Simple Scrappy: Cooper’s Border & the 3-in-1 Scallop Square Layering Punch

At my last retreat, my son Cooper came to hang out. He showed interest in the Make & Take I had set up. I joked that I would show him how to do it then he could teach everyone else. He had never used the tools, but he agreed. On Sunday evening, he asked if I had a Make & Take for Monday. I did not so he got to work. When I walked in the next morning, he had the table all set up complete with a handout he had printed in the Hotel Business Center!

Keep scrolling to find my video link, handout download, and my version of his border along with a second border idea…

He used the Polar Lights Collection, Polar Bears Border Punch, Treeline Border Maker Cartridge, 12″ Decorative Trimmer, 12″ Trimmer w/ Wave Blade, and the 3-in-1 Scallop Square Layering Punch to create a fun layered border. Here are some of the photos he took for his handout. Pretty good for his first time.

During my Facebook Live, I created this version of his border using the Boho Collection

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The 3-in-1 Scallop Square Layering Punch is a versatile addition to your punch box. It has 3 settings that produce either 1, 2, or 3 punched shapes.

Pro Tip: Make sure all expected pieces are out of the punch before punching again. Sometimes the pieces like to hide up inside. Use a multipurpose tool to clear them as needed.

Basic Border Directions:

1. Cut a 2-1/4″ x 12″ strip for the border base.
2. Cut (2) 1/2″ x 12″ strips with a decorative blade to adhere underlapping each edge.
3. Punch various papers with the 3-in-1 Scallop Square Layering Punch – mix & match to create embellishment down the length of the border.

Variations:

1. Adhere the squares horizontal or on a diagonal.
2. Alternate the paper patterns.
3. Change up which setting you punch your pieces with. There are 3 settings on the punch to produce either 1, 2, or 3 shapes.
4. Adhere small punched shapes or embellishments in the center of the squares.
5. Alternate squares with large punched shapes.

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