Revisiting A Favorite Project: Punch Collage
Some of you may remember a Martha-inspired butterfly punch project using the classic butterfly punch I did two years ago (February 08).
I decided to revisit the project again, this time using a heart punch.
I punched all the hearts from a variety of different patterns and laid them out on a piece of cardstock to figure out where I wanted each one placed. Once I had them all organized I adhered each heart using a foam square.
This time I also added a couple little accents: tiny pearls and some acrylic hearts (from an older Fancy Pants acrylic sheet) attached with mini-fasteners from Tim Holtz. Pattern papers came from my scraps. I wanted papers that included primarily yellow, orange, a bit of pink and a bit of gray - thinking a cross between Valentine's and spring.
EDITED : About the frame and mat, I have had this one for years (7+). Most likely I purchased it at either Target or Fred Meyer. The size of the opening is 8x10. A nice thing to look for when selecting a frame for this project is the double mat with the second mat lifted up off the first - it makes room for the dimension of the punches (that comes from the foam squares). I used a piece of swiss dot cardstock for the background.
Simple. Fun. Easy. I love punches.
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I'm so glad that you revisited this. I just moved and that butterfly one will be great for my living room, thanks!
I love the heart one, especially the "4" and the "E" - perfect!
Where did you get your frames?
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Love both of them...will be perfect for my scrap room:)
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so gorgeous ali! Loved the butterfly one, but the this heart one is so me...
question - what size heart punch did you use?
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Love this! I don't have a butterfly punch but I do have a heart punch....hmmmm I think I have a new project!
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I see gift ideas coming on...
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so lovely.
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Hi Ali! Great project. I've been wanting to do one of these since I saw your butterfly one. You may have inspired me to create one of these for our new nursery. Where will your creation go????
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Another request for the source of the beautiful frame. Please, please x
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lovely, Ali!
would you mind sharing the info for the frame - it's a great one.
thanks :)
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I still want to do the butterfly one. Now I must do this one, too!!
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These would be great for my little craft corner in the basement.Thanks for sharing!
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This is great. I plan to do the butterfly one once I have my room together. I may do a heart one too. Or maybe a mix.
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Love this. I made the butterfly one in December. I might make this one too if I can decide on a place for it.
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What are the dimensions of the mat or paper you glued the hearts on? Is it cardstock or the actual mat that came with the frame?
Thanks!
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Love the heart punches on the dotted swiss cardstock!!! Great idea to scraplift!!
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I loved this project your first time around. Maybe I will squeeze a little time to create my own before Valentine's Day.
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Love it, great project - so bright and cheery.
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I love how punches are so versatile, and can just be used over and over. Really helps to buy tools like this when you are on a budget! Love, Jess
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I do remember your butterfly punch art!! I was amazed then at how simple and yet beautiful and graphic the project was. Its great to revisit it and share how you've made it with hearts.....always fun to see how versatile a project is! And even better?? Made from scraps!! :> Thanks for sharing with us! :>
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Great project - so inspiring, I'll have to make one next weekend. I'd also like to know where you purchased the frame and/or tips on selecting a frame for this project. Thanks Ali!
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