Edged Cardstock using Deco Scissors

Decoratively edged cardstock is really "in" right now in the scrapbooking and cardmaking world.  I came up with a way to incorporate it onto my cards using decorative edged scissors.   I've had my deco-scissors in my scrapbook collection for a long time, I believe they were a Christmas gift back in 2002.  The set I have is from Costco, and comes with 18 pairs of differently shaped shears.  I can honestly say I haven't used them all that much.  Aside from the "scalloped" pair and the "postal" pair, the rest have been nicely sitting in my scrapbook collection since I got them.  Until now!  I'm going to show you a super fun and super easy way to incorporate decorative edges on your cards.

First I took a plain white piece of 80lb cardstock, and penciled in a line as my guide:
Following the pencil line with the edge of my deco-scissors I carefully cut my border: I am left with an 8-1/2 inch long edged strip of cardstock, one-inch wide:
Next, I poked holes in my strip, using a pushpin and paper piercing "Mat Pack" from Stampin Up!:
I then cut the width I needed, and adhered to the front of my card base:
Next I used some ribbon, a stamp from the set "Riveting" by Stampin Up!, and Close To My Heart''s Outdoor Denim inkpad, mounted on green textured cardstock to complete the card:
And the finished product:
Inspiration comes in many forms.  Today's card is brought to you by Nathan's pj's!