Faux postage was all the rage for a while when the concept was first introduced to the stamping community. Why not reinvent this fun technique with one of the NEW Super Jumbo sized square scallop punch?!?!? This small-sized punch is the perfect way to update it!
1. I printed my "cents" from the computer, and I made it "07" to represent the year. You could do lots of fun things with this. For example it could represent an age or anniversary.
2. I punches a mask with a 1 1/4" square punch from scrap paper. I placed the mask over the computer printed number and sponged ink around the edge. I then stamped the sweet pea images from Green Thumb.
3. Once the mask is removed, you are left with your faux postage image.
4. I then inverted the Super Jumbo scalloped square punch and punched out the image.
For my project I decided to make a fun little card that could be mailed to grandma. I used a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 block of cardstock as my base. On the front I adhere a photo of Ethan. On the back I adhered my faux postage & added a postmark (Stampendous). I cut a block of white cardstock to fit to the side and had Ethan scribble a little. ( I handed him three shades of green crayons so I knew it would match my project! It's all about color coordination, right?!?!?) I drew the dividing lines with a black pen and ruler. These fun little postcards could be made in advance and sent each month to a loved one, showing the growth of
your child.
The postcard concept could also be used for wedding thank-yous with the couples photo and pretty floral faux postage. They could be utilized for birthday invitations. There are so many possibilities! And mass production of the faux postage with the scalloped punch is a snap. Just print your "cents" several to a sheet, add your masked sponging & stamping and punch away!
Ink: Old Olive & Always Artichoke dye inks from SU!, Black Noit Palette Ink
Stamps: Green Thumb from Papertrey Ink & postmark from Stampendous
Paper: old olive SU! cardstock
Other: sanding block for photo edges
Nicole, I am easy to please but hard to impress...and dang girl, I am impressed! This is a wonderful update for faux postage. Clever, clever girl you are. :D
Posted by: Lisa Strahl | May 30, 2007 at 01:16 AM
What a great idea! You always look at things in a different way - thanks so much for the inspiration!
Posted by: Penny | May 30, 2007 at 04:20 AM
How cute! You are a wealth of talent just bursting at the seams!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | May 30, 2007 at 05:16 AM
Now that is just too cute, girl! Gonna have to do this one with the boys!
Posted by: Melissa | May 30, 2007 at 05:46 AM
Genius, you are pure GENIUS! Love everything you create and you continue to knock my socks off on a daily basis!
Posted by: hb | May 30, 2007 at 06:27 AM
Great idea... Marvy also has a stamp punch that works the same way. (Of course, you are carrying the scalloped punches...) :-)
Posted by: Heather Mitchell | May 30, 2007 at 06:32 AM
I just love your ingenious ideas. I really appreciate your concise, easy-to-understand tutorials. This will be great fun to try.
Posted by: Sue | May 30, 2007 at 07:02 AM
Brava! Great idea! The faux stamp, the card with the child's scribbling, everything!
Now, where are my crayons...
Posted by: snarflemarfle | May 30, 2007 at 07:20 AM
OMG, Nichole, you are one of the most talented, creative people I've ever met. You've brought new life to that old idea!
Posted by: Anne Marie | May 30, 2007 at 07:48 AM
You are a genius, what a great idea!! :)
Posted by: Karrie Baker | May 30, 2007 at 08:19 AM
Wow Nicole!! I recently purchased my first Papertrey stamp set and stumbled across your blog...it's awesome!!! I love your innovative ideas...keep em' coming :)
Posted by: Stacy | May 30, 2007 at 08:34 AM
GENIUS! I'm going to definitely us that one really soon! Like tonight!!!!
Posted by: Adelina | May 30, 2007 at 10:14 AM
*Smacks head* Why didn't I think of that! It's darling! Love all the wonderful ideas you're sharing using the punches.
Posted by: Beth M | May 30, 2007 at 10:41 AM
Fabulous idea, Nichole!!! I am in awe of your creativity!!!
Posted by: Teresa | May 30, 2007 at 12:58 PM
okay nicole... now iam finally sold on your stuff :-)
iam sold on ANYTHING i can use to make a quick card for my mother to sent to germany. ever since i sent her a scrapbook she expects me to make one for her. well... with two kids i can not make her scrapbooks anymore but cards with more effort i love to make.
what a lovely idea. i will so go ahead and order that punch.
thank you
ps. if you have more ideas to incooperate pictures in card this would be great if you can share them.
claudia
Posted by: ClaudiafromGermany | May 30, 2007 at 03:34 PM
love it!!
Posted by: Kribss | May 30, 2007 at 04:44 PM
What a cool idea! Why can I not picture this kind of thing in MY brain? Well, I guess that's why you're here, right?!
Posted by: Peggy Maier | May 30, 2007 at 05:54 PM
*THUD* I'm picking my jaw up off the floor. I love it. GENIUS!
Posted by: JoyOfStamping | May 30, 2007 at 06:53 PM
WOW... What a really neat idea. Thanks so much for sharing, I hope to use this technique soon. Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer | May 30, 2007 at 10:38 PM
What a cute and great idea. Love the sweet pea. TFS! I hope I will get my hands on couple of these scalloped edge punches. :o)
Posted by: Monika/buzsy | May 31, 2007 at 08:43 AM
What a stinking cute idea!
Posted by: Beate | May 31, 2007 at 09:54 AM
Nichole...this is just the coolest idea. Thanks for sharing it!
Posted by: Justine | May 31, 2007 at 10:10 AM
Nichole...this is just the coolest idea. Thanks for sharing it!
Posted by: Justine | May 31, 2007 at 10:10 AM
This is so adorable! I gotta get one of these punches.
Posted by: elana | June 01, 2007 at 12:06 AM
This is adorable. This scallop punch is one that I just pre-ordered because of this cute idea. I tried looking for the post mark stamp on addictedtorubberstamps.com, but couldn't find it. Is there a Stampendous web site where you can order stamps? I wish SU would come out with a post mark stamp set with the circle, wavy lines, and all the months and numbers. That way you can use your own "dates" to mark the date for the occasion. Maybe I should make the suggestion. Thanks for sharing your cute ideas.
Posted by: Penny H | June 01, 2007 at 07:44 AM