Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Sometimes the simplest crafting tools lead to the most creative ideas! Today, I’m sharing three fun ways to use the 3 Banner Punch, paired with the Soiree Salutations stamp set.

You may recognize the first card from a few days ago, when I asked you to choose how many pumpkins you preferred. It was so much fun seeing which version caught your eye! Those little punched banners provided the perfect spot for the greeting while allowing the pumpkins to remain the star of the card.

For my second card, I looked at the punch in a completely different way. Instead of creating a banner, I used the punched pieces to form the rays of a bright and cheerful sun! Arranged around a cardstock circle, those simple shapes become something entirely new. Add a pretty floral arrangement and a sweet “hugs & kisses” greeting, and you have a card filled with warmth and sunshine.

Then we took another creative turn with our final card. This time, the punched banners became a quirky road sign to help our friendly ghost find his way through his Halloween haunts! The different greetings point him toward plenty of spooky fun, including a little reminder to “Eat, Drink & Be Scary!”

That is what I love about a versatile punch. It may be designed to create banners, but with a little imagination, it can become sunshine, road signs, decorative accents, and so much more.

Simple doesn’t mean boring when you add creativity!

Be sure to watch the video as I walk you through each card and show you how I used the 3 Banner Punch in three completely different ways. Then take another look at the punches in your own craft room. What unexpected design could you create?

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If you like these videos, I am putting the link HERE for you to watch the entire sires of our Kick Off Party. Until next time, keep creating and finding new ways to use the supplies you already love!

Shining the Light on Creativity,
Linda