Eileen Hull

Three dimensional art... with heart

ScoreBoards meet Staples


Welcome all and thanks for stopping by to check out our second Sizzix ScoreBoard blog hop! ScoreBoard dies are designed to cut and score thicker materials such as matboard and chipboard into boxes, folders and totes. These dies have a special scoring blade which allows for crisp cuts and a perfect fold every time. Every other Wednesday for the next few months, one of my five dies in the Celebrations collection will be featured. This blog hop is all about inspiration and you will definitely get a plenty here!

Each designer on the hop today has been working with the Scalloped Box die and as you click on each link, you will be amazed at both the creativity of the designer and the versatility of the die. The challenge for this hop was to incorporate office supplies into the project.

CAST YOUR VOTE by leaving a comment with the name of your favorite project or designer here at end of this post. The designer who made the project that gets the most votes will win the die that they made the project with. Leave a comment on any of the participating blogs and you will be eligible to win a ScoreBoard die from the first collection- this will be a random drawing so make sure you comment somewhere! Voting will close on Monday, April 5 at 6 PM and the winner will be announced on the interactive live web TV show, Cool2Craft on April 19. And now, let the hopping begin…

Ann Butler
Brenda Pinnick
Bonnie Bruns
Candice Windham Designs
Carla Schauer
Cindi Bisson- Fat Cat Creations
Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world
Designs by Roxi
Jenn Ellefson
Just a Thought or Two
Jen Goode
Julie McGuffee
Karen Burniston
Laura Bray
Lisa Rojas
Marisa Pawelko- Modern Surrealist
Melony Bradley
Michelle Cummings
Niki Meiners
Pink Lemonade
Sandy Laipply
Sparkle Studio
Veronica Goff

Office supplies… I’m smiling. I love them! The challenge was to incorporate office supplies into the Sizzix Scalloped Box project we are featuring today.

You will need:
Sizzix Big Shot die cut machine
Sizzix ScoreBoard Scalloped Box die
Little Sizzles Matboard piece 6″ x 13″
Sizzix Textured Impressions embossing folder
spray adhesive
paper clips
brads
index card file dividers
ribbon
adhesive backed velcro closure
1/2″ elastic
staples

Instructions:
Adhere graph paper to matboard piece with spray adhesive and then run it through the Big Shot with Scalloped Box die. Next, center design as desired on a Textured Impression folder covering the flap and roll through. Repeat on other half of the box. I created small accordian style file folders using recycled alphabet index card dividers. I used the index dividers to create an expanding file divider to hold business cards, coupons, receipts or tickets. After scoring the bottoms of the mini folders and trimming the pieces to size to fit in the box, I adhered the cards together at the bottom fold and then taped the group to the inside of the box. Next I stapled an elastic band around the box for secure closure. On the front I cut three flowers (also included with the die!), inserted brads in the centers and glued to the front of the flap. For the handle I punched a hole on either side of the top of the flap and added a chain of paper clips. I added a bow from coordinating ribbon for fun. When the box is opened you can adjust the elastic strap to keep it either open or closed.

Here’s a photo of a project created by the talented Mary Beers. I met her at CHA several years ago and it has been fun catching up every time since. She used used gift wrap and Tim Holtz paperclips & brads to create her project. Thanks, Mary!


But WAIT! There’s more- I am delighted to add a project done by my attorney, Tammy Browning-Smith! Is that above and beyond or what? As you can see Tammy is a designer herself. She has created this adorable (and functional) sewing kit.

Joanne’s Sewing Kit
I am always asking my Mother In Law to help me sew something. Miraculously, she always has that perfect notion. Traditional miniature sewing kits come in boring plastic boxes that can crack or break while being stored in a bag or drawer. This project solves two problems at once – it keeps your notions handy and it stores them in a fun, durable case! This project is perfect for all levels of paper crafters and all ages. What a great way to say “I Love You” for Mom on Mother’s Day!

Supplies
Sizzix Scoreboards Scalloped Edge Box Die by Eileen Hull
White Mat Board
Graphic 45 Papers
Fashionista Collection – Buttons a La Mode
Times Nouveau – Die Cut Alphabet
Miniature Sewing Kit (Found at Any Office Supply or Craft Store)
Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Fire Brick
Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Tea Dye
Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint – Rock Candy
Tim Holtz Idealogy – Paper Ribbon – Measuring Tape
Crystallized by Swarovski – Clear Chaton – 32pp
Claudine Hellmuth Studio Multi-Medium – Matte
Crafters Pick – The Ultimate – Glue
Tim Holtz Tonic Scissors
We R Memories Crop-A-Dile
Assorted Eyelets
Velcro
½ inch elasticInstructions

Create one box and two flowers die cut with mat board and cut two die cut boxes out of the Buttons a La Mode paper.

Remove the small, oblong side wings on all die cuts leaving only the main body of the box.

Cover the inside of the mat board box using the dark red/stripe side of one paper die cut. Cover the outside of the mat board box using the button side of the Button a La Mode paper. Make sure to match up the paper die cut starting at the scalloped edge.

Cover the small portion of white that is left from between the end of the paper and the straight v-edge of the mat board forming a nice, finished edge with the Tape Measure Paper Tape.

Using the Tape Measure Paper Tape, adhere a stripe down the outside middle.

Gently rub the Tea Dye Ink across the fronts of both mat board flowers then edge with the Fire Brick Ink. Glue the small flower on top of the big flower and stagger the petals. Place the Crystal in the hole of the flower and glue in place. Then lightly brush the flower with the Rock Candy Distress Paint. Secure in place with glue.

