Here's my 2nd set for one of the swaps I'm in. I had lots of fun making these, even though it took forever since Sammi (the cat) had to help too. I hope none of my recipients are allergic (just kidding, the table was the ONE place she didn't visit). I used several punches creatively here. Once again, used the corner rounder to make a scalloped circle. I would not recommend doing this for excessive amounts of cards though, after 8, my index finger was getting sore from the punching. I also used the 1-1/4 circle punch to make the key tag punch frame. I got this idea originally from Jan Tink, however I did modify it a bit to speed up the process. I cut the piece to slide through the punch to 1-1/8 (instead of 1-3/16, I just avoid using 16th if I can). Also, instead of cutting the one side, attaching my sentiment, then doing the other side, I just cut the slider piece to 2-1/2 inches. This gives enough room to do the punching. I just found this was better for assembly lining. You get a little bit of variance in the length of them, but it's pretty minimal.
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Snap! It's your birthday!
Here's my 2nd set for one of the swaps I'm in. I had lots of fun making these, even though it took forever since Sammi (the cat) had to help too. I hope none of my recipients are allergic (just kidding, the table was the ONE place she didn't visit). I used several punches creatively here. Once again, used the corner rounder to make a scalloped circle. I would not recommend doing this for excessive amounts of cards though, after 8, my index finger was getting sore from the punching. I also used the 1-1/4 circle punch to make the key tag punch frame. I got this idea originally from Jan Tink, however I did modify it a bit to speed up the process. I cut the piece to slide through the punch to 1-1/8 (instead of 1-3/16, I just avoid using 16th if I can). Also, instead of cutting the one side, attaching my sentiment, then doing the other side, I just cut the slider piece to 2-1/2 inches. This gives enough room to do the punching. I just found this was better for assembly lining. You get a little bit of variance in the length of them, but it's pretty minimal.
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I LOVE your blog! You do awesome work Tahsers! Thanks for the comments on SCS on my work. I'm going be a frequent visitor to your little spot here! :)
ReplyDeleteSo creative and fun! WOW!
ReplyDeleteThese are so much fun...I certainly like this set but after working at Red Lobster for seven years while in school, I don't know if I can look at another crab!
ReplyDeleteYou did the circle with the punch...you are stampin' genius! What a great idea...so great!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog...I read it all the time! AWESOME!
I like this fellow: Mr. Crab! Think I will have to put this on my *want* list.
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