Friday, May 25, 2012

Hexagon Punch: LYB Hello Spring Card

I admit: I am behind the trend on hexagons. I have used some fun hexagon themed patterned paper in the past but I’ve never made my own hexagons. But now, I’m officially trendy!

 

Part of the reason I had never made hexagons before was that I didn’t have a hexagon punch, a particularly elusive creature. I am not sure why there aren’t more hexagon punches on the market. But I managed to find an old one by Creative Memories that did just the trick. This particular punch makes hexagons in two sizes and you can also nest them. Nice.


This shows the punch and the beginning of my card panel, albeit upside down.... I used the larger hexagon for my project. 

Here's a close-up. Paper and embellies are Little Yellow Bicycle, the Hello Spring line. It’s such a fun and vibrant collection and perfect for this time of year.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.
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25 comments:

  1. Mary Jo May 25, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Your card is lovely!
    And the colors so pretty :)
    Makes me wish I had that hexagon punch.
    I only have the circles and squares. Who knew hexagons would be so big :)

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  2. Sue AlthouseMay 25, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    I have that hexagon punch! Sometimes I wonder how much it would go for on ebay, but then I realize I do not want to part with it! Lovely, lovely card, such wonderful colors!

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  3. cnelsonMay 25, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    So LOVELY and SPRING-Y! LOVE the hexagons!

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  4. KrissyClarkMcKeeMay 25, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    A hexagon punch?! I MUST have one!!! I love your card, love the pastel colors, and, of course, I love your super-trendy, super-cute hexagons!

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  5. Mary Pat SiehlMay 25, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    this is so cute!!! i just made a couple of projects with this line! you rocked the hexagons!!

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  6. Lisa Rukin SwiftMay 25, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Wow, this is so pretty, Izzy! I love the stitched border but also how you did bits of stitching on the hexagons too. Great idea to cut the "hello" out of the PP and make it into a banner too. :)

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  7. mustangkaylaMay 25, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    Cute cute card! Love the quilt like feel of it!

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  8. EricaMay 25, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    I've been trying to get my hands on that punch and then someone told me to use my silhouette. They had a hex shape so I picked that up. There really should be more hex punches out there!

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  9. MadelineMay 25, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Pretty card! What a great punch!!!

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  10. Ms. PebblesMay 25, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    This is too cute!!!

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  11. Heather LynnMay 25, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    Love your cute card, Izzy! Those hexagons turned out awesome! I also love your rosette! Have a great weekend!

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  12. Cindy deRosierMay 25, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    You were officially trendy before this!

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  13. Nina YangMay 25, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Beautiful mix of colors and patterns Izzy! The punch is cool!

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  14. AlisonMay 25, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    You weren't the only one behind the times! I still haven't done hexagons yet, either. One day I will--I love the way they look!!

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  15. Julie Tucker-WolekMay 25, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    How awesome is that punch!!??!?!?!?! I loveeeeeeeee it!!! I love love love your card too!!! LOVING the colors and your hexagons are perfection!!!

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  16. galeMay 26, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    Beautiful. That's one CM punch I never got and now I wish I had.

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  17. beckyMay 26, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    So cute! I must find me a hexagon punch...AND SOON!

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  18. Patricia RoebuckMay 26, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    You don't see a lot of punches, huh? This is a great find. You will use a lot. Gorgeous colors and design! Have a great weekend!

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  19. curlyqmosaicsMay 28, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    Super cute card! And that hexagon punch! Too cool, I have never seen a punch in that shape, you are a lucky girl! TFS!

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  20. MiaWMay 28, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    Loving that card and the hexagon punch.

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  21. SarahMay 30, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    I love the hexagons as the background! What a fun punch to have, too!

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  22. Paper IssuesMay 31, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    I love this card!!! The hexagons are fabulous and that rosette is the perfect touch. You are up on the Paper Issues blog now! =) http://paperissues.blogspot.com/2012/05/hexagon-card.html

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  23. Denise van DeventerJune 1, 2012 at 2:37 AM

    Love this Izzy...the hexagons are so great! Lovely colouring and love the flag!

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  24. Heather LandryJune 2, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    I love hexagons like crazy! This card is so very awesome. I love the colors a lot!

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  25. Karen DeckerJune 4, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    Adorable! Now I will have to try hexagons.

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