April Scor-Pal Project

 

This month, I am showing how to make a Six Pack Box that you can use for a gift box.

To make this project you will need:

Scor-Pal

Scor-Tape

The Stacker

Cardstock: 2 pieces of 9 1/2" x 6 1/4"

                  2 pieces of 6 1/2" x 5 3/4"

                  2 pieces of 8 3/2" x 4 1/4"

1 1/2" circle punch

Corner Cutter

Patterned paper: 2 pieces of 3 1/2" x 4 1/4"

                            2 pieces of 2 3/8" x 4 1/4"

ribbon, tag or other embellishments

Step 1:

Start with one of the 9 1/2" x 6 1/4" pieces of cardstock and place the 6 1/4" at the top of your Scor-Pal. Score at 1 1/4" and 5".  Turn the cardstock so the 9 1/2" side is at the top, and score at 8 1/4". Score at 3 3/4" down to the first score line and then from the bottom up to the second score line. Repeat with the other piece.

Step 2:

On both pieces, cut away the panels along the sides as shown, and cut along the bottom score lines to make tabs. Place Scor-Tape on the two tabs.

Step 3:

Fold along the score lines, folding away from the scored side. Fold in the tabs and attach them to the inside of the bottom flap.

Step 4:

With the 2 pieces of 6 1/4" x 5 3/4" cardstock, place the 6 1/4" side at the top of your Scor-Pal and score at 1 1/4" and 5". Turn the cardstock so the 5 3/4" is at the top and score at 4 1/2". Cut along the two score lines to make tabs, and add Scor-Tape to the tabs. Assemble as before.

Step 5:

Add Scor-Tape to the sides and bottom of the larger piece(left of picture) and attach the smaller piece(right of picture).

Step 6:

With the 2 pieces of 8 3/4" x 4 1/4", place the 8 3/4" side at the top, and score at 1 1/4", 3 3/4", 5", and  7 1/2". Turn the cardstock over and score at 2 1/2" and 6 1/4". 

Step 7:

Fold along the score lines, folding away from the side that is scored. Add Scor-Tape to the second panel from each side, and adhere together, as shown. Place one piece inside each box.

Step 8:

Punch a circle for a handle and round the two top corners of each piece. Add Scor-Tape on the back of each box. Adhere the two pieces together.

          

Step 9:

Add patterned paper and embellishments, as desired.

Sunbird Spark Challenge #47 Card 2

I have another card for the Sunbird Spark Challenge #47. Here is the sketch to inspire us:

Here is my card:

I used one of the stencils from the Fancy Gift Bow Stencils 360° set for the central design, and added the outer design with one of the stencils from the Sacred Lotus Stencils 360° set. I layered it onto a black panel and attached it to a white card base.

The sentiment is from the An Amazing Friend stamp set. I added a black layer before adding it to the card front.

Sunbird Spark Challenge #47

 This month, the Sunbird Spark Challenge is a Sketch Inspiration.

I used the Diamonds Geo Stencils 360° set and inked up Barrel A with Gina K. Designs Medium Orchid ink, and Barrel B with Dark Orchid ink, rotating 45° each turn. I love the way the two stencils make a great design together.

The front panel was layered with black and attached to a white card base.

I stamped the sentiment, from the An Amazing Friend stamp set, in Obsidian Amalgam ink and layered it with a black panel cut with the Cottage Cutz Stitched Square die set. I cut one side of the layer, turned the die around and cut the other side, to make a smaller shape.

March Scor-Pal Project

 

My friend turned 100th last month, so I made her a special Tri-fold card.

Supplies used:

Scor-Pal

Scor-Tape

The Stacker

2 pieces of cardstock, measuring 10" x 7"

gold foil cardstock - 2 pieces measuring 5" x 7"

Gina K. Designs: Lovely Flowers stamp set, stencils and die

                            Birthday Bash Foil-Mates

                            Light Orchid, Dark Orchid, Jelly Bean Green, Grass Green, Light Spruce, 

                                     Medium Spruce ink

Hero Arts Oval infinity dies

VersaMark ink

gold embossing powder

vellum paper

gold foil

Step 1:

On each of your 2 pieces of cardstock, place the 10" side at the top and score at 5".

Step 2:

Stamp your image with VersaMark ink on a piece of vellum paper, and heat emboss with gold embossing powder. Stamp it again on regular cardstock, colour it in and cut it out.

Step 3:

Cut an oval big enough to hold most of your stamped image in both pieces of gold foil cardstock. Make sure that you have the two foil sides on the outside so that the holes will line up on the front of your card.

Step 4:

Line up one of the gold pieces on the right side of one of the scored pieces of cardstock. Trace through the hole and cut out slightly bigger than the traced line. This will make it easier to line everything up.

