Ready for a fun quick tutorial?! Then read on!
A HUGE theme in M's room is elephants. I've loved them since I was a little girl, and since finding out we were having our own girl, anything and everything elephant I had wanted to have. Since our checkbook was taking hit after hit with baby items I just had to have, I decided to try and make my own cute elephant decor items for her room. When I came across Martha Stewart's elephant punch, I knew I had to have it! Punches aren't the cheapest item, but I waited till I had a coupon and ran to the store to purchase it (got the butterfly one as a gift).
Using scraps of scrapbooking paper I had from making M's name banner (which I need to post, ha!), I punched out elephants. I then arranged them in lines on white cardstock, moving the colored little elephants around until I found an arrangement I liked. I then glued them down. As you can see to break it up I added the hearts in the mix, also die cuts I made using another punch. I framed it in an 8x10, and wahlah!
LOVE how it turned out!
LOVE how it turned out!
I used the same concept except with my butterfly punch, and scrapbooking paper that would match my kitchen decor and came up with the beauty below. I love the simplicity of this project! And again the possibilities are endless! Free hand your shapes if you can't find a punch you like. I love using the punches, because it makes it quick and allows me to use scraps I just couldn't part with. Anyone else a paper hoarder (wink wink).
As always, we would love to see your creations!! Feel free to send us your projects, and link back to us. Happy Creating!
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Your project totally made me smile! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute idea! the butterflies are, of course, great. But i LOVE the elephants. its such a new, fresh, adorable idea! :)
ReplyDeletesuch a cute idea, my fiance and I are always looking for elephant decorating ideas because our college mascot is an elephant! New Follower!!
ReplyDeleteThose elephants are just the cutest things ever! This is great!
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute! I love specimen art, and the elephants are perfect! I will be featuring this on my blog tomorrow (June 2) for Three Things Thursday, so hop on over and grab a featured button if you like!
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Thanks everyone! If you like elephants wait till you see the tour of M's room ;))) ELEPHANT OVERLOAD, ha! Just like I like it! Hope you all had a great "hump" day and thanks again for your comments, we appreciate them ;)
ReplyDeleteI love that little elephant punch! Very creative use of scraps. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, these are amazing! I love the idea. I had an elephant room when I was little. My mom loves elephants and still collects them. I think I want to make that for her.
ReplyDeleteBoth of my littles had elephant nurseries too. I'm just starting to grow a little collection of punches. So fun. Love your creations.
ReplyDeleteLove the elephants!
ReplyDeleteLOVE, the elephant one! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! I'm hosting Home Decor and Organizing Link Party through Friday and would love for you to link to the party if you get a chance.
ReplyDeleteThanks again everyone for taking the time to comment such sweet thoughts. Yes, the elephant punch is a must for elephant lovers :) If you make something I would love to see it!! Feel free to email your photos to us @ jandmseyecandy@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteYay! Looking forward to seeing your creations!
What a wonderful blog you have here! I love the punch out art you made. Elephants are one of my favs--what a fun, easy idea using scraps! I am considering an airplane themed room for my son, so an airplane punch might be a good idea for his art! Thank you--so glad to have found your blog!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteI just bought that elephant punch!
ReplyDeletethese came out wonderful, kristine. absolutely adorable and, like you said, so simple.
ReplyDeleteoh, fellow scrap hoarder, right here. so this would be a great idea. or even use the same idea but make greeting cards!!! EEEKKKKK! my creative juices are flowing.
ReplyDeletemy fav is the butterflies... I have a weakness for butterflies!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks SO much for your sweet comment! I am absolutely obsessed with your elephant picture!!! So cute!
ReplyDeleteLove that elephant one. Really! Thanks for sharing it. What a great inexpensive idea.
ReplyDeleteHappy Week,
LaVonne @ Long Wait For Isabella
This is so adorable. Thanks for linking to the party. I hope to see you again this week.
ReplyDeleteThanks all for your kind words!!! So happy I could help inspire you!! Happy creating!!
ReplyDeleteI would love for you to link it up to my party that is running now. Any linky goes.
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Come strut your stuff.
I'm an elephant fan from way back! Love this!
ReplyDeleteI love both of these and I am a paper hoarder. I just can't seem to throw paper scraps away ever unless there is absolutely nothing else that could be done with the sliver thats left.
ReplyDeleteAww! Love the elephants :) Come on over and link up to MMM!
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