what's the best border punch?

[Cartermrc]

When my year old scallop border punch from SU started not cutting all the scallops, I switched to MFT scallop border dies. I was not happy about that punch and I've been leery of border punches ever since. Plus, I'm terrible at getting the darn things to line up! I do have a spider web MS border and corner punch set and I'd consider more of hers but they're so bulky and eat up my limited storage space.

[harvestmoon]

I'm pretty sure that EK Success makes Martha Stewart punches. I don't understand why they don't produce her designs in the compact style. I found that to sharpen a punch you need to open up a soda can (with your tough kitchen scissors, of course) then punch through that metal. It's better than aluminum foil, but may not work on intricate punches. I have a few Fiskars border punches and have had no trouble with them, but find I don't use them often.

[lesleybd]

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Originally Posted by trew13

I am new to cardmaking and am wondering what is your favorite punch pattern?

My favourite border punch is my Fiskars 'Threading Water' one. It's a scalloped edge with a tiny hole in each scallop.

It's very versatile and will go through Bazzill weigh card. Have used it a lot and it hasn't broken or jammed.

Lesley