Thursday, November 15, 2012

Scor-pal & Hampton Art Week - Day 4




Today we are thrilled to be kicking off a week long feature with our friends at Hampton Art. Our designers have out done themselves once again to bring you some fun and exciting projects using not only Scor-pal products, but also, a mix of stamps and inks from Hampton Art. Of course, that's not all. The Hampton Art team is playing with Scor-pal products this week on the Hampton Art blog beginning at 11:30 EST each day.

As always, there a prizes to be won!!
Be sure to visit both the Scor-pal blog and  Hampton Art blog each day this week to see more project ideas and to enter for chances to win some great prizes. To be entered into the random drawing for a Scor-buddy prize 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 showing us one of your favorite Scor-pal projects. It can be something you've created and posted online, it can be a project from the Scor-pal Project Board on Pinterest, it can be from the Scor-pal Gallery at Splitcoast Stampers, a project from the project listing on Scor-pal website or anywhere else! Simply leave a comment with the link here on this post telling us what you can't wait to make.

Deadline for entering is 8am Central, Monday, November 19.



Today's first project comes from Scor-pal Designer Virginia Nebel

With the holiday season around the corner I am thinking this is a good time to start some holiday card making! I'll be using Hampton Art's Doodlebug journal seals and the Scor-pal tool to make paper ribbon accents.
Supplies: Hampton Art Doodlebug Journal Seals #IC0159, Colorbox inks- Limeade, Swimming Pool
My Mind's Eye pattern paper, Lifestyle Crafts Penguin Die



a) Score a 12 x 1 in pattern paper at 1.5, 2, 3, 3.5, 4.5, 5, 7, 7.5, 8.5, 9, 10, 10.5 inches as shown:


b) Starting from the left edge, fold pleats starting with a valley fold until you reach the 5 inch score line.  Starting at the 7 inch score line, fold pleats starting with a mountain fold until you reach the end. You should have a pleated ribbon with a 2 inch wide center which is the perfect size to fit one of the stamp seals.


c) Unfold your ribbon pleats and place a little piece of Scor-tape in the 1/2 inch intervals and then refold to secure the pleats together.  Cut a 'v' at the ends.  The ends will curl up a bit until you glue the ribbon permanently to your project.  On my card, I matted the ribbon on a slightly larger rectangle pattern paper.


d) To mass produce pleated ribbons, score a 12 x 12 pattern paper first, then apply Scor-tape down the 1/2 intervals.  Cut ribbon widths as you desire and you have them ready as needed!
 


Next up, Scor-pal Designer Katie Tate

For my project for the Scor-Pal meets Hampton Art week I decided to make an album based on one I saw a friend of mine make. She had taken a class and I only got a quick look and so I had to find my way around making it and I hope you like it!



Supplies:
Stamps - Best Thing is Each Other, Bless Beyond Measure and Too Much of a Good Thing all by Hampton Art
Inks - Blackbird Chalk, Popcorn Chalk and Dye Ink Seattle Sky all by Hampton Art
Papers and Accents - Graphic 45
Tools - Scor-Pal, Scor-Mat and Circle Punch
Adhesive - Scor-Tape


Start with a piece of card stock measuring 12" by 9". Line up the long side at the top fence of the Scor-Pal and score at 5 3/4" and 6 1/4" and burnish the score lines.


I cut the calendar accents from the paper and inked each edge with the Seattle Sky ink


I used the Blackbird to stamp the sentiments and inked the edges again


For the inserts for the album you need to start with card stock measuring 8" by 5 1/2". Line up the 5 1/2" side to the top fence of the Scor-Pal and score at 1/2". Rotate to the longer 8" side and score at 2 1/4" and 5 3/4". Burnish all score lines.


Use a circle punch to make a semicircle in the center of the top side (as in the photo) to form a finger hold. Create the "gift card envelope" using Scor-Tape
for a firm hold.


Complete for 12 envelopes (one for each month) and decorate as desired.


Add Scor-Tape to the bottom edges (under the score line) so you can attach the envelopes to the album (six on each side of the score lines)


After attaching the envelopes to the cover add patterned paper to cover the inside cover over the ends as in the photo.


Smooth the patterned paper to seal in the ends of the envelopes.


This is how the envelopes look when attached on both sides.


Decorate the front and make a band to hold the album closed.
This is how it looks inside when complete.



Each envelope holds a calendar insert and it would be a great gift.


45 comments:

Nikki said...

This is just so kewl love the pull out calendars, has the vintage feeling to it too

Miriam Prantner said...

Great projects today! Love the tutorial on how to create the pleated element, and that little mini calendar idea is too cool....I'm pinning it for sure!

Miriam Prantner said...

Been following you guys on Pinterest for a while, there is always good stuff there, and I didn't have to even scroll today....how cool is this?!

http://pinterest.com/pin/246009198366681460/

Amy Martin said...

Wow... Beautiful projects. I cant wait to make all the Christmas cards I volunteered to make for the elderly. Just hoping to touch their hearts. :)

cghundley said...

Thanks for the tip on making the paper ribbons. I'll scraplift that for sure! The album is really nice and would be a great gift to receive.

