How To Create a Scallop Rectangle or Square of Any Size

Good Morning, everyone! This morning I want to show you a fun and quick technique to create a Scallop Rectangle Mat of any size using the Big Shot and the Scallop Square Die. This is so easy to do and adds such beautiful detail to your cards, scrapbook pages and 3-D items. When you cut a piece of cardstock using the Scallop Square Die, you will get a square that is approximately 4 3/8" square. Now, if you want to make a rectangle, instead of a square, it just requires that you run that cut piece, back through the Big Shot. The trick is to count the scallops that you want on each edge. Each scallop on the Die is approximately 1/2" wide. For my example, I wanted a rectangle that was 9 scallops wide (the longest you can get using this Die) and 6 scallops tall.

In this first photo, you can see that I cut it first using a piece of cardstock that is a bit bigger than what I want my finished mat to be (I wanted it to be 6 scallops wide which is approximately 3" so I first used  a piece of cardstock that was 3x5"). Next, I simply lifted the cut cardstock up out of the die and slid it over so that the left side was lined up in the 6th scallop (from the right) of the Die, ran it through the Big Shot again, and there you go -- a perfect scallop rectangle to use on my project. You can make a rectangle of any size

using this technique. You can also make a variety of scallop square sizes. To do this, you simply reposition your first cut on the corner of the die to make your square. (click on the photo on the left to view it as a larger image). In this example, I wanted to make a Scallop Square that had 6 scallops on each side (approximately 3" square). So After making my first cut, I repositioned it so there would be 6 scallops on each side and cut it again, using the Big Shot. This is a little more tricky, because the cardstock tends to "rock" in the cut-out portion of the clear die. To make it a little easier and to hold the cardstock where you want it, you could put just a bit of re positionable adhesive on the back to hold it securely on the foam part of the die. That's it! I can't wait to see what you create with your new scallop rectangles and squares!

And here's what I created for you today! I love the way this card turned out and the colors are so beautiful together. I actually created this for the Late Night Stampers "Take It To the Top" Challenge which begins today. I used a card on page 80 of the Idea Book & Catalog as my starting inspiration. This card uses Kind & Caring Thoughts (a level 3 Hostess stamp set), Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper and a color scheme of Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive and Whisper White. The edges of the DSP layers and the stamped layer are all sponged, with adds a great deal of depth to the project. The stamped image is simply stamped-off -- ink it

up once with Elegant Eggplant ink and then stamp it off two more times without reinking -- what a lovely effect. I added 3 Old Olive Brads on the left for a perfect finishing touch! And of course, I didn't neglect the inside of the card!

Well, I think that will be it for today. I've got a great new "Takin' It To the Top Tuesday" project ready for tomorrow -- my new Blog feature where I take one basic card and step-it-up two times with added embellishments, layers and textures. I do hope you'll come back tomorrow to see what I've been up to!

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Comments

[Tammy Jackson]

Beautiful! Thank you for the great tutorial also. You always do beautiful work.

[Nan Goerlitz]

Gretchen, this is fabulous! This die was already next on my list. Can't wait to get it!

[Heidi Michel]

Oh my!! I honestly was thinking of this same thing the other day!! This is so awesome!! Thank you for the inspiration!!
Blessings

[April]

Gretchen - this is genius!! Saves me from having to buy all the different sized Nestibilities scallop dies. Opens up a whole new world of design possibilities and options. I can't thank you enough for this INCREDIBLE idea!! You're amazing!

[Jan Jeffreys]

How cool is this!! Thanks for the pics as I am a visual learner. Thanks for sharing. Blessings!

[Mary]

Awesome, Gretchen!! Thank you for sharing!!

[Chrystal Amato]

What a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing!!

[Rosemary Olson]

I was just trying to cut a rectangle the other day with my scallop edge punch and it wasn't working out so well. This is the perfect solution. You're a doll for sharing this idea. Thanks!

[Jen]

This is great Gretchen. I'm with April: no need to buy the Nesties. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful idea.

[lisa808]

Beautiful card. Thanks for the tip re the square scallop die.

[Tankergypsie]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and talent.

[sherrill graff]

Thank you for teaching me how to do this. I would have never thought of it myself! Sherrill Graff istmpnv@aol.com

[Dawn Olchefske]

Brilliant!

[Sue duffy]

Gretchen, you are a papercrafts genius! TFS this wonderful tip.

[Kay Kalthoff]

Gretchen, you are soooo smart!! What an awesome idea and you are a doll to share!! Have a great day!
Kay

[JanTink]

You are a clever one!

[Lisa Brown]

Awesome! Thanks!

[Erin Blair]

Very Clever! Now, why didn't I think of that? Thanks for sharing! Erin Blair

[Mickey Tait]

What a great tip! Thanks so much for sharing.

[Beth Norman]

You rock my world. This is just what I needed. Thank you, on bended knees.

[Angie Cyrulik]

This is a great idea! Thanks

[Kierra]

This is a really pretty card. I love the colors that you used ^-^

[Wanda Williams]

This is just amazing!!! I love the colors and the tutorial is incredible. Thanks for sharing!!!

[Sue Duffy]

Came across this again today in a link from Jacki Wright's post, Gretchen. You are a genius! I would never have figured this out. Thanks so much for sharing your tutorials.

[TxJennyWren]

Thank you for sharing that info. What a great idea.

[Sandra]

Thanks for sharing this tutorial. You've described it so well and it was really easy to follow.

[Sandra Ord]

Good evening Mrs. Barron,

Just a little while ago I came across your site, because I was looking for a square scalloped die...your info came from a gal in Australia. I have been all over the screen trying to locate a "big" scallop square die. All I found are the items from nestabilities and they do not look like your die.
Oh boy when I saw yours I got so exited and here I am asking you where did you purchase your black scallop die? Are you willing to share that information with me? Do you sell it?

When you have time can you drop me an e mail please Mrs.Barron.
Thanks.

Greetings from hot San Antonio.

Sandra Ord.

[Sandra Ord]

Good morning Mrs.Barron,

Last night I did send you an e mail about the GO KREATE SCALLOP SQUARE DIE....and as I had mentioned I got so thrilled finding your site, so I got up early this morning and googled the 'Die" up and found it....smile. I would never have been able to locate it.
Do you recommend the small die or the big one?
Are the scallops on both sets the same size?

Thanks.

Sandra Ord ( again)..........please do not post my e mail notes on the screen. T Y.