Step 5:

Tape the vellum paper onto the back of one of the gold foiled panels, lining up the image as you want it to appear. Tape that onto the front of the sheet of cardstock with the oval hole, and tape the other gold foiled panel on the back. You have sandwiched the vellum and the cardstock between the two gold foiled pieces.

Take the other sheet of 10" x 7" cardstock and trim off 1/8" from the right hand side. This will make it easier to fold the completed card. Add Scor-Tape to the inside of the left hand side of the cardstock and attach it to the back of the right hand side of the first sheet. This will give you the shape shown below. Decorate the middle section with your sentiment.

 

Step 6:

Line up the coloured image with the outline on the vellum paper and attach it to the folded right hand side. For this part, I used glue to give me some wiggle room.

Sunbird Spark Challenge #46

 This month, we have a Valentine moodboard as inspiration.

Here is my card; a Valentine for my husband!

I stamped the elements, from the Hedgehogs in Love stamp set, and cut them out with the coordinating dies. I coloured in the hearts with a Spectrum Noir alcohol marker.

I decided to make an ombre background, using Gina K. Designs Bubblegum Pink, Passionate Pink, Red Velvet and Cherry Red ink.  I added this to a red panel before attaching it to a white card base. Then I adhered my elements, popping up the sentiment bubble.

February 2025 Scor-Pal Project

 

We're through the first month of 2025 already! This month, I have a cute box to show you. It will hold a deck of playing cards, or other small items.

Supplies needed:

Scor-Pal

Scor-Tape

The Stacker

cardstock: 5 3/4" x 7"

patterned paper: 2 pieces 2 3/8" x 3 3/8"

                           2 pieces 5/8" x 3 3/8"

Kadomaru Pro Corner Cutter

1" circle punch

ribbon, stamps, etc. to decorate

Step 1

With the 7" side of the cardstock at the top of your Scor-Pal, score at 3/4", 3 1/4", 4" and 6 1/2". Turn the cardstock 90° to the left and score at 3/4", 1 1/2" and 5". Fold along all score lines.

Step 2

Using the picture below as a guide, trim and clip the cardstock. Round the corners of the topmost flap. You can angle the cuts on the top two tabs on the left to make it easier to close the box.

Step 3

Add the patterned paper to the box fronts and sides. Using a circle punch, punch a half circle in the left front panel. Add Scor-Tape to the right side tab and right bottom tab.

Step 4

Remove the tape liner from the right flap and attach the flap to the back of the left side to form the box. Remove the tape liner from the bottom flap, fold in the side tabs, then the flap with the tape and finally the last flap. 

Step 5

Decorate as desired. The patterned paper I used is from Gina K. Designs, called Floral Essentials. The sentiment is from the Peace, Love and Joy stamp set, also by Gina K. Designs. 

 

Sunbird Spark Challenge #45

 This month, Sunbird Spark (formerly Penguin Palace) has a sketch challenge.

This is what I came up with!

I used a stamp from the Geometric Arts stamp set to create the background, which was stamped with Gina K. Designs Innocent Pink ink.

For my focal image, I made a 'window' and used stamps from the Birthday Wishes and Penguin Agenda stamp sets. I coloured the images with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers and added a bit of sparkle on the camera and balloon highlights with some Wink of Stella.

The sentiment is from the Birthday Wishes stamp set.

Flower Garden

I have one more card for the Gina K. Designs Monthly Mix December challenge.

For the top section, I used the Flower Garden stencil, inked up with Sweet Corn, Wild Dandelion, and  Sweet Mango ink. The bottom section uses the Thick Brush stencil and was inked up with Jelly Bean Green and Fresh Asparagus ink.

I used the So Many Sentiments stamp set for the sentiment, with Dark Chocolate ink. I added a bit of the ink around the edges of the strip of cardstock before attaching it to the panel. I added a brown layer before adhering it to a white card base.

To finish the card, I added a yellow flower that a friend gave me.

Heartfelt Snowflake

Here is my second card for the Gina K. Designs Monthly Mix December Challenge.

I used the Heartfelt Snowflake Layering stencil on the top, inked up with In the Navy ink, and one of the Bodacious Bloom stencils on the bottom, inked up with Wild Wisteria ink. 

The sentiment is from the Massive Messages stamp set, stamped with Obsidian Amalgam ink.

I added a strip of silver foiled cardstock to separate the two sections, added a blue layer and attached it to a white card base.

Sparkling Mandala Burst

 The Gina K Designs Monthly Mix challenge for December is to use two stencils on the card. Here is my first card:

First, I inked up the Art Deco stencil with In the Navy ink.

Once that dried completely, I used the Mandala Burst stencil with Silver Glitz glitter gel. I liked the sparkle, but the design didn't show up against the background. I put it aside and the next day I had the idea to outline each area with a black marker to make it show up better.

I added a blue layer before attaching it to a white card base.

I didn't want to cover any of the design, so I didn't add a sentiment on the outside of the card.