{"id":99693,"date":"2024-09-03T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/?p=99693"},"modified":"2025-10-02T13:52:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T18:52:52","slug":"hit-the-books-bookshelf-border-punch-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/2024\/09\/03\/hit-the-books-bookshelf-border-punch-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Hit the Books: Bookshelf Border Punch Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s time to hit the books \u2014 scrapbooks, that is! With school starting back up, it&#8217;s the perfect time to try out these borders made with the Bookshelf Border Punch. When combined with materials from the School Dayz collection, your spreads are sure to get an A+!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-attachment-id=\"99696\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/2024\/09\/03\/hit-the-books-bookshelf-border-punch-projects\/creative-memories-bookshelf-borders-punch-663097-03\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Creative-Memories-Bookshelf-Borders-Punch-663097-03.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1800,1013\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;LESLIE PLESSER&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;SHUTTERSMACK_2023&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Creative-Memories-Bookshelf-Borders-Punch-663097-03\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Creative-Memories-Bookshelf-Borders-Punch-663097-03-1024x576.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Creative-Memories-Bookshelf-Borders-Punch-663097-03-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Creative-Memories-Bookshelf-Borders-Punch-663097-03-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Creative-Memories-Bookshelf-Borders-Punch-663097-03-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Creative-Memories-Bookshelf-Borders-Punch-663097-03-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Creative-Memories-Bookshelf-Borders-Punch-663097-03-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Creative-Memories-Bookshelf-Borders-Punch-663097-03-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Creative-Memories-Bookshelf-Borders-Punch-663097-03-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Creative-Memories-Bookshelf-Borders-Punch-663097-03.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create these borders you will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/school-dayz-paper-pack.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School Dayz Paper Pack<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/school-dayz-paper-pack.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/school-dayz-paper-pack.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/school-dayz-annual-paper-pack.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School Dayz Annual Paper Pack<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/school-dayz-annual-paper-pack.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/school-dayz-annual-paper-pack.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/school-dayz-embellishments.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School Dayz Embellishments<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/school-dayz-embellishments.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/school-dayz-embellishments.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/school-dayz-stickers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School Dayz Stickers<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/school-dayz-stickers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/school-dayz-stickers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/shop-all\/decorative\/cardstock.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">White &amp; Black Solid Cardstock<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/shop-all\/decorative\/cardstock.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/shop-all\/decorative\/cardstock.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/shop-all\/tools\/trimmers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12-inch Trimmer with Straight &amp; Scoring Blades<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/shop-all\/tools\/trimmers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/shop-all\/tools\/trimmers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/circle-punch.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Circle Punch<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/circle-punch.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/circle-punch.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/all-purpose-scissors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All-Purpose Scissors<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/all-purpose-scissors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/all-purpose-scissors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/tape-runner-901.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tape Runner<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/tape-runner-901.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/tape-runner-901.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/repositional-tape-runner.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Repositionable Tape Runner<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/repositional-tape-runner.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/repositional-tape-runner.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/foam-squares-variety-pack.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foam Squares Variety Pack<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/foam-squares-variety-pack.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/foam-squares-variety-pack.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"468\" height=\"112\" data-attachment-id=\"91807\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/2023\/11\/09\/a-layout-of-legacy-and-honor-military-scrapbook-layout\/instructions-6-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Instructions-6.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"468,112\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Instructions-6\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Instructions-6.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Instructions-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Instructions-6.jpg 468w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Instructions-6-300x72.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Instructions-6-150x36.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Books Border:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"294\" data-attachment-id=\"99702\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/2024\/09\/03\/hit-the-books-bookshelf-border-punch-projects\/bookshelfborderpunch_border1_retouched\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BookshelfBorderPunch_Border1_retouched.png\" data-orig-size=\"1080,310\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"BookshelfBorderPunch_Border1_retouched\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BookshelfBorderPunch_Border1_retouched-1024x294.png\" src=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BookshelfBorderPunch_Border1_retouched-1024x294.