A Craft Punch Hack that will Make Your Life Easy

[@SJCarsten]

you are a genius!!! OMGoodness I am so doing this!!

[@catherinewingfield-yeatts]

What a clever idea. I bet you could hold the punched openings over your stamps that aren't in the catalog, too.

[@antoinettefleser7198]

I would also take a white pen and identify each punch in case the name is forgotten. 🧐

[@jeannekoch7893]

Oh my goodness!! I love your Ideas!! You are so encouraging!!! So thankful God brought you into my life. I needed you. And your blog web site whatever it is called is awesome. I love it. Thanks again.

[@ingrid2543]

Great tip Connie, I’ve been sliding images into the punch to see if they look okay.This is a much better idea.thank you

[@wendyporter1093]

Great idea! I have a plethora of punches, so this will save me a lot of time! 😊👍🏻❤️

[@BoomersInAnRV]

I simply love your channel love love love all the ways that you find to utilize the products that we purchased and then put on a shelf, so glad I found you Connie!

[@tinaelliott8029]

Connie I have done this for years, great reminder!!

[@maureenriley8600]

Connie, you are so clever. I would never have thought of this in a million years. Thanks, for the great tip.

[@hummer1238]

You’re a genius!!! LOVE this. Will definitely do this. Thanks for sharing.

[@lisaq4733]

Thank you...have my die sheet samples and stamp samples, but never thought of this....today’s project!

[@michelleeaton5876]

WOW!!!!! Fantastic idea!!!!! YOU ALWAYS HAVE GREAT TIPS & HINTS!! THANK YOU!!!

[@elainemanning2369]

Once again Connie you are a crafting genius. 🥰

[@carol-anncox759]

Awesome tip Connie. I don't have many punches, yet, but I am definitely going to start doing this with the few that I have. Thanks for sharing.

[@ccl005jn]

Why do I never think of these things? Thank goodness you do!

[@claudiagauthier6220]

I attended a class years ago & made a punch ring. It has been very useful but I never added to it. Thank you, Connie for both a reminder to bring it up-to-date and a few new ways to use it!

[@barbaraallen2461]

Great idea!! I'm going to "steal" it.

[@dakissinger66]

Thanks for ALWAYS thinking outside the box! Such a clever lady!!

[@lauriewatkins9394]

Great tip, Connie! Much easier. Thank you.

[@masue6726]

What a simply simple amazing idea!!! Thanks for sharing! You never cease to inspire ..🌹

[@LG1932]

You are a genius. This idea will be a great time saver I won't have to keep dragging out each tool to see if the size will work with the greeting. Thank you

[@rosemarieschmidt2423]

Super idea Connie! AMAZING!! Thank you!

[@catdeeann]

Thanks for thinking outside the box!!!!!

[@anaraposo522]

Wow who would have thought. great tip Connie.

[@melodysmith4525]

I've been a demo for ten years and NEVER thought about this! What a fabulous idea and I can't wait to share this with my group!! Thanks!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Melody, Glad it was helpful!

[@bonniebolen5739]

WOW! Great idea for templates. Gotta try this one now, Really like the clear envelops idea to make them last. I think I’ll laminate mine, Waza waza Woo hoo! 💖👍🏼

[@Stahlmaks]

I like the idea of laminating them!! I like using the envelopes for special cards I make!

[@julieligon9501]

What a great tip! Thank you, Connie!

[@ajojo52]

How many loves can you actually say for this wonderful brilliant idea I have so many punches and sometimes it's a little overwhelming to go through them all for just the right fit this is absolutely the best idea ever thank you for all your time and effort love your creations and ideas that are now being used in my craft room daily. Be well be safe and God bless.

[@1156Treecat]

Thanks Connie! Another great idea I didn’t think of!!! 😀

[@NancyLynn]

Brilliant, Connie....I hope you and your hubby are staying safe. TFS Connie....loved this tip!

[@gailpell854]

Love it! Especially the builder and flower punches, wouldn't have thought of those. Wow! I really do need you in my crafting life. You are the best!

[@thememorytravelerReset]

Great tip! It’s always fun to virtually see you!

[@manumeier7784]

What a great tip Connie! 👍Thanks and greetings from Germany 🦋

[@carloshaun7297]

How creative! I love putting them all on a notebook ring! It will also help me actually remember all the punches I have! Thanks!

