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.
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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Oh, I really like your collages, and I have a nice heart punch so it looks like that is my next project! Thanks so much for sharing this great idea.
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I have to do one of these. It would make a great gift to give someone, especially if I used some photos in the punched shapes. :-D
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Ali -
Thank you for revisiting this! When you first posted the butterfly project I ran out and bought Martha's stamp because I wanted to create a small one for my studio. I got sidetracked, time passed and I completely forgot about it. So I am really happy you put it in today's post again. I loved it the first time and I'm still loving it. Now I'm in love with the hearts as well :o)
Elaine Allen
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This is a fabulous idea! Thanks for sharing!
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I know what I'm gonna make this week!
Thanks, Ali.
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Hi Jackie - the cardstock I used did not come with the frame. It is the Swiss Dot style from Bazzill (added a link above in the "edit"). The opening is 8x10.
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Morning - the frame is an old one and likely came from either Target or Fred Meyer (a northwest store).
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Morning - the frame is an old one and likely came from either Target or Fred Meyer (a northwest store).
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Right now it is over our sink (the same place where the butterflies were before). I think when I am ready for something new again I will put this one in Anna's room (in a white frame - she has white frames in her room).
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I made a butterfly one for my daughters room like 2 years ago after I saw yours. Still one of my favorite things hanging in her room!! I love the heart one too. Might have to make this one too!!
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