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BookshelfBorderPunch_Border1_retouched-1024x294.png 1024w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BookshelfBorderPunch_Border1_retouched-300x86.png 300w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BookshelfBorderPunch_Border1_retouched-150x43.png 150w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BookshelfBorderPunch_Border1_retouched-768x220.png 768w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BookshelfBorderPunch_Border1_retouched.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Border by<strong>&nbsp;Krislyn Mattei<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 CM Independent Advisor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Cut a 12\u201d x 3\u201d strip with yellow general icons paper for the base. Cut a 12\u201d x 2-1\/4\u201d strip with White Solid Cardstock and adhere on the base. Cut a 12\u201d x 2\u201d strip with lockers paper and mount on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Using the Bookshelf Border Punch, punch a border with Black Solid Cardstock. Trim to 12\u201d x 1-3\/4\u201d and adhere on the lockers strip. Adhere an alphabet border sticker on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Add embellishments, popping the books up with Foam Squares for dimension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trophy Border:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"280\" data-attachment-id=\"99705\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/2024\/09\/03\/hit-the-books-bookshelf-border-punch-projects\/bookshelfborderpunch_border2_retouched\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BookshelfBorderPunch_Border2_retouched.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1080,295\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"BookshelfBorderPunch_Border2_retouched\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BookshelfBorderPunch_Border2_retouched-1024x280.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BookshelfBorderPunch_Border2_retouched-1024x280.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BookshelfBorderPunch_Border2_retouched-1024x280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BookshelfBorderPunch_Border2_retouched-300x82.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BookshelfBorderPunch_Border2_retouched-150x41.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BookshelfBorderPunch_Border2_retouched-768x210.jpg 768w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BookshelfBorderPunch_Border2_retouched.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Border by<strong>&nbsp;Krislyn Mattei<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 CM Independent Advisor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Cut a 12\u201d x 3-1\/4\u201d strip with dark sea green grid paper (annual paper pack) for the base. Cut a 12\u201d x 3\u201d strip with dots paper and adhere on the base. Cut a 12\u201d x 1\u201d strip with stars paper and adhere on the border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Cut a 12\u201d x 1-5\/8\u201d strip with red grid paper (annual paper pack). Cut a 12\u201d x 1-1\/8\u201d strip with White Solid Cardstock and adhere on top. Using the Bookshelf Border Punch, punch a border with dark sea green grid paper, only punch just once. Flip the paper to the reverse side and punch from the other end, three times. Trim out the border just past the books (1-1\/8\u201d). Using scissors, trim out the single set of books and adhere it on the left side of the white strip. Trim out the the triple set of books and adhere on the right side of the white strip. You now have created \u201cbookends\u201d with a space between. Adhere this border on the border from Step 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Adhere the trophy embellishments in the open space. Adhere the &#8220;Excellent&#8221; sticker using Foam Squares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Congrats Graduate Card:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"786\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"99708\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/2024\/09\/03\/hit-the-books-bookshelf-border-punch-projects\/u\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/u.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"829,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"u\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/u-786x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/u-786x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99708\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/u-786x1024.jpg 786w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/u-230x300.jpg 230w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/u-115x150.jpg 115w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/u-768x1001.jpg 768w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/u.jpg 829w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Card by<strong>&nbsp;Krislyn Mattei<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 CM Independent Advisor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Create the card base. Cut an 8-1\/2\u201d x 5-1\/2\u201d piece with White Solid Cardstock. Using the 12-inch Trimmer with the Scoring Blade, score along the long edge at 4-1\/4\u201d and fold in half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Cut a 4\u201d x 3-7\/8\u201d piece with Black Solid Cardstock. Using the Bookshelf Border Punch, punch a border on one 4\u201d edge, aligning the paper in the middle before the first punch (instead of one of the black lines on the front of the punch). Adhere the piece on the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Using the Circle Punch, punch a circle with White Solid Cardstock. Adhere the &#8220;Congrats&#8221; sticker on top, then mount on the border using Foam Squares. Adhere the &#8220;Graduate&#8221; embellishment using Foam Squares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you making any back-to-school spreads this year?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>P.S. Are YOU a member of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/CreativeMemoriesVirtualCrop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virtual Crop Facebook Group<\/a>?<\/em>&nbsp;<em>It\u2019s your go-to place for&nbsp;<strong>MONTHLY Virtual Crops<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>MONTHLY Completed Album<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Challenges<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>QUARTERLY Secret Box Openings with project tutorials&nbsp;<\/strong>and so much more!<\/em>&nbsp;<em>We hope you\u2019ll join<\/em>&nbsp;<em>our community of more than 40,000 fellow memory-keeping enthusiasts<\/em>&nbsp;<em>\u2014 you\u2019ll feel right at home!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s time to hit the books \u2014 scrapbooks, that is! With school starting back up, it&#8217;s the perfect time to try out these borders made with the Bookshelf Border Punch. 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