[@nancylewis5547]

#Replayed live. What an amazing tip! I kept them a different way but this way is so inspiring and I can use them for many more ways and for the words that fit. Love it!! Thank you!! Nancy Lewis

[@carineimtiaz3300]

Always love your tips (and always wonder why I didn't think of that before lol). Thanks for sharing Connie

[@cherylcorbitt8057]

Thank you for a FANTABULOUS idea!!!

[@susanbredehoft2308]

Great idea Connie! Thanks for this tip!

[@bwynn3296]

Oh miss Connie, this 7s great, you have the best tips.

[@saraberkner]

Very neat way of getting more from all the punches. Thanks. Looking forward to Sat.!

[@sheilaperl4155]

You always have such great ideas, Connie!

[@irenepoole1353]

Oh! love these tips Connie, thank you xx

[@lisastevens3822]

Clever, clever girl!!! What a great idea! Another thing I will add to my craft room!

[@sheliaknight6056]

I watch alot of your videos, they are very educational, and I've been making cards over 20yrs. i save alot of your tutorials so I can look back on them Thank you somuch for sharing.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Sheila, You are so welcome!

[@patstewart8742]

Such a clever idea Connie! Thanks.

[@lindarodgers4930]

Connie, this is brilliant. Firstly, I hadn't realized that the pics in the catalogue are life size. Then, having a template to check the sentiments with will be so helpful, and lastly, I would not have thought of using stamps as backgrounds for sentiments. Thank you!

[@ronip59]

Great minds..I’ve always used white but the black will definitely stand out! Good ideas always!!!

[@judyhoell3449]

This is a great idea. We could even do it with our dies if we wanted to take the time.

[@tamihalverson3673]

Oh, my goodness, Connie! This truly is a simply simple stamping tip we can all use! Love it! Thank you!

[@michellewagstaffe4919]

That’s a brilliant idea, thank you Connie xxxx

[@bonniedeibel1546]

Very clever! Thanks, Connie!

[@gloriaebert4209]

Excellent idea!!! Thank you for sharing multiple uses for existing tools in our arsenal 😲

[@nancyripley2073]

Wonderful idea! Thanks, Connie!

[@marilynreaser8024]

Awesome tip!! Thank you, Connie

[@toandiloya585]

Best tip ever! Thank you Connie! Rose Marie

[@rachelbautista6202]

Hello Connie love your ideas. Thanks so much for all your wonderful helpful hints.

[@janiceryan4481]

Another great tip. Thank you so much 😊🌸🇦🇺

[@katrina6613]

Thanks Connie,that’s a very useful tip!

[@66redbury]

I love this idea! Thank you for all your great tips and tricks.

[@trishnewell8557]

Great tip Connie, thank you 😃🙋‍♀️

[@peggykerr1452]

Brilliant! Thanks for the fabulous ideas! I’d never have thought of to do that. That’s why I leave my thinking to you!🥰

[@colleent9150]

I also use this but I add the name of the label to my punched Cardstock so it also helps me to find a specific one when following a tutorial and I remember which ones I have in my collection. Thanks for sharing with others, Connie! Good tip.

[@kathylemke7854]

Love, love, love it!!!! I hesitated buying punches because I did not think they were very versatile. I need to think outside the box more! Great idea, thanks for sharing!!

[@kellyhuntington908]

Love the simplicity of your cards. They always look gorgeous and elegant.

[@MicheleRobie]

I have cataloged all of my stamps so i could use this technique with my book of stamps i have stamped out. I also have each stamp set numbers and kept in a file cabinet so i know right where to go to grab it! Love stampin up!

[@simplysimplestamping]

I am so glad.

[@lynnbehnke6910]

That's so much easier than getting out all the punches to check each time. Thanks!

[@angelaclark793]

You are always full of good ideas, Connie. Thank you for sharing!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Angela, You are so welcome!

[@goldenslippa]

Ah! Another Brilliant idea!!! Thank you!

[@brendabarriat1311]

Connie, I absolutely love these hacks. My favorite one is looking up a stamp name followed by Stampin Up and it gives you all of those cards you can make. I am so sick of Pinterest! Nothing but pop ads hiding what you’re trying to look at. This is my go to for cards to create.❤️

[@simplysimplestamping]

You made my day.

[@susanholland6828]

Super clever as always Connie! 😘👍🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@janetbune4107]

What a simple and useful hack. It also helps you see what punches you have at a glance. Thanks.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Janet, You're welcome!

