Punches Week!

Punches are the perfect way to create lots of shapes - fast! They're easy to use and come in many different shapes and sizes! This week we'll be featuring American Crafts punches called Knock Outs! Janna Werner (Blog: Janna Werner | Instagram: @jannawerner | Pinterest: @jannawerner | Twitter: @jannawerner) starts off PUNCHES WEEK with a fabulous layout and card:

Supplies: Pal (66809) - Plus One Patterned Paper,  Peer (66826) - Plus One Patterned Paper, Twosome (66820) - Plus One Patterned Paper, Combo (66804) - Plus One Patterned Paper, Paper Pad 6x6“ (366829) - Plus One Paper Pad, Twins Font (366837) - Plus One Thickers Phrase, Niki Riki (66960) - #Summer Thickers, Washi Tape (366839) - Plus One Washi Tape, Die-Cuts (366849) - Plus One Bits, Brads (366852) - Plus One Fabric Brads, Badges (366906) - Plus One Flair, Stickers (366838) - Plus One Sticker Roll, White (AM710-81) - White Cardstock, Stamp (59175) - Yes Please Roller Stamp, Cutup 5" (64200) - Scissors, Double-Sided Super Sticky Tape (61753) - This To That Adhesive, Foam Tab (61710) - This To That Adhesive, Punch (63013) - Knock Outs Border Punch Set, Punch Triangle (KOP63111) - Knock Outs, Punch Star (KOP63114) - Knock Outs Punch, Punch Banner (KOP63117) - Knock Outs Punch; Other: black pen, neon acrylic paint, modeling paste, black ink

How to: Cut off the manufacturer´s stripe and glue on the bottom part of the paper, then add another stripe from a different paper, slightly smaller than the strip you added before. If you like, tear the paper to add a ‚used look‘. Use a border punch on the top edge of the layout, then glue a piece of paper behind the cut out area, this will emphasize the punched out paper. Arrange a photo and die-cuts/journaling cards on the layout, glue them down and add the title on top of the photo. Add masking tape on the bottom part, stamp and apply handwritten journaling. If you like, decorate the lower part of the layout with die-cuts. Also apply masking tape right next to the middle cluster, it will separate the left and right side of the layout. To embellish the right side of the scrapbooking page, use different punches to cut out shapes like triangles, banners and stars. Arrange them next to the vertical masking tape. Also use the scraps: create a stencil with the leftovers from the banner punch - mix neon acrylic paint and modeling paste, apply it onto the stencil and cut out the banners (after they have dried, of course). If you like, use 3D foam dots to adhere the neon banners - this will add dimension to your page.

Supplies: White (AM710-81) - White Cardstock, Cutup 5" (64200) - Scissors, Double-Sided Super Sticky Tape (61753) - This To That Adhesive, Foam Tab (61710) - This To That Adhesive, Punch Star (KOP63114) - Knock Outs Punch, ZAZZ platinum (ZAZZ-27413) - ZAZZ Glitter Glue, Stickers (366778) - Daydreamer Accent & Phrase Stickers, kraft card (366659) - DIY Shop Cards, banner folder (366740) - Daydreamer Embossing Folder; Other: sewing machine, Big Shot

How to: This card can be created very easily and without tons of supplies - you can even use your scraps! You need a kraft card from American Crafts’ DIY Shop collection, white cardstock, patterned paper, ZAZZ glitter glue, an embossing folder and stickers. Cut a piece of white cardstock into the desired size, then use an embossing folder to add accents. I used the banner die from Dear Lizzy´s Daydreamer collection. Glue the cardstock on top of the kraft card, then take a smaller piece of white cardstock, punch two stars into it, keep one of the punched out stars and apply ZAZZ glitter glue onto it. The glue dries quite fast, but put the star aside to let it dry. Glue patterned paper behind the punched out stars on the white cardstock and add stitches with a sewing machine. Leave the thread long for an extra bit of shabby chic. Use 3D foam dots to adhere the smaller white cardstock onto the card. If you like, distress the edges with a scissor. Take a sticker from the Dear Lizzy´s Daydreamer collection and apply it onto the card, use 3D foam dots to let it pop out of the page. Then glue the glitter star onto the card. To create a few more highlights, use ZAZZ glitter glue and apply small dots in a vertical line.  

