Scor-It Halloween Paper Globe

I have had my Scor-It Board for over a year now, and I would say it is one of the most used tools in my craft studio.  I love the deep, straight score it gives for folding every card I make ... as well as for making fun projects like this Halloween Paper Globe.   

The pattern for the Globe comes from  Heather Bailey's blog. 

I started by punching 20 two-inch circles from decorative paper (I used two-sided holiday cardstock from K & Company).

Heather's pattern is for two sizes of circles, but since I wanted to be able to use my 2" circle punch for my project, I had to calculate the size of the equilateral triangle to fit inside of the circle. 

I started by centering the circle on my Scor-it and marking a point at the top.  Then I had bad geometry class flashbacks as I moved my clear ruler up the circle until I reached a point with equal dimensions between the three points (approximately 4.3 cm).  Another option would be to print out Heather's pattern and use a photocopier to re-size the image.

I cut out my triangle for a pattern and used it to mark the three scoring points on my twenty circles.

I made three scores on the right-side of the cardstock circle, connecting the marked lines (remember, with the Scor-it you always fold toward the 'mountain' of the scored line).

If you have pictures (like this cute little bat), that you want to face a certain direction on the finished globe, make sure you score to frame the picture.

Start by adhering five circles to form the top of the globe. I used Ranger Matte Accents for a forgiving and quick drying adhesive, but any glue stick or quick drying liquid glue should work.

Before attaching the fifth circle, I slipped a loop of ribbon through the top.  I tied the ribbon in a knot on the inside of the globe to secure it.

   

Next, attach five more circles in the same manner to form the bottom of the globe.

I decided to cut a textured bat from the DP to hang from the bottom of my globe.  I slipped looped jewelry wire through the punched hole in the bat (which I strengthened by attaching another small piece of coordinating paper to the back of the bat for a double thickness before punching). 

I slipped the wire through the point where the five circles meet and then folded out the ends of the wire inside the globe to keep it in place.

Finally, adhere the remaining 10 circles together as shown to form the center of the globe (five pointing up and five pointing down).  To complete the globe, glue the top five folds to the top of the globe and then adhere the bottom five folds to the pre-assembled bottom of the globe.  One more touch of glue to attach the final ends of the center piece where they meet and ...

Voila ... a finished holiday globe to decorate any corner (mine is hanging on a hook near my desk at work).  Heather also shows you how you can make the paper globes into an adorable topiary design.

I think I may have to try a few more of these for Christmas.

   

Comments

[Gwen]

Oh gosh! this is just adorable! love, love the colors!!

[~amy~]

Soooo fun....the scor-it is on my "wish list"...

[Wendy in MD]

I made one of these for Christmas years ago, but it was all one color. I love how you used different but coordinating patterned papers. Adorable!

[Jolene]

This is so fun! Great touch keeping the little bat faces showing.

[terrie bailey]

Oh Wow!!!Steph..This is flamin `Gorgeous` The kind of things you can do are endless..TFS!!!
Now I must have a go...
Watch this space!!!lol...
Have a lovely evening:)~X~

[Miss Iowa]

Super cute! I don't think I have the patience to do all that scoring. And when was the last time I used geometry?! LOL.

[E.T]

this rocks!

[Ashley]

What an awesome project!

[Ann]

This is just too cool! Thanks for the tutorial! :D

[wendyp]

This is just too cute!!! I've made one of these for christmas but I've never thought to try them for the other holidays! I think I may have to make for halloween this week!

[lauren]

when i saw this project on VARKS i was blown away but thought, "well yeah, but i could never do that b/c i DO NOT have the "quadratic equation" gene!!!" but miss stef, your instructions are so clear...and so well illustrated...that hey--I COULD DO THIS!!! :)

[jami {sgtStamper}]

Wow Stef! Just saw this on Cardvarks and gotta say this is too cool!! I'm definitely going to be giving this a try!! Adding you to my reader so I can keep up with you...your blog rocks!
hugs, Jami

[Anesha]

This is just fantastic and thanks for leaving a comment on my blog.

[Sari Hänninen]

thanx 4 the wonderful halloween globe instruction... lovely