positioning brads

[delightfuldaisy]

I've noticed some BEAUTIFUL cards at scs and was wondering--how do you get your brads positioned so perfectly? Especially those in a straight row--they always seem to be spaced evenly and aligned. Is there a secret to this? Thanks!!

[kandicejo]

i use the template from the SU crafter's tool kit. it's has a hole template and paper piercer so you can pierce holes exactly then add your brads.

[StampingSpud]

I use either a paper-piercing guide or an A2-sized piece of plastic needlepoint mesh/canvas. Makes it very easy!

[GreenDragonLady]

In an emergency you can use the holes from a spiral-bound piece of paper!

But I use my paper piercing guide too.

[mama2oliviamae]

I don't have a piercing guide so I do mine a different way.

I line up the brads where I want them and while they're closed, I indent the point of the brad into the CS just to make a slight impression. Then I make a dot with a pencil where the impression is, poke it with a thumbtack and then follow through the brad.

I'm sure the paper piercer is a much more efficent way - this is just the way I've always done it and my stamping budget is so, so limited that I find ways to sort of cut corners in those types of places.

[homestead]

I use my two hole punch from Stampin Up. Even if I want more then the two I use the last of the two holes as a guide and punch again with one of the punch going through an already punched hole. And so on for as many holes as I need. Understand? Clear as mud, right? I never thought of the paper piercer, I'll give that a try maybe that will be better.

[momis mama]

i also use the guide that comes in the mat pack.


i used to just use a ruler and make a dot where i wanted them to be and then use a paper piercer.


good luck finding what works best for you!

[steubner]

I use a paper piercer and the mat pack from SU. Works great!

[kphorse]

Same here, SU Tool Kit...same for paper piercing...

[stampasmile]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kandicejo

i use the template from the SU crafter's tool kit. it's has a hole template and paper piercer so you can pierce holes exactly then add your brads.

I do the same thing!!

[StampinHappyInCT]

I use the Zero Hero Centering Ruler which I purchased at my LSS.

[delightfuldaisy]

These are all great suggestions!

[kphorse]

Tim Holtz makes a nice ruler with holes for paper piercing also....

[edie3]

I use the plastic canvas too.

[cullenwr]

Love the SU template and piercing tool to align brads evenly!

[Phantom]

This is too funny. . . mine aren't always straight and as soon as I read your question, I said "Oh! I bet they use the mat pack and piercing tool!" HA! I'm going to do that from now on ;)

[gmcbunny]

I too use a needlepoint mesh piece - both the square one and the round one