Carla from Utah

Regina said...

wonderful projects!
The paper loop is fantastic!
Thanks for inspiration!
My last project with Scor-pal
http://diekreativeecke.blogspot.de/2012/11/hubsch-verpackt.html

Thanks for the chance!

Kristie Maynard said...

Great ideas. I'm going to use that little album idea to make a gift card holder for my Aunt. We give her a number of gift cards every year for Christmas and this would be the perfect way to give them this year! TFS.

Glennis F said...

What great ideas today - I love the ribbon idea, and will be trying that for sure

littlen said...

that penguin card is too cute for words. tfs.

littlen said...

http://www.scor-pal.com/oct2_magazine/Coffin%20Treat%20Box%20Tutorial.pdf
i love making boxes and my score pal makes it easy.

Unknown said...

Wonderful projects today. I really to tutorial on the pleated paper and the calendar.

Unknown said...

One of my favorite Scor-Pal projects, is one I made for the JustRite Challenge. I was a Honorable Mention winner

http://myworldmysolitude.blogspot.com/2012/11/justrite-friday-challenge-085.html

Ravengirl said...

Love these great projects!!

Unknown said...

Awesome projects. I love the that tutorial is included with dimensions, it makes it easy for people like me who are new to mixed media. Thanks for sharing!

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Great projects today!!! love how you pleated the paper. TFS

ionabunny said...

Two great projects. Love that cute penguin and the folded ribbon. That album is gorgeous. I always want to make those flower rosettes but all that scoring is soooo time consuming. I'd love to win the scor-pal so I can do this as demonstrated by Jennie, http://scor-pal.blogspot.no/2012/11/dimensional-card-envelope-by-jennie.html

Crafty Aunt Dee said...

Love your tutorial and what a clever mini. Your card is so cute and I love the tips for the ribbon banners.

Cathy said...

I love both projects, I love anything with owls, and the calendar mini is amazing. Love the papers.
cathyplus5.blogspot.com

Cathy said...

I saw this on a blog hop and also on your pinterest, and would love to win a scorpal someday to make it.
http://outtoimpress.blogspot.com/2011/08/its-fun-filled-blog-hop.html

cathyplus5.blogspot.com

Big Mamma~ a.k.a. Mary S said...

I loved the idea of the bow and just making a few scores.. that is awesome.

Sue D said...

Very fun colors on the card and I like the paper ribbon accent.
Love the vintage album.

Beatrice Lawson said...

Virginia, what a great tip!!! Loved it and will use it this Xmas!

Beatrice Lawson said...

This cascading card is fabulous. http://pinterest.com/pin/246009198366659026/
I follow all your boards and repin often - so much inspiration here...

Bella's mama said...

Love the Christmas card and the calendar album. WOW.

Carol said...

So gorgeous! Love the penguin card!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

sharon g said...

Your little guy looks so cute. It's amazing what can be done with a scor-pal.

cin2273 said...

I love all your great projects you are shareing! I am finding all of them very inspiring and motivating. Thank You

cin2273 said...

My Pinterest link to my favorite card inspired by your blog yesterday! http://pinterest.com/pin/233976143112262790/

Ava Gavloski said...

my pinterest happy is the barn star that dlhill has a video on.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuqdZ0NMowA
ava g

Caryn S said...

The banner is really fantastic, thanks for showing the steps to make that. The calendar pocket album is a wonderful idea and I love the papers.

Caryn S said...

Repinned from pinterest:

http://pinterest.com/pin/246009198366676707/

Have to say, Gentleman Jim is one of my favorite crafters, everything he does is so practical and structured.

Suzi said...

More great stuff! I'm sure I will be trying the folded ribbon. Love the way it looks!

Mommy25 said...

very beautiful projects. they'd make awesome Christmas presents!

Mommy25 said...

the one sheet box is amazing! I love it: http://www.scor-pal.com/boxes/index_files/Page342.htm

Kim H said...

I love the bow, wonderful detail. beautiful album, love how the envelopes attach. thank you for the tutorials and inspiration.

CathyinMN said...

Very nice projects! I really like the scored paper ribbon element and will be using that technique. It really creates a lot of texture and interest. TFS!

mdog said...

great projects!! The album is wonderful!! Love the bow! Thanks for showing

Kathy Mc said...

The paper ribbon looks like something I'd like to try just for fun. Do know I need to make A2 card boxes for the card sets I plan to make for Christmas gifts. Thanks for the chance to win a Scor-Pal.

jusaweecatnap said...

The paper ribbon would be so useful for all sorts of projects. Quick and simple, but it makes a statement. The album is so elegant; would make a great gift for Christmas.

Kim Barrett said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE the cute penguin and creative use of the Doodlebug Stamp set! Wow, that 7gypsies project is awesome!

Teresa said...

great projects!

Anonymous said...

How cute is that penguin card!?

Loly Borda said...

That pleated paper ribbon is a wonderful idea, I see myself using it a lot. And the mini album is lovely. TFS

mari@n said...

merci, c'est très bien expliqué et très gentil pour ce partage.

Marianne Louise said...

Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing.