Labels for punches

[Crafter 4 Life]

Does anyone else wish the punch manufacters would have a label with the name of the punch somewhere visible. I am going to try and use my labelmaker to put the design name somewhere on the punch. I think, if the name is not too long, I will place it on the portion of the new style punches that will rest on a surface/shelf, etc. when storing. So many people have punches and are asking the 'name' of a specific one because the packaging is thrown out. Been meaning to do this. When crafters share their creations, the specific punch could included in the 'recipe'. Maybe I am too OCD - have kept the tagboard backing so will try and match them with a specific punch. JMHO

[SJh2oski]

I cut the name off of the packaging the punch comes in & adhere that to my punch. I put itin the same spot you are talking about on the slim punches. On the MS one I put it on the small outer flat spot of the punch mechanism. That way I always know which one it is. I maybe OCD, too.. but I am ok with it! LOL!

[kikikaren]

Yes, I would love it if they would do that! I tend to not label mine, but have been considering using my label maker to do so.

[Barbara Jay]

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Originally Posted by SJh2oski

I cut the name off of the packaging the punch comes in & adhere that to my punch. I put it in the same spot you are talking about on the slim punches. On the MS one I put it on the small outer flat spot of the punch mechanism. That way I always know which one it is. I maybe OCD, too.. but I am ok with it! LOL!

I lable mine the same way. I could never keep track of what I have if I didn't label them. I also have a list of what I own in my purse in case I see any one that I like at Michael's. If I didn't have a list I would end up buying the same punches twice.

[Boss]

I have a very low-tech way of labeling my punches that has worked very effectively and takes no time to accomplish.

As soon as the punch comes out of the wrapping and I know it works, I use a super-fine point permanent marking pen and write the name of the punch, the date purchased, and the maker on the underside of the punch on the metal working part. I make sure to write on an area that paper won't brush against and wear off the ink. There is always an indented portion of the metal underside that is counter-sunk from the rest of the metal and the ink adheres well to it. It's not a glamorous way to mark the punch, by the same token it doesn't "ugly it up" either! It's quick and easy to do and if I make a mistake while writing, the ink can be removed with a bit of rubbing alcohol on a q-tip. I like simple solutions and this one did the trick for me. :cool:

[identicaltriplets]

I use my labeler also and label it as soon as it comes out of the package. It would be nice if they would come "pre-labeled."

[Crafter 4 Life]

Glad I'm not the only one who thinks this would be a great idea. I think I will use my label maker today and label my punches. I have a Cricut but love punches when I only need a few shapes. I have a friend who loves punches also so we keep on the lookout for a punch the other mentioned she would like but can't find. WE ARE BAD!!!

Another thing I would like is a 'cap' for my ATG so if I took it to a class, the tape wouldn't get stuck to something in my workshop tote.

[suni19]

I use my label maker to label mine too. Although some have came off after awhile.

I also like to have the size on mine. So many times I'm reading about making something and no I have punches but don't know if I have the right sized one!!

I think it would be nice if they came labeled with the name and size.

[Crafter 4 Life]

Suni 29

Some of my EK Sucess Paper Shaper punches have the size on them. It's the old style circle/square - the size is included on the shape label. (i.e. the square image has 1 1/4" on it.) If you look on the underside within the metal cutting parts the size in engraved on them.

[bound4london]

I just write on mine with a Sharpie marker--not pretty but it works. I put the size on too so if I find an example that I want to do I can grab the right circle or square. I have Nesties and the Cuttlebug folders too but love to be able to quickly grab a punch.