Saturday, October 16, 2010

Laurel Punch Around the Page Card #3


This A2 (5 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch folded size) note card has a simple border made using just the edge punch from the Laurel Punch Around the Page set.   The border was created from a 1 1/4 inch strip of cardstock punched on both sides.  I added a piece of yarn ribbon in the center strip.


I applied some liquid adhesive (Creative Memories Precision Point Adhesive) down the center of the strip and let it dry to clear before adding the ribbon.  This prevents any glue showing on the thin ribbon surface.


I added a 3 1/4 x 5 inch rectangle punched with the Laurel set as an area to write inside the dark blue colored card.


I turned the leaves up at an angle to add some "fluffiness" to the card.


 I like to coordinate the front and the inside of  card when possible.  This makes the card seem more finished.


You could quickly  make up a set of these cards to give as a gift using different colors and widths of punched trim and adding ribbon or contrasting strips of paper in the center of the punched strip.

If you would like to win a Martha Stewart Laurel Punch Around the Page set for your crafting please go to THIS POST and read all of the details on how you can win this set.  Comments must be left on the original post for the giveaway but please leave comments about this card here .

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15 comments:

  1. Very pretty. I like how you added the ribbon.

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  2. Love the ribbon affect of the MS punch. Simply lovely!
    susanJ in Atlanta

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  3. I love the laurel punch. The ribbon added a sweet touch. Cool ribbon never seen that type of ribbon.
    Thank you
    Linda in Stanwood

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  4. That's very nice, Diane. Very simple and elegant. And matching the inside to the outside makes it all come together.

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  5. Beautiful card. You are making me fall in love with this punch! TFS

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  6. I absolutely love this card. This is a gotta have punch. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. I love this card, simple but elligant. Hope I spelled that right lololol but anyways this is a very nice card.
    pennykitz@charter.net

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  8. Simple but elegant. I am going to have to make some of these! Your sample cards with this punch should also work with MS's other punch arounds. Thank you so much for the detailed explanations; that is going to help A LOT.

    Marjorie from TX

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  9. Thanks for showing us another way to use these wonderful sets. They really are very versatile. Like the addition of ribbon.
    Marcie

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  10. Pretty card and a very unique idea adding the ribbon down the middle.

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  11. I like this idea. So perfect like you said for a set of gift cards or for that matter just to have a set ready to add to for what ever situation you might need a card for. Half the work would already be done. We all have those times we need a card in a hurry.

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  12. What an elegant and simple card. This would make a great set of cards to use as a hostess gift, or teacher's gift!

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  13. I love this with the square in the middle. Hugs, dj

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  14. I would never of dreamed of just using the punch with a ribbon but it is so effective and how quick. The inside is beautiful too.
    Kim xXx

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