Monday, September 9, 2019

GIU Day 1


Happy Monday people!

As I mentioned in my opening post, this week is about using up your stash of stuff.  You may not be a seasoned crafter like me with a room full of crap.  (Uh, let rephrase that…a room full of precious supplies.)  But, even if you are new to paper crafting/card making, I'm sure you have a supply or tool in your horde that you quite haven't figure out what to make with it.

Today's submission is using those "old school" border punches. Back in the day, (insert old timey music) Fiskars Border punches were a frenzied item any good papercrafter HAD to have!
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And we used them for a hot minute until the next "have to have" item came along. Before that were deco scissors. Any seasoned crafter had these in their stash at one point or another.  (I can say, I still have mine tucked away in a drawer somewhere!)




Now, a days it's thin border dies.

Well, just know they basically all do the same thing.  So, I encourage you to use which ever tool you have now and use it differently.  They really do more than just make borders for scrapbook pages!



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73 comments:

  1. LilsisSeptember 9, 2019 at 7:21 AM

    Just moved so I've been getting rid of stuff I haven't used in the last 2 years. It's been difficult to part with stuff I've spent so much money on, but I'm going to have a much nicer craft room. I've been playing with paper since 1994, so I've collected a lot of stuff. Love your card, look forward to your week as GIU.

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  2. stamping sueSeptember 9, 2019 at 7:22 AM

    Wonderful card. what fun to use up things in our stash.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  3. Cewalden4September 9, 2019 at 7:32 AM

    What a crafty booger you are! Now I wanna dig to find my crap, er crafting gold, and try this!

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  4. Vicki PearsonSeptember 9, 2019 at 7:40 AM

    This is going to be a fun week with your talent and your wit! 😊

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  5. ionabunnySeptember 9, 2019 at 7:48 AM

    Hey, you have even more Fiskars border punches than me!! The wave one is cute. Love your rainbow of punched borders and the cake looks delicious. Hugz

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:53 AM

      My favorite border punch as just died. The Martha Stewart doily edge. My heart mourns.

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  6. Kim Klinkovsky.My Kraft KlosetSeptember 9, 2019 at 7:55 AM

    Great idea. Love your bright and cheerful card. It's just darling. Love it and your humor, so fun! Thanks for the inspiration!

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:54 AM

      I don't do bright and cheerful well. But, it's a kids' card... so. they are just looking for the money inside anyway! LOL

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  7. Donna P. (Stampologist)September 9, 2019 at 7:56 AM

    Cute card! I have so much stuff....Now to sit and make myself play!

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:54 AM

      That is the hardest part. To sit and play. You can't be a Stampologist if you don't sit and play!

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  8. Trude JulieSeptember 9, 2019 at 8:11 AM

    What a lovely card, so Nice to see you using old stuff rather than just new supplies

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:55 AM

      Like I said. There is more cute Unity next week so you gotta use it up to make room!

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  9. SalncltsSeptember 9, 2019 at 8:33 AM

    I love all the colors on your card!

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  10. SuzSeptember 9, 2019 at 8:35 AM

    Such a cute card.

    I’m a lifelong crafter. I still have craft sets from sears catalog I got at Christmas lol. Yep it’s verging on an organized hoarding.

    You’ve inspired me to open the big drawer of punches. I do still use them on shabby chic style cards sometimes at least so that justifies them taking up real estate in the room. The scissors in bucket lol they’re just colorful decoration now.

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:55 AM

      Sears catalog. Girl. That's OLD SCHOOL! Well done!

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  11. Dorothy GreenSeptember 9, 2019 at 8:58 AM

    Your card is so adorable Annie!!! Thanks for reminding us about using the old tools...my edge punches are quietly weeping in their drawer.The scissors I sometimes remember😁.)

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  12. Denise S.September 9, 2019 at 8:58 AM

    Love how you used the border punch. I swore that I would use some of my old supplies and tools this year, but in the end I am usually in a hurry so I just go to my old standbys. I will try and use the old ones this Winter when things slow down so that The Squirrel of Judgement is happier, lol.

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:56 AM

      Denise. I'm so lazy, I just create with the stuff just sitting on my desk. Don't even want to get up and use the new stuff I just put away!

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  13. It’s a Card Knock LifeSeptember 9, 2019 at 9:28 AM

    I love this blog post! Always good to use those items that are collecting dust. Fabulous card!

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  14. Buffy BurnsideSeptember 9, 2019 at 10:00 AM

    This is such a cute card, I never think to layer them like you did! BTW I have my scissors hanging around somewhere haha I could never cut straight with them!

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:57 AM

      Tip... just draw a small line in pencil and cut right on the line. Easy peasy to cut straight! Unless you are a drunk crafter.. then you are on your own. Good luck with that!

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  15. Becca YahrlingSeptember 9, 2019 at 10:00 AM

    Why yes, I have all of these items, too! And I still use both, but the scissors not too much; I never seem to cut a straight line with them! lol Love your pretty card with the rainbow of color (always a fave for me!) and the adorable cake. Looking forward to your week as GIU!

