I've combined the image with a die cut and embossed circle, using a Marianne die, and punched leaves made with a Woodware punch. Do any of you have any tips for reviving an old, tired punch? I know about cutting sandpaper to sharpen it, but in the case of this one the mechanism seems to be getting a bit sluggish, and it isn't accessible for me to squirt some WD-40 on to it. The grandchildren love this punch and punch dozens of leaves every time they visit, and I think it's getting old and worn out - a bit like me!
I've finished it with a few pearly flowers and some punched butterflies.
I am sharing this with
The Crafter's Café - Flowers
Glitter 'n' Sparkle - add a Butterfly
Butterfly Challenge - Punches and/or Pink
5 comments:
Beautiful design with these leaves, the groups of tiny embellishments and the roses topper! Lovely image, so sweet and elegant!!
Thanks for sharing your lovey work at the butterfly Challenge #59!
No your OK Jane. You have punched butterflies on your pretty card. The pojnt of the challenge was to make everyone revalutate their punches and breath some fresh life into them. I didn't want just die cuts as that would defeat the object. But no problems here. Other than sand paper I don't have any other Tips for reviving punches. You may have to resort to investing in a new one. I only have two rose bushes in my garden. Both the old English rose variety but they flower every year. One white one and a red one. Thnkyou for fluttering by my challenge where your card will be entered twice. Hugs Mrs A.
Such a pretty card Jane, a beautiful image and lovely design.
Pauline
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Pretty card! Love your design! Thanks for joining us at Glitter 'N' Sparkle!
Beautiful card, love that shade of pink. I wonder if punching the lubricant sheets that you buy for paper shredders would help? It looks a fabulous punch, I can see why you want to keep it going. Cara x
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