Eyelets For Scrapbooking - How To Use And Attach Eyelets To Your Scrapbook Pag

[Elias May]

Using eyelets for scrapbooking is a fantastic way to embellish and
accessorise your scrapbook page layouts. Eyelets come in a vast array
of styles, designs, shapes and sizes and are easily purchased in your
local craft stores or online suppliers.
Using eyelets for scrapbooking is just one way to draw attention to a
focal point on your scrapbook page layouts. Eyelets can also be used
to fix other pieces of material to your scrapbook page such as ribbon,
vellum paper or tags.
There are several ways in which an eyelet can be attached for your
scrapbook ideas. The most common method is to use an eyelet setter, a
hammer and a hole punch. Place a mat on a flat surface and lay your
scrapbook paper or card on top. Use an eyelet hole punch to punch a
hole where you want the eyelet to go. Then use a hammer to hit the top
of the hole punch. If the hole you require is on the edge of the paper
you can also use a standard hole punch to create the opening. Insert
the eyelet into the hole and turn your scrapbook paper over. Place the
eyelet setter on top of the eyelet and gently tap with the hammer
until the back of the eyelet has become flattened.
With more and more people using eyelets for scrapbooking the old
school method of using the hammer and the punch has become less common
due to the noise and number of steps involved. These days crafters are
turning to products such as the cropadile because it can set an eyelet
quickly and quietly. The tool has everything you need in one so you
are less likely to misplace your tools.
Using eyelets for scrapbooking can bring a whole new dimension to your
scrapbook layouts. Once an eyelet has been placed on your scrapbook
page you will then have an opening which is ideal for threading ribbon
or wire through to accessories your scrapbook pages.
Eyelets are a very cheap way to bring a scrapbook page alive as they
come in so many different designs and shapes you will be sure to find
something to fulfil all your scrapbook ideas. If you what to add
several different eyelets to your scrapbook supplies then consider
purchasing your eyelets with a fellow scrapbook enthusiast. This way
you can purchase packets of eyelets and share them with each other
giving you a wider selection or eyelets for scrapbooking at a far
lower cost.
If you are using eyelets for scrapbooking then it is wise to organise
your eyelets so that they do not become lost due to their small size.
It is possible to purchase special container to keep them safe or
alternatively use house hold items such as Tupperware boxes to store
your eyelets safely.