I want you to be able to avoid a frustration before it happens. Stampin' Up! created some totally awesome stamp sets and some really fine punches. However, trying to punch a stamped flower has put me over the edge a time or two – you know what I am talking about! So, let me share a technique to make the process not only painless but downright pleasurable!
Let's fix the Beautiful Bunch stamp set & the Fun Flower Punch so that you think you are in Stamping Paradise! Then I will share a card using it.
Go get your "stuff" and let's get to work! I know you want to feel stampin' paradise! I stamped some flower images from the stamp set and put a black dot where we need to line the image up with the punch. In the picture below, you will see a black dot on the stamp and a black dot in the same position on the stamped image. Look reallly close now and you will notice that each petal that has a black dot is a petal that has a "nip" taken out of the top of it. Can you see it?
Mark the same location on the sticker side of each flower stamp with a marker. Okay, wipe the sweat from your brow because you are almost finished.
Now let's mark your punch. Take a look at mine to see where to mark it.
Do you see the black dot on the right side of the punch? Do you recognize the petal with a "nip" taken out of it. Find the same petal on your punch and mark it.
The hard work is over so you can breathe again! In order to punch out the flower, we are just going to line up the places with the nip taken out. See the picture below.
I am sliding the punch over the flower in order to line it up.
After they were lined up, I simply punched the flower.
TIPS:
- Looking at your stamp, orient it so the dot is on the right side of your image & you have 2 petals near the bottom of the paper.
- Stamp your image near the bottom of your paper. This will make lining it up easier.
- Match up the "imaginary" dot on your stamped image with the dot on your punch.
- Punch!
Congratulations! You have a perfect flower. And, it will work every time.
I hope this helps. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me at ginger@gingerstamps.com
Now for the cards! We made these at my gathering using Summer Silhouettes, Beautiful Bunch, Fun Flower Punch, Fabulous Four & A Dozen Thoughts,
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Thanks for showing us your technique so I can get them punched out much sooner then I am now. I love this card, can hardly wait to get the goods to make it. I’m thinking of all the colors I can use besides strawberry slush which is beautiful.
Wow, what a beautiful card! I loved your explanation along the way in making the card! Humor does the trick! My list for next month is growing!
Exquisite ! This card really caught my eye. I loved the strawberry slush I loved all the colors! Awesome card!