Scalloped edge using Slit SU Punch???HELP!!

[lakemom]

Hello All,
I must be the simpliest person that crafts- I can not get this Slit Punch (SU)
to do a scalloped edging!!!
I see all these lovely cards and I must be doing something wrong- will not come out even for me.
any suggestions out there!
Thanks, KIM

[Aggie Amy]

You can use the slit punch to scallop the edge of a piece of paper. However, if you have already cut your panel and want the scalloped edge on it then it is better to use a corner rounder.

To use the slit:

Place paper in punch and punch. Remove. Line up the left edge of the slot which will actually punch with the right edge cut by the last punch. Punch and repeat until you have the desired length. The flat edge of your paper that feeds into the slit punch (is closest to you as you punch) will remain flat. The opposite edge will be scalloped at the uniform width of the punch. This is why the corner rounder is better if you'd like a panel of a different size.

Clear as mud? Sorry - I tried!

[lakemom]

Thanks so much for your help!
I will continue to try this. I having been stamping for 10 years and for some reason can not get this one! Thanks again...
KIM

[crazy4stamps]

I just tried it for the first time and here's what I did...

I cut a strip of my cardstock to be twice the width of the punch.
I put the punch in at the right edge of the cardstock strip and with the bottom of the punch facing me, I pushed the punch all the way into the cardstock and punched it. Then moved it to the left just enough to see the edge of the last punch in the right corner of the slit punch and punched again... continue down the strip of cardstock. When you have the desired length of scallops you need cut it off.

[cambystamper]

I was at a booth demo and they recommended starting at the center of the piece and working out to both sides. They were using EK Corner Adorners for some really elegant edges.

[luvbyloulou]

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[jimandbeth1]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cambystamper

I was at a booth demo and they recommended starting at the center of the piece and working out to both sides. They were using EK Corner Adorners for some really elegant edges.

OOOh, I hadnt thought of this, good idea!