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Eyelets,
also known as snaps, are a fun way to dress up your
page and add dimension. This tutorial will introduce
you to eyelet tools, show you how to use the tools,
and give you some ideas on how to incorporate eyelets
in your scrapbook page.
The picture on the right shows an assortment of
snaps offered at OakleafAcre.com. The picture on
the lower left shows the tools you'll need: hammer,
setting mat, hole punch, and eyelet setter. All
are made by Making Memories, high quality tools
and snaps. The third picture shows the paper and
eyelets we will use today.
The
snaps we are using today require the 1/8"
hole punch and setter. Here are the steps to creating
our snappy embellishment.
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| Screw
the 1/8"hole punch head onto the hole punch
handle |
Place
your media on top of the setting mat and hold
the hole punch in place on top of your media.
Be sure to hold the hole punch vertically. |
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Strike
the top of the hole punch approximately 3 times
using the hammer. Be sure to place the mat
and paper on a very hard surface, such as a
linoleum or wood floor. |
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the snap through the front hole and turn
your paper over so that the back of the
paper and the hole of the snap are facing
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Screw
the 1/8" setter head onto the setter
handle. Place the setter directly on top
of the unfinished
end of the snap. Be sure the setter is vertical.
Firmly
strike the top of the setter approximately
3 to
10 times using the hammer until the snap
is attached to the paper. The ends of the
snap will separate
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Turn
your paper over to discover your embellishment!
With
a little practice you'll be adding
"snap" to your pages and firing up
your imagination with new ideas. Check
out other snappy ideas below.
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Moving
Object - the arms of this boy move up and down.
Also use snaps to make moving wheels.
Flower
Centers - these snaps hold the petals of a flower
together.
Highlight
People - these snaps come in several different
words:
grandpa, grandma, father, mother, brother,
sister, etc.
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