Scrapbooking Punches

What are punches ?

 

 

Punches Are tools for cutting or embossing paper or thin cardboard into some specific shape. They resemble our well-known perforators.

 

They are most often made of a plastic or metal body with a cutting metal part.

 

Each punch is designed to cut a specific shape. There are different types with which you can cut all kinds of figures - animals - kittens, puppies, bears, chicks, bunnies, etc .; Insects - bees, dragonflies and seahorses, beetles; All kinds of flowers - roses, daisies, leaves; Geometric shapes - squares, circles, triangles, polygons, stars and many others.

 

The shape in which they cut is marked on each perforator by means of a small picture. This way you can see what you are buying.

 

The range of paper thickness is different for each typewriter. The factory packaging has dimensions to guide you, paper and cardboard, how thick you can cut with it.

 

In the absence of a description on the product, it’s nice Try it out on the spot to see what cards you can use it with.

 

They are suitable for making various cards, invitations, albums and other scrapbooking projects.

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Types

 

There are three types of punches according to the location of the figure or The element that is obtained on the sheet. They can be single, angular and curb.

 

1. Single

 

Single is a separate part that can be placed in different places on The sheet you want to decorate.

 

What you need to consider with single perforators is the length of their arm.

 

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• Corners

 

Corners, as their name suggests, are used to shape the corners of sheets and cardboard. With them you can give different shapes to the corners for a more beautiful look of your creative projects.

 

They are used to decorate cards, invitations for all occasions, when making notebooks, Albums, cardboard photo frames, collages.

 

3. Borders

 

Curb punches are a longer element or composition of details that serve to decorate decorative ribbons or feast on decorative leaves.

 

In many cases, they have a special stand, thanks to which The chosen motif can be easily adapted and continued. In this way, the entire sheet can be traversed. By combining a border with a suitable corner punch, you can easily make a beautiful base for a card or album page.

 

Application and purpose

 

1. For making cards and invitations

 

Punches for cutting shapes are used in making cards, Invitations and scrapbooking. They are used to cut various shapes and forms. The variety of punches is huge. There is no figurine to think about and you can’t cut with this tool.

 

For your creative ideas you can choose punches with which to cut stars, hearts, Animals - kittens, dolphins, insects, birds, puppies, teddy bears, flowers of various designs, as well as geometric shapes - squares, triangles, circles, etc.

 

These tools are a faithful helper in making cards for different occasions - birthdays, name days, cards for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Easter, wedding invitations, baptisms and many other occasions.

The use of cutting punches, Will make each of your creations unique and unforgettable.

 

The handmade card will make every close friend happy. People appreciate handmade things because they involve thought, ideas, creativity and diligence on the part of the hobby artist.

 

And homemade invitations would impress anyone you want To invite on your holiday.

 

2. Scrapbooking

 

In scrapbooking Are used to decorate handmade notebooks, albums, books, and cut out any motifs.

 

Apart from cutting out specific elements, punches are also used to decorate The corners and edges of the invitation cards, pages and covers in scrapbooking.

 

Cut elements can also be used in cards and invitations by pasting them. This will recreate individual 3D scenes and pictures.

 

3. When making frames