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 In the Spotlight: Jay Vaughn
Jay Vaughn is a stay-at-home self-described "stamping Mom" to two teenage girls, married to her "wonderful guy" husband for 32 years. She started stamping about 15 years ago when, in the interest of killing some time while waiting for school to be dismissed, she walked into a small shop that sold stamping supplies. Taken by the displays of beautiful hand-made cards and the racks of gorgeous wood-mounted stamps, she became a customer that very day, not realizing that this would be the beginning of an obsession. She returned to the store often, though sadly it has since closed its doors.
Jay's stamping "habit" continues and she remains primarily a card maker, branching out into dry and heat embossing as well. She has experimented with many media, including chalks, colored pencils, markers, and watercolors. Jay says, "I love all that stamping has to offer."
Like so many of us, Jay has come to love the tools that allow her to express her creativity, make her life a bit simpler and save her time. On her blog, she has written many posts about her adventures and she's shared many cards that incorporate her Sizzix Big Shot, embossing folders, dies, and border punches by various manufacturers. She loves how they allow her to take what she sees in her mind and turn it into reality, without the tedious cutting, outlining and other tasks that test her patience.
Several years ago, Jay added the Scor-it-All to her "arsenal" arsenal of time-saving tools. She loves the consistency of the hinged scores, and the way it works with media that are thick, thin, or somewhere in between. The recent addition of the Scor-It-All ruler has pleased her, too. Both of those tools remain out and handy all of the time when she's crafting.
Jay has generously shared some of her amazing projects, made using the Scor-It-All board and Scor-It-All ruler. She continues to discover new ways of scoring her cards and says that the ruler has opened up many possibilities. In addition to these projects, you can see more of what Jay's been up to at her blog: IndigoInklings at http://indigoinklings.blogspot.com
Accenting with the Scor-it-All
 Originally I purchased the Scor-it because of the great scores it would make for my card folds. I use it for a lot more than that these days. I like to use scores as accents on my cards, and I really enjoy using the Scor-it in combination with some of my other crafting tools.
One of my more recent crafting acquisitions has been the Slice by Making Memories. This small electronic die cutter is fun for card making and pairs up nicely with the Scor-it and the sorts of things that I like to do with it.
 Pictured above is a tag that I cut with my Slice and scored with my Scor-it.
 This is simply a piece of card stock that I scored with the idea of using it later as an accent on a card. The Scor-it ruler made it really easy to score this quickly.
H ere is the card that I made with the tag. I'd applied glue to the raised score lines with my Essential Glue Pad and then dusted them with Pearl Ex. The sentiment and die cuts were also made using the Slice. The additional scoring on the green layer was made using the Scor-it.
 On this card I used the scored card stock to add some visual interest behind the flowers and the sentiment. Again the die cuts and sentiment were made using the Slice. The stamped image is by Studio G. The embellishments are butterfly shaped Robin's Nest Dew Drops.
 Here I combined an accordion fold that I made using the Scor-it with a sentiment that I'd made by cutting out the individual letters with the Slice. I thought it was a fun 3-D look. The flower embellishments are by Prima.
Now for a quickie tutorial. Sometimes I like to make pretty edging even more interesting to look at and to feel.
 The above border was made using the Garden Trellis deep edge punch by Martha Stewart. It's gorgeous, but I wanted more!
I decided to add a little texture to it by running my scoring tool along the junctions of the trellis.
 Here's how it turned out. I liked the effect! Gave it a little more pop.
 Here's how it looked when I turned the whole thing into a card. The sentiment is by Hero Arts. The decorative paper is by Autumn Leaves. The background floral stamps and the sentiment were stamped using Memento inks. The flower embellishments are Primas with copper half-pearl centers added.
This is a closer look at that decorative edge. I thought the scoring was a fun addition.
I hope that this post serves as a reminder that there are lots of great crafting tools out there--they can look even better when used to complement each other. Score lines made using the Scor-it can look particularly good when used to embellish die cuts made using manual and electric die cutters. I hope I've shown that scores can add some pop to punched edges, too. It's fun to think about the possibilities.
C athie Allan's Position-it
Artist, teacher and long-time stamper Cathie Allan couldn't find a stamp positioner that served her needs so she took matters into her own hands and invented one! And you can bet that it has every feature you'd ever need, and then some. Review columnist Judi Kauffman puts it this way, "It's so good, you won't know how you got along without one." It's versatile, lightweight, easy to use, and available from the Scor-it-All online store as well as at retailers across the country.
Here are the details:
*It's more than a positioner, it's a re-positioner as well.
*Because the Position-it components are thicker than others on the market, your stamps can be brought into the corner without accidentally coming into contact with a project first.
*The base board is large enough to accommodate a 12 x 12 scrapbook page.
*The "sub positioners" make it easy to move into the center and outer areas of a project rather than just working in a single corner. One sub positioner comes with the Position-it, additional ones are available (sold separately).
*All positioner parts are non-slip!
*The peg system that holds the main positioner to the board can be adjusted so that cardstock can be slid underneath. Simply use the two pegs at the base and remove the third piece to slide the cardstock, replace the third peg when you're done.
To see how it works, check out Cathie Allan's Position-it YouTube videos.
You Asked, We Answer
Do you have any ideas for getting my kids into card making?
Absolutely! Tell them about Carolyn Guidry, the speediest scorer we know. She can score the fold lines on over two hundred cards in half an hour. Teach the kids to use the Scor-it Board and let them practice for a while to make sure they have the hang of it. Then challenge them to see how many cards they can score in five minutes, ten minutes, or whatever you think works best.
