Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Making a scalloped border

I've seen so many cards with nice scalloped borders that I thought there must be a scalloped border punch out there. And there may well be, but until I find it I can make a border by hand. I did a quick Google search and found several links to ideas on how to create one.

This one uses a circle punch and connects the circles on the back for a pseudo scalloped circle. I imagine any size circle punch would work if the circumference of the big circle you attach them to is just right.

This one uses a corner rounder punch without the guide attached.

This one uses a slit punch.

Ah, I found a scalloped border punch by Fiskars called "Threading Water" or "Treading Water", not sure which. Pic below.



It's nice, but I think I'd prefer a plain scalloped border if I can find it. I can always add the holes myself.

Now, I just need to try some of these methods. Do you do any of these?

2 comments:

  1. Stampin Up will have one available along the lines of the fiskars edge punches that does plain scallops! Will be available for order mid August! Martha Stewart has a scallop punch too but it has all the punched dots etc along with it. You can see that punch on my blog...I just posted a card I made with it today!

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  2. That's tremendous, Sue! Thanks for letting me know that! I'll be sure a order one.

    I've seen those gorgeous Martha Stewart punches at Michael's. Maybe I'll look a little harder next time I'm in there. The one with the pointed edges was also amazing!

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