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Post by workingclassdog on Mar 29, 2018 15:00:08 GMT
I have the basic punches, some squares and circles. But now I am wanting to get some more based on a video I watched punching out some of my PL cards. But I don't want to spend tons of money on them... hopefully this garage sale season I will find some people are getting rid of. But where is the cheapest place to get them? Just M's or HL? I am looking for ones like butterflies, flowers, etc.. ones that I can use more often.
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Post by GiantsFan on Mar 29, 2018 15:18:17 GMT
Do you have a Tuesday Morning near you? The one that I frequent always has lots of punches. I've got some from yard sales and thrift stores, too. But ask if you can test them out first.
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Post by mom on Mar 29, 2018 15:29:18 GMT
HobbyLobby has them on sale all the time, 40% off.
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Post by don on Mar 29, 2018 15:35:33 GMT
Cheap punches usually won't work with cardstock, at least not for long. Even good punches have their limitations. The tinfoil sharpening trick is more folklore than fact.
If you want good shapes invest in electronic cutters, a die system, or a comfortable craft knife. And blade refills.
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Post by workingclassdog on Mar 29, 2018 15:41:20 GMT
Cheap punches usually won't work with cardstock, at least not for long. Even good punches have their limitations. The tinfoil sharpening trick is more folklore than fact. If you want good shapes invest in electronic cutters, a die system, or a comfortable craft knife. And blade refills. Oh I should be a little clearer.. yeah I don't want the cheapie's like for kids... I do know all about the tinfoil trick..yeah never worked to good for me.. I do have an electronic cutter coming to me from my mom.. but for something quick and easy I want a few on hand... I am definitely keeping an eye out on garage sales and probably just break down and get a few from HL (when on sale) |
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Post by workingclassdog on Mar 29, 2018 15:42:05 GMT
Do you have a Tuesday Morning near you? The one that I frequent always has lots of punches. I've got some from yard sales and thrift stores, too. But ask if you can test them out first. Good idea!! I don't have one really near me, but when I do see one I try to stop in!! Maybe I will make a trip this weekend! |
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Post by 950nancy on Mar 29, 2018 15:53:22 GMT
I'd also check out Craigslist and other area sales. Those will be the cheapest.
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Post by peachiceteas on Mar 29, 2018 15:53:46 GMT
I like to pick them up through Facebook groups
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Post by mikklynn on Mar 29, 2018 18:05:11 GMT
I usually just use a coupon at J's or M's.
I like to have all sizes of circles and scallops, even though I have an electronic die cutting machine.
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Post by oaksong on Mar 29, 2018 18:13:09 GMT
EBay. Some of the offerings are big batches of Martha Stewart, for example, so the price and shipping per punch is pretty reasonable. I still love my punches for little things here and there.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 29, 2018 18:17:52 GMT
Can't help but go slightly off topic here: "Decided I need more" is totally code for "I really don't need more but, yah, I definitely want more"!  Sending you good punch-hunting vibes, workingclassdog! |
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Post by don on Mar 29, 2018 19:52:42 GMT
sleepingbooty, isn't that what it's all about? Well, that and "The Hokey Pokey".
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Post by miss_lizzie on Mar 29, 2018 19:57:20 GMT
I'd also check out Craigslist and other area sales. Those will be the cheapest. I second Craigslist. |
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Post by workingclassdog on Mar 29, 2018 20:03:01 GMT
Can't help but go slightly off topic here: "Decided I need more" is totally code for "I really don't need more but, yah, I definitely want more"! Sending you good punch-hunting vibes, workingclassdog ! Well my stash of punches are about six of them.. I got rid of a bunch years ago and now regret, but really never bought 'that' many to begin with. SOOO yeah having about six means I do NEED more..  You better watch it booty.. When I get to France I will hunt you down! |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 29, 2018 20:46:42 GMT
You better watch it booty.. When I get to France I will hunt you down! As long as you don't punch me!   |
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Post by stinkerbelle on Mar 30, 2018 2:19:30 GMT
i second hobby lobby. when paper studio products go 50% off, i try and pick up one or two.
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Post by 950nancy on Mar 30, 2018 2:40:18 GMT
Hobby Lobby often has their punches on clearance if you happen to be there at the right time. I have found some 75% off.
