Could anyone show me how this punch can be used?

[Bellegirl]

Hi,

Last year I bought this MS border punch that has a line of fir trees. It looked like a neat punch to use on Christmas and winter cards. Yet, I am drawing a blank now at coming up with ways to use this.

Would anyone have a card where you used this punch that you could show me or give me a link to one? I have tried to search the gallery, but can't find an actual card where this punch was used.

Thanks tons if you can help me here!
Bonnie

[TheOtherMeg]

I've found it easier to use some edge/border punches to make strips of the cut design to place where I want. Depending upon where I intend to use the punch, the image could end up upside down if I just punched right on the card or scrapbook page.

So, I punch on a separate strip of paper and trim the length as needed.

[gargyrle55]

Here's one I did. Santa's on his way! by gargyrle55 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[TheOtherMeg]

I LOVE your card, Gargyrle! (And your ID!)

[gargyrle55]

WOW!! Love it! I got my ID beacause I collect gargoyles!! I have them everywhere!!

[cat_woman]

If you want a softer look, you could take the negative of the punch and use it as a stencil on your card. You could then build up the scene to create depth on your card by sponging in the negative space.

[scrapcat71]

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Originally Posted by cat_woman

If you want a softer look, you could take the negative of the punch and use it as a stencil on your card. You could then build up the scene to create depth on your card by sponging in the negative space.

Love this idea! TFS!

[Bellegirl]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gargyrle55

Here's one I did. Santa's on his way! by gargyrle55 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

This card is fantastic and now, thanks to all of you, I've got some ideas as to how to use this punch--and others!

Thanks to all of you!
Bonnie

[justwritedesigns]

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Originally Posted by TheOtherMeg

I LOVE your card, Gargyrle! (And your ID!)

Love the little saying under your name, OtherMeg! Dh and I got a real laugh out of that one. He said it sounded like me. Yep, probably why I like it, lol!

[JoBear2]

I bought this punch too - HAD to have it LOL - I keep looking at it in my punch drawer so your post is very timely as I SHOULD use it instead of LOOKING at it LOL!!! Sue Nelson aka Susie B here on SCS has a wonderful knack of using border punches in ways that I could never think of. Here are two cards of hers that use a Martha Stewart edge punch and even though it is NOT the same punch as what you have, you could use the trees punch in the same way. Card #1 and Card #2

Have a look thru Sue's gallery - she has tons of ideas!