MFT~Scor-Pal Blog Hop~

Hi there and welcome to the My Favorite Things/Scor-Pal Blog Hop!  I am thrilled to be a part of this hop because I love my Scor-Pal as much as I love my MFT stamps and die-namics!

To see the complete list of participating designers from MFT and Scor-Pal, head on over to the MFT Blog!

I have a rather long post for you today that includes a tutorial....so grab a cuppa, sit back and relax!

When the original Scor-Pal was introduced, I purchased it immediately and when the newest version came out I couldn't wait to get my hands on it!  My Scor-Pal sits on my desk and is used EVERY time I make a project....even if it is to just score a card fold.  It is an essential tool in my stamping arsenal.

I made a card using the newest Flopsey, Bunches of Hearts.  Flopsey was colored with Copics, was cut out and then popped up for dimension.  He was layered on a heart cut using one of the Layered Hearts Die-namics that was cut from corrugated cardboard.  I also swiped some Vintage Cream ink across the heart to give it some more interest.  The sentiments are from the same set and were cut out with the Mini Tab and First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics.  

Do you see the scored diamond pattern on the denim colored panel?  That was done with my Scor-Pal.  I have a problem with "plain" cardstock on a card so adding a diamond pattern for interest is something I do often.  I took a few pictures as I scored the paper and will have a tutorial at the end of this post.

This picture shows the dimension I LOVE on a card front......

And here is the finished inside.....

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Now onto the Scored Diamond Pattern Tutorial:  (it's my first ever tutorial so go easy on me :)

I started with a piece of patterned paper cut into a 5" square.  I lined my paper up corner to corner at the 5" mark.  Make sure the bottom corner is on the same line to ensure a perfect pattern.  The point of the corner fits perfectly in the little notch at the top.

Score down the center from corner to corner.....

Then score from edge to edge every 1/2".  For some reason I go to the right and then to the left.  Habit....but do what works for you.  

This is what it looks like when you're done with the first half.....

Now turn your patterned paper so the original score lines are horizontal making sure to keep each corner on the same line.  Again, I chose the 5" score line......(6 is actually the middle)

And repeat the scoring again, every 1/2".

And here it is finished!  Now all you have to do is add it to your card!


Well, if you're still with me, you're done!  Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope you have a great day!

Stamps:  Bunches of Hearts Flopsey (MFT)

Paper:  Fossil, Vintage Cream, Crate Paper Random (6x6)

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers

Accessories:  Scor-Pal, Layered Heart, Mini Tab and First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics (MFT), Lace Trim, Sewing Machine, Corrugated Cardboard, Foam Tape