The making of a pretty pleated paper rosette!

Today's Idea of the Day: Working Smarter Not Harder!

I used to make the pretty pleated paper rosettes (say THAT 10 times, fast!) by cutting my paper and then carefully and painstakingly folding, creasing with a bone folder and then folding again... You get the idea - it took me FOREVER.  And in all honesty, I was always hoping that my results were a bit better. 

Now, I have the pretty and beautifully put together rosettes that I was hoping for.  That's all because of the new Simply Scored!  Love her!

First, here are the directions for making the paper rosettes, complete with pictures. Keep on reading for more info about Simply Scored.

Let's get started...
1) Cut card stock or Designer Series paper to 12" x 3/4".

2) Score strip every 1/4" (the entire length) with Simply Scored and then accordion fold the score lines.

3) Adhere ends of card stock together (Sticky Strip has the best results)

4) Holding the card stock with two hands, twist one edge of the strip into the center as shown to create a flower shape.

5) Adhere a punched circle to the flower center on one or both sides to hold shape in place.

Design Tip:

Experiment with different sizes and score intervals to create the desired shape of your flower.

Now (drum roll please...!)Introducing Stampin' Up!'s original scoring tool--designed exclusively by and for Stampin' Up!
With etched grooves every 1/8" and the ability to score card stock up to 12" x 12", the Simply Scored scoring tool helps you create perfectly measured score marks. 

Features of the Simply Scored Scoring Tool

• Comes with a high-quality stylus instead of a plastic bone folder.
• Stylus is ergonomically shaped and features a comfort grip.
• The high-quality metal tips on each end of the stylus--they come in two sizes--glide smoothly over your paper.
• Features a unique set of place markers that let you mark your score lines when creating multiple projects with the same score lines.
• Includes three place markers.
• Additional place markers may be purchased
• Includes a hidden storage compartment in the back of the base to hold your scoring tools.
  (I keep extra place markers & lip gloss in mine!)
• Accommodates card stock up to 12" x 12".

The Nitty Gritty or Product Details:Item 122334; $29.95

• Simply Scored includes
• 1 scoring board
• 1 stylus
• 3 place markers
• Dimensions of scoring board: 15-1/8" x 13-1/4" x 1"
• Additional products available:
• Simply Scored Stylus
• Item 125624; $4.50
• Simply Scored Place Markers (pack of 6)
• Item 125625; $2.50

To order the Simply Scored Board, please visit my online store.  Happy Scoring & pretty pleated paper flower making!!