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Post by cannmom on Jul 29, 2015 1:32:55 GMT
What punch do you find yourself using time and again? Other than basic shapes, I love my tab punch. It was definitely a good investment. I use it all the time. What are your favorite punches? Do you have any that have paid for themselves in use?
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Post by leeny on Jul 29, 2015 1:50:12 GMT
I love my Martha Stewart border punches. I have never paid full price (thanks TJ Maxx, Ross & Marshalls!).
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Post by impearia on Jul 29, 2015 2:42:23 GMT
I really don't have a huge array of punches, but the ones I have I do use.
I use: Circles, triangle(banner), pinked circle, hearts, scallop border and my all tme favourite: NOTEBOOK EDGE PUNCH. i have said it before and I will say it again, you will have to pry my notebook edge out of my cold, dead hands. I love that things like crazy. So great for adding texture to layers, great on vellum too.
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Post by infochick on Jul 29, 2015 2:55:57 GMT
I have a huge tag punch that I won as a door prize at a crop years ago. It punches a tag about an inch and a half wide, and two and half inches long. I use it constantly for layering and journaling, and to make gift tags for presents. I also use my tab punch quite a bit.
I hunted and hunted for hexagon punches, and then finally tracked down some by Fiskars, but I haven't used them quite as much as I thought I would. I must make a point of getting them out and making use of them.
I think the notebook border punch will be my next punch purchase.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2015 3:48:08 GMT
I only started buying punches a few years ago, but I love them! I think my faves are really just the basics.... scalloped circles, pinked circles, photo corner, stars, and hearts. I also went through a cloud phase for a while.  |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 29, 2015 7:32:32 GMT
I use my circles quite a bit. And my scalloped circle. It is just so easy to make a stamped image look like a finished embellishment with a clean circle around it.
I have two Martha Stewart butterfly punches that I use on nearly every layout. I actually have to hold myself back from using them so much.
I have a Martha Stewart flower punch that I like to use and layer with a sequin in the center.
I love punches, as they are ridiculously easy to use and instant gratification.
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Post by craftykitten on Jul 29, 2015 11:19:51 GMT
I still love my Martha Stewart butterfly punches. I know butterflies are probably old news now but I can't give them up.
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Post by lonr on Jul 29, 2015 12:44:34 GMT
I want a photo corner punch! It sounds like I need the big tag punch now too. I use my scallop border punch a lot on cards. My 2" circle punch has paid for itself. I make cupcake toppers with it. And my little 1/2" circle punch is great for embellishment clusters. |
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 29, 2015 13:15:16 GMT
I have circle punches from 3/4" to 3 1/2" that I use all the time. I have scalloped edge circle punches, too. I like to use a circle and the scalloped circle together to make a journaling spot.
I use heart and star punches all the time.
I haven't used my notebook edge punch much. I'll have to get it out again.
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Post by craftiejane on Jul 29, 2015 16:00:29 GMT
Also loving circles, stars, hearts and of course the notebook edge! The EK Photo Labels is also a big favourite - perfect for creating a little extra piece for an empty space  |
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Post by Elsabelle on Jul 29, 2015 16:16:02 GMT
I stopped buying punches when I got my silhouette but I still use my circle punch and quite a few edge punches. I especially love my Martha Stewart doily lace edge punch and I also have one that's a large scallop with big circles in the scallops. I'm not sure which brand it is but I love that punch. I love scallops. I still use my corner rounders quite a bit, too.
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Post by LisaDV on Jul 29, 2015 23:44:14 GMT
I like border punches for quick treatments. And I tend to use my basic shapes.
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Post by alittleintrepid on Jul 29, 2015 23:53:55 GMT
I don't have very many punches but, my favourites are old border punches. I like the Notebook edge punch and I like my Fiskars Threading Water border punch.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2015 1:43:35 GMT
I have an edge punch that looks like a series of alternating arrows. I didn't realize how often I use it until I went through one of may albums recently and saw it on every other page.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Jul 30, 2015 1:48:12 GMT
I have a corner rounder that I use a lot. And a maple leaf one (for fall layouts).