[@debradillard315]

Love this tip. I have problems envisioning things. This will help me a lot. Thank you so much. Take care, Debi

[@jayd2450]

Wow, great tip! I love SU punches.

[@lindacrawford5187]

Connie thank you for posting this. Great reminder! I did this about two years ago with all my dies and punches and I still love using it. I also organized all my dies and punches with numbers that I keep in a spread sheet in my computer (that tells me where I have it stored). I also put the number on the punch and die, on the black sheet that I punched, and ran them through my thermal sealer so my cardstock would not tear after handling a lot. Then I punched a hole in the corner and put them all on a key ring for easy access. I also sorted by squares, labels, insects, etc. I have over a thousand dies and punches so helps keep them organized as well. I also catalog them in my catalog system. Not a lot of work if you do it as soon as you purchase them.

[@leslielavallee1467]

I have made the punch cards and love it!! But, I would not have thought to look for a texture for a builder punch. You are so clever! One reason I love you!

[@shirleymartin1004]

That is so helpful. I have a new demonstrator asking me which dies and punches to get for sentiments. I just sent her your video! Thanks so much.

[@katemills9834]

Oh my! This is the best tip ever Connie I love it! I will be quite busy making my punch tool guide. Thanks again for sharing this wonderful tip.

[@inekegeernaert801]

Absolutely BRILLIANT, Connie!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thanks so much.

[@carolyngurney5376]

What an excellent idea to have the punch ring available to check sentiments and images!! I am going to make this and laminate them.

[@TheRubeeRose]

I've never ever thought of doing this first. What I do is with my stamp set, go through EVERY LABEL PUNCH I have and try each of them with the stamp /sigh Thank you ! Going to get my black card and punches and do this TODAY!

[@TheRubeeRose]

@@simplysimplestamping absolutely Connie, I started making the samples. Nearly done - I didn't realise that I had so many punches haha

[@jlawless.9970]

This is a wonderful idea to keep track of your punches and make better use of them. Thank you so much, Connie. One more GREAT tip.

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are very welcome. I am so glad you found this useful.

[@carolspringer1804]

Great idea Connie, thank you very much.

[@amjPeace]

My stamps have been very under-utilized, but will get a lot more action when I do this tip. Thank you, Connie!!!!

[@lorrainemorgan7451]

This is such an amazing idea which I will definitely being using. Thanks for sharing Connie

[@terrybouquet9929]

You are just adorable Connie Stewart!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Terry, thanks so much. You made my day.

[@lynntwible8315]

Love, love your Tuesday Tips Connie.

[@marshafreemon9381]

Great idea!!!! Going to make this helpful tool! Thank you so much for sharing! Hugs and have a blessed day!

[@ptlboodeb1]

I've already have this for my punches. I going to try it with my dies. Thanks.

[@debbiemann516]

You are brilliant!!! Never would of thought of this in a million years!

[@elainefiveland1462]

Ha! I created this too, but not as classy as yours! It helps me to see what I own so I don’t buy another one. Well-worth doing.

[@terrieminneman2500]

Some great tips there, Connie! A nice way to keep up on what punches you have and where you can use them!!! Thanks so much for sharing your tips!!!!

[@francinevilleneuve8685]

Great idea Connie, love it! Thank you for sharing. 🥰

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are so welcome!

[@lindalancaster6192]

Oh my gosh Connie...that is a fabulous tip! You are awesome! Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️

[@judithwise638]

Love this idea. Now I will make use of the punches

[@marilynweidner3403]

You always have such great ideas! I love your enthusiasm too!

[@karenosborne5859]

What a super idea! Thank you for sharing it.

[@mystichris1543]

Very cool, Connie - your creativity is in overdrive again!!

[@judyestrada1446]

Connie- What a fantastic idea to do this with the punches. I really think this will be so handy to be able to utilize all the punches more. Sometimes I grab the same ones that I am currently using. Then I totally over look some that I would have missed that would have been different. You are so clever Connie. Thank you for sharing your clever tips with us...👏👏👏💕💞

[@lynnarmistead5818]

Another wonderful and useful idea. I don't know how you do it, but I'm glad you do! Thanks Connie!

[@nanettecolling477]

Wow. this will save me a lot of time. So simple and so brilliant

[@janetwellman3457]

Connie that’s such a smart tip! Thank you for always making me think outside the box!