Eyelets

Depending on the size of the hole in the eyelet, you will need something to make this hole. The anywhere hole punch comes in three different sizes 1/16", 1/8" and 3/16", and that is the size of the eyelet as well. So, you take the hole punch and make a hole in the paper where you want to put the eyelet by holding the punch straight on the paper, and tapping with a hammer. This doesn't take too much force, and should be done with a self healing cutting mat (I like Olfa, green mat quilters use for rotary cutting, or a piece of acrylic) Then I turn the paper over, and guide the hole down over and onto the eyelet that is also face down on the table (the finished looking side that will show from the front) Then you take the setting tool that has a broad cone shaped end, and align with the center of the eyelet. I tap with the hammer a couple of times, and then remove the setting tool and give the back one or two good whacks to get it flush with the back of the paper. Eyelet set! The reason I do this backwards is that I found that when I was trying to align the eyelet and get it through the hole and then flip the paper I was creasing, and with the lightweight vellums, it was making creases that I couldn't cover up. My method seems to prevent this from happening for me. I hope this helps. Nancy

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Nancy

Making Memories makes a 3 in 1 eyelet punch that comes with interchangable heads to do any of the three size holes. They also have a setter. I just got thier setter and LOVE it!!! I have many different types, and this one is BY FAR the best!!! It makes the back of the eyelet completely flush with the paper! I don't know if they sell Making Memories stuff here in the store, but check! If they don't, and you want help finding them email me!

-Janice

I was wondering about eyelets. I have never used them and wanted to try them. I understand that you need a special tool to attached them. I looked at the store here at scrapbook.com and there were all different shapes and sizes of eyelets My question is do you need a different tool for each type and size or does one tool work on all? Also, where do you put them on your pages? Do you use them as accents or to attach something to your pages?

Thanks... Kelly

Hey Kelly they are really neat to use on pages with small flowers and you put them in the center, if you are using tags they are great and I have also used them on a page with overalls and shoes, but you can really use them a lot.
-Brooklyn