The Paper Border Punch: 3 unique ways to use it!
A quintessential paper crafting supply- we all have a Border Punch or two in our stash! Today I’m sharing a few ideas, some easy some unique that will make you want to pull out those border punches and start crafting!
fiskars border punch system
The old-style border punches (remember Threading water?) are also available as Fiskars AdvantEdge Punch system with cartridges.
I love using the AdvantEdge Punch system for this for a few good reasons – One, it speeds up the process by magnetically holding the paper in place as you move the punch along with the paper. Two, the cartridge moves along smoothly punching the pattern continuously, eliminating the need for you to manually align the paper each time
Here I created a bunch of flowers using the Border punch designs and love the way this Paper Flower Garland turned out!
Trim the border off of the paper using a pair of scissors and ruffle it onto a punched circle. For really thick patterned paper, it helps to dampen your fingers while forming the circle from the border. Place the ruffled circle onto the punched circle, affix another smaller ruffle on top and staple everything into place.
border punches for card making
An easy way to jazz up a simple card is to use a border punch just on the front of the card to add a unique fancy design
Here is a clean and simple card with a hint of scallop and little machine stitching here.
Hi, I’m Smitha! I live in Minnesota with my husband and two daughters. You’ll always find me painting florals in my sketchbook. And I love the sheer joy of making something with just my hands! But my bigger love is capturing it all on camera Read more.
Thanks for stopping by today! If you learnt something from this tutorial, do share this post with a friend or on social media! Tag me @smithakatti #smithakatti I’d love to see what you create!
Wow Smitha this is an amazing card for a good cause… Best to the entire team…
WOW! What a way to finish the hop! This is stunning!
this is soooo adorable, I likey..hope your weekend is awesome!
enjoy *~*
Totally adorable Smitha! I love the big bold sentiment and the cute scallop at the base!
Its absolutely fantastic! From the fun colors to the cute border-its a smile for sure 🙂 Thank you so much for supporting OJS and for helping to bring Julie’s smile back at CAS-ual Fridays!
what a fun card! sure to bring a big smile to the person who receives it! 🙂
Hi Smitha. thank you so much for being part of this blog hop!! Your work is beautiful! Love the pretty colors and design! PERFECT!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this.. so beautiful.. 🙂 This was such an amazing, inspirational, and touching hop.. 🙂 hugs
Oh my goodness, I love this card!!
hugs
Laura
such good cause di
Love how simple and perfect this card is. Love the border punch!
Phew! Tired from all the hopping, but got lots of inspiration, not just from everyone’s work, but the fact that so many people/companies came together for such a great cause!
Very sweet card Smitha! 🙂
Am amazed at the rate at which you crank out craft goodies! 🙂 Go girl!
Last, but not least! 🙂 Love the colors in the word SMILES! Have a great weekend.
Fabulous, love this!
What a fun card and a GREAT blog hop with TONS of inspiration!!
love that card!
Great Cas card and so many ideas and tips to come away with! Looking forward to hearing the final tally for donations for Julie’s surgery! Yeah!
Perfect sentiment!
Perfect card for this hop!!! Love it!!! Linda Harris
Your blog may have been “last” but your card wasn’t.
It is very beautiful for it’s clean simplicity.
Lovely work and thank you for sharing.
Nice card
Stunning finish to the hop! Love your card :o)
Love the simplicity and beauty of the card
OMGoodness…FABULOUSness!!
This is a really fab clean and simple card. Great job!!
love the punch use
Bold and beautiful love the punch on the bottom!
such a beautiful card its simplicity is just stunning!!
What a sweet card!
this is DARLING. i love the crisp clean look of it!
Such a fun card! Love your happy colors.
I love it!
Awesome CAS card! I love the cool dots border punch!!
Great card for a great cause!
What a fab card to finish on. Love the clean and simple design, and that punched edge is fab!
Love this card dearie!!! Hope all is well….
LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!! The colors are FABULOUS!!!
Very sweet! I love it when big bold sentiments take center stage. That punched border is fun too!
Very sweet card!
Perfect, Smitha! I love this!
What a CUTE card!
Fabulous card! CAS and just so fun!
great card!
beautiful CAS card Smitha – and perfect way to finish the hop! Fiona (madebyfee)
That is a fabulous card! I love how clean it is and the pop from the colors!
Smitha – LOVE your card!! The colors and the punched edge are great!
cute and simple card!
So cute!! I love the CAS look!
Love this card, Smitha!
Love the CAS style. The punched edge is a great addition to add some detail. thank you.
Very lovely CAS card!
What a beautiful CAS card. Perfect for this hop. Very nice.
LOVE IT!!!!!! HUGS AND PRAYERS HER WAY!!!!!!!!
Wow!! Awesome CAS card!!
Fab card, Smitha! Love the CAS design! 🙂
love the way you designed this card – very classy!
love your card!
What a great CAS card I love the border at the bottom!
Beautiful card! The colorful word SMILE is perfect!!! 😀 Fantastic Hop!
~Vanessa W 😀
A great way to end the hop! Thanks for sharing!
This is amazing! I love the look of the multi-colored sentiment and the punched border. Beautiful CAS design!
What a fantastic CAS card!
LOVE the simplicity of your delightful card Smitha!!!
Love your fabulous, hybrid card! Clean, simple and classic!
What a sweet, sweet, card! Love it and what a way to end the hop!
I made ti to the end, and there was your lovely card.
Great way to end the blog hop…such a clever, simple card. Thanks for participating!!!
perfect – sweet simple and right on the money!!! TFS
It is truely inspiring to see so many people giving of themselves to help a friend! God bless!
Stunning card!
LOVE your card, so fun!
Beautiful card!
What a fabulous card! Love the clean, graphic design and the funky border along the bottom!
Love what you’ve created!
this may be my favorite card on the hop! love the colors & simplicity!
Thank you for being apart of such a great hop and cause! Love the card!
sweetheartcopper at msn dot com
Sweet, clean and simple. I love it!
CAS Card! LOVE IT!
What a gorgeous CAS card! TFS! ;o)
Beautiful! I absolutely love it!
Holly
hollyshobbie at gmail dot com
I am SOOOOOOOOO in love with this card–it is SOOOO amazing! Great design, great fonts, great colors! LOVE LOVE LOVE:)
lovin the fonts you used on this card. gorgeous.
FABULOUS! Colorful sentiment and so CAS, no image needed the sentiment says it all 🙂 Thanks for playing this week at CAS-ual Fridays!
Did you write that text? It looks amazing with the colorful blocky text. Love your CAS design. Thank you so much for playing along at CAS-ual Fridays and for participating in this amazing hop.