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:58 AM

      Becca. I love all the colors. Just can't seem to execute the rainbow order on a card. But, hey. My scrap cross to bear I guess.

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  16. Diane AngellSeptember 9, 2019 at 10:15 AM

    Cute card I have started cleaning and organizing my craft room it’s amazing after almost 15 years the stuff we collect.

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:59 AM

      I've been organizing things these past two weeks. Makes you wonder why you bought it in the first place!

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  17. Shannon EdwardsSeptember 9, 2019 at 10:55 AM

    Great idea. You're a beautiful genius.

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  18. DawnSeptember 9, 2019 at 11:03 AM

    That cardbis so dang cute. I got rid of most of the old punches think I have one or two left.

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 9:00 AM

      Dawn.. did you send them to a craft farm where they could run free??

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  19. JhaysSeptember 9, 2019 at 11:23 AM

    This would make an amazing weekly challenge. I just may try this! I have some old punches and scissors for sure.

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  20. Glennis FSeptember 9, 2019 at 12:32 PM

    Ha Ha! I think we all have those scissors and punch sets. This is a great way to use the scraps, I may just have to borrow this idea!

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 9:03 AM

      Everyone does. It's comes in the original crafter's starter set along with micro fine glitter, photo corners, and serendipity squares.

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  21. Rebecca RamirezBarnesSeptember 9, 2019 at 12:35 PM

    What a great eye to start the week and remind us to use what we have. I am constantly destashing. I keep a box in my craft room and I toss items I there a lot(occasionally I take them back out). I love this card.

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 9:04 AM

      I have a destash box. Always going back in there! I have a bad case of the "what if I need its"

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  22. LindaSeptember 9, 2019 at 12:36 PM

    I have all the above mentioned items and had to laugh when I read that I am not alone! Such a cute idea! I need to USE those things!!

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  23. Kathy HSeptember 9, 2019 at 1:19 PM

    Congrats on being this week's GIU! Great idea with this card!

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  24. Linda VigilSeptember 9, 2019 at 3:28 PM

    Thanks for the post, great theme, and cute card! Looking forward to day 2! 😁

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  25. karen adamsSeptember 9, 2019 at 3:56 PM

    Great card! Love that background!

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  26. MadeByMeghanKSeptember 9, 2019 at 3:57 PM

    This card is sooooo fun! I love all the colors and fancy dies!

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  27. Denise BryantSeptember 9, 2019 at 5:07 PM

    Great idea to break out some of those older supplies! I've got the punches and the scissors too! Great card! Love the colors and cute cake!

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 9:05 AM

      Using the old stuff takes you back to the days right?

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  28. Sweet AprilSeptember 9, 2019 at 5:18 PM

    So colorful birthday card,it's lovely. Ahh...I still have many of those scissors but hardly use them. I'll start using them. Have a great week.

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 9:05 AM

      Yeah, I use the "stamp edge" one all the time.

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  29. Wilma DeGSeptember 9, 2019 at 5:30 PM

    What a cool idea! I have a few of those border punches & a boatload of the scissors (and I know where they are)! Thanks for the inspiration to use them again!! I love the card!

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 9:06 AM

      How is it that everyone has them, but no one uses them?

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  30. Debra DekockSeptember 10, 2019 at 7:57 AM

    Wonderful idea! Oh, I picture a birthday cake made with edges! Thanks for the inspiration. I have used edges on my cards...I cut a side short and add to inside with edge sticking out...have to do more of that.

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  31. {S}September 10, 2019 at 8:16 AM

    Whoa! Way to breathe new life into old trends. I really like how you used that border! I have so many of those scissors... >.<

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 9:09 AM

      I'm sure we can all breath new life into some long forgotten supply we just HAD to have!

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  32. Vannessa OsbournSeptember 10, 2019 at 8:01 PM

    Love your card Annie and I still love border punches. Those scissors not so much! LOL

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    1. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 9:10 AM

      There is one pair of scissors I love. The others... Yeah. No.

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  33. PatSeptember 11, 2019 at 6:19 AM

    Oh I love the idea you have given to us. I have a whole box of scraps that I need to use somehow and this is awesome. Thank you

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  34. https://jojosretiredpasttime.blog/September 11, 2019 at 8:38 AM

    I will be checking out all my old boxes of supplies I bought over the years,Love your way of using them with Unity stamps

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  35. Jacque BauerSeptember 11, 2019 at 7:19 PM

    Cute cute! Thank you for sharing your talents!

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  36. DaisydoSeptember 13, 2019 at 9:10 AM

    Thanks for joining me on this Unity journey!

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  37. aloSeptember 13, 2019 at 10:11 AM

    That background is so creative! And pairs beautifully with that stamp!

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  38. Sam I AmSeptember 13, 2019 at 10:27 AM

    Wonderful idea of use of items we have tucked away forgotten

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  39. Rachel DuongSeptember 13, 2019 at 5:24 PM

    Yes I have the punches and scissors. I still use them but not as often as I too have collected quite a few things. I love your rainbow card and it inspires me to get out those old forgotten tools!

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  40. Phaline MaysSeptember 13, 2019 at 8:09 PM

    A super cute way to use punches to make a background! Adorable card!

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