Grid Technique

Create a faux tile look and/or lovely backgrounds with your scoring tool.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Line your cardstock up diagonally with a score line on the Scor-Pal.

   

2. Step 2

   Score card stock at even intervals.
   
   Here, the scores were made every 1/2".

   

3. Step 3

   Turn card stock 90 degrees, line up as before, and score at every 1/2" again to create a scored grid.

   

4. Step 4

   Ink the stamp and stamp on the card stock side with the indented score lines.
   
   Note:
   Here, the background was placed wood-side down with the card stock over it. To get a partly stamped image, finger walk over the paper.

   

5. Step 5

   Add more images and sponge card stock if wanted.

   

6. Step 6

   Finished card.

   

Video!

Variations

1. Flip it over
   Instead of stamping on the cardstock side that has the indented score lines, stamp on the side that has the score lines facing up for a different look.

   

2. Add a Border
   Score a small border all around the card stock before adding a grid inside the score line.
   
   Show it off
   Don't stamp over the grid at all, but use it as a background.

   

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Grid Technique. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!