Live Laugh Scrap with Steph Ackerman

4/1/25

Scor-Pal Pop Up Card

Hi everyone, it's time for a new Scor-Pal challenge. Just create a project with more than one score. Today I'm sharing a fun pop up card. This works best when using double sided pattern paper.

Scor-Pal

Scor-Tape

Bazzill Cardstock

Joy Clair Stamp

Spellbinders Dies

Cut cardstock 4 1/4" x 11".

Score at 4 1/2" and 5 1/2'.

Fold at the 5 1/2" scored line.

Fold UP on the 4 1/2" scored line.

Cut pattern paper to fit the panels:

Front panel is 4" x 4 1/4".

Front strip is 7/8" x 4 1/4".

Adhere to front of card.

Wrap ribbon around the front strip and tie off.

Place glue around the strip and adhere to the card.

For the pop up, cut pattern paper 6" x 6".

Score at 3".

Rotate and score at 3".

Score along the diagonal.

Fold along the scored lines.

Line up the pop up panel inside the card.

Add adhesive to one side and close the card.

Flip over and add adhesive to the other side.

Close the card and the pop up is complete.

Cut white panel 2 3/4" x 2 3/4".

Placing in on the diagonal, stamp the sentiment.

Adhere it to the bottom panel.

Add a die cut leaf.

Decorate the front cover with assorted die cuts and sentiment.

Add a white panel to the back of the card - 4" x 5 1/4".

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

3/29/25

Wood Easter Egg Decor

Happy Easter using an assortment of Plaid Paints.

Supplies:

Martha Stewart Crackle Effect

Martha Stewart Surface Acrylic Paint - Sandcastle

FolkArt Decor - White Adirondack

Ceramcoat Paint - Pink Salt

Who wouldn't love this Easter home decor?

I've used an assortment of paints from Plaid Crafts in conjunction with wood products from my local Dollar Tree to create this project.

To create the background, I used Crackle Paint and Chalk Paint.

Once dry, I had a lovely crackle background.

The bunny was painted with the same chalk paint and pink was added to the bunny feet along with some glitter for added fun!

Easter was first painted in pink, then a light layer of white was added.

Finally it was sprinkled with glitter!

Add some green moss, mini carrots, mini stenciled eggs and several chicks.

Finally I added a cotton ball to the bunny.

Enjoy and thanks for stopping by.

Steph

3/24/25

Bowdabra Easter Bags

These cute little Easter bags are so much fun to create.

Bowdabra Bow Maker

Various ribbons

Paper Bags

Cut the bags just below the handles.

Use pinking shears to create a decorate edge.

Punch a hole in the center of the bag.

Adhere the handles together before adhering them to the bags to create the bunny ears.

Use assorted ribbon scraps to create the bows.

The Bowdabra makes it so easy.

Use the excess bow wire to thread through the hole.

Tie off.

Add several cotton balls to the edge of the bags.

Why not sit with the kiddos and make some for Easter?

I am sure they'll love them.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

3/14/25

Bowdabra Easter Egg

Easter is on it's way and there is nothing more fun than decorating Easter eggs.

Dollar Tree Wood Egg and Metal Word
Bowdabra to create bow

Assorted Ribbon scraps

Assorted pattern papers

Ranger Oxide Inks

Tear a variety of papers.

Ink the edges with Oxide Ink and adhere to the egg.

Use a sanding block to sand off the papers.

Ink the edges with Oxide Ink.

Use the Bowdabra to create a pretty bow for the egg.

Use an assortment of ribbon scraps and jute.

Adhere the bow to the corner of the egg using a glue gun.

Color a small egg and place behind the metal word.

Adhere to the egg.

For more details, visit the Bowdabra blog.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

2/15/25

Hi everyone, who doesn't love pretty little jars? I love collecting them from thrift stores and even my local dollar store. They are fun to etch with etchallⓇ dip 'n etch, then decorate and give as gifts. Or even place them on a shelf to enjoy!

These sweet little jars have great designs as well as dimension.

Using etchallⓇ dip 'n etch liquid helps the designs stand out on the jars.

Start by placing the jars in the dip 'n etch.

I placed them just up to the top of the design as I wanted some non etched glass.

Then I let them sit for approximately 15 minutes.

Remove the jars and rinse off.

Since dip 'n etch is reusable, pour the dip 'n etch back in its original container.

Adhere several different ribbons around the jars.

I found the black ribbon helped the pink and white ribbon stand out.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

2/1/25

Congratulations - It's a Girl

Hi everyone, it's time for a new Scor-Pal challenge. Just create a project with more than one score.

Today I'm sharing a fun fold baby girl card.

Use double sided pattern paper so you have a print on both sides.

Cut pattern paper 5 1/4" x 12".

Score at 2", 4", 8", 10".

Fold along the scored lines.

Create triangles in each corner by folding each corner until each meets the scored line.

Cut cardstock 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".

Add Scor-Tape to the center panel of the scored panel.

Adhere to the cardstock panel.

Cut a cardstock panel 3 3/4" x 5" and adhere to the center of the card.

Cut a 3" square panel from cardstock.

Cut a 2 3/4" square from pink cardstock and adhere to the 3" panel.

Center the 3" panel on the diagonal, using Scor-Tape to adhere to the left side.

Stamp and color the baby with Copic Markers.

Fussy cut and add to the card with foam adhesives.

Stamp the phrase on a tag and place behind the baby.

Add gem stones about the panel.

Inside, stamp Congratulations and a set of baby feet.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

1/17/25

Bridal Party Mugs

Hi everyone, I created some fun bridal party gifts for my son's upcoming wedding.

The mugs were found at the Dollar Store.

Using some wired ribbon and the Bowdabra, I created the perfect decorative element.

The Mini Bowdabra (as well as the larger Bowdabra) really helps you create quick and easy bows that can be used in assorted projects.

It's a nice sized mug and the bride has added some special gifts inside.

As you can see, we needed 13!!!!

It's a large wedding party.

Congrats to the happy couple!!!!

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

12/24/24

Quick and Easy Christmas Projects - Day 10

Hi everyone. Christmas will be here before we know it. The last ten years I've blogged about last minute Christmas ideas you could make in under 60 minutes. Well, it's that time again and I've got some new projects to share.

Today is Christmas Eve and I realized I needed some additional gift tags.