Martha Stewart Frame Borderpunch kit

[Sleepymom33]

Hi all. I did a search on this product but could not find anything. Apologies if there’s already an old thread on it. I just found the kit and 3 cartridges in my craft room. I have no recollection of buying them. I think someone gave them to me. Who knows. Anyway, I don’t remember them but don’t think it’s a new product. Did they do well? Any tips or does anyone have them or use them? Thanks.

[PJBstamper2]

Did you try a google search? There’s a video on YouTube from Joann’s about the punch

[Sleepymom33]

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Originally Posted by PJBstamper2

Did you try a google search? There’s a video on YouTube from Joann’s about the punch

I did see that one and it was a good one. I played around with it some more after watching and I think I’m going to enjoy it. I’m mostly curious to see what people here think of them and if they still use them. They certainly seem like they can be used very creatively.

[kazeka]

I've never used it, but remember seeing the punches and kit at JoAnns years ago. I think it's hilarious that you found it in your craft room but have no idea where it came from. Was it still in the box?. I'm always finding mystery things in my craft room but it's rarely anything useful..sigh. Glad you were able to find a video that helps you use it. I have a couple of Martha Stewart punches that make a partial shape (like a butterfly or a flower). It doesn't punch the whole shape out, just parts of it so you can lift the butterfly wings etc. I won them years and years ago but can't figure out how to use them. They sound cool in theory but are very blah in reality. I guess I lack imagination.
Karen

[Sleepymom33]

Yes, kazeka it is hilarious- only another crafter can understand. 🤣🤣🤣
Yes, they were all in the boxes so I have a total of three different (design) cartridges and the main piece. But no instructions. I was hoping someone here might have instructions. I’ll continue to see if I can find them online. I played around with it some and it does rectangular borders and round/oval borders. I guess I should “ shop” my craftroom more often.

[Catscrap216]

Yes, I still have all my MS punch kits (doily maker, circle maker, frame maker). Unfortunately, I am not sure how to get you a copy of the directions very easily. The main thing is that you should always start with the window (inside) first then do the border around to make the frame. The starting paper size must be in whole inch increments as well as the desired window size. The mat width can be measured in half inch increments (distance between the inside window and outside frame). The side widths do not need to be equal. For example, for a 4x6 photo with a mat width of 1", your starting paper size would need to be 6"x8".

Hopefully you can find the directions either on EK Sucess' website or Google the Frame Boarder Punch Starter Set. I hope that helped.

[Sleepymom33]

catscrap216: thank you so much for the helpful info.

[Catherine773]

Hi there! Just a few weeks ago I came across mine too. I have the directions in my box. I will take some pics and message them over to you. I actually had to watch a really old YouTube video to have it make more sense for me. I made little wreaths with different cartridges. I didn’t realize you could make more than borders.

[Catherine773]

Here is a YouTube video too with step by step instructions:

https://youtu.be/y2Cc-YIwaIg

I also pics I will attach when I’m at a desktop! I hope these help!

[Sleepymom33]

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Originally Posted by Catherine773

Here is a YouTube video too with step by step instructions:

https://youtu.be/y2Cc-YIwaIg

I also pics I will attach when I’m at a desktop! I hope these help!

Thank you so much for all this!!! You are so kind!