In my previous post I used the Scallop Trim punches. Some have mentioned difficulties getting the corners and the borders to line up. The trick to perfect alignment starts with specific cardstock measurements. Here are the measurements for both the Scallop Trim and Pinking Hearts punches.

To get a perfect Scallop Trim square use the following measurements:

     1 15/16″ x 1 15/16″
     2 3/8″ x 2 3/8″
     2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″
     3 1/4″ x 3 1/4″
     3 13/16″ x 3 13/16″
     4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″
     4 3/4″ x 4 3/4″

To get a perfect Pinking Hearts square use the following measurements:

     2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″
     3 1/4″ x 3 1/4″
     3 5/8″ x 3 5/8″
     4″ x 4″
     4 3/8″ x 4 3/8″
     4 3/4″ x 4 3/4″

To make rectangles with either set of punches, just combine any sizes mentioned above. For example, to make a Scallop Trim rectangle start with 2 7/8″ x 4 1/4″ cardstock. To make a Pinking Hearts rectangle start with 3 1/4″ x 4 3/8″ cardstock.

The other trick is just practice, practice, practice. It takes practice to get the hang of it but the look is so beautiful that it’s definitely worth it. Have fun playing with your punches!