Paper Punch Addiction

Good morning everyone!  I've got some real goodies for you today!

http://prairiepaperie.blogspot.com/2010/06/punch-art-rescue.html

http://dostamping.typepad.com/dostamping_with_dawn/2010/06/last-chance-stamps-99-kit-dusty-durango-sample.html

http://blinkthinkink.blogspot.com/2010/05/friend-to-friend-duck.html

http://hopepackages.blogspot.com/2010/04/robot-family-punch-art.html

http://artisticavenger.wordpress.com/2010/04/04/a-bright-little-birdie/

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1638108?&si=ariel%20punch%20art

http://stampingnut.blogspot.com/2010/06/happy-tuesday-here-is-another-card-i.html



3-D project:

This one isn't punch related, but it's so awesome I just had to share!

http://hopepackages.blogspot.com/2010/06/paper-strawberries-in-handmade-basket.html

http://hopepackages.blogspot.com/2010/04/bug-punch-art.html

http://prairiepaperie.blogspot.com/2010/06/watermelon-punch.html

Hey all, I'm working on a new interactive card design.  I'm hoping to have it posted within the next couple days.

Incidentally, my T-Slide card has been moved up in the SCS Spotlight Technique from January 2011 to next month!  Watch for a super cute and awesome punch art card to appear on the homepage of SCS on July 21st!

I hope you all are enjoying the punch art finds of the day!

Good morning all of you in punch land!  Enjoy some punchin' love.

http://blinkthinkink.blogspot.com/2010/04/panting-with-excitement.html

http://prairiepaperie.blogspot.com/2010/06/barbecue-punch-art-with-faux-cloud.html

http://myhappyplace.typepad.com/my_happy_place/2009/12/video-game-punch-art.html

http://bethapalooza.blogspot.com/2010/06/have-sweet-4th-of-july-from-uncle-sam.html

http://inspirationink.typepad.com/inspiration-ink/2010/06/stem-sayings-samples.html

http://blinkthinkink.blogspot.com/2010/06/back-to-dancing.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1728336?&si=punch%20art

http://papercraftsloveaffair.blogspot.com/2010/05/scrapbook-in-box.html

http://stampndesign.blogspot.com/2010/06/punched-paper-lilies.html

http://artisticavenger.wordpress.com/2010/05/19/to-the-moon/

Fun 3-D Project

http://artisticavenger.wordpress.com/2010/06/04/special-delivery/

Tips & Tricks

http://artisticavenger.wordpress.com/2010/05/29/welcome-baby/

I hope you all got to surf the net over the weekend and discover some more awesome punch art!  Here are some goodies I dug up.

http://inkyrat.typepad.com/inkyrat_creates/2009/01/punch-along-with-me-birds-brains.html

http://mercedesweber.blogspot.com/2009/01/punch-art-book-pg-2.html

http://myhappyplace.typepad.com/my_happy_place/2009/11/recipe-card-club.html

http://rachelcapps.wordpress.com/2010/03/14/batman-belt-punch-art/

http://prairiepaperie.blogspot.com/2009/09/i-heart-paper-punch-art.html

http://imstampinsilly.blogspot.com/2009/07/blushing-bride.html

http://beedevinedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/05/for-shower.html

http://theminkymooseclub.blogspot.com/2010/02/punch-art-sneak-peak.html

http://scrapingandstamping.blogspot.com/2010/02/tinkerbell-punch-art.html

http://sharonc-stampingwithsharon.blogspot.com/2009/06/picnic-punch-art-class.html

http://stampinking.blogspot.com/2010/06/girly-monkey.html

http://creativewishes.blogspot.com/

Enjoy!

Good morning everyone!  I hope you have some time to check out these great punch art finds of the day!

http://rachelcapps.wordpress.com/2010/03/13/skater-16th-birthday/

http://valitasfreshfolds.blogspot.com/2010/02/little-baby-punchart-birds-video.html

http://melanystamps.typepad.com/let_me_stamp/2009/10/i-won-i-won-and-other-news.html

http://myhappyplace.typepad.com/my_happy_place/punch-art/

http://rosemariediehl.blogspot.com/2009/04/freebie-friday-13.html

http://mercedesweber.blogspot.com/2010/01/love-you-stinky.html

http://rynscraps.blogspot.com/2009/10/classic-alien-punch-art.html

http://inkyrat.typepad.com/inkyrat_creates/2009/02/punch-along-with-me-raining-dogs-and-cats.html

http://creationsbycorie.blogspot.com/2010/02/puffy-flower-tutorial.html

Not punch related but probably the most clever kids treat thing I have ever seen!

http://stampwithheather.typepad.com/stamp_with_heather/2010/06/cupcake-recipe.html


Enjoy!

Well, I've figured out the wonders of scheduling your blog posts ahead of time.  This way, I can set up a post when I have a bunch of links and it will appear in the future when I tell it to.  Using this feature, I may be able to keep up with a daily post after all!

