Raise a Reader

I'm a big fan of using tools as many ways as possible. Sometimes, there really is only one way to use them, but when you can use a stamp or ink pad in multiple ways, then that makes them so much more useful.

I love my Scor-Pal because it is such a versatile tool. I remember when Diana Crick, the creator of the Scor-Pal, first came out with it, I already had a Scor-It Board which I liked (but didn't love). I went back and forth with Diana via email about why I'd need another tool which did the same thing. I loved how it looked and I loved how it had multiple scoring lines, but I just couldn't justify it. She did finally break me down though and I ordered one. When it arrived, I ripped it open in anticipation and it's been by my side ever since. I put away my Scor-It Board just in case I decided to go back, but I eventually just got rid of it.

I use my Scor-Pal every time I make a card and I love that my measurements are always exact (I didn't have that kind of success with my Scor-It Board). I also love that I can do multiple scoring lines without moving my paper. I actually eventually upgraded my Scor-Pal to the newer version when it came out because it had so many more grooves.

I saw this technique on the Scor-Pal site I think and used it on a card, but then thought I'd do it on a larger scale on a scrapbook layout and I was happy with how it turned out. It filled the space which is sometimes a struggle for me.

Unfortunately, the scan doesn't really show the lines, but there are horizontal score lines above and below the line of brads and then vertical lines every 1/2" up to the brads. It looks like white wainscoting in real life and the texture of the lines really adds to the page.