Punch Art Favors

I am so excited to do my first ever blog post.  It was hard to choose which project to debut first.  I have done several projects lately.  (Which is amazing in and of itself...)


How about some punch art favors.  I gave these to my children with their valentines. 

These rocket ships for my two boys...

and these little owls for my two girls.


They are mounted with glue dots on Pearson's mint patties (available at Walmart) which are still foil wrapped.  (They are similar to York Peppermint Patties.)  Since they are wrapped in foil, the wrapper doesn't show when viewed from the top.  The kids have really enjoyed these little favors.


If you would like to create them, here is what you need:
Rocket
Punches: Wide oval, 1" circle (to do cut out at the end), 1/2" circle, 1/4" circle (which is a standard handheld), small oval, 1 3/8" circle for the back (helps keep it closed if you are passing these out)
Paper: Brushed Silver, Daffodil Delight (shown sponged with Tangerine Tango ink), and Real Red or Tangerine Tango
Other: Pearson's Mint Patties, Paper snips to cut the flame detail, 2 Way Glue pen, glue dots

Owl
Punches: Wide oval, 1" circle (to cut out portion between the "ears"), small oval, 1/4" circle (halves form the feet), 1 3/8" circle to keep back closed
Paper: Early Espresso, Melon Mambo or Concord Crush, Pink Pirouette or Wisteria Wonder, Tangerine Tango
Other: Paper snips, Square Lattice TIEF, 7mm Wiggly Eyes, 2 Way Glue pen, glue dots, Pearson's Mint Patties

Bonus Tip:  I find that reverse tweezers are really helpful in positioning small punch art pieces.

Let us know if you have any questions...Julie