Using the Velcro, elastic, and eyelets, organize the contents of the sewing kit on the inside main panel. The Crop-A-Dile will punch throw the mat board and Velcro together. Keep any bulky item toward the top with the scallop edge.

Cut a small square of Velcro and place on the top inside of the scalloped edge and the outside straight v-edge to form a closure for the kit.

Please remember to comment on one or more of the blogs so you have a chance to win a die and also leave your vote below in the comments area. Thanks for coming by and hope to see you on April 14th when we unveil the next die, the teacup!

Comments

  1. KarenB says

    Wow! You are awesome, Eileen! I love your project and your friends’ projects, too. The Scoreboards dies are so versatile! Well done, my friend, well done!

  3. Jeannine says

    Jen Goode is so talented – I just love her stuff. Wish there’d been something like a Princess Party purse for my birthday parties when I was a little girl.

  4. nisroc133 says

    WOW Eileen! I actually had the same idea with the paper clips (ask Karen! HA HA!) We talked about that yesterday wondering what you would do. I decided to make something else though. I love your inside with the tabs and biz cards. Speaking of biz cards I will be sending the projects I made with your biz cards soon! They are in the box and ready to send!!!! Thank you! Bonnie

  7. JGoode says

    Eileen, I love the embossing, it’s fantastic- Your project is wonderful. I’m so glad to be a part of so much creative mojo!

  10. Poppit says

    That sewing kit is so cute as well as brilliantly practical. And what a great challenge…that EVERYone has risen to. Great work!
    It look like I gotta me one of those dies….. 🙂

  12. Eileen Hull says

    My vote if for Candice Windham’s RX kit. I can see it being used in the office, in the glove compartment, baby bag and on and on..Love it and it is something I would actually use!! Having said that, love them all..hats off to Jen goode and Lisa Rojas too.
    (I gave Joayn the wrong link but here’s her vote!)

  16. Sharon says

    My vote goes for Jen Goode’s princess purse – very cute and I understand that adding penguins are optional! 🙂

  25. Karen says

    I love Jen Goode’s Princess Purse!!! So cute & perfect to make as a gift for a little girl or as party favors!

  40. Brenda Pinnick says

    Eileen, such great fun and awesome talent represented here! I wish there were award categories to choose from, like most utilitarian, most elegant, most likely every little girl’s dream, most innovative….heavy sigh…
    I’m casting my vote for Jenn’s princess purse and my studio assistant, Paisley is casting her vote for Tammy’s sewing kit. ; )

  46. Susie says

    My favorite is for Michelle cummings – pocket of inspiration ! Love these blog hops and all the inspiration they offer. I am a huge fan of sizzix. This has been great ! Thanks for sharing !!

  48. Alpha-Mom says

    I have to say, all of these bags are seriously stunning and so unique and wonderful! I have a secret soft spot for girly pink, so my vote is for Jen Goode.

  49. purplewine1953 says

    I love this new die and can’t wait to be able to get it. Of course winning it would be awesome too.
    My favorite was the Princess Purse by Jen Goode.
    My 2nd favorite was the one that used the large paperclip for the handle.
    Can’t wait to see the next ones.
    Great job by all.

  50. Debbie C says

    Eileen,

    I loved Tammy’s sewing kit. It’s hard to believe that an attorney can be so creative. She is truly amazing.

    Debbie
    Debbie Cole Designs

  53. SueMac says

    I love Ronnie Goff’s little girl’s purse. My 7 year old niece would adore it — she’s soooo pink! Great job Ronnie!

  54. lillianchild says

    Candice W. gets my vote, although there were SO MANY fabulous creations using this new scallop sizzix – I can wait to get my hands on this and CREATE! Thanks so much for introducing me to so many talented ladies. Love finding new inspiration!

  56. Sandy says

    They are all great. What fun to see all the different ways the die was used. My fav is Karen B. Love that Tim Holtz look and love pop ups.

  67. mariacooks says

    I loved them all but Lisa Rojas’ entry was my favorite. Thanks for providing us with the inspiration of all the talented designers.

  69. Mylyne says

    My vote is for Veronica Goff’s design. Not only does it make any lady, young and not-so-young, look pretty but creative as well. Kudos to you, Veronica!

  70. pklagrange says

    Great Job Eileen and to all the designers. Loved them all. If I don’t win it, I’m going to buy it, remove the small sides of the box and put a little book inside. What a wonderful cover and how great to carry around a little notepad or book!

  75. Cyn says

    Oh gosh I don’t know how to pick! They are all so great and so inventive! I guess I’ll have to go with Cindy Bisson’s design because I just adore the butterfly and those fab paper clips she made!

  76. Stephanie says

    Eileen, your project is awesome! I luv going through the blog hop…the ladies are so talented! I would have to vote for Veronica Goff-luv the pink and the beads! thanks for sharing ♥

  78. Vicki Sarris says

    Love Cindi Bisson’s – Fat Cat Designs – since I have a kitty. You were fabulous on Cool 2 Craft this morning Eileen. ALways love your crafting ideas.

  85. Diane says

    I’ve been trying to find my favorite and it is sooooooooooo hard. I guess I’ll vote forhttp://www.createdfrompaper.blogspot.com/. Jennifers

  88. Eileen Hull says

    Thanks to everyone who posted their comments for the Scalloped Box die. We have our random winner-her name is Pinky and I am very excited to send her die out tomorrow. Jen Goode, designer of the Princess Purse, has already received her die and is busy creating with it. Thanks for joining us! There’s still time to comment on the most recent hop, the teacup, taking comments until 6PM EST tonight. Please stop by!

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