More McGill Punch Samples

As I was going through my projects from the CHA show, I found a few more samples that I made using McGill punches.

Here is a card sample on the left. I used the Heirloom Hearts punch and arranged them as shown. You could also consider linking them together for a different look. Arranging them on a brown circle provides a contrasting color and makes the hearts stand out more.

Then, on the bottom, I used a strip of brown paper to match the circle above, and then punched out some keyhole plates. I used just one of the keyhole plate shapes and then stamped a sentiment from Hero Arts ClearDesign that says "Best Wishes". You could use any rubber stamped sentiment or you could use stickers or rubons as well.

This frame on the left is made out of wood. I covered it with paper and cut out the hole in the center. Then, I punched out shapes from McGill's Heirloom Hearts punch and arranged them on the frame. There are many ways that you can arrange the shapes to make very creative projects!








































Lastly, I made a 4-panel accordion book. I didn't finish decorating it, but you can see the sections where I used the hearts. Notice the heart corners, where I glued them to brown paper and then cut out the outline shape. It makes the corner stand out more. Also, if you only glue the straight edges of the corner to the paper, you can use it as a photo corner and insert a photo or a piece of journaling paper.

On the last panel, you can see a set of brackets, from McGill's new bracket punch. It punches 4 different styles of brackets, but I only selected one style to use. Now, the book is ready to be embellished with rubons, stickers, stamps, etc.!

I made all of these projects in a class and had fun with the punches. They can be used in a
variety of ways.

In upcoming posts, I will share projects using other products. I just wanted to share the ones about the McGill punches before I forgot about them.


If you're interested in purchasing McGill punches, you can find them in my online store at:
http://www.injoystamps.com

or in my eBay store at:
http://stores.ebay.com/In-Joy-Rubber-Stamps

New McGill Punches used on Wood Block

After attending my 9th CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) Trade Show in Anaheim,CA, I had so many projects & ideas that I wanted to share, so I decided to start this blog. I will try to share new ideas & techniques (and include pictures whenever possible). I often have people ask me how some project are done, so this will be a good place to share.

Here is a project that I made using a wood block (you could use a paper mache block as well).

1. Use Tim Holtz's Distress Ink on the edges of the block. Then, I covered the sides with printed paper.

2. Glue pieces of printed paper on each side of the block, leaving a little bit of the edge showing (see pictures).

3. Use McGill's Heirloom Hearts Punch and Keyhole Plates Punch on various printed cardstock and then glue to the block. These punches are very fun to use and I have found that there are many different patterns that you can make with them. (See some of the possibilities pictured above.)

4. Embellish with rub ons (or stickers or rubber stamps).

You can use it as a decoration for your desk or add a nice sentiment and give it away as a gift.

Here are the other sides of the block.

You can find these punches on my web site at:

http://www.injoystamps.com

or in my eBay store at:

http://stores.ebay.com/In-Joy-Rubber-Stamps