Scallop Punched Flowers

My Card Club meets tomorrow to make this set of cards using the Close To My Heart scallop punch. Using some different techniques they will learn how to create truly unique and beautiful flowers for their cards or any projects!


This flower was created by punching 4 scallop circles out of the Wings Basic papers. Each circle is folded just so, then mounted on a circle base. When looking straight on it seems to be flat, but if you take a look from the side you'll see that there is nice dimension.

This flower requires some precise cutting with you scissors and some curling. The result is stunning!

This last one is probably my favorite. It is five layers deep, you get to do some stamping with our fabulous background stamps and then you get to crinkle and crunch them in your hand. So easy to do, creating such an awesome flower!

Fun with the Scallop Punch

I'm having lots of fun with the new 2" scallop punch from Close To My Heart. There are so many creative possibilities!


Here is one idea that I just loved from the very talented Lisa Stenz. She uses the punch as the icing of a cupcake. A pleated wrapper and a sparkly cherry on top finishes this card perfectly.

Another idea is to punch B&T paper then fold them in half to create a banner. So simple and cute. I also love the new phrases from the Birthday Card Chatter stamp.

Here is the inside~

I have also created 3 different types of flowers using this punch which will be featured on upcoming Card Club cards. You'll have to wait to see those lovelies!

Happy Valentine's Day

I hope your spending your day with those you love. I've been "mailing" out my love to those that can't be with me today. Here are some of those cards.

This first one has some resist background stamping. I free handed these hearts, sewed them together, then wrapped them together with a piece of chocolate twine and a button.

This one uses the new Sweetheart papers. I heat embossed the center label then sponged it in Cotton Candy pink.

Finally, for fun I created this valentine garland. I punched several scalloped circles with the new 2" scallop punch by Close To My Heart. Then I ran all the circles through my little sewing machine. I punched lots of hearts in Cotton Candy, Baby Pink and Tulip and placed them between the circles. A quick and sweet project!

Piece of Cake

I was playing with the Stamp of the Month and a new scallop punch I received in January. I saw the scalloped background idea on another blog and thought is was very creative. I am really loving what others are doing with the Piece of Cake stamp.

The first card is done in bright summery colors and uses the textured cardstock. The second card uses B&T papers in primary colors. Yes, that is some "real" sewing you see on the white cardstock. Not really good sewing, but it added fun texture to the card. The glitter on the cupcakes also adds some great texture and makes those cupcakes POP!