Looking for a quick and easy DIY project to make your cardmaking even better? Check out this amazing hack from Mel Stampz! With just a few minutes and a handy tool called a Scor-Pal, you can create your very own piercing mat to help you add amazing details to your cards and other paper crafts.
What You’ll Need
To get started, you’ll need a few simple supplies:
- A Scor-Pal
- A piece of foam board
- A ruler
- A pen
Step-by-Step Instructions
Once you’ve gathered your supplies, it’s time to start creating your very own piercing mat. Follow these simple steps:
- Measure your foam board to the same size as your Scor-Pal.
- Draw a grid of dots using your ruler and pen. Mel suggests doing this in a checkerboard pattern, so you have plenty of spaces to pierce.
- Carefully pierce each dot using your Scor-Pal. Make sure you press down hard enough to make a good impression, but not so hard that you damage your foam board.
- Once you’ve pierced all of your dots, you’re done! Your brand new piercing mat is ready to use.
Ideas for Using Your Piercing Mat
So now that you’ve got your very own custom piercing mat, what can you do with it? Here are just a few ideas:
- Add a border of tiny holes around the edge of a card or paper project
- Use a straight edge to create a line of pierced dots down the center of your project
- Create a pattern of pierced dots in a corner or other focal point of your project
- Add texture to a plain piece of cardstock by piercing tiny holes all over it
The possibilities are endless! With your new piercing mat, you’ll be able to add amazing detail and texture to all of your paper projects. So what are you waiting for? Get out that Scor-Pal and start making your own piercing mat today!
