by Suzanne McNeill of Design Originals
From Punchin' Fun

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Now here’s a versatile and unique technique that’s a timesaver too! Use punched shapes to make imaginative accents that zing with color and vitality! Sherri Leonard's designs, in the book Punchin' Fun by Design Originals, show how to make whimsical characters and critters, or decorate headers and borders for every season and holiday of the year. These autumn designs are the perfect compliments to this year’s Thanksgiving scrapbook pages. Set the stage for Fall pages with orange, burgundy, gold and brown papers. Use a black pigment pen to add artistic accents. Add chalk shading and details. All you need are paper punches and die-cuts to make quick and easy creations that are works of art!

Click on each of these two pictures below for instructions and a list of the punches needed to make these Punchin' Fun page embellishments.

Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner:

Native American Paper Doll:

For a copy of Punchin’ Fun book #5145, check your local scrapbook store or visit www.d-originals.com.

Suzanne McNeill founder of Design Originals has published scrapbook idea books dozens of decorative papers. Suzanne is a regular guest on the Carol Duvall Show on HGTV and has been featured in leading publications such as Woman’s Day and the Wall Street Journal. Patterns and instructions printed here with permission, copyright 2002 Design Originals by Suzanne McNeill.