earn tulip loyalty rewards with every $50 purchase! - host code (click to add): UKAQW4T3

Stampin’ Up! Square Punch Trio Video Tutorial

Stampin up holiday card square punch tutorial jolly bits rubber stamps
I have had a number of requests from my blog readers for details on how to create the little trio of square windows for this previously posted card.   So I made another card (above) using the same technique along with a new video tutorial. 



TO CREATE THE TEMPLATE:  Using a ruler, I marked the template below at the penciled measurements. 1/2" from the top.  Then 1/2", 1 7/8", 3 1/8" and 4 1/2" on the width. The overall width of the template is 5".  Using a 1 1/4" Square Punch, I lined up and punched squares as shown.  You can use the template on different widths of card stock as long as you are careful to center it.

SDC18065-1
STAMPIN' PRETTY TIP:  I stamp through the "windows."  However, if you are concerned about centering it or have an "oops" in the process, an alternative would be to stamp on another piece of matching card stock, crop with the 1 3/8" Square Punch (a size larger than the window, 119877) and slide it underneath your completed card template.  It fits!

Stampin up holiday petite pocket big shot die contempo christmas card
COMING UP TOMORROW!  I'll share the details and another video tutorial on the Petite Pocket Bigz XL Die used to make the coordinating gift card envelope above!  Charming and practical for gift giving!

JOIN ME ON FACEBOOK for continuous updates and photos from my visit to St. George. UT.  I'm getting a chance to see and try brand  new products (plus the treats are divine)!  Start here!

Mary signature
MaryEndOfPostOrderButtonStamp Set: Hand-Penned Holidays (W123310, C124312), Jolly Bingo Bits (W120857, C121187)
Paper: Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper (on envelope flap, 124002)), Whisper White (100730), Garden Green (102584)
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler (119669)
Cool Tools:  1 1/4" Square Punch (119865), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (119275)
The Perfect Touch:  Cherry Cobbler Quilted 3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon (124105), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Additional:  Whisper White Stampin' Up! Note Cards (5" x 3 1/2") and companion envelopes (5 1/8" x 3 5/8"): 107311

Hand penned holidays rubber stamps stampin up


explore some more!


16 thoughts on “Stampin’ Up! Square Punch Trio Video Tutorial”

  1. Thank you for the great tip. I love the clean look of your cards, and this is a great way to feature small images.

    • Thanks, Daria! You found an oldie but goodies. I still check my comments and loved hearing from you!

  2. Hi Rachael . . . i really appreciate this suggestion and agree it’s an excellent alternative for those that feel more comfortable “eye balling” it. I have used your method, too, and it works! Hugs, M

  3. Hi Mary,
    I really enjoy your videos, so glad that you do them!

    I thought I’d let you another way I figured out to get punched windows positioned precisely. Instead of making a template like you do, I simply punch the shapes out of scrap card, then adhere them into position them on my card front or the layer I’m working with (I often use dotto for that part too so I can re-use the punched shapes if making more than one card at a time), line the punch up around those punched shapes and punch. It’s easy and it works well, and there’s no risk of messing up a template!

    Would love to know if you try this method and see what you think of it.

    Thanks for all the inspiration!

  4. Great idea and thanks for sharing Mary! You must dream these creative ideas in your sleep! 🙂

  5. Thanks so much for directions on how to make the template! I love the look of this and will definitely have to make one for myself!

  6. Thank you so much, Mary. Easy to understand directions and great video. Going to try this today!

  7. Thanks for your tips and tricks! I look forward to your newsletter every morning just wondering what great things you will be posting! 🙂

  8. Mary Thank you so much for the video tutorial! I love the simple “WOW” factor it gives the card.

  9. Thanks so much for the tutorial, Mary. I have been dying to try that card. Now I guess I have to buy that punch!

  10. Love the idea.. and sooo easy once you show us. Thanks for another great idea.
    Lisa

  11. Beautiful Christmas Card and thanks for sharing your tips! I can’t wait to try it!

Comments are closed.

Get a FREE card tutorial & sketch template when you subscribe to my Stampin’ Pretty blog & newsletter updates.
Receive my simple card ideas, FREE tutorials, Stampin’ Up! sales alerts, new product drops & “subscriber-only" resources!

Mary Fish, Stampin' Pretty, LLC - Profile Picture
my stampin' up! journey5 star reviewssubscribeemail mary

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Mary Fish, Stampin’ Pretty, with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

The content in this blog is the sole responsibility of Mary Fish as an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and the use of and content of classes, services or products offered is not endorsed by Stampin' Up!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I have an “affiliate link” with Stamp-n-Storage, craft storage solutions.  This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

No, thanks! (Click to Close)Subscribe and enjoy a FREE step-by-step card tutorial and FREE sketch template you’ll use again and again! PLUS, you’ll receive my latest card ideas and tutorials, special offers, new product drops and exclusive “subscriber-only” resources.