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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Not sure what's up with the links not working Emily. I double checked them and they are clicking through for me.
As for the spacing I really did just eyeball it. I use a lined cutting mat on top of my table and I think the lines there help me with the overall "picture." I also usually adhere the corners first and then fill in from the middle out - that seems to help with adjusting the spacing as I go.
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I like much this idea! It is an good idea of gift to be offered for example, I find. Cheer, it is splendid.
PS: I excuse myself so at the time of the writing of my sms something is not known as correctly, my English is still in training (laughter)
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What a wonderfull idea!!! I´ll try!
Thank you very much you are a genius!
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That butterfly collage was one of the first things that I saw on your blog and I instantly started visiting your site daily. I love the new heart one as well. Thanks for sharing!!
PS - I love the idea of the swiss dot background...so easy yet so elegant!
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All I could find was a 3.5x5 frame -- made a little one for my bathroom! Great idea!!
Here is mine: http://creatingdaybyday.blogspot.com/2010/02/decor-inspired-by-ali.html
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Ali - Michael's has those exact frames. I bought two yesterday and they are 40% off this week. Beautiful project. :)
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Hi Ali, I love this idea but how did you get the alignment of the hearts so perfect?
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Hi Ali, this is just breathtaking! Jo x
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Ali, both projects are just gorgeous. I can't believe that butterfly one was from 2 years ago! I remember loving it then. I eventually managed to get hold of that butterfly punch (had to order from the US because a couple of years ago MS punches weren't readily available in the UK, they are now) but never got round to doing the project. Just ordered the heart punch, a couple of frames and I plan on doing both as soon as I'm finished some thank you cards.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful works of art with us and inspiring us at the same time :)
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Did you have a particular colour scheme in mind for the butterfly one? I know for the heart one you mention choosing papers by certain colours.
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Wow, this is really nice and a great gift idea.
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love them both.
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Ali-
so inspired I made one of my own today.
Thanks! It is SNOW and more SNOW here, so I had a chance to be home and PLAY.
thanks for always putting stuff out here to inspire us!
http://aubreyplays.blogspot.com/2010/02/inspired-by.html
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Love this project. I remember Martha's as well-she's my hero. I am inspired to try my hand at this as well. Martha has several designs that would be cute including a button, snowflake, detailed heart, and bird and branch (two separate punches). Her new stamp/punch tool would be fun to experiment with as well.
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These projects are so beautiful. Thanks for the inspo. :)
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Thanks for sharing! I recently saw an etsy seller (http://www.etsy.com/shop/sarahandbendrix) doing something similar. You've given me hope that maybe this is something I can/should try on my own!
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Adore this, don't have a heart punch but I do have my Slice. I may just have to try this one.
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My butterfly collage is one of my favorite projects!
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This is so cute! I've been meaning to do something similar with my fleur de lis vintage sheet music punches. Thanks for the inspiration!
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I love projects like this I can make myself to decorate my house!
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