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02-14-2013, 02:19 PM
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SU honeycomb embossing folder
Having just received my honeycomb embossing folder, I have been looking on e-bay for the Creative Memories mini hexagon punch. I was not quite willing to pay the price that they are now going for. I have just discovered a solution. If you have the Cricut Expression, and have the Accent Essentials cartridge all you have to do is go to Accent 45( the 5th image on the last row). Use Real Dial Size , set size at 3/4" and the shift key.
The result is a perfect fit for inside the honeycomb. I am so excited, aside from saving me a lot of money, I can use my paper scraps and cut as many as I want.
There possibly are other cartridges that have the same hexagon shape. This happens to be the only one I have.
Good Luck,
Mrian
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02-14-2013, 04:14 PM
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Crimping Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Washington state
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OMG, that's one of the best craftin' news! TFS!
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02-14-2013, 04:20 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Syracuse, Indiana
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I was really surprised that SU didn't come out with a matching punch. It sure looked like they were using one in the sample pix in the mini with the dp hexagons inside their embossing (page 3 and 16 for example)
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02-14-2013, 04:54 PM
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I am hoping, crossing my fingers, for a punch with the new catty in June!!!
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02-14-2013, 05:17 PM
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I was wondering, and haven't tried this yet, if making a tight sandwich with a piece of dp in the honeycomb wouldn't cut through the paper and create the shape. I will have to try this soon.
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02-14-2013, 08:10 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by binkiemonstermomI am hoping, crossing my fingers, for a punch with the new catty in June!!! |
I've got my fingers crossed too! I'd LOVE a punch!!!!
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02-15-2013, 02:35 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Formerly Upstate New York, now Rome GA
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And speaking of a hex punch, WHY can't I find a HEX DIE? A couple companies show them but so far not to be found, at least around here.
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02-15-2013, 09:01 AM
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Crimping Master
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OMG!!! Thanks so much for that tip! I have that cartridge and a Cricut. I get my new Honeycomb embossing folder at stamp club next weekend. I was not looking forward to cutting out all those little hexagons! You have saved us all a ton of work! You rock!
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02-15-2013, 11:17 AM
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Karen, the size of the mini hexagon punch, using the smallest one, is 3/4 ". They also have a hexagon punch large, that one is too big.
The shape from the George cartridge is called an octagon and does not fit the honeycomb folder. I tried it. It has 8 sides, not six which you need.
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02-15-2013, 11:20 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
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Quote: Originally Posted by SuGI was wondering, and haven't tried this yet, if making a tight sandwich with a piece of dp in the honeycomb wouldn't cut through the paper and create the shape. I will have to try this soon. |
this method does work. but still hoping for a punch or die in the next catalog!
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02-16-2013, 02:37 AM
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Insane Embellisher
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Taylored Expressions has a small hexagon die set and so does My Favorite Things, I own the TE one and it is small, I plan on ordering the one from Mft, it is much larger. Good luck!
Quote: Originally Posted by LindaBabeAnd speaking of a hex punch, WHY can't I find a HEX DIE? A couple companies show them but so far not to be found, at least around here. |
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02-16-2013, 10:21 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Huntington Beach CA
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PTI Hexagon Die
I am loving this thread. I have the PTI hexagon impression plate that cuts out little hexagon shapes. They don't fit perfectly in the SU honeycomb EF but close enough. Here is what it looks like:
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02-16-2013, 10:36 AM
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Gabfest Goddess
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO.
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Maybe SU is coming out in June with a Framelit for this hexagon embossing folder instead of a punch??? How cool would that be!
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02-16-2013, 04:22 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Chehalis, WA in my stamp room
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Thanks for the info. I have the cricut, the cartridge and the honeycomb ef. Now, I'm on my way out to my stamp room to try this.
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02-16-2013, 08:00 PM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Splitcoast Gallery Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Oregon
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nesties and mft
I own the spellbinders hexagon nestabilities. The smallest die fits perfectly on the back of the su! hexagons ef, but not the front. I also own mft's open hexagon border die-namics, but it's not a regular hexagon. It's a little longer. In the attached photo, the lavender die cut is a nestie, and the orange one is the mft.
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02-17-2013, 03:00 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Fort Collins CO
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A hex punch in the new catty wouldn't surprise me. They did a big butterfly punch when the butterfly set came out and the small butterfly punch came out this spring.
I have the CM punch, but I have also been known to run DP thru the folder, then just cut the hexagons out on the inside edge of the embossed lines. Since the cuts are so short it's really hard to mess it up!
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