SCS Love Fest - Scor-Pal Challenge

Hello!  It's Love Fest at Splitcoaststampers and the day has finally arrived for the Scor-Pal Challenge.

The challenge is simple.... Flip, Flap or Oodles of Folds!  Grab your Scor-Pal scoring board and join in the fun.  You can find all the details about the challenge HERE.

For additional inspiration, check out the Scor-Pal blog HERE.

My pocket card is all about love...

love you

Of course, creating my own envelope was easy using a Scor-Envi.  In fact, this is box-envelope that will accomdate my very embellished finished card.

So - are you inspired to join in the Love Fest-ivities?  Hope to see you there!

Hugs,
lise


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Supplies:

Stamps: Simple Hearts by Gina K Designs (Illustrated by Tami Mayberry)
Paper:  Straw (110#), Whip Cream Pop-Tone and Solar White by DiscountCardstock.com, Distress and Spotted by Core'dinations |  Patterned Paper: Fourteen by Crate
Ink: Grey Flannel Memento dye ink by Tsukineko, ColorBox Red Barn Chalk ink by Clearsnap
Other: Scor-pal, Scor-Tape, Scor-Envi, Doily die by Cheery Lynn Designs, Corner rounder by Zutter, Baker's Twine, heart strip die by PTI, 1-3/8" and 2" circle punches by EK Success, precision scissors by EK Success, flowers by Prima Marketing, sanding block by Core'dinations
Technique: Pocket fold, distressing

Splitcoaststampers Love Fest!

Hello!  Have you heard the news?  SCS is kicking off Love Fest today in the Member Forums and we'd love to have you join in the fun!  Be on the look-out for a Scor-Pal challenge in a couple days!

Scor-Pal Tutorial - Perpetual Calendar

Hello!  It's Lisa today with details on how to create your own Perpetual Calendar with paper.

I was inspired by so many projects available on the web.  I've created altered wooden perpetual calendars in the past myself, but was intrigued with the idea of doing one entirely from paper.  I was inspired by two spectacular projects and designer's work.  Jamie Lane created a wonderful Advent Calendar with room to showcase a darling holiday image.  Cindy Lawrence designed an elegant countdown calendar.  Thank you ladies for your inspiration.

Oh Happy Day!

Supplies:
Tools: Scor-Pal Scoring board in inches, Scor-tool and Scor-tape
Ink: Brushed Corduroy Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: BoBunny Vintage Dot double sided papers (Burnt Orange and Ocean) 80# cardstock, Whipped Cream Pop-Tone Cardstock 100# and Hot Fudge Pop-Tone Cardstock 100# from DiscountCardstock.com
Other: hot glue gun, liquid glue, precision scissors, sponge, Spiral flower and Labels 28 dies by Spellbinder, number dies by My Favorite Things, Leaf die by Cheery Lynn Designs, letter dies by Papertrey Ink, corner rounder by Zutter

So, let's get started!

Step 1: Let's create two cubes for our numbers. 

Follow the template below to create your cubes.  Begin with a full sheet of cardstock and score with your Scor-Pal scoring board and Scor-tool as outlined below.  Carefully trim with a precision scissors all the shaded areas.

Here's my cube base, with the added Scor-tape on all the small flaps.

TIP: Round the corners of all the flaps to make it easier to assemble the cube. 

Fold your base to create your cube.

With your cubes complete, it's time to add your design flair!  The completed cubes measure 2.5".  Trim patterned paper to fit each side.  Adhere numbers to each side.

To make it easy for your project, this is how you'll need to number the sides in order to make it function for a month of days.

Block 1 numbers: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Block 2 numbers: 0, 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 (which will also function as your number 6)

Step 2: Now, let's create your calendar base.

Cut and score a piece of cardstock using the template below.

Add Scor-Tape to the 1/2" bottom flap and adhere at the  5-7/8" score mark.  This will create a triangulated base, which I find helps to keep your cubes on the base.

Cut and score the side panels as outlined in the template below.  Cut with your trimmer the shaded areas.  This piece will help add stability to your base as well as sides to hold the cubes in place.

Snip along the bottom to create flaps that can be adhered to the bottom of the base.

Add a bit of Scor-Tape to back of the base to adhere it to the side wrap panel.

Step 3: It's time to decorate your project!  Go wild!

I opted to create a project that can function as both a perpetual calendar, but also as a countdown calendar for special days like birthdays and anniversaries (or the last day of school).

But, the skies are the limit.  You could easily make a center section to your project that is magnetic with changeable panels for each holiday or month!

Thanks for stopping by and joining me today!
Lisa

Scor-pal and Simple Stories Project

Hello!  I have a mini-book project to share with you today, using my favorite Scor-pal tools and the amazing Simple Stories patterned papers.