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Post by workingclassdog on Mar 30, 2018 3:34:28 GMT
I stopped in a M's and they don't have them like they used to but I did find one and used a 40% off coupon, so not bad and it is fairly big.. for 6.50. 1 1/2 inch scalloped circle. Of course I went for another circle.. haha
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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 30, 2018 4:42:43 GMT
Cheap punches usually won't work with cardstock, at least not for long. Even good punches have their limitations. The tinfoil sharpening trick is more folklore than fact. If you want good shapes invest in electronic cutters, a die system, or a comfortable craft knife. And blade refills. Oh I should be a little clearer.. yeah I don't want the cheapie's like for kids... I do know all about the tinfoil trick..yeah never worked to good for me.. I do have an electronic cutter coming to me from my mom.. but for something quick and easy I want a few on hand... I am definitely keeping an eye out on garage sales and probably just break down and get a few from HL (when on sale) Honestly, I would invest in a Big Shot and dies before I spent money on more punches. Punches are heavy to drag around to crops, bulky to store at home and they only punch through paper or cardstock (and even then, only for a while before they crap out, even the better ones). The dies will last longer and cut through more materials, and you have the options of simple shapes or very intricate ones. I dumped about 85% of my punches a few years ago and never missed them for a second. I love and continue to buy dies for my Big Shot because they’re faster to use and more versatile overall for certain projects. I also like that the dies take up very little space in my studio and are easier to travel with when I go to crops away from home even considering having to bring along the Big Shot itself to cut with them. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2018 6:13:38 GMT
I buy my punches at Hobby Lobby. They have frequent sales.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 30, 2018 19:08:26 GMT
Honestly, I would invest in a Big Shot and dies before I spent money on more punches. Punches are heavy to drag around to crops, bulky to store at home and they only punch through paper or cardstock (and even then, only for a while before they crap out, even the better ones). The dies will last longer and cut through more materials, and you have the options of simple shapes or very intricate ones. I didn't realise you don't have a Big Shot, workingclassdog. I have two punches maybe? And they'll probably go soon because I cut everything with my big shot and dies. Far better investment and far less space taken up as well. Don't hesitate to use camelcamelcamel to get an email alerting you the product has dropped at or below your desired price on Amazon! That's how I scored mine here in France.  |
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Post by workingclassdog on Mar 30, 2018 20:43:12 GMT
Honestly, I would invest in a Big Shot and dies before I spent money on more punches. Punches are heavy to drag around to crops, bulky to store at home and they only punch through paper or cardstock (and even then, only for a while before they crap out, even the better ones). The dies will last longer and cut through more materials, and you have the options of simple shapes or very intricate ones. I didn't realise you don't have a Big Shot, workingclassdog . I have two punches maybe? And they'll probably go soon because I cut everything with my big shot and dies. Far better investment and far less space taken up as well. Don't hesitate to use camelcamelcamel to get an email alerting you the product has dropped at or below your desired price on Amazon! That's how I scored mine here in France. thanks booty.. maybe I won't have to hunt you down.. lol |
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Post by 950nancy on Mar 30, 2018 22:14:58 GMT
 I much prefer my punches to my Big Shot. It takes literally 3 seconds to make a punch. So much faster than my Big Shot. I often punch 25 shapes at one so the time really adds up. I love edge punches too. They do take up room though, but they are so easy to find. This wall holds about half of my punches. |
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Post by refugeepea on Mar 31, 2018 0:54:52 GMT
I like punches and dies! I'm no help! It's so much easier to grab a punch! I'm also a mostly flat scrapper. I'm okay with only using paper. I think they are easier to use with stamped images.
I have a Zip e Mate machine and it isn't my favorite. It's more work to pull that thing out because I have limited work space. My basic shape punches are in a container on my table.
I have found a few on Amazon for a decent price.
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Post by Restless Spirit on Mar 31, 2018 1:44:46 GMT
I love my punches! I buy mine at Hobby Lobby and Michaels (always with coupons) plus eBay and Amazon. I mostly have EK Sucess brand and several Martha Stewart. I’d love to have some more.
I have a few I paid full price for from Stampin Up. Pricey, but they do punch very nicely.
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