Only five days remain until Papertrey Ink will be taking pre-orders for the super fab scalloped punches from Marvy! One of my favorite new shapes we will be offering is the heart. It will be available in four sizes and is so fun to play with! Today's project utilizes the smallest of the hearts (referred to as extra jumbo). I found that most of the Faux Ribbon sentiments fit inside, making this particular heart punch a fun way to make your greeting the focal point of your project. I also discovered an easy way to turn the hearts into unique scalloped photo corners.
1. Punch heart from cardstock. Apply adhesive to the back.
2. Adhere heart to the back corner of your card front, allowing the "arches" of the heart to protrude from the edges.
3. Fold over one arch onto the cover, using a bone folder to crease into place.
4. Repeat step 3 for the opposing arch.
For my final project, I also added brads to the corners as a finishing detail. And just think, the larger the heart utilized for this technique, the larger the photo corner you could get!
Ink: Taken with Teal Classic Ink from SU!, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink from Ranger for antiquing
Stamps: sentiment from Faux Ribbon by Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: teal cardstock from Bazzill, Tiny Dots paper from My Mind's Eye (Bonjour Collection)
Other: brown grosgrain ribbon from American Crafts, brown brads from Paper Studio, heart punch from Marvy Uchida
What a gorgeous card! I love it! The corners look great.
Posted by: Laura | May 27, 2007 at 12:13 AM
I soooo love this card! What an awesome idea for that punch! I guess I'd better start making out my list.
Posted by: Rose Ann | May 27, 2007 at 12:16 AM
Pure Genius!!!!
Posted by: Rachel Hope | May 27, 2007 at 12:33 AM
man, and i thought i'd never use a scalloped heart punch......such an enabler!
Posted by: erika | May 27, 2007 at 01:43 AM
Wow, what a great idea!
Posted by: Tara | May 27, 2007 at 05:33 AM
Wow, I wasn't interested in the scalloped heart until now, I love the corners!
Posted by: care-in | May 27, 2007 at 05:36 AM
Great idea!
Posted by: Julie K in Taiwan | May 27, 2007 at 07:01 AM
Beautiful project Nichole!
Gina K.
Posted by: Gina K | May 27, 2007 at 07:17 AM
What a GORGEOUS card, and what a wonderful idea for using the heart punch!
Posted by: Libby | May 27, 2007 at 07:34 AM
Oh, great -- and I didn't think I *needed* the heart scallop . . . what an adorable use for it, Nichole!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | May 27, 2007 at 09:15 AM
I love it!
Posted by: Kirsten | May 27, 2007 at 09:50 AM
Great idea and the card is adorable! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: TamiV | May 27, 2007 at 10:13 AM
Oh my. This punch was never a "must have" item on my list until now!
Posted by: Anne Marie | May 27, 2007 at 10:30 AM
I agree with all the comments - a scalloped punch - naw - but now it is a must! The color combo is my fave! Thanks for all the inspiration!
Posted by: chris | May 27, 2007 at 10:36 AM
By the way, what size punch did you use on this card - though I have a part time job for my hobbies I can't have a each punch in each size in each category!
Posted by: chris | May 27, 2007 at 10:45 AM
Sooooooooooooo cool! Love that idea. And that card is stunning.
Alli
Posted by: Alli Miles | May 27, 2007 at 11:03 AM
Love this idea, awesome card :)
Posted by: Daniela | May 27, 2007 at 11:06 AM
Beautiful card!
Posted by: Kim Schofield | May 27, 2007 at 02:16 PM
What a cute card and a great idea! This is fabulous! Love the colors, paper, the whole design!
Posted by: Leslie Miller | May 27, 2007 at 03:56 PM
OH MAN! NOW I NEED THE SCALLOPED HEART! CORNERS ARE AWESOME! THANKS FOR SHARING!
Posted by: kimberly | May 27, 2007 at 06:40 PM
Beautiful card! What a great idea to use the heart as a corner deco!
Posted by: Beate | May 27, 2007 at 07:41 PM
Wow! What a great idea. And such a sweet card - in my favorite colors to boot.
Posted by: DeniseLynn | May 27, 2007 at 08:15 PM
Very beautiful card as usual...I am off to case the idea!!!
Posted by: Geny | May 27, 2007 at 08:17 PM
Duh, I was so taken with the stunning card, now I read what size of punch. Sorry!
Posted by: chris | May 27, 2007 at 09:42 PM
Wow...I love that idea. Now I shall need that punch! LOL
Posted by: Angel W | May 28, 2007 at 07:48 AM