Give them the cards they scored as a prize, along with stickers and gel pens or other supplies so they can fold and decorate them. Provide envelopes and stamps, too. Encourage them to branch out, using the Scor-it Board for decorative embossed or de-bossed lines. Once you've given a demonstration, sit back and get out of the way - kids are willing to play and experiment; you just might end up being the student rather than the teacher.
I love my new Scor-it Sliding Ruler. Should I store it on the board when it's not in use?
Yes, it'll keep it nice and flat and the cat won't be able to knock it off the table.
I've heard about the Scor-it Sliding Ruler but before I buy it, I'd like to know why I need one! What can you tell me about this new Scor-it Board accessory?
The Sliding Ruler was developed by Tim Hammonds with input from local Pauline Hasund. He's the same person who designed the Scor-it Board, because he wanted to open up even more options for using the board. It's designed to stabilize your paper so it won't twist or turn while you're scoring (it's like having a third hand). It's useful for creating consistent starting and stopping points when you're making many cards with the same design. It's ideal for making embossed rectangles and boxes or star bursts where all of the corners meet. Plus, you can use it to create parallel embossed or de-bossed diagonals and diamonds and all sorts of other special effects and geometric shapes.
We think that you'll love how easily the Sliding Ruler glides. We know it's a good value, a versatile well-made tool that you'll be happy to have in hand.
Can I use the Sliding Ruler on my Scor-it Mini? Will my friends who have the Metric Scor-it Board be able to use the Sliding Ruler?
The Sliding Ruler is sized for the large (12") Scor-it Board and it has both inch and metric markings. Simply flip it around to use whichever measure you need.
Why would I need a Scor-it A-2 Envelope-it Template when I can open an envelope and trace around it?|
Good question! The answer is simple: Because the Envelope-it is durable metal and you can cut against it with a craft knife. It's reasonably priced and will last for many years - metal doesn't wear out - and won't bend or break when it's stored, plus you can clean the template it if it gets dirty. The Envelope-it is easy, fast and accurate. If you do like to trace around a template and cut with scissors, you can do that, too. Instructions are printed right on the template, it shows you where to score on the Scor-it Board, fold and apply glue. Also, go to: www,scorit.com / Help to view a tutorial on how to use the Envelope-it.
If you're a teacher, you're going to want several Envelope-it templates on hand.
Why is there a circle cut out in the middle of the Envelope-it Template?|
So you can position the template on your patterned paper. For example, if you're making an envelope out of a recycled calendar and you want the picture of the flower or puppy front and center, you can see where they go. And if you want, you can use the circle as a template to cut out circles, from your paper to create other designs.
Click here to view tutorials on how to use the new Envelope-it and Sliding Ruler.
Fun with the Scor-it Board
Eileen, The Artful Crafter, shares her adventures with the Scor-it-All Board:
http://the-artful-crafter.blogspot.com/2009/11/thursday_19.html
http://www.theartfulcrafter.com
Check out this tutorial from Designer and Scor-it-All fan Gina McCown:
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Check out the Tricia Morris "Venetian Blind Book:"
http://www.clubscrapcommunity.com/main-inspiration/cinema?task=videodirectlink&id=198
Press
Look for Cathie Allan's projects and articles featuring the Position-it in the April 2010 issue of Scrap & Stamp Arts Magazine and the Summer 2010 issue of Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine.
We're delighted to see how much Kyra Sanders likes the Scor-it-All. Here's the link to her wonderful review: http://bunnynest.blogspot.com/2010/02/product-review-scor-it-all.html.
Look for a write-up about Cathie Allen's Position-it in the Report from CHA, Marketplace, Paper Creations Magazine, Summer 2010.
Be sure to check out Scor-it-All's new look website and blogsite in March.
Did You Know?
 Did you know that you can use the Scor-it Board to score random or evenly spaced diagonal lines? The Sliding Ruler makes it easy and fast.
Did you know that you can store the Scor-it Board standing upright to save space? It takes less than two inches of shelf space. Tuck it into a tote and suspend the tote from a hanger in the closet if your shelves are already filled.
Did you know that dark chocolate has been deemed heart healthy? We've been waiting to hear news like this!
Did you know that decorated envelopes induce smiles throughout their journey within the postal system? Use the Scor-it Board to create embossed lines, add a bit of color to the lines with sponged-on ink, and write the recipient's name and address between the lines. Do a bit of stamping, while you're at it. Hint: Choose colors that go with the postage stamp you plan to use.
Great Finds!
Clipa Instant Handbag Hanger from Topcor LLC
www.clipa.us
Made in the USA and guaranteed for 10 years of daily use, the Clipa I nstant Handbag Hanger is a must-have for anyone who likes the idea of keeping a purse, tote, umbrella, jacket or other item off the floor, within easy reach, secure, dry and germ-free. (Have you looked at the floor at a restaurant or movie theater lately? Ick!) It holds 45 pounds. When it's not in use, Clipa makes a mighty nice bangle bracelet. Operates with one hand, in an instant, just like the name says, and it won't slip. Better get two, one to keep and one to give as a gift.
 Donna Salazar's Distrezz-it-All from Zutter Innovative Products
www.binditall.com
Donna Salazar has teamed up with Zutter Innovative Products, the folks who brought us the Bind-it-All and DreamKuts, to create an incredible tool called the Distrezz-it-All (AKA "the Distrezzer"). If you love distressed edges and shabby chic, you're going to want one. Forget about sanding and filing, simply feed chipboard, corrugated board, hardboard, stacks of cardstock or other materials into the slit, press the button and guide it through the blades. Voila: Distressing that looks like it took ages to accomplish (pun intended!). The Distrezzer does all the work.
Check out the new Donna Salazar Paper Collection
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