jediannie
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Post by jediannie on May 27, 2024 17:22:18 GMT
I'm looking for a 2 inch square paper punch and it doesn't look like Stampin' Up or EK Success make them anymore so I'm not sure what brand would be good to buy. Do any of you have experience with the random brands out there? If so, how are they? I know I could just use my paper trimmer but I like using punches when I have a lot of the same shape to make.
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Post by artisticscrapper on May 27, 2024 20:24:26 GMT
Punches seem to me scarce these days. I don’t use punches anymore but I know Creative Memories, We R Makers and Dress My Crafts sell punches. All good brands. I’ve also seen punches at Hobby Lobby.
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Shakti
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Post by Shakti on May 27, 2024 20:29:21 GMT
Basic circles seem easier to find than basic squares right now, though. jediannie have you tried brand or general crafting B/S/T groups on FB, eBay, any local secondhand craft supply stores, etc? You could seek out the brands you know in used condition rather than taking a flyer on unknowns from China on Amazon or what have you. |
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jediannie
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Post by jediannie on May 27, 2024 20:32:41 GMT
have you tried brand or general crafting B/S/T groups on FB, eBay, I checked eBay and Mercari but the shipping is quite pricey (punches are heavy!). I guess I'm just very surprised they don't sell them anymore. |
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Post by mcjunkin on May 27, 2024 20:37:14 GMT
Do you die cut? You can get a 2" square in a nested die set.
Not as easy as a punch, but prob easier for multiples than a paper cutter
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Post by moretimeplease on May 27, 2024 20:56:21 GMT
I’ve seen people using passport punches when they want a 2” square punch these days. They seemed speedy last time I looked, but you could try that option.
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jediannie
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Post by jediannie on May 27, 2024 22:46:36 GMT
Do you die cut? You can get a 2" square in a nested die set. Not as easy as a punch, but prob easier for multiples than a paper cutter I do have those but I don't have a 2 inch! I measured all the ones I have and they're all bigger or smaller.  I’ve seen people using passport punches when they want a 2” square punch these days. They seemed speedy last time I looked, but you could try that option. I saw those too but yeah, the price was a bit more than I wanted to pay. Oh well, I'll just keep using my trimmer. |
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Post by joblackford on May 27, 2024 23:37:39 GMT
I was going to suggest the passport photo punches too. I checked eBay quickly and it looks like $25-30+ with shipping, slightly cheaper or about the same as amazon.
I used to love the PL pages with lots of 2x2" squares but it drove me bonkers that my 2" squares were always slightly different sizes. I never found a punch for them though.
ETA I checked my dies and I do have a plain 2" square die from a set that came with my Big Shot. I never use it. Would be happy to mail it to you, either just the 2" one or the whole set. PM me!
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Post by blemon on May 28, 2024 0:13:58 GMT
I use the simple stories templates. Not as quick as a punch but I find them easy to use. I have a set of different sized squares (and another set of circles that I always forget about).
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Post by Linda on May 28, 2024 0:34:12 GMT
WeRMakers has a square punch board that Michaels carries
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Post by judyc on May 28, 2024 1:50:17 GMT
I have a 2" square punch by Marvy Uchida that has held up well. Have you tried shopping on ebay for a 2" square?
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Post by cbscrapper on May 28, 2024 15:23:11 GMT
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jediannie
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Post by jediannie on May 28, 2024 15:38:05 GMT
I use the simple stories templates. Not as quick as a punch but I find them easy to use. I have these and always forget about them. I'll have to put them on my desk so I actually use them. WeRMakers has a square punch board that Michaels carries I've seen this and was curious how it works. Would be happy to mail it to you, either just the 2" one or the whole set. PM me! Thank you so much but I was telling my plight to my sister and she's sending me her 2" die. Great minds like alike! I have a 2" square punch by Marvy Uchida that has held up well. Have you tried shopping on ebay for a 2" square? My friend has this one and has had trouble from the get go with it. She said no amount of punching foil or wax paper could fix the punch and the company was unresponsive when she emailed them.  |
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jediannie
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Post by jediannie on May 28, 2024 15:41:32 GMT
Scrapbook dot com has this 2” and 4” set: Thanks! I like that there's a 4" die as well. |
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Post by joblackford on May 28, 2024 16:12:10 GMT
Thank you so much but I was telling my plight to my sister and she's sending me her 2" die. Great minds like alike! YAY!!  |
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Post by cbscrapper on May 28, 2024 17:23:58 GMT
Scrapbook dot com has this 2” and 4” set: Thanks! I like that there's a 4" die as well. They also have a set that’s 3x4 and 4x6. |
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