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Easy Paper Punch Snowflakes

Project by Anna Griffin.

Get more use out of those expensive paper punches by making embellishments for your scrapbook pages! Anna demonstrates a simple technique for creating kaleidoscope and snowflake patterns using paper punches and a hexagon-shaped piece of paper (see the pattern above Figure A, below).

Materials

Anna Griffin AG126 Blue Pattern decorative paper
Anna Griffin AG041 Cream Pattern decorative paper
Anna Griffin AG127 Blue Floral Stripes decorative paper
Anna Griffin AG141 Blue Stripes decorative paper
Anna Griffin AG113 Ivory Solid Paper decorative paper
Anna Griffin AG117 Blue Pattern decorative paper
All Night Media/Anna Griffin decorative impression #45SNF snowflake punch
Fiskars long scallop decorative scissors

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	PDF PDF Pattern - Hexagon
	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E
	Figure F

1. Using the template in the PDF Template file at the right, cut a hexagon from ivory solid paper.

2. Draw lines on the back of the hexagon connecting the points (figure A).

3. Fold on each of the lines.

4. Fold the hexagon in half, not on the lines.

5. Punch half of the design on the fold to create the center cut (figure B).

6. Open the hexagon. With the punch upside down, position the image between the lines and punch (figure C).

7. Repeat six times, all around the hexagon.

Tip: Place the punch in different locations for different designs. See below for more snowflake and other designs achieved using this technique, including cardmaking and gift tag projects.

8. Mount the snowflakes on blue patterned paper and trim (figure D).

9. Cut four stripes from the blue floral stripe paper.

10. Adhere each stripe to blue pattern paper and trim along each edge with scallop scissors.

11. Use the scalloped piece to make a border on the blue striped sheet (figure E).

12. Add matted photos and journaling (figure F).

13. Decorate the page with your punched snowflakes.

Note: Trim the edges or corners with a small section of the punch to alter the shape of the snowflake, if desired. See below for a variety of snowflakes created using this technique, as well as other ways to used the punched paper designs on gift tags, cards and more.

RESOURCES :

decorative paper and embellishments - Anna Griffin
Anna Griffin Inc.
Website: www.annagriffin.com

patterned paper and ribbon
Anna Griffin Inc.
Website: www.annagriffin.com

GUESTS :

Anna Griffin
Anna Griffin Inc.
Website: www.annagriffin.com