Thursday, March 11, 2010

Happy Accident

I was worried about you.

I was worried that you might be suffering without your daily punch fix.

I decided to give you a tiny punch idea to hold you thru the layout share until punching returns tomorrow.

You would have to suffer without this if I hadn't had a happy accident this morning. 

Happy accident doesn't mean I crashed into a car full of clowns,  it means I spied a shape amongst my punch droppings (sounds disgusting, huh?)

I was punching away - struggling, trying every combination of odd things to create a piece of a character when I stumbled on a shape I think you will like.

Lips!

I know we have passed Valentines, but you can always leave a love note for your kids or sweet thing can't you?

Problem:  If you don't LOVE punches you might not have the curly label punch.  But if you don't love punches, why would you keep reading this blog? - so never-mind, I'm sure you can all make these lips today.


I used the HOLE from the curly label then punched a 1 inch circle around the hole.  1.25 circle looks good too - you get a little wider mouth.  You can get fuller lips by pushing your punch 'in' further.

Easy!  And you never know when you might need to leave a little kiss.

Now go make something cute with lips on it - and come back tomorrow for a new punch project.
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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 11, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    I don't know when or if we will ever meet but if we do... you get a huge bow down cause you are the best!!!!You are THE PUNCH GODDESS!

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  2. Ellen KemperMarch 11, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    Dear Anonymous - I like your attitude! Donations can be sent to the treasurer of my fan club. Or you can just leave gifts at my feet the day we meet.

    I have a HUGE head now - and all I did was spot lips in a pile of scrap paper. You are so easy to please!

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  3. RubyMarch 11, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    tku for my punch art fix... I did like your scrapbook layout, but I do come back for the punch art. As a matter of fact I have the curly label so I will try this trick. You know I had a 'duh' moment the other day because I realized how many SU stamps coordinate with the punches. I know, I'm so observant!

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  4. Stef HMarch 11, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    and a KISS to you! this is fabulous!

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  5. CarrieNixonMarch 11, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    Genius! Another punch to add to the list. *sigh*

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  6. MariLynnMarch 11, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    Sooo Cute!!!!!!

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  7. AnonymousMarch 11, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    How clever you are!!!! I will try this for certain. Thank you for sharing.
    Patricia

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  8. ChristineMarch 11, 2010 at 11:46 PM

    Amazing! Thank you for appeasing my "Punch tooth" hehe
    =o)
    Christine

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  9. RuthieMarch 12, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    He's adorable!!! I like him better than the other bunnies too! You amaze me daily!

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  10. GailMarch 12, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    BRILLIANT!!!

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  11. AnonymousMarch 12, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    I hope the day never comes that you run out of inspiration to come up with these fabulous ideas!
    Patty

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  12. SunshineMarch 16, 2010 at 9:22 PM

    Hello Ellen! I just wanted to tell you how much I truely enjoy your awesome blog! I am constantly amazed & inspired by the gorjuss things you create with punches! You have now got ME hooked on punches even more than I already was! I just tried out your "lips" & they are just great! Your instructions are SO clear & easy to understnad - many thanks from lil' ol' me downunder in New Zealand!
    Sunshine
    www.ihearttostamp.blogspot.com

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