Banner Blast x3

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So I found some cool ideas using the new Banner Punch and SAB set from Connie on Constantly Stamping.... unfortunately SAB is over now but fortunately for those of you who were able to take advantage and get this awesome punch.... you score!

 

Notice the Newsprint DSP  used in the background... it's retired now but you could easily use the newsprint pattern from Modern Medley or even stamp your own background with the Dictionary background stamp.



You might be wondering how to got the linen thread so perfect.  Just lightly drew guidelines with a pencil and then stretch the thread along the line and secured it on the back. Lift each piece of thread and put a little bit of adhesive behind it to secure it to the card. When you attach the individual banners use adhesive at the top of each one and doubled-up glue dots toward the bottom. Lastly give each banner a gentle curl with a bone folder before attaching them to the card. That way they look like they are hanging on the card.

 

Here's another idea... turn banners into a quilt look....

First stamp a bunch of different colors (Chocolate Chip, Crushed Curry, Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, and Always Artichoke) with the different banners in the Banner Blast stamp set. Then place them on a paper plate to keep all the pieces together in one place.

 

 

Next punch the pieces out with the coordinating banner punch. You might also want to sponge Early Espresso ink on the three straight sides... just makes it easier if you do it at this point.  Then put some adhesive on some scrap copier paper and line up several different colors and patterns. Then use your paper trimmer to cut strips. Next,  sponge ink on the trimmed edge. Then it is just a matter of assembling the strips to create a card front.

 

 

Since a quilt is supposed to keep you warm,  it would be fun to add the "warmest wishes" sentiment from the Blooming with Kindness stamp set. Lastly tie on some linen thread and add some buttons for interest. Apply everything to Night of Navy card base and then to a Cherry Cobbler card front cut with the scallop square from the Squares Collection Framelits.

 

 

Third and last project is adorable little banner... imagine that! Wouldn't this be cute in your office maybe draped over the computer monitor or pinned to a cork board!

 

 

Who doesn't have a gob of empty button containers....

well don't throw them away...

instead use them to create  great gift box.

 

 

You could call it  "Party in a Box".

Wouldn't it be so much fun to add in some sequins or

confetti so that when it is opened it "explodes" with excitement!

 

 

Stamp each banner with the Banner Blast stamp set and then punch it out with the coordinating punch. Also punch a matching piece of card stock and sandwich the white baker's twine between the two pieces. Use the smaller banner from the Bitty Banners framelits to make the additional top piece.

 

You could spell out Happy Birthday or Celebration

on those pieces to give it an even more custom look.