VC Rocks: Spotting Punch Art Wildflowers (and blog candy)

Gaillardia or Indian Blanket, an eye-catching harbinger of summer.

Welcome to the InkPaperStamps stop on the VC Rocks Color My World Blog Hop!   If you’re hopping in order, you’ve just been admiring Stacey’s creations at Stampin’ Stace.  I just love the whimsy of her Flower Fest card! Here at InkPaperStamps, we’ve brought out our ink spots and sponge daubers to add color to our corner of the stampin’ universe.  (To. . .[Read More]

Big Shot/Build-A-Bear: Beam Me Up, Honey!

Come hither, you handsome space hunk, you. . . .

How do you thank someone who is always there for you, no matter how tangled a web you’re caught in?  You know, the one who carries the jumbo bags of potting soil that you can’t even budge over the the trunk’s lip. . . . . . installs the rain barrel in just the right place–which can only be pinpointed. . .[Read More]

OWH Bunny Blog Hop: Punch Art Homage to an Easter Classic (& blog candy!)

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Welcome to Stop #20 on the Operation Write Home Bunny Hop Blog Hop!  [Note to Early Birds:  The hop officially starts at 9 am (Central Time) on Saturday, at which time all hop posts should be up.  If you're here before then, be sure to circle back later to not miss any of the projects the OWH. . .[Read More]

Petal Cone Die: A Little Piece of Fan Mail

Punch art carries a message:  I'm a fan!

Sooner or later, everyone has the occasion to send some fan mail.  And since today is one such day, I whipped out a punch and the Petal Cone die to whip up a card with a punch art fan. (Click on the image for a separate view of the project.  Then click again for a. . .[Read More]

Punch Art Ideas: Pavé-Center Daisy

This daisy's got sparkle.

First presented on the  ‘Merci, Madame Butterfly’ artist trading card, this pavé-center daisy brings some bling to all it touches. A little Dazzling Diamonds and some Sticky Strip and you’ve got a flower ready for fun. Be careful, though.  Once you start popping out these beguiling blooms, it can be hard to stop. (To see details, click on the image. . . .[Read More]

Punch Art Idea: It’s Almost 10/31–Do You Know Where Your Mummy Is?

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*clears throat briskly and, in best Bela Lugosi voice, intones:*  And now, a public service announcement: Halloween is quickly approaching–do you know where your mummy is? Vell do you?  Do you, stampin’ punk? (For a close-up view of one mad mummy face, click on the image and click again.  To zoom in further, click a third. . .[Read More]

OWH July 4th Blog Hop: Punch Art Liberty Bell Card (& Blog Candy!)

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Welcome to our stop on the Operation Write Home July 4th Blog Hop!  Here at InkPaperStamps, The Dog and I are playing with our punches again to create a little something special in celebration of America’s 234th birthday.  And since birthdays mean presents, we’re also offering some blog candy! Our birthday card pays homage to an iconic symbol of America, the Liberty. . .[Read More]

Punch Art Ideas: Ear of Corn

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This punch art ear of corn was first presented on the Easy Corn Relish recipe card.   (Click on image once to enlarge.  To zoom in further, click again.)  To make your own punch art ear of corn, gather the supplies in the Recipe section below and follow these steps: Step 1:  Ink bubble wrap paper with Versamark and. . .[Read More]