 

For a chance to win some American Crafts Knock Outs punches, leave a comment on this post by Friday April 11th 2014 and tell us what your favorite punch shape is or what you'd like to see as a punch! Winner will be posted Friday morning! 

Comments

[Jenny A]

I would love more triangle punches!

[Patricia Moussatche]

I love punches. No matter how many I buy, I can always find a need for more in my stash.

[Linda E]

Fabulous layout! Thanks for the chance.

[chel micheline]

PLEASE create a punch that looks like a piece of torn washi tape! It'd be so fun to be able to use it to coordinate with all my AC collections that don't have tape in their lines! Also, a 1.75 x 2.75 rectangle, which would be just *smaller* than a journal card, allowing for layering of multiple papers in a pocket page!

[Marcia Dehn-Nix]

My favorite shape varies season to season, snowflakes, hearts, butterflies, flowers, leaves, and stars.

[Ellen H.]

I love butterflies & stars :)

[Larissa Heskett =)]

OMG!! HOW FUN!! I can't wait to see all of the AMAZING Inspiration this Week!! I LOVE Punches, but I don't have any of the AC Knock Out Punches!! I
d LOVE to win and add them to my Collection!! =) I'd LOVE to see some Animal Silhouette Punches!! Like the a Horse, Cat, Dog, Bird ect!! THANKS SO MUCH for the chance to win and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

[Lena]

I love butterflies :)!

[Sandra ltb]

I love punches ... I have several favorites, really depends on what I am doing ... lately I have been making a lot of birthday cards, so my balloon punches have been getting a lot of use!
I like the graduated punches, so you can layer to use for embellishments for cards or cut out centers to make say rings from circle punches.
Sandra ltb

[Isbaha]

My favorite is the little tag and I especially love to see the same shape in different sizes ! I would love an hexgon punch, to use it for the notch on flags and banners, and of course, as hexagon.

[Judit]

WOW I love the word bubble!!! So cute!!

[mj weston]

love the stars, hearts, butterflies and speech bubble! :)

[Cindy deRosier]

My go-to punches are hearts and stars. I wish I had more of each!

[Kailash]

I love the butterfly shaped punch but a tag shaped punch would be an amazing design for any card maker or scrapbooker:-)!!!

[marianne-g]

I always wish I had more punches. A have a little heart shape that I use quite often.

[lisa cox]

I love the tag punches.

[Stef V]

I love square punches.

[minimili]

Me gustaría tener alguno con una forma de corazón más moderno y no tan perfecto.
También, moriría por uno con diseño de ciervo. OMG
Aún así, vuestros modelos son estupendos!

[Julia]

I´m addicted to punches... I would love to have a cute cat punch, but i can´t find a cute and simple one. :) and i really need a big one with the shape of a star. love the layout btw. :)
xo Julia

[Miriam Prantner]

What a fun week! I love my punches. I tend to go with basic shapes....I don't have a triangle yet, and I love anything you can use to create paper quilts.

[theCook]

My favorite punch shape is flowers, you can make such nice creations with hand made flowers! I think a corner rounder would be very useful too, but I haven't tried any yet.

[PrinzessinN]

My favorite are stars, butterflies and hearts.

[Kayla F.]

Oh my it would be amazing to win some American craft punches! My favorite punch is the circle punch because it has multiple uses. You can make flowers,decorate the corners of your paper, and even make a garland with it.

[Heaney]

I love to see detail and intricate flourish or damask punch so that I can use it as embellishment on layout or card.

[Emily]

I love heart shaped punches but would love to see an arrow punch.

[LouAnn V.]

Stars and hearts!

