Special Birthday Challenge at Scor-Pal

Hi everyone!

Yikes! It's November! It was a rainy, nasty Halloween here. We were expecting about 400-600 trick or treaters, and probably had 100. They got lots of candy from us, as we didn't want it left over!

It's time for a new monthly challenge on the Scor-Pal blog - 'Special Birthday'. Creations need to include more than one score line, and a 'Special Birthday' theme.  

Here is my project for this month. I'm not sure who will get this, but I hope they like it!

Did you know that Scor-Pal has lots of fun things in their store? Yep! They have dies,

glitter markers, Pocket Pal pages, Aqua markers, watercolor paper....you just have to go look and see.

Here is a card I made using this die set:

The top piece is the cutest little envelope, but I didn't use it for this.

I used the little note card (the bottom) piece, and used it as the card part of my joy fold card.

Then I decided I needed a matching gift, so here's what I made:

And here is a photo of the set together:

So, what do you think?

Thanks for all of you who are emailing to inquire about my health. I had my follow-up doctor appointment on October 15th. I still have pneumonia (my hospitalization was June 24th!), but...I am better! So overall, it's good news. I'm just a very impatient patient - I want to be 100% right now!

For these project, I used my Scor-Pal Eighths, 1/2" Scor-Tape, & 1/4" Scor-Tape.

Thanks for looking! 

I hope to see your birthday creations in our 'Special Birthday' Scor-Pal challenge!

We also have a ton of inspiration on our Projects on the Scor-Pal website and also on our Pinterest Board to help you get creative!Challenge at Scor-Pal! 

Happy November, everyone!

Patti J.

Scor-Pal Mid Month Tutorial

It's already mid-June!  Where did this month go?

It's my turn to share a mid-month tutorial with you.

I had seen something like this done on Pinterest with jelly jars, and thought it would be fun to adapt measurements for some pretty little candles that I found at Wal-Mart for about $1 each.

Let's get started on this quick and easy gift idea!

Gather up your Scor-Pal, scissors, and Scor-Tape.

Cut 3 pieces of cardstock. I used a glitter pink because I liked the sparkle!

Cut 2 pieces at: 10.25" x 2.75"

Cut one piece at: 8.25" x 10.5" - Score the long side at 2.75" and 7.75".

Score the short side at 2.75" and 5.5".

Cut in to the fold lines on both of the long sides, and snip the two outer 'tabs' just a bit for easy alignment.

Turn your cardstock over, and apply Scor-Tape to the tabs.

Remove tape liner - fold and adhere tabs to inside to create box.

Your two smaller pieces will look like this after they are scored.

 Flip them over, and apply tape.

Carefully adhere the two pieces, wrong sides together ONLY ON THE SECTIONS WITHOUT SCORE LINES, and using a punch or die of your choice, create a 'handle' opening.

Now, fold your two remaining flaps (each with two score lines) out to create a T.

Remove tape liner, and gently position the bottom of the T into the bottom of the box.

Remove the tape liner from the sides of the T and adhere them to the sides of the box.

Here is what your finished box looks like.

Add your candles, decorate your box as desired, and...

Voila!  A fun little gift package for someone special!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Give this tutorial a try or pick another project.  If you are low on ideas or are looking for inspiration, be sure to check out the Projects on the Scor-Pal website or our Pinterest board. 

Patti J.

So Grateful...

Good morning!

I'm here today with another post for Die-Versions!

My uber-exciting package from Die-Versions for November, included a fabulous new font!

I couldn't wait to get creative with it.  A while back, I found some bargains at our

local Dollar General store.  Don't you just LOVE bargains?

I chose to create with the one above today.

 (it was actually on sale 50% off, making it a $1.00 bargain!)

Some pretty fall designer papers, leaves, and yummy vanilla scented candles were used, 

and...

Here is the end result:

Candles not lit yet...

Lights out - candles lit!

Look at that beautiful font!  I totally LOVE this, and can see myself using it many times in the future!  It's called Die-Versions "Elegance" Font DV-411.  It contains upper and lower case letters, numbers, and I think 11 punctuation marks!  Talk about a bargain!  The font pieces are sized from 1/4" to 1/2", and fall out of the die so beautifully!

Thanks for stopping by today!

I hope that you will do some shopping at the Die-Versions website, and

hopefully follow the Die-Versions blog, for lots of daily inspiration!

Happy Friday, and have a great weekend!

Patti J.

Shine on little die...shine on!

Hi there, crafty peeps!

I'm here today with my post for Die-Versions Dies.

I may possibly have a new favorite DV die!

If you recall, I made some little table favors for Thanksging/Fall, using the Die-Version Whispers "Chrysanthemum" DVW-4 x 4-121 Die.  

As I looked at my blog post a few days later, a light went on - pun intended!

Why not replace the candY with a candLE?  Whoop whoop!

Candles unlit

Candles lit - lights on

Candles lit - lights off

Candles lit - lights on - view from the top!

There are two for fall/Thanksgiving, and two for Christmas/winter.

Which are your favorites?

Now, I'm thinking Birthdays, Baby Showers, Wedding Showers....oh my, the possibilities are endless!  Little die, let your light shine!!!

In case you didn't get here for the Die-Versions, Great Impressions Blog Hop, here is what this die looks like as a candy favor:

Thanks for stopping by today!

Hope you get your own Chrysanthemum Die - would love to see your creations!

Be sure to stop in and check out the daily inspiration on the Die-Versions Blog!

Hugs and grins,

Patti J.