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Friday, August 10, 2007

*I Did Something Clever*

At least, I like to think it's clever.
I am using a lot more punches these days and I hate trying to guess what images or embellishments will fit on what punched out shape/size. So the other day I spent a bit of time creating some punch guides for myself. I used a strip of cardstock in a bright colour I don't use often and I punched all the sizes of square on one, all the sizes of circle on another, all of the ovals on another, all the SU flower ones on another. Now I can use these guides over an image in a catalogue or over a set to see if that phrase will fit in the word window or if that flower will fit in my 5-petal flower punch. So cool.

11 comments:

  1. Great idea Nancy! I'm sure it will be extremly helpful and cut down on lots of frustration.

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  2. That is very clever Nancy, I might just have to copy your idea :o)

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  3. Very clever idea. I can see how it will come in handy. Now, as I start to build my own punch collection, I'll have to remember to do this myself!

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  4. great idea Nancy.

    love your back to school countdown lol

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  5. Yes, indeed, you are clever! I had the same idea, sort of... Every time I got ready to use a punch, I would punch a piece of copy paper and try it out. Then I threw it away each time, duh.

    I'm going to make guides like yours. Thanks for taking me to the next level, lol.

    Annette

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  6. Great idea! This would come in super handy! And I find that I am using my punches a ton more now too.

    Hey, thanks for the babysitting comments on my blog... we are pretty lucky here in Canada - someone in the US commented that she pays her daycare person $15/hr for one kid.... wow!!

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  7. This is a great idea and very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. This is an AWESOME idea, Nancy! Thanks!!

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  9. Great idea Nancy! Thanks for sharing! :)

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