[Jamie Greene]

I love butterfly punches!!:)

[Patti Veeraplin McHugh]

I definitely love the hearts and stars. I would also love a cloud shaped punch. Thanks!

[Ellie Augustin]

OH I love circle & tab punches SO much fun! Thanks for the chance.

[Luna]

I love circles and stars!! And I love to see a geotag shaped punch

[Bethany Becker]

My favorite punches are hearts, butterflies, pennants, circles and squares. I like the more versatile ones that can be used in many different ways.

[Piroska Czakó-Radványi]

I like hearts, butterflies, flowers and circles.. Thanks for the chance to win!

[Mandee]

I love the butterfly punch!

[Amy C.]

I love a tag punch and butterflies! Thanks for the great giveaway!

[Sheila]

I'd love to see arrows and/or a single chevron!!!

[Jena Baker]

I would love to see some sort of chevron punch shape. THANKS for the chance to win!

[Kelly Hunter]

Awesome prize!! My faves are circles & butterflies! :)

[Heather Thompson]

I really enjoy the arrow punch. I don't have one of those. Punches are so versatile. Great to work with. Nice layout today!!

[Maeghan M]

Hearts are by far my most favorite shape to punch out! TFS!!!

[Kelly Massman]

I'm partial to the heart and butterfly!!!!

[michelle t]

I love butterflies, hearts and stars. But I only have 1 punch so I need to get a square and triangle punch first. Would love them to create a quilt type pattern on my layouts here and there. Thank you so much for a chance to win this very generous prize! Michelle t

[Ninch]

I like butterflies and flowers.

[charo]

My favorite punch is butterflies and hearts!
Thanks for the chance to win!

Charo

[Alison C.]

I just really love the triangle punch! I was amazed at just how many things you can find to do with this simple shape. Awesome!

[Janet]

Love the layout and card! My favorite punch is the speech bubble and butterfly. Love your punches there so easy to use.

[Melissa Morrelli]

I most often use my butterfly punch. I'm now on the hunt for a cloud punch. Thanks!!

[IDee]

I love the Corner rounder-punch. It makes every photo complete even before I start to scrap around!

[Tona]

I use punches all the time. My favorite shape right now is hexagons but I use circles, squares, butterflies, & hearts more often then the others.

[Wendi R]

my fave punch shapes are butterflies and stars!! perfect for any accent on a project!!!

[Jeanene]

I love a good circle punch because it's so hard to cut a circle freehand.

[Betty MacMaster]

Love to use the nesting Squares or Circles.

[Jennifer Wymore]

I love, love, love punches! My favorite shape to use is a star, and believe it or not I don't have a star punch! Thanks for the chance to win!

[Petra]

My favorite is the star-punch. I love stars.

[Amante del Papel]

My favorite punches are butterflies, there are so beautiful!

[Kelly O]

I'm all about hearts and butterflies followed closely by scalloped and plain circles.

[Tannia]

I like the speech-bubble-punches. Thank you for the chance!

[Niina]

I've been desperately looking for a starburst shape. Like a scalloped circle but with pointy ends you know? Also I like speech bubbles, leaves and poststamp punches. Oh, and border punches of course!

[Fabrise]

I love punches ... my favorites are butterflies and circle!

[youngmi]

circles and hearts are wonderfully versatile. i'd love to have them in multiple sizes!

[Nydia]

I'm very romantic, so my prefer punches are the hearts.

[Carla Hundley]

Punches are so much
fun to use and I like
a lace border punch I
have.
Carla from Utah

[Romy]

These punches are all awesome! I especially love star punches!

[Anna Ignatenko]

OMG!!! Verry verry beautiful!!!

[Lisa Chin]

I love punches. Circles and squares get used a lot, but how about adding a medium sized triangle and a dragonfly.

[Libélula]

My favorites are butterflies punches !

[Lu L.]

I'd love a pennant-shaped punch!

[Carmen]

I love stars!

[SandraA]

Hearts and butterflies. Just can't get enough.

