So if you're not a card, envelope, or box maker (and there are so many cute things you can make with the Scor-Pal's help), you might be wondering if you need a Scor-Pal. I'm here to say yes, you do! You can make all sorts of other things, you can score ruffles, make medallions, 3-D stars, and like I did here on my layout, you can add lines to your design, leaving them as is or sanding them. It's a fun design element. And with the newest version, you've got every measurement you need, without having to move your paper. Mine is an older product without all the markings you see below, so it was fun to try out this newer one:
If you need a basic understanding of the tool, please check out this page, lots of good practical tips here.
I placed the side of paper I wanted for my design face down in the tray and scored a line every inch. I then flipped the paper 90 degrees and repeated. I now had a perfectly spaced grid.
I flipped it over and lightly sanded the grey concrete side of Urban Traveler's Grey Concrete/Chevron (#2917). I think this may be one of my most favorite pieces of patterned paper ever.
I moved on with my design about Dyfi Furnace in Wales, but it wasn't working with all the photos I had so I decided to make a little accordian pull out behind my main photo to house the other two photos. This is another thing the Scor-Pal made easy, I just scored a couple of lines, folded, and had places now for the extra photos of my parents near the giant mill wheel.
So there you have a couple of more ways to use the Scor-Pal in your scrapbooking. It's not just for cards and gift boxes, but now that I make cards a lot more than I used to, I use it for them too :)
Products used:
Urban Traveler
Grey Concrete/Chevron (#2917)
Red Dots/Arrow Dots (#2919)
Orange Stripes/Map (#2921)
Green Chevron/Dictionary (#2920)
4x6 Vertical Journaling Elements (#2912)
Fundamentals Cardstock Stickers (#2902)
SN@P! Core Collection
Sticker Letters (#4020)
Stickers Icons (#4018)
great ideas - I love mini scrapbooks - thanks for the inspiration!
Sandra ltb
Posted by: Sandra ltb | January 23, 2013 at 05:25 AM
What a great idea!!! I loveeeeee this!!! GORGEOUS!!
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | January 23, 2013 at 05:50 AM
I love this grid background ... definitely going to try it!
Posted by: Judy S | January 23, 2013 at 06:22 AM
This is absolutely fabulous! Gorgeous work Emily!
Posted by: Guiseppa Gubler | January 23, 2013 at 06:27 AM
What an amazing idea. Love it.!!
Posted by: Janet MacKay | January 23, 2013 at 06:34 AM
What a wonderful idea for a mini book!
Posted by: Gina | January 23, 2013 at 06:48 AM
I love all the things you can do with Scor-Pal! And Simple Stories is my absolute fav :)
Posted by: Amy A | January 23, 2013 at 07:59 AM
I love your project and Simple Stories papers. I'm glad I follow PP because it is thanks to them I get to know your lovely products.
Posted by: Loly Borda | January 23, 2013 at 08:10 AM
emily,thanks for explaining how to get the look, appreciated. Lovely designed creation
ava g
Posted by: Ava g | January 23, 2013 at 08:15 AM
I really love the airmail strips you used. They are just great. I'd like to find that for my own album. What a great project in general....
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | January 23, 2013 at 08:28 AM
The washi tape adds so much to the look. You are so creative. Nice job.
Posted by: Natasha Poteraj | January 23, 2013 at 08:29 AM
A fabulous layout.
Posted by: Regina M. Hamilton | January 23, 2013 at 09:06 AM
Very cool layout!
Posted by: Jamie Greene | January 23, 2013 at 09:19 AM
Love these projects! The grid that you created on the layout is really striking!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | January 23, 2013 at 09:55 AM
Awesome layout! Love that you could include more photos without having to compromise size!
Posted by: Melinda T | January 23, 2013 at 10:49 AM
Fabulous idea - thanks
Posted by: Glennis F | January 23, 2013 at 11:01 AM
Awesome!! I LOVE the fun idea!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett =) | January 23, 2013 at 11:25 AM
What a great project! The Scor-Pal is fabulous, I agree!
Posted by: Toni Storie | January 23, 2013 at 11:38 AM
Great ideas! Love the layout!
DeniseB
Posted by: Denise Bryant | January 23, 2013 at 11:44 AM
Love the layout. Making the Grid with the sandpaper is an ingenious idea!
Posted by: Pamela Romero | January 23, 2013 at 12:17 PM
Wow...awesome idea, love your page, and think I might have to get a new Scor-Pal. I also have an older one. I lost the score tool, too!
Posted by: Kathy P | January 23, 2013 at 01:46 PM
What a great idea! I don't think of designing my own paper; this makes a wonderful background.
Rae Ann O.
Posted by: Rae Ann O. | January 23, 2013 at 02:12 PM
Love how you've been able to add the extra pages of photos.
Posted by: Jacky S | January 23, 2013 at 02:39 PM
Great ways to use the Scor Pal!
Posted by: Sue D | January 23, 2013 at 03:31 PM
Great idea, love that!
Posted by: KellyG | January 23, 2013 at 03:59 PM