Lining Up 4 Punched Circles On a Square Tutorial

Quite a mouthful for a title but I didn't know what else to call it!

I got numerous e-mails and comments on this card asking me how I lined up all 4 circles so perfectly. I will show you what i used but also show you how you can do it yourself:

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To get the 4 circles lined up perfectly I use this chipboard piece from one of Stampin' Up!'s On Board chipboard sets (the name of the specific set escapes me at the moment!).

However if you don't have this no worries - just keep reading and you can learn how to make your own template:

You need either a piece of cardstock or some cardboard backing (like on the back of a pad of paper) - I just used CS for this - cut to 3 3/4" square.

You also need some scrap CS, a 1 1/4" Circle punch (you can use whatever size you want for the circles - doesn't HAVE to be this specific size), some adhesive and a pencil and ruler will help too.

Begin by punching out 4 circles from the scrap CS.

Then you need to adhere them to the 3 3/4" square CS.

It helps to use a ruler and mark the center of the CS (which FYI on a 3 3/4" square is 1 7/8") to be able to line up the circles better. Then I just eyeball them and adjust if I need to.

Then you take your circle punch and punch through the square of CS by placing it directly over the circle you adhered to it.

Now you've got your template!

So to use it you place it over the CS you want on your card, then trace the circles with a pencil.

And there you have it! Once you have your template it takes seconds to trace it out and punch the holes - SUPER quick and easy!

I hope y'all enjoyed this and post a link to your creation on this post if you make your own template and cards!!