Here are today's punch inspirations!

http://valitasfreshfolds.blogspot.com/2010/04/baby-jumpsuit-punch-art-box-set.html

http://stampspaperscissors.typepad.com/stamps_paper_scissors/2010/01/how-to-wish-a-ninja-happy-birthday.html

http://creationsonpaper.blogspot.com/2010/02/goofy-candy-blog-winner.html

http://bonniescreativeplace.blogspot.com/2010/01/stampin-up-punch-art.html

http://rachelcapps.wordpress.com/2010/05/13/the-inklings-teams-first-ever-blog-hop/

http://marielovestostamp.blogspot.com/2010/06/hula-girl-punch-art.html

http://melanystamps.typepad.com/let_me_stamp/punch-art/

http://glittergirljani.wordpress.com/2009/09/24/halloween-treats/dsc08180/

Enjoy!

Hello everyone, I hoped you liked the first days punch art finds of the day.  I can't guarantee that there will be a "finds of the day" posting every day of the week, but I will try and post several times a week. 

Yesterday, I had some people report that they couldn't access a link or 2 in the listing of finds because you had to be "subscribed" to the website.  I honestly don't know how I got access to these links in the first place since I'm not subscribed to them.  They were all results of searches online.

Here is some more inspiration:

http://ryemilan.blogspot.com/2010/02/some-rainy-day-dinosaur-punch-art.html

http://www.pennyscreativecorner.com/2009/09/peppermint-patty-monsters.html

http://www.pennyscreativecorner.com/2009/08/punch-art-uncle-sam.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1735128?&si=punch%20art

http://valitasfreshfolds.blogspot.com/search/label/punches

http://stampndesignstore.blogspot.com/2010/06/mr-mrs-potato-head-cards-or-game.html

http://wheremmsgather.blogspot.com/2010/06/punchin-cute-tree.html

http://www.mariestamps.com/2010/06/celebrate-with-splits.html

http://www.seasonsofstamping.com/2010/06/happy-25th-anniversary.html

http://blinkthinkink.blogspot.com/2010/06/wino-kitty-how-to.html

Enjoy!

Hey all, I am a regular reader of Blog Finds of the Day.  Kelly always manages to find some true gems out there on the internet.  Her finds include cards, scrapbook pages and 3-d items featuring Stampin' Up! stamps and products.

Along those lines, I thought it would be fun to offer a Punch Art Finds of the Day since all of my readers and followers are very interested in that medium. 

So without further ado, here are my Punch Art Finds of the Day.

Card Inspiration:

http://ryemilan.blogspot.com/2010/02/meet-mad-monkey-monster.html


http://stampwithjane.com/2010/05/14/little-chef-punched-art-scrapbook-page/


http://www.stamperdog.com/2010/06/12-stampin-up-retirement-list.html


http://www.carlas-scraps.com/search/label/Punch%20Art


http://www.pennyscreativecorner.com/punch-art/


http://www.stampandscrapwithkim.com/punch-art/


http://stampinwithjacque.com/graduation-picture-frame-punch-art-page

Tips & Tricks:

http://www.angelasargeant.com/blog/stampin-up/punching-a-bracket-using-the-stampin-up-tab-punch/

3-D Fun:

http://www.sassystampchick.com/stamping_with_the_sassy_s/2009/07/punch-art.html


http://www.mychicnscratch.com/2009/05/animal-punches.html


Enjoy!

Hello everyone, I'm excited to announce that my first blog hop will be this Wednesday.  I have 10 other wonderful ladies participating in the hop.  We are all sharing punch art created with Stampin' Up! punches.  I already got my card done and I'm sure you will all love it!

Incidentally, my guest spot on Split Coast Stampers has been moved up to July!  I'm excited to be teaching the T-Slide card.  I've got a couple more cool interactive cards in design as we speak.  They will be coming in the near future.  Sorry I haven't posted any new punch art in a few days.  I picked up some nasty bug and have just been too sick and tired to do much of anything.   Thanks everyone for being loyal readers.

Hello everyone, I would like to organize a blog hop for creations made with Stampin' Up! paper punches for June 23rd.  If you would like to participate, please email me at needmorestamps@yahoo.com with your website address.  I will compile the list of participants (with links) to include in your post on that day.  Thanks!

Hello all, this week's challenge over at the PPA Yahoo Group is to create a bird with punches.  Here is my version of a funny bird.  Sorry I didn't take pictures for the tutorial.  You should all be able to figure it out from the written instructions.  Thanks

Hi All, I posted a bird punch challenge over at the Paper Punch Addiction Yahoo Group today.  I will be posting another fun tutorial this week featuring a cute and fun bird.  I am so looking forward to getting that new 2 Step Owl punch coming out in the new Stampin' Up! catalog!  Several great new punches coming out.  I can't wait to start creating with them!

Hello everyone, have you been admiring the popup cake cards made with the Sizzix XL die but don't have a Sizzix Big Shot or the XL Die?  I'll show you how to make the pop up card without the special die!


