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Four days to go! And have I mentioned that even though these punches are heavy, we are remaining consistent with our shipping policy? All U.S. orders over $40 will receive FREE shipping!
Today's project showcases the BRAND NEW Mega rectangle punch. I thought the shape lent itself perfectly to creating custom slides!
1. Punch rectangle from cardstock. With pencil and ruler, draw lines between the first and last sets of scallops. Then draw lines horizontally on either side of the two central scallops. This creates a quick grid that will help with perfect punch placement!
2. Using the slot punch from SU!, invert it and line up the cross points on one side of the rectangle. Punch to create slot.
3. Repeat step 2 on the opposing side. Flip your slide over to allow all the pencil marks to remain on the back. There, you have a completed slide!
Add to it and embellish it as desired. I did some paper piercing & added some brads to finish it off. You will love how easy it is to use this particular technique to create a focal point.
An added tip...this patterned paper was just green & white. I went in with a small dot stamp to add some pops of purple ink in the flower centers. It was very easy and really helped to unify my project.
Ink: fluid chalk ink from Clearsnap
Stamps: sentiment from Faux Ribbon by Papertrey Ink
Paper: White Knight Green from Stemma
Other: green brads from American Crafts, ribbon from Making Memories
Awesome idea, just fabulous! Can't wait to get that rectangle, it's going to be so cool! And I LOVE LOVE LOVE your white cardstock that I got, it's the BEST! Thank you for finding such a great product!!!
:)
Posted by: diane mcvey | May 28, 2007 at 01:23 AM
Your ideas are so amazing.
Posted by: Sue | May 28, 2007 at 05:57 AM
You are so clever!
Posted by: snarflemarfle | May 28, 2007 at 08:38 AM
Wow! i just found your site through a friend ... love everything! your ideas are so amazing ... and so are your stamps!
Posted by: Joanne Smith (spagirl) | May 28, 2007 at 09:15 AM
You are so smart Nicole! Always the great tips. Thanks so much for your free shipping on over $40 orders!
Posted by: Barb Mann | May 28, 2007 at 10:38 AM
Thanks for the tip. I love seeing creative ways to use punches. Clever
Posted by: Asela | May 28, 2007 at 10:44 AM
Very cool idea! Yet another punch I'm gonna have to get! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: kimberly | May 28, 2007 at 11:50 AM
What a great idea! TFS!
Posted by: Michelle Sturgeon | May 28, 2007 at 12:43 PM
what a great idea!
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | May 28, 2007 at 03:06 PM
Bad Nicole, bad! I think I will need to get me some of these because of all the cute stuff your making! :) Bad girl!
~Kendra
Posted by: Kendra - SCS: apigonfire | May 28, 2007 at 03:45 PM
Both this and the heart punch idea are brilliant. This is exactly why I love your blog! Whenever I see your site on my feedblitz, I think "Wow. I wonder what she's got cooked up today!" Thanks for continuing to inspire all of us!
Cripes, you've just sold me on two punches and there are so many days of previews left. Goodness, what's that rushing sound? Right. Money out of my pocket! ;-)
Posted by: Joanne | May 28, 2007 at 05:16 PM
This is just such a wonderful idea and a beautiful card -I hope we get this punch in Australia sooN!
Posted by: yvonne | May 28, 2007 at 07:46 PM
PURE GENIUS!!!! :)
I think I have to have that punch!
Posted by: Joy | May 29, 2007 at 02:49 PM
The tag is darling and I think Grandma is going to love her faux postcard. Too cute.
Posted by: Lois Michael | May 31, 2007 at 09:14 AM