Fabulous!

Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Fab{u}lous and Simple Basics kit by Simple Stories (papers, kit stickers and journal prompts)
Tools: Scor-pal scoring board in inches, Scor-tape, Scor-tool
Cardstock: black cardstock by DiscountCardstock.com
Embellishments: rhinestones by Recollections, Mod Podge
Other: cardboard

Begin with two pieces of cardboard.  This book was sized as 8.5" x 5".  You can opt to purchase heavy weight cardboard OR... you can be thrifty.  I save cardboard from large packs of patterned pattern, save cereal boxes (the sturdy kind not the econo boxes we usually buy) or from the back of a pad of notebook paper.  Cover the piece of patterned paper and cardboard completely with Mod Podge.  I find that when you cover both surfaces with liquid glue, you avoid air bubbles behind the paper.  Cover both sides of the cardboard.  Set aside to dry.

Cut a piece of black cardstock to 8" x 6.5".  Score with the Scor-pal scoring board and Scor-Tool along the 6" side every 0.5".  Add Score-tape to one side of each score mark and fold.

Adhere to the cardboard covers.

Cut black cardstock for the pages at 8" x 5".  Adhere to the spine of the book.

Embellish the pages with the fun stickers and journal prompts from the Simple Stories Fab{u}lous kit.

Doesn't this make a great gift for a sweet teenager?  I know my sweet girl will love it!  I left plenty of spaces to add fun pictures and high school mementos.

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa

Scor-pal and Simple Stories Project Preview

Hello!  I'd love it if you'd stop by the Scor-pal blog all week for designer inspiration, using the amazing Simple Stories papers.

Thanks,
lisa

Scor-Pal and Fancy Pants Project

Hello!  It's Lisa with a fast project today.  I was so inspired by the beautiful Fancy Pants papers!

The Good Life Easel Card and Wall-hanging Note Holder Gift Set

Supplies:
Patterned Paper: The Good Life by Fancy Pants Designs, Paper Tape Sticker Sheet
Embellishments: Mingled Buttons by Fancy Pants Designs
Tools: Scor-Pal Scoring Board in Inches, Scor-Tool, Scor-Tape
Cardstock: Dark brown (one piece trimmed to 4-1/4" x 8-1/2" and one 4-1/4" square piece) and Solar White from DiscountCardstock.com
Other: Paper flowers by Prima Marketing, Maraschino twine by The Twinery, 1-1/4" circle punch by EK Success, white Behr paint with primer from Home Depot, Notebook cover (dollar store find), red ribbon by May Arts, Mod Podge glue adhesive

Creating personalized gifts for those we love is easy with the right tools and beautiful papers.

To create an easel card:

Begin with a 4-1/4" x 8-1/2" piece of cardstock.  Score in half with the Scor-Pal scoring board and Scor-Tool at 4-1/4" and again at 6-3/8".

Pre-fold along the score lines.

Add Scor-Tape to the end section of your pre-folded base as shown pictured above.

 

 



Align the 4-1/4" square cardstock square to the bottom edge of the pre-folded base to create the card.

Complete your card with additional patterned paper.  Be sure to add a decorative strip on the base of the card to provide a place for the easel to stand upright.

To complete the note holder:

Begin with a sturdy base for your wall-hanging.  In this example, I used the front page of a purchased notebook that had a die-cut edge.  You could use chipboard (purchased for the purpose, the back page of a spiral notebook or a piece of cardboard from a cereal box).

OPTIONAL: Paint your wall-hanging base.  I love to use small samples of Behr paint that has primer added to it.  You can purchase this at Home Depot in white (or you can ask to have it tinted to a preferred color using one of the provided chips).  It's incredibly economical and covers excellently.  Allow the paint to dry thoroughly.

To embellish the wall-hanging, I created a rosette.  Trim a piece of patterned paper to 1" x 10-1/4".  Score at 1/4" intervals.

Accordion fold the strip, alternating the folds for a mountain / valley fold.

Adhere the end of your folded strip to the opposite end.  The folds will be continuous and match.

Flatten the folded structure to create the rosette.  Adhere punched circles of patterned paper (2 of them) to the front and back of the rosette to hold it together.  Embellish with a button and twine.

Embellish your wall-hanging with additional coordinating patterned papers and ribbon.  In this project, I did use Mod Podge to adhere and seal the papers to the front of my wall-hanging.  Adhere a small stack of self-sticking notes to the front with Scor-Tape.

Your project, made with many found or low cost items, will be a perfect gift without damaging your pocket book!