Instructions:


1) Cut 3 circles in the following diameters:  3", 2 1/2" & 1 1/2".  I used a Petite Circle Nestability set but you could use a coluzzle or other circle cutting system.  I used the dies pictured on the left.  Be sure to cut it out of sturdy cardstock like Stampin' Up! colored cardstock.  Flimsy cardstock will not hold the shape of the card very well.

2) Cut 2 pieces 2 7/8" x 1/2" out of sturdy cardstock.  Cut 2 pieces 2 5/8" x 1/2" out of sturdy cardstock.  Cut 2 pieces 2 1/8" x 1/2" out of sturdy cardstock.  These pieces will be used to attach the circles to the inside of the card.

3) For the center support of the cake, cut a piece of sturdy cardstock (I used watercolor paper) or thin chipboard 3 1/2" x 7/8".  Score at 3/8", 1 1/4", 2 1/8" and 3".  Corner round the end with the 1/2" scored section.  Place on the score board vertically and score at 1/4" from the rounded end down to the second to last score line as shown.  Score down from 5/8" from the rounded end down to the second to last score line as shown.  To reinforce the piece, cut 2 strips of cardstock 2 1/4" x 3/8".  Glue the strips on each side as shown.

4) Score the 2 7/8" pieces as follows.  Place on a score board or Fiskars cutter with a score blade and score at 1/2".  Rotate paper all the way around and score in at 1 1/2".   The finished piece should have a score at 1/2" and 1 3/8".  Score the other 2 7/8" long piece in the same way.

5) Score the 2 5/8" pieces as follows.  Place on a score board or Fiskars cutter with a score blade and score at 1/2".  Rotate paper all the way around and score in at 1 1/4".   The finished piece should have a score at 1/2" and 1 3/8".  Score the other 2 5/8" long piece in the same way.

Hello everyone, to go along with our weekend challenge over at my Yahoo Group, I created this tutorial to make this 3D Daisy.


















You will need the Stampin' Up! Jumbo Flower punch and Boho Blossoms.  I punched these out of shimmery white because the paper has more body but you could also use whisper white or vanilla cardstock.

1) Punch 6 jumbo flower and 2 boho blossom (2 each of 3 flowers)
2) Lay out on a paper towel and spritz flowers with gold Smooch.  If you don't have gold smooch, you can use water (or Fabreeze for nice smelling flower)



























4) Wad up the pieces into little balls.  This will wrinkle the paper and make it more pliable and easy to work with.













5) Flatten pieces back out.  For the center of the flower, pierce a hole in the center of each of the boho blossoms and string them onto a chocolate courduroy brad, smallest to largest.  Set aside.













6) Pierce a hole into the center of one jumbo flower.  This will be the base piece.
7) Working with one flower at a time, grip the piece at the center and gather to form the petal.

UPDATE:

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Thank you for responding to the poll.  There was overwhelming support for creating a Yahoo Group to share punch art ideas.  If you would like to join the group, please visit the site

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PaperPunchAddiction/

Make sure you are logged into with your yahoo id.  If you don't have one, you can quickly get one for free.  Click on JOIN to join the group.  To prevent spammers from entering, you membership must be approved.  Please leave a comment when you sign up to join.  Tell me a little about yourself or tell me why you want to join the group.  It will make it easy for me to quickly go through and approve the memberships.

Once your membership is approved, please read the guidelines in the welcome email.

I look forward to seeing all of your punch art!!!!

Hi All, I'm considering starting a Yahoo Group for punching addicts!  In the group, we would share pictures of our creations using Stampin Up paper punches.  I think it would be an awesome group and so inspiring.   Please reply to the poll on whether you would join the group or not.  If there is enough interest, I will be creating one.  Thanks!

Who would be interested in joining a Yahoo Group specifically for Stampin' Up! Punch art?
	YES
	NO
	MAYBE
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Here is a fun variation on the T-Slide card.  You can have more than one sliding piece on the inside of the card.
































Follow the directions for making the basic T-Slide card.  When you get to step 5, you will score 3 slots.  To do this, place the piece back onto the Fiskars cutter.  Line the left edge of the paper at 3 1/2".  Lift the rail on the cutter and place the blade at 1 1/8".  Push the blade down and slide to the 1 7/8" position.  Lift the blade again and position at 2 1/8", push blade down and slide to 2 7/8".  Lift blade and position at 3 1/8", push blade down and slide to 3 7/8".  Slide the whole piece 1/8" to the left on the cutter.  Repeat these cuts above.  Take a xacto knife to cut away the little slot pieces.  




Cut 3 pieces for the inside of the card 5/8" x 3 1/2.  Score the end of each piece at 1/2".  Continue assembling the card at step 7 of the T-Slide instructions.


For this card, I used papers from Parisian Summer and Pink Pirouette designer prints.  The raccoon is from Stampin' Up! Under the Stars and the greetings are from Stampin' Up! Three Little Words.