I like ideas that help my tools stretch. Today’s “Work It Out Wednesday” exercise is learning how to make a faux scalloped edge. It’s a quick and easy technique to make any project fabulous!

You will need: a circle punch (in size of your choice), a sheet of paper, and ink if you choose.

Step 1: Punch several circles from the paper.

Step 2: Mount circles on the edge of the paper for which you are creating the scallop border. (Hint: to make the circles stretch even further, you can cut them in half and use both sides.)

Extra idea: I like to rub the edges of my circles with brown stamping ink to age and distress them a bit.

And here is the finished project. This is especially fun for a curved edge where scallop scissors or punches make it difficult to follow the curve. Because you can use any size circle punch you want the scallops can be large, medium, or small.

(Supplies: Cardstock–American Crafts, Prism; Pattern Paper–Melissa Frances; Button and red brads–Karen Foster Design; Ribbon–American Crafts; Rub-on phrase–Melissa Frances; Punches–EK Success, McGill; Stamping ink–Versamark, Michael’s; Flower Button–Making Memories; Twine–craft supply; Star Pin–Fancy Pants; Houndstooth background stamp–Hero Arts; Lace trim–Melissa Frances)

If you choose to play along with me, I’d love to see how you incorporate faux scallops on your next project so please link me to your gallery in the comments section!

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