Monday, July 9, 2012

Scor-pal & Really Reasonable Ribbon Week: Day 2 with Gini Cagle


Happy Monday!!!

Today we are continuing a week long feature with our friends at Really Reasonable Ribbon. Our designers have out done themselves once again to bring you some fun and exciting projects using not only Scor-pal products, but also, gorgeous ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon. Of course, that's not all. The RRR team is playing with Scor-pal products this week on the Really Reasonable Ribbon blog too! 

As always, there a prizes to be won!! 

Be sure to visit both the Scor-pal blog and Really Reasonable Ribbon blog each day this week to see more project ideas and to enter for chances to win some great Scor-pal and RRR products. To be entered into the random drawing for a Scor-buddy and Scor-tape prize pack simply leave a comment here on the Scor-pal blog each day for a chance to win. 

There will be other ways to earn extra chances to win as well, so be watching for those announcements each day.

Today's, bonus entry comes by becoming a blog follower using the Google connect feature in the sidebar.  Simply follow the Scor-pal blog and leave a comment here on this post telling us you have done so.

Deadline for entering is 8am Central, Monday, July 16.

Now for today's projects from Scor-pal Designer Gini Cagle


 I love all of the Printer's Tray type boxes that are so popular right now, and thought I would show you how to build your own using your Scor-pal and Scor-tape.


The trick that I found for creating my Build-A-Box is to use an existing box as your template.  As you make each mini box, you will line it up using the template as your guide to keep everything squared.  This box had an inside measurement of 12.5" x 12.5" x 2".  I decided to keep the 2" depth for my boxes.


Just like working a puzzle, I planned how big I wanted each of my boxes, and arranged them in a pleasing manner.  In the example shown above, my patterned paper was 8" x 5".  I added 2" to each side of the cardstock - so it was 12" x 9".  I scored the cardstock with a 2" border all around (In other words, with the long side along the top gate, score at 2" and 10".  Turn a quarter turn and score at 2" and 7").  Cut tabs by cutting each of the horizontal folds, just even with the vertical fold.

Add patterned paper for the inside of each box, then use Score-Tape to glue the tabs and form your box.

Continue building boxes, and lining them up in the template box.  As you build the puzzle, secure the pieces together with Scor-tape. After all sections are built and connected, remove from the base box.  You are now ready to embellish.


I bought a child's flip flop and covered it with patterned paper.  I cut a circle from a Scor-Tape sheet and used that to form a rosette using May Arts Ribbon - Sheer Box Pleats (Parrot Green). I removed the paper backing and attached the ribbon in a circular pattern to form my flower.


I used the Sheer Organza Satin Center (Turquoise) to add some little banners to my Relax square.


To cover the seams of my boxes, I lined them with ribbons.  The Satin/Grosgrain Double Band Coral worked very well. because it was easy to tell where to fold the ribbon in half. The Scor-tape made it super easy to attach.


I hope you will give this a try - and have fun collecting all of your trinkets!

54 comments:

Linda said...

Very cute box. thanks for the tutorial.

Linda said...

I am now a follower of your blog

Bethany Becker said...

Great project!

Bethany Becker said...

I became a follower of your blog!

Queen Mary said...

What a great idea -- to make the boxes to fit your ephemera! I LOVE it! No more designing around someone else's box! Thanks for the tutorial!

Tammy B said...

thanks for the great tutorial :)

Tammy B said...

i've been following with reader, but now got you on my connect.

Bonnie Garby said...

What a great little decorative box! Love it!!!

Caryn S said...

Cool idea! Also like the flip flop, this would be a fun craft project for my girls and me!

Caryn S said...

Also, already follow you with Google Friend Connect!

Auntie Em said...

This is so cute! I love having seasonal displays and this is economical enough to change out. The ribbon trims make great accents.
Thanks for sharing this fun idea! :)

billiejo said...

Your painters tray is wonderful Gini! I love the colors and theme and the flip flop is so cute! Thanks for the details on how to make one.

billiejo said...

I just became a follower using the Google Connect. Thanks for the extra chance to win.

Miriam Prantner said...

What a neat project! Turned out great!

Miriam Prantner said...

I already follow your blog :)

littlen said...

cute idea. tfs.
littlen44 at gmail dot com

littlen said...

i'm already a follower.
littlen44 at gmail dot com

Tina said...

oh wow - very cool tray and love all the use of the fun ribbon & matching embellishments. thanks for sharing

tina
one crafty mess

rlovew said...

Fantastic idea- I can see doing this to make a memory style box for a baby or wedding.

Ravengirl said...

What a cute project! I love how you used that great ribbon to cover up the seams between the boxes!

Anonymous said...

I'm now a Google follower (I can't believe I wasn't already!)

Suzy-Q21 Crafter said...
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Suzy-Q21 Crafter said...

Too Cute love everything about your build-a-box...I have also become a member! Look forward to following this blog

~Miriam said...

i would love a chance to find out why score pals are so popular!

sharon g said...

What cute crafts! I like to see all different types.

sharon g said...

I am following your blog via Friend Connect.

Leanne said...

Such a fun project to make. Thanks for sharing.

Sue D said...

This is so cute! Thanks for sharing how you made this.

Sue D said...

I follow with GFC as Sue D

Sandra H said...

This is brilliant and a great tutorial:)x

Steph Ackerman said...

How fun is this!!!

lynda said...

I want to win a Scor-Pal because I so want to make 1 of those rosettes I've seen demonstrated with it.

lynda said...

I just became a follower!

Unknown said...

Great color combos. Thanks for the tutorials

seau said...

What a g reat little box and great tutorial, easy to follow and great pictures. TFS.

Anonymous said...

Really cute and functional!

Sonia said...

What a neat project! I have to try this!

Dorina D said...

Great tutorial and darling box. Great idea, Thanks

howo34 said...

Thanks for the tutorial on the cute box! I love the little flip flop it adds a nice touch!

howo34 said...

I am now a follower on your blog

SandeeNC said...

Love the printers trey box you created, it looks like a lot of fun to fill up! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)

efj said...

This is so cute!! Love this idea

Kristie Maynard said...

So cute! What a wonderful remembrance and it could be done for any occassion. TFS!

cinmfoster said...

Really cute, thanks for the tutorial.

Unknown said...

I'm now following on Google Connect!
I love all the ideas and tutorials! I love this blog :)

Hugs,
Angela

Melinda AKA medialady said...

Super cute box!

zehra said...

cute ideas

~♥~The Navy Wife~♥~ said...

What a cool project and what a wonderful week it is going to be, scor-pal and ribbon! Does it get any better ?!!!

~♥~The Navy Wife~♥~ said...

Of-course I am all ready a follower! :))

Unknown said...

Gorgeous box with such beautiful use of the ribbons. So many possibilities! Love the cute flip-flop!!!!

Unknown said...

I'm a follower on Google Connect.

Venus and Luanne @ Sisters Craft Cafe said...

so pretty boxes! love the ribbon on the slipper

Luanne

Venus and Luanne @ Sisters Craft Cafe said...

new follower on GFC

Luanne

Peggy Fairless said...

Love the ScorPal Blog and was happy to be hooked up with RRR. I just have to make some of those ribbon flowers - too cute.