32, Y35, Y38, YG67, G40, G43, BG10, BG57, B34, BV00, BV04, RV19, RV91, E00, E21, E23

CPS Sketch # 283 - My Favorite Things

Hello!  It's time for another CPS sketch project.  I'm still having a ball with MFT images!

You...

This was a really fast card... with the coordinating washi tape from My Mind's Eye, this was a breeze!

Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps: Vertical Greetings by My Favorite Things
Ink: Black Mix'd Media Inx by Clearsnap, Creamy Brown fluid chalk ink by Clearsnap
Paper: Cream by Neenah, Kraft and Pop-Tone Pink Lemonade by DiscountCardstock.com
Patterned Paper: Lavendar by My Mind's Eye
Other: Washi tape by My Mind's Eye, Vertical Greeting and Rolled Rose dies by My Favorite Things, Clear embossing powder by Ranger

Scor-pal: The 2012-13 Design Team

Hello!  I'm really excited to be sharing this post today.  The news is finally official.  I'm thrilled to be joining the 2012-13 Scor-pal design team!



 

Meet the team:

 

Abby Henderson

Diane Zechman

Gini Cagle

Jennie Harper

Katie Tate

Lisa Andrews

Lisa Silver

Lori Williams

Steph Ackerman

Toni Storie

Tya Smith

Virginia Nebel

You can read more about the company and be inspired on the Scor-pal blog, Scor-pal Facebook Fan Page or on the Scor-pal Project Board on Pinterest.

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa

CPS Sketch # 282 - My Favorite Things

Hello!  It's time for another CPS sketch project!  I've been inking MFT images and having a great time.

Frosty

This was such a quick card that it might just make the grade for mass-production later this year when I work to make over 90 cards to send to friends and family.

I colored my frosty bonne homme de neige with copic markers in non-traditional colors.

Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps: Holiday Hugs Snowman by My Favorite Things
Ink: ColorBox Black Licorice by Clearsnap
Paper: Solar White Neenah, Pop-Tone Lemonade 100#, Pop-Tone Blu Raspberry 100# by DiscountCardstock.com
Other: Polka Dots embossing folder by Provo Craft, clear embossing powder by Ranger, twill tape, Nestabilities by Spellbinder
Copic Markers: BG10, BG45, BG49, YR16, YR18, 0, R20, R22, T1, T3, T5, T7

Patriot's Day Project

It goes without saying... as a nation, we have been changed forever by what happened on September 11th.  I'm sure others remember where they were on 9/11...

Now, it's a day to reflect on the events of the day, remember those that lost their lives that day and thank those that protect us still.

Let Freedom Ring

This was a fun project to create.  It will be featured on the DiscountCardstock.com website / blog and I'd love if you stopped by to check out more details there.

Thanks!
Lisa

Supplies:

Paper: Posh Red, White and Patriot Blue Linen cardstock by DiscountCardstock.com
Other: Unfinished frame from Michaels, black acrylic paint, White satin paint, sanding block, Grungeboard / chipboard star, Mister Huey’s Calico White spray by Studio Calico, Grain Striping tool by Martha Stewart, dimensional tape, foam brush