Make it Monday ~ Paper piercing

Hello everyone, I hope you had an enjoyable weekend.  Today I am showing you how to do the paper piercing that I seem to do on almost every project I do.  I like how it makes die cuts look just a bit more snazzy. 

 

I used my ruler with piercing holes, and aligned the cut edge of the die cut with a measurement that was 1/8" away from the line of piercing holes in the ruler. Using this ruler helps me keep the holes equidistant apart.

 

 

To make a line of holes along the curved edge of the die cut, rotate the ruler while the piercing tool is in the ruler. The ruler pivots but the paper doesn’t move. Keep moving along the edges until you have pierced all the way around. You may want to practice this technique first!

 

 

Here is what the finished product looks like. 

 

 

Here is the finished project using the new Sugarplums Beach kit.  You might have noticed a new word set and some dies as well.  ;)  I am teasing you for the previews coming up.  Make sure to come back to see what else we have for you this week.  

 

Lesa 

 

 

Comments

[Heidi Brawley]

Great tutorial!!! Super Cute card!!! TFS!!!
hugs, Heidi

[Mary J]

Such a fab tute, Lesa! Love the card too - beautiful!

[Pam Sparks]

Adorable card Lesa! Perfect paper piercing!

[Lola]

I liked your idea. I would like to add to your idea. You might want to try placing the hole side of your ruler in the center of the circle. Stick a pin [optional] through the ruler's hole into the exact center of your circle ~ Or make a tiny mark with disappearing ink pen in the center of your circle (or other center locating option that works for you.) Twirl the ruler around like hands on a clock, punching holes along the edge of the circle. Always use the same ruler hole to punch the pager along the outside of your circle. Hum... like punching minutes on a clock face. I hope this helps you in your future projects. =o)

[Lola]

OOooops!! My "hands on a clock" idea [posted above] will Not work as there is Not a simple way to make the holes along the edge Exactly the same distance apart. =o(