Wednesday 26 September 2012

Border system fence


A few weeks ago when I made the Piano card I thought I would be able to make a little fence using the same Border System and double scallop punch - so here it is.
I bought this embossing folder ages ago (really, ages!) and this is the first time I've used it as I could never think what to do with it, but it seemed to fit well with this idea.


Here's how I made the fence..
1. Punch 4 times with the Double scallop punch to whatever height you want the fence and cut the scallops into 8 strips with the mini trimmer.


2. Mark the strips at 2cm from the top and 2cm from the bottom and cut 2 log narrow strips to join the fence panels together.

3. Using 3D foam squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L add one to the top and one to the bottom of each strip at the marks.

4.  Add the long pieces in a straight line across the foam squares and trim off the excess.


I used the Tonic Studios mini daisy punch along with petals snipped from the Simplicity Classic Daisy punch for the leaves and the mini butterfly punch at the top of the card.







20 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous Ruth. I love the fence design wit those pretty flowers. The embossing works so well for the background

    Hugs Sue

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  2. Fabulous Ruth...:o)

    big hugs Vicky xx

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  3. It reminds me of a bright summers day Ruth.

    B x

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  4. Smashing card, great use of the punches. Debs xx

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  5. Love the embosing tree and all fits so perfect!Wonderful creations!

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  6. what a fabulous idea ,, the little fence is so cute
    Lisa x

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  7. So clever and absolutely beautiful!
    xx

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  8. That is such a fabulous card...clever way to create the fence and love that embossing folder you have used. I was sitting last night reading a crafting magazine that my Mum had passed on to me. Flipped to a whole page of stamps and thought I know those. They were your new flower stamps Ruth....how exciting. They are so pretty and I hope all is going well with that venture. :-)

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  9. Absolutely fabulous Ruth, love the fence with those pretty little flowers.
    Wendy xx

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  10. Your card is so lovely Ruth thank you for the tutorial for the fence it looks fab xx

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  11. Ohh love this - what a great idea
    Linda xx

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  12. Brill idea, I will try this. xxx

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  13. Beautiful card. Love the embossing folder and the fence. A brilliant idea :) xx

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  14. brilliant idea. fabulous card pam

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  15. Wonderful idea! Thank you for the tutorial.

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  16. Ohhhh Ruth you are a real inspiration, what fab works as usual, lol

    Shree xx

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  17. It is beautiful, Ruth! I love it!

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  18. This is so pretty Ruth - thank you for the tutorial.

    Joan x

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Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment, it's lovely to hear from you. Ruth