a simple idea

gigs · 06-10-2005, 11:45 PM

I was in my local scrap booking store and I saw this idea. If you don't have one of those great Stampin' Up tool kits with the metal template then this could be a very cheap substitute (for the template) . . . until you get one, of course . . .

They were selling plastic canvas in strips for easy placement of brads and eyelets (for $3.00!). I went home and cut a strip off of a piece I had and it works like a charm. Now obviously this isn't as cool as the metal template but it works in a pinch! For scrapbookers, you could just use a whole sheet.

Neat trick!

allee's · 06-11-2005, 04:13 AM

Great idea, gigs! I bet I have a sheet of that stuff laying around here somewhere! I think I'll cut it up and give a 5 and a half inch by 4 and a forth inch piece to everyone in my card club this week! Thanks for sharing this with us.

heart · 06-11-2005, 04:44 AM

Smart idea!
Thanks for sharing!

Rox71 · 06-11-2005, 06:44 AM

What a great idea and now I have to go see if I really threw out that plastic canvas I had before the garage sale. Thanks for sharing this.
Rox

Scrap Collector · 06-11-2005, 06:50 AM

Thats a great tip! I have tons of it downstarir thank for sharing

AnneMarieZ · 06-11-2005, 06:53 AM

I'm not sure I understand.... can you explain?

Jami · 06-11-2005, 08:25 AM

Great idea! Thanks!

pandora44design · 06-11-2005, 08:37 AM

Great idea! For the mini brads/eyelets - you could use ther smaller (10 to 14 count) plastic canvas. Nice idea someone had to do straight line punches for the eyelets. Thanks for sharing.

Julie

tanyawilliam · 06-11-2005, 12:02 PM

OMG !! What an awesome idea!! TFS!!

Rosalie Doyel · 06-11-2005, 01:35 PM

Great Thinking! Isnt it amazing what the brain can do when engaged! I have some plastic canvas that I was going to put in for a rummage sale! Now, I'll cut it up and share with my stamping friends! Thanks!

gigs · 06-11-2005, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by AnneMarieZ

I'm not sure I understand.... can you explain?

Place the canvas on top of the paper making sure that the paper is centered underneath it. Then count how many squares in and marked it with a pencil and do the same for the other side. No rulers ~ unless of course you need them in an exact place. Then you would be able to see precisely where to punch the holes to place your brads or eyelets. HTH.

Shirley

Danny's Mum · 06-11-2005, 10:29 PM

Wow gigs! That is a fantastic idea! TFS! It's great to be able to come on here and learn from so many creative and inventive people! Keep posting!!!

Princesspansy · 06-12-2005, 12:47 PM

Genius!! Pure genius!!!

Rainsong · 06-16-2005, 10:46 AM

I've never done needlepoint so have no plastic canvas--but couldn't a person use MagicMesh for the same purpose?

On the front of a bag of taters you usually find a 'window' covered in mesh. I removed the mesh from the bag when I emptied it yesterday. Now I know what to do with it.

Rainsong

gigs · 06-16-2005, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Rainsong

I've never done needlepoint so have no plastic canvas--but couldn't a person use MagicMesh for the same purpose?

On the front of a bag of taters you usually find a 'window' covered in mesh. I removed the mesh from the bag when I emptied it yesterday. Now I know what to do with it.

Rainsong

That is cool! Anything and everything that makes life easier. I guess if it has a grid it would work. I'm always amazed what people come up with when they think out side the box. The sky's the limit!

PaperRapt · 06-16-2005, 05:01 PM

GREAT TIP! TFS. I see all types of possibilities with this! I love all the great things you all share here at SCS.

Annette
http://stamponthis.com

Joelyn · 06-16-2005, 05:17 PM

I don't have a metal one, but I do have plastic canvas and I am going to do just that! I really appreciate this web site and all the cool tips we get on it.
Thank you for taking the time and trouble to post your idea! I am going to use it!
Patty