[Natalie (QSOgirl)]

I love basic shapes-- circles, hearts, stars, that sort of thing. I haven't yet gotten my hands on a butterfly punch, but I bet I'd use it all the time! I think the basics are so versatile!

[Joanne]

I love hearts, squares and stars. Also I would like to see an Elephant!

[Amanda S]

Stars and hearts are tedious to cut out by hand, so the punches are big time-and-finger-savers!!

[laura m.]

Love the little tag punches & file tab punches :)

[Anita B]

I have a heart punch that I got when I started scrapbooking I use it on most layouts it's a wonder I haven't worn it out.. I would really love to see a tab punch ..xx

[Robin B.]

I love the butterfly punch.

[Amanda J]

Love my layered heart punch!

[Beatrice Lawson]

I love tags, stars, hearts and butterflies. My next purchase will be hexagons or banners...

[Laura Turcotte]

To be honest, I have one punch. Which is a scalloped circle, which I love! I have been wanting to expand my punches (me thinks I need to get cracking!!) and these have definitely caught my eye for a long time...I would like to see a triangle punch...I haven't seen one of those.

[Jill T.]

I'm a sucker for hearts! But I have a bunch of those... I am into geometrics right now... they feel timeless and fun.

[{vicki}]

STARS is my fave!

[Amanda Hillard (Knoxville, TN)]

I love the stars and hearts, but would also like to see a triangle punch - arrow punch - maybe even a geotag! So fun!

[jackie c.]

I love stars and butterflies! What a great giveaway!

[stacie d]

I'd love to use a triangle or diamond shape punch.

[Kathy Y]

I still love to use punches. Thanks so much for this great opportunity. Kathy

[Angela]

I like using circle punches, but I need more! I'd love to get a square or a triangle punch.

[Marcia Scantlin]

I love my basic circle and square punches. I'd love to see a geotag punch.

[Althea Fleming]

I love punches. You can be so creative, and they are easy to use.

[Brrenda Lubrant]

I love the butterfly punch and I would love to see them make a bird punch.

[Nicole McNamara]

Punches are the best! I'd love to own a square punch! You can do soo many things with it, not just squares! Like then cut them in half for triangles or punch them again for chevrons!

[Stokely]

I have several different punches but most of all I use circle punch. I wish there was one punch with several circle sizes.

[Belinda Griffin]

I love my circle punch!

[Amelia N.]

A geotag punch would be awesome!

[Scrappy Manila]

since I started project life-ing my favorite punch shape is stars and hearts!

[Oryx]

I lovelovelove punches! My favourites are propably circle punches, they are just so useful :)

[Christine]

I love punches, my favourite is my star punch!
Thanks for the chance!

Christine from Germany

[Fawn]

I'd like a to see #, % and a segment of ruler punch.

[TracyM #6773]

FABULOUS layout and card Janna!!!

It's no secret - I LOVE PUNCHES!!!

My favourite shape is the circle because it is just so versatile, to use as circles, making scalloped layers, fabulous for a variety of flowers and it's a handy base to adhere layers on to for other punchy creations too. That being said, flowers, butterflies & stars are ever so handy too and I don't think anyone could ever have enough sizes and shapes in their stash :)

As for new shapes, well, I haven't seen a balloon one in my travels and think a variety of sizes would be very popular, apart from using them as balloons, cutting off the end would make them perfect for Easter Eggs :) Also, I know it is a stretch, but for those of us without a die cutting machine, some large number punches would be wonderful for kids birthday cards, if they came in a 1" and 2" size, I would buy them in a FLASH!!!

THANK YOU for the chance to win some PUNCHY CRAFTY AWESOMENESS!!!

[Melli]

I love to use punches!!! Butterfly is my favorite!!

[laura S.]

Butterflies are definitely my favorite, so I would like to see more animal punches. Maybe a horse or a fox!

[lucia]

Love punches... my favourite are the butterflies and circles. I would like to see a "here you are " punch. Thank you a lot :)

[marta - sakehanska]

I love heart punches. I would see a cloud punch. marta