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa

Scor-Pal and Fancy Pants Preview

Hello!  This week, the Scor-Pal Design Team has a lot of fun projects cooking for the Fancy Pants collaboration week.  Be sure to stop by the Scor-Pal blog for inspiration.

Thanks!
Lisa

Scor-Pal and Core'dinations Project

Hello!  I have a project today using the wonderful papers by Core'dinations and my favorite Scor-Pal tools.

Snowflake Cube Ornament

Supplies:

Paper: Core'dinations Signature Series (Graphic 45) in Bon Voyage GX-3100-06 (cut in 8.5" x 11" piece), vellum
Tools: Scor-Pal Scoring board in Inches, Scor-Tool, Scor-Tape and Core'dinations Sand It Set (sanding block and dust cloth)
Other: Snowflake die by Sizzix, silk ribbons by May Arts, Maraschino twine by The Twinery, corner rounder (1/4") by Zutter, precision scissors, small bell

Template:

Begin with a 8.5" x 11" piece of Core'dinations cardstock.
Score to match the template above using a Scor-Pal Scoring Board in Inches and Scor-Tool.

1. Along the 8.5" side, score at 0.5", 3", 5.5" and 8".
2. Along the 11" side, score at 0.5", 3", 5.5", 8" and 10.5".
3. Add a score mark (the dotted red line) at 2.5" and 6", carefully skipping one section as pictured above.
4. Remove all the shaded sections with a precision scissors.
5. Round the corners of all the flaps with a 1.4" corner rounding tool.

When creating a box like this, I find it easier to put together if I round the corners of the smaller flaps.

Using a small punch or die, add design to each side of the box.  Add dimension to the box by sanding gently with the Sand It tool set.

Add Scor-Tape to the box flaps.  Gently fold the box along the score lines to determine the placement of the Scor-Tape.  Sand the box a bit for added dimension.

Flip to the "inside" of the box and add small squares of vellum behind the snowflakes, using Scor-Tape to adhere.  I also determined that I wanted my box to hang from the point, so I added a loop of ribbon to one corner, using Scor-Tape.  I also adhered a small bell to the bottom strung with twine.

Remove all the Scor-Tape strips and adhere to close the box.

Enjoy!

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa

Scor-Pal and Core'dinations Preview

Hello.  All week, the Scor-Pal Design team will be sharing project using the manificent Core'dinations papers.  Be sure to stop by the Scor-Pal blog for inspiration.

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa

Scor-Pal and Pink Paislee Project

Hello!  It's Lisa Silver with a project for you today.  I was so inspired by the beautiful Pink Paislee Portfolio Collection.  I thought the best way to showcase the paper was to create the perfect gift packaging... it's all about the paper!

Let's get started!

Supplies:
Tools: Scor-pal Scoring Board, Scor-Tool, Scor-Tape
Patterned Paper: Portfolio (Amazing and Unbelievable) Collection by Pink Paislee
Embellishments: Artisan Flowers and Artisan Chipboard Butterflies (Customize with Color) by Pink Paislee
Ink: Pumice Stone and Tumbled Glass Distress Inks by Ranger
Other: buttons, black twine by The Twinery, precision scissors, hot glue gun


Template:

 

Start with a full piece of 12"x12" patterned paper.  Score with your Scor-pal according to the template pictured above.  Snip along the short score lines and remove the labeled sections.  Here's a view of the cardstock prepped like the template.

Add Scor-Tape along the bottom of the box and the side.  Remove the protective backing on the tape strips and adhere to create the box.  Pinch the sides of the top of the box to "gusset" the top.

You have several options to complete your gift box.  In my project, I opted to add a lovely Artisan Flower and Chipboard butterfly to the front with a bit of hot glue.  I used Tumbled Tile and Pumice Stone inks on the chipboard butterfly to match my box.  I also trimmed a piece of printed patterned paper (Unbelievable) that reads "Today & Tomorrow and Forever" and adhered to the bottom of the box front.  Wouldn't this be a perfect way to wrap a wedding gift?  This paper is truly lovely.  It's perfect in every way with it's faux washi tape and lovely patterns.

I also used buttons to create my closure.  The best way to accomplish this is to start with a long length of twine, threaded through the button and knotted in the back.  Add a large amount of hot glue to the back of the button and gently press to the flap (not so that it squidges out from around the edge of the button).  This will leave space behind the button around the edges so you can wrap the twine.  Repeat with the second button.  I opted to thread a bit of twine through the bottom button for a consistent look.  If you'd rather not use hot glue (and we know how much fun it is), you can opt to adhere a small magnet to close or to punch holes in both the flap and the box front and string with twine.

Here's another view of the finished project.

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa