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scalloped edge using the slit punch? Tell me more!!! *merged*
Can someone please tell me how I would do a scalloped border using my slit punch? I saw one done in the DD gallery, but for the life of me I can't figure it out. I have played with it all morning and I'm lost. Thanks!
I haven't heard about this one. I know there is a scallop punch that JulieHRR has used on some of her projects but that's not SU. I'd be interested to see this technique!
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My guess is, that scalloped piece isn't as big as you think. I bet it's only as wide as the punch is deep. Does that make sense? So try cutting a piece of cardstock something like an inch wide, then make your scallops that way.
Wow - I just re-read that and it sounds bizarre. Makes perfect sense in my head, but that's the only way I can figure out how to say it in words!
it makes sense, but my problem is I can't figure out how to get the punch to make the scallops at all. Obviously I am using the punch wrong but all I get are the 1/2 circles cut into the strip, not sticking out like a scallop
I think you have to make the slits close together so you can pull the paper apart leaving you a scalloped border. Basically you make one slit, then move the slit puch over so the end of one half circle touches the next one. This will cause the paper to cut.
Turn your punch over so that you can see the cut that it is making. Start at the end of your card stock and punch, move the punch just to the edge of the semicircle and punch again over and over until you have cut a strip. I have done this and it does work, but you need to be able to see where you cut is going to be. Hope that helps.
I think you have to make the slits close together so you can pull the paper apart leaving you a scalloped border. Basically you make one slit, then move the slit puch over so the end of one half circle touches the next one. This will cause the paper to cut.
You got some skillz, girl!! I have problems with my slit punch as the crescent hangs up on the inner workings of my punch, so even punching ONE slit requires patience. I don't know if I would be able to handle doing a row of a dozen or so of them!!
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Could someone post a picture of this? I tried to go to the site and it said I don't have permission.
Also for the lady with the punch that sticks, try punching wax paper to see if that helps. If it doesn't, then try aluminum foil. That has work for me in the past.
Thank you for the help, but do you think that would work with paper getting stuck in the punch? That is what is happening to mine. The metalworks move fine, but the act of punching the slit pushes the punched paper off the plane of the rest of the sheet, and it gets stuck in my punch.
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Originally Posted by Mahloumel
Thank you for the help, but do you think that would work with paper getting stuck in the punch? That is what is happening to mine. The metalworks move fine, but the act of punching the slit pushes the punched paper off the plane of the rest of the sheet, and it gets stuck in my punch.
Mahloumel - Maybe you have a bad punch:???: (hope not!)
Is yours a SU! punch? Maybe different brands work differently.
I also saw this with Sharon's card in the DD gallery (last month?) and tried it and it was pretty easy. I was actually totally shocked that I could do this! Once you get the guard/guide off of the punch and turn it over and punch the 1st time you should be able to easily see where to put the punch to continue the same formation...you will want to start the sequential punches just so the corner of the last punch is in the opposite corner of the next punch...makes sense in my head, sorry...
Thank you for the help, but do you think that would work with paper getting stuck in the punch? That is what is happening to mine. The metalworks move fine, but the act of punching the slit pushes the punched paper off the plane of the rest of the sheet, and it gets stuck in my punch.
Yes, my c/s gets pushed up/caught in the punch, too. I just tap it back in place before moving my punch over to do the next scallop. A bit of a pain but MUCH easier than cutting those scallops by hand!
Thank you for the help, but do you think that would work with paper getting stuck in the punch? That is what is happening to mine. The metalworks move fine, but the act of punching the slit pushes the punched paper off the plane of the rest of the sheet, and it gets stuck in my punch.
Yes, my c/s gets pushed up/caught in the punch, too. I just tap it back in place before moving my punch over to do the next scallop. A bit of a pain but MUCH easier than cutting those scallops by hand!
Many thanks again to Julia S for coming up with this fantastic idea and first sharing it with us all!
I have done the scallops before, but with the small corner punch. You take the black outside off and you can see where you are punching. It just takes some time, but it does work. I'll try it with the slit punch and see if it is easier than with the corner punch.
I've got a pair of Fiskars Paper Edgers scissors that make a really cool scalloped edge. The pattern is called clouds. I know it's not SU!, but I bought them before I got into stamping!
Also, my first SU! slit punch kept getting jammed, I guess it was a flawed one. My new one works great, but I haven't tried it to do the scalloped edge. I just cheat and use the scissors!
Saw this thread in the Weekly Inkling and wanted to share this tip I found in SU's website.
Use the 1/2 inch circle punch and punch out the circles, then adhere these circles to the back of your cardstock. I will try to post an example of my card tonight.
Is there another picture of a card with scallps punched with the slit punch? Unfortunately, when I click on the link, the web page says "no permission". Thanks!
After you make each punch, press the cardstock down with your finger! that way, you can move the punch along pretty easily. Also, I found that it really helps to have a strip of cardstock wide enough that I could rest the bottom edge all the way down in the punch. That way my punches were always on the same line. Make sense? If not, email me at [email protected] and I'll try to explain better!
This technique also works great with the wrought iron corner punch, byt you must remove the corner guide carefully. It does snap on and off. It makes ornate edges!
I am confused - some are responding to scalloped edges with a slip punch and others are talking about using the 1/2 in circle punch. What am I missing?
I have noted the same thing with the slit punch, there is a bit of a lump on the punch so you have to tap the cardstock back down to pull it out. Initially I thought it was a flaw in the punch but there was actually a technical reason why they are made that way...it made sense when someone explained it to me once. If only I could remember what the rationale for it was! Had never thought to do a scalloped edge with it...great idea! They talked about scalloped edges at convention and nobody mentioned the slit punch method, at least not that I can recall. Jan
If you are having problems with your punch you can revive it by using some wax paper. Just use the punch on the wax paper the same as you would on card stock. Three to Five punches on the wax paper ought to do it! Good as new!
Okay - got it. I just looked up the slit punch in the on-line catalog. You punch to the far side of the paper, not the side closest to the punch, yes?
That's right. I just use a ful-size piece of paper or a large scrap and punch up to the hilt. You should end of with a strip of scallops about just under 2" wide. .
Here is a link to the card where I originally came up with the idea. Both of my cards are in Dirty Dozen galleries so you won't be able to see them if you don't have a fan club membership.
After you make each punch, press the cardstock down with your finger! that way, you can move the punch along pretty easily. Also, I found that it really helps to have a strip of cardstock wide enough that I could rest the bottom edge all the way down in the punch. That way my punches were always on the same line. Make sense? If not, email me at [email protected] and I'll try to explain better!
Yes-- a long strip of card stock where the edge rests along the inside bottom of the punch!!(near the handle) AWESOME. I LOVE THIS TECHNIQUE, thanks ! JILL
Here is a link to the card where I originally came up with the idea. Both of my cards are in Dirty Dozen galleries so you won't be able to see them if you don't have a fan club membership.
This website is the best!! I just tried my wrought iron punch after taking the guide off - what a wonderful border this makes!!! Would never have thought to take it off on my own. Thanks!!
scalloped edge using the slit punch? Tell me more!!! *merged*
Scallopped Edge With 1/2" Circle Punch
Card Using Slit Punch For Scallopped Edge
