The piece you are mentioning is in the Crafter's Tool Kit. You can use alternative items such as a one of the thumb tacks that have the plastic topper on it so you can hold it. I ordered on from
www.apeekintoyesterday.com that has a wooden handle and it was like $3.00. I got it a few years ago, but I'm sure they still have them.
If you do go to their site.. be sure to check out the red sticky tape.. they have really good prices on it, plus a bunch of other items. Great service too.
I bought the mat pack from Stampin' UP! that is $9.95 and the paper piercer on that site.
hope that helps. Pam