The ULTIMATE Guide to Craft Punches EVERY Crafter must see!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Looking for the step x step layout mentioned at the end of this video? You'll find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roSQq3mPe9mGqLcsi=WVpYKtItqfz9-ean

[@BluntlySpeaking.V]

I had used sticky notes to hold small pieces of paper to punch through

[@CreatedByGwen]

It's a very handy tip!@@BluntlySpeaking.V

[@LuvsSno]

Do you have information where in the USA I could purchase the beautiful heart punch that has the cross hatching in it that was in the video at 1:23? Thank you

[@CreatedByGwen]

Unfortunately that one is no longer being manufactured I'm afraid, it's years old now. I did see this one amzn.to/47ELlA9 which is similar and it's the exact same brand/packaging as the heart one, you might be able to track one down at a local store or garage sale or even EBAY perhaps?

[@candiwelsh5524]

This is great. I’ve picked up several punches at thrift stores and couldn’t figure out hoe they were suppose to work haha. So very helpful. Thank you so much. I just found your channel. Yeah👍❤️

[@candiwelsh5524]

How😜

[@CreatedByGwen]

oh wow, I hadn't actually thought to look for them there, that's so good! Glad I was able to help you get them working. 🙌

[@CreatedByGwen]

Have fun with them!!

[@patriotmem2645]

Thanks for all the cool tips... I have a million punches and felt like they were being neglected!! All really nice ways to use them.

[@CreatedByGwen]

If they are tucked away, they can be easily forgotten. I'm so glad you found this video and are now re-inspired to use them. 🎀

[@nicoledemana]

your vid was super helpful on how to use all the punches in your arsenal. great ideas and layouts thanks for sharing

[@CreatedByGwen]

So glad you enjoyed it and that it was helpful! Thanks for stopping by today and taking the time to comment. 💗

[@dianna2758]

I just found your channel. Please continue creating, you are so good and have so many cool ideas. Thank you.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so much Dianna, I have been working on a video this week which is coming soon! So glad you found me and enjoy my content.

[@sallygreiner5724]

I have used punches for over forty years but still learned a lot from your video. Thanks so much!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Oh wow!!! That is so so good Sally, I'm so glad I could inspire you 🎀

[@scrapperiam463]

We store our punches in my husband's old Craftsman tool rollaway. They are made for heavy dury and we just cleaned and painted it to match our craftsroom. Also have many stored on towel bars.

[@CreatedByGwen]

What a great idea! Punches sure do need a sturdy storage option.

[@eirenebrodie5861]

I’ve used punches for years but still learnt a lot! Tfs❤

[@CreatedByGwen]

That is so so good to hear! Thank you for taking the time to let me know you enjoyed this one 🌸

[@gwentunis201]

Thanks for the inspiration. I'll be pulling out my punches.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey Gwen! 🌷 That's awesome, I'm so glad to have been able to help inspire you 🙌

[@MayelaDLC]

I love this. So many ideas and ways for us to fully utilize punches 