It’s an Orange Blog Hop!!!
Welcome!
If you just came half-way ’round the world from Australia and Lyn Dwyer’s blog, Fiskateer #1110, then you are in the right place. If you have stumbled upon this blog hop, then you might like to start at the beginning from the Fiskateers blog and find out what the Fiskateers are all about.
For this blog hop I decided to share an old standby ‘thank you’ note design that uses scraps. It seems that I always need thank you notes and this one is quick, easy, and I don’t feel guilty about using some of my ‘best’ stash on it. (I have to face facts that not everyone considers a homemade card a treasure like I do.)
I used the new Fiskars postage stamp border punch on both sides of a strip of paper, but any border punch will work as I’ve tried most of them. Then I lightly inked the design edges to help it ‘pop’. I added a rub on ‘thanks’ sentiment and then added the Epiphany Crafts button studio flower epoxy as the final touch. It’s simple yet says ‘Thank You’ in a way a store bought card can’t.
I hope you are enjoying this Orange Fiskateer blog hop. The next stop on this blog tour takes you to Fiskateer #352 Debbie Buckland who lives in New Zealand. You sure are racking up some frequent flyer miles today.
Have a Crafty day and I hope to see you back here again!
Cute card Kelly Jo – can see why it is your favourite paper too – it is a beautiful print!!!
Thanks for the hint about inking the edge of the border – I tend to forget that finishing touch.
OH so glad to see you here on the blog hop Kelly Jo ..
I love it Kelly Jo! That button just makes it pop!
Fun orange card!
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Simple is good, KJ. Love the design of your card, it’s similar to my go to design when I need a quick card.
great card! i love that border punch!! I just got it! just hopping by to say hello to my fellow blog hop participant!!!
I haven’t seen that punch before…will have to get that one since it fits into my style. Happy Hopping!
Kate $# 4529
Great card, I like the postage stamp edge and that flower button is too cute. Awesome blog hop!! Donna # 4454
Very sweet card, Kelly Jo ! Thanks for sharing. Love the flower !
Love that border punch!!!
Cute card Kelly Jo. I love the new postage stamp border punch & will have to add it to my wish list now. lol Great blog hop! doverdi #1329
Ok, how did I never think to do thi? I’m going to have to check my stash. I don’t think I have this punch!
Awesome “go to” card.
Genevieve #839 (fellow blog-hop participant)
Like the postage stamp edging – I do it with scissors. Love your banner photo. new fiskateer #7351
Great use of paper scraps! The card is beautiful!
precious card!
I love your card…simple and perfect and handmade. That button is SO cute!
fun card!
Stayce #2985
http://www.staycedewid.com
Nice card! I’m keeping my eye out for the new border punches to arrive. Thanks for the reminder about inking the edges.
I’m loving this epoxy thing you have going on. great card! off to New Zealand. Dang, wasn’t I just in Australia? I think this is the looooonnnng way around. haha
I’m so waiting for that border punch. And you know I really, really want the Epiphany tool too. Great card, KJ.
Love the postage stamp punch. I put it on my shopping list! Thanks for showing such a great use for it.
Cheryl #4362
I just love to make cards from my scraps! It’s a great way to use the remnants of papers that I just love!
Great card!
Thanks for the fun stop on the hop!
Tifany #5942
Such a sweet card! Thanks for sharing!
Oh that is such a cute card and I adore that button . .
You know I’m in love with the Epiphany button. Great card Kelly Jo.
Very pretty, simple and classy!
Wonderful card and I likey the button a lot!
Great use of scraps (and love that button maker!)
Sweet card!! love the printed paper
Cute card Kelly Jo!! I love the use of the postage stamp border punch. Might have to get one!!
Joanne
#7173
Hi Kage! This doesn’t look simple to me- it’s beautiful. I love the epoxy flower the mostest. I would be tempted to take it off and re-purpose it if I got this in the mail. Is that wrong?
I love that punch!
Great card.
Gotta tell ya, I love the simplicity of your card. This is a lift waiting to happen.
Great card. Love the blog. Great way to use that border punch.
Ashani # 4682
fabulous!
this blog hop is great…. lol now off to my own blog to get to the one after that.
Beautiful Card Kelly Jo!! You are so talented thanks for sharing it with all of us.
cute card Kelly Jo – I love that button and the fact that you can create your own personalized buttons. Another great border punch from Fiskars!! – Marla#3291
Love the card. The clear button is the bomb!
Nice card. Sometimes simple is better.
O Thank UUUUU that is so cute!!
Love this card! Thank you for sharing.
GREAT CARD,I WANTED THAT PUNCH,YOU’VE MADE ME WANT IT EVEN MORE NOW.THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR BLOG.
Thanks for sharing the cute card!! Just gotta love those border punches!!
Dot #6703
cute card KJ and a great use of the new postage stamp border punch
Great card – will have to remember that idea.
Christine C #2264
KellyJo, love your card, so simple yet elegant. Thanks for sharing.
OMG! I have been trying to find the postage stamp punch everywhere to no avail! Love what you did with it!
Veronica #1135
P.S. Miss you at the Fiskateer blog!
Who knew the postage stamp style would look so cute as a border?!
Love the card, and that border punch is super cute, I have it on my wish list!
That is a great card to use scraps! You did such a beautiful job and as always, I love your epoxy button from Epiphany!
Lovely card! What a wonderfully, crafty, Fiskateer project. Thanks for sharing your creativity. #6243
Love the card! Gerat use of the punch-I have to get one. So sorry about your package!
How wonderful to see you KJ! And so far a really good turn out.
#2567
Cute card and I love your lo in the post below!
Hugs,
PattiM
{Pattie’s passion}
I Scrap So All Moments Are Remembered!
Like the card and I love the button, gonna have to find me the button maker. I am so so glad your still a big part of Fiskateers.
Great card KJ! Taking the time to enjoy this blog hop with my morning coffee before I feel guilty about not doing something else!
Nice card! I need that border punch!
Patti #3651
Cute card. Your blog header makes me want to take a long walk on the beach! Off to New Zealand now…
cute card, love the button.
Love the card! The border punch is great.
cute card!
http://www.pinkcricut.com
very cute card!!!
I cannot wait to get my hands on one of those punches! Your ccard is really beautiful!!!
Deb♥
Kj~ you used the button maker!! They come out adorable. It’s an adorable card as I would expect.
very cute, loved the mini album
inking the edges really gives a great finished look!
Thank you for a sweet, but with the look of ‘I cared enough to make a card for you’ type card. I think I can do this one.
Beautiful card. I love the button. Can’t wait to find the stamp punch. I haven’t seen it around here yet.
Oh I love that little border stamp you used. I NEED to find one.
Thanks for sharing
robin.valera@yahoo.com
Love your card. I love homemade cards and most of my family and friends love to receive them. My nieces are 5 and 6 , I would be in trouble if I didn’t make them cards. Lucinda #7098
Cute looking card, Kelly Jo. TFS
Hugs, Rosalee #5977