52 Pick Up - Challenge # 4

Bellagirl · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:32 pm Post subject: 52 Pick Up - Challenge # 4

Welcome all to Challenge 4 - 'Punch On'...

This group of challenges have been the most awesome ever....one of my fave parts is that they have enabled me to think about old products in new ways, and to use up older stash....so then I HAVE to buy new stuff... Laughing

This challenge is all about hauling out your punches....flowers, stars, hearts, it really doesn't matter. Pull out co-ordinating paper (some I have used are Kaiser, My Minds Eye, Basic Grey and American Crafts Christmas) and get punching! It was also a handy way to use up odds and ends of Kaiser Bling, Pearls and older miss matched brads...

I used my fingers to squish the petals together a little to give some dimention to the flowers as they lifted off the page....lots of layering also looks cool...the sky is the limit really!

So reef out those punches....and PUNCH ON!

From LSBS:-

American Crafts Thickers
Kaiser Bling
Kaiser Pearls
Kaiser Paper Sorbet
MME Just Dreamy Paper
American Crafts Paper (ancient chrissy paper)
Brads

Just a Quick Tip:-

Don't discount paper just because its for a particular season (like Christmas) or theme( like pets)...with double sided paper often the second side can be quite neutral and gives it a new lease on life, or if the design print is bigger the shape you cut out with your punch can disguise what it actually started out as...The mid green I used on this layout was the back of very old American Crafts Chrissy paper....and I have done a layout (its in my gallery) using Love Elsie Daisy Paper where the back is covered in hearts (and lets face it, children are a lot like puppies...except DOCS don't like it when you lock them in the backyard before you go out to dinner....go figure!)

Have a beautiful week...and lets GO!!!
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nurtured-designs · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:34 pm Post subject:

this is awesome belle. I have actually been playing with my punches this past week or so and am all inspired now to keep going. love your layout too Very Happy

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missty · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:35 pm Post subject:

Great challenge Belle, have a few punches that I may be able to revive, there aren't many and they are mostly small ones but whoknows.
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marg · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:38 pm Post subject:

Great challenge miss belle !!!!! and even greater layout!!!!! Very Happy

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gypsiegrrl · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:38 pm Post subject:

What a great challenge - I will have to see what I can come up with from my couple of punches.
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DeanneSM · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:39 pm Post subject:

I love your thinking Belle!! I am a punch mole lol!! Love them!!

Your layout is sensational!
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Bellagirl · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:40 pm Post subject:

Just a punch mole Deanne? Cool

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scrapnsew · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:43 pm Post subject:

Do we have to stick with one particular punch per LO or mix and match.....needless to say I have more than my share of punches!!!!!!!!! Rolling Eyes

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Marion

DeanneSM · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:44 pm Post subject:

Guest · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:44 pm Post subject:

Great idea.I have my thinking cap on.

purplefroggy · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:45 pm Post subject:

Woo Hoo, a new fab challenge Smile

Thinking, thinking, thinking Smile

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52 PU - 52/52

"Never leave things for tomorrow, for tomorrow never comes"

Bellagirl · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:45 pm Post subject:

No Marion you can use as few or as many as you like....go where the moment takes you...
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purplefroggy · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:46 pm Post subject:

Gees, you gotta be quick around here. 3 new messages while I typed mine Very Happy

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Susan

52 PU - 52/52

"Never leave things for tomorrow, for tomorrow never comes"

nicrus · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:46 pm Post subject:

Bellagirl · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:48 pm Post subject: