Scrapbook Punches

This was a quick page that was created using paper I already had and a set of square punches. Notice how the negative square punch shapes anchor the title stickers, and how varying the sizes and paper used in the punch created the layout borders.

There are many other ways you can use scrapbook punches on your layouts:

• Use either the negative of the punch or the actual shape that is punched out.
• Use a set of punched shapes to make a page border for your layouts.
• Create embellishments or other anchoring elements to your layout.
• Layer punches to give your page dimension.

View our gallery for more examples of paper punches in action.

I often find that I use my punches most when I am creating cards. They are great for getting the most out of every last scrap of paper!

There are many different kinds of scrapbook paper punches in many different sizes. Aside from the traditional hole punch - which comes in a variety of shapes - there are many punch options.

• border punches,
• embossing punches,
• corner punches,
• tag punches,
• edge punches, and more!

One of the other newer punch products on the market right now is the squeeze punch by Fiskars. The nice thing about these paper punches is that the design allows you to see through the punch - so you can see exactly where you're punching. Check out this video showing how easy the squeeze punch is on your hands:

This basic tool has so many functions that you may find it to be an essential tool. The downside is that collecting punches can be expensive. This site has the best selection of Fiskar's squeeze punches on the web, for a great price.

There are also corner punches that give corners shapes and designs. Corner punches can be used on mats or photographs themselves to add a little extra punch and some elegance to any scrapbook page.

EK Success has a whole line of corner punches called "Corner Adorners that offer many different corner punch options. This site regularly has 15% off the EK Success Corner Adorner Scrapbook Punches.

Caring for Your Scrapbook Punches

Your scrapbook paper punches should be easy to use and have no trouble cutting through card stocks. If your paper punch becomes difficult to use, it could be a result of glues or adhesives getting into the die mechanism. Usually a spray of a silicone lubricant will solve this problem.

If your scrapbook punches are getting a little dull, try punching a few times on a piece of aluminum foil - this can help extend the life of your punches so you get the most bang for your buck.

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