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Post by cannmom on Jul 30, 2015 1:56:29 GMT
Thanks everybody for all the comments. You all reminded me of a few I have that I should try to use more often. Nice to see what everyone's favorites are.  |
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 30, 2015 3:08:44 GMT
In addition to a basic corner rounder, my most-used punches are photo labels & various borders - round & square notebook/binding; chevron; plaid; argyle; stars; swiss cheese; & sports balls.
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Post by 950nancy on Jul 30, 2015 3:12:37 GMT
The ones I am currently using most of (and I have about 8 of them) are banner punches. I even bought the diamond punch so I can fold over the paper in half to make a triangle banner. Circles also make good banners.
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Post by katyscrap on Jul 30, 2015 10:46:03 GMT
Circles, hearts and butterflies
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Post by plmom on Jul 30, 2015 16:23:51 GMT
I use my heart punches from Stampin Up all the time. My favorite one is the punch that has 3 hearts in it. They are each a different size and shape. The other heart punch I use is the one that is just a large heart. I can't get enough of them.
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Post by papersilly on Jul 30, 2015 17:56:33 GMT
-stampin up round tab punch
-MS around the page punch
-EK success and Stampin up Banner punches
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Post by kristenf on Jul 30, 2015 21:21:19 GMT
I second the tab punch, as well as notebook-edge and threading water (which was my gateway drug to border punches!).
The one I reach for most, though, I can't seem to locate easily on the web to link to, and I've had it for a while... a Martha Stewart "medallion" punch-a circle about 1" that has a very spikey zig-zag edge. (How I wish I found a link)
Anyway, I use this thing so much, it's the perfect little backer for just about anything from title letters to embellie clusters to peeking out from photos. Indispensable.
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Post by kristenf on Jul 30, 2015 21:23:00 GMT
The EK Photo Labels is also a big favourite - perfect for creating a little extra piece for an empty space omg. I NEED THAT. Why don't I HAVE that??? I must have it. |
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Post by freeatlast on Jul 30, 2015 22:00:55 GMT
EK Photo Labels is great for PL. On cards, I use stars a lot.
I recently purged the majority of my punches (borders, around the page, small images like flowers and leaves). I kept the basics.
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Post by meridon on Jul 30, 2015 22:14:12 GMT
I have a scallop one I use often and a circle punch that's also in heavy rotation. I need to get a tab punch for my PL since I mix different page sizes.
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Post by PEArfect on Jul 31, 2015 5:41:08 GMT
Tab, notebook edge, and circles are my most used.
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Post by penny on Jul 31, 2015 10:08:19 GMT
I love the sound and feel of punching paper...lol
I like the EK notebook and scalloped lace edge punches...
Love my WRMK tab punch, and the EK label punch others have mentioned... L2e makes a stamp set that works with that punch and I love that...
I have a tag punch - EK Sucess, not that big, that I use for making swatch books for inks, etc... Rarely makes it onto layouts but it's a handy one to have...
Corner rounder, circle punches, and that Martha Stewart pinked circle are great basics...
I have a couple Christmas ones that I really like too even though I only use them at Christmas... A couple Martha Stewart snowflakes, a jingle bell, a candy cane stripe border and a Christmas tree border...
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 31, 2015 13:21:18 GMT
penny - I've been lusting after a pinked circle! I am sworn to buy nothing except adhesive and page protectors until January.
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Post by penny on Jul 31, 2015 14:15:18 GMT
The pinked circle was on my list for what felt like forever too... I couldn't find one I liked - I like the shape of the Martha Stewart one, but didn't like the Fiskars or Teresa Collins ones... Kinda fussy I guess  I ended up finding the MS pinked circle at a Joann's when we were on vacation, but up until then had only been able to see it online... My backup plan was to get some pinked circle dies... The MS one seems hard to find... If you come across it, maybe it would be okay to bend the budge just that once |
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 31, 2015 15:17:46 GMT
penny - I could say tools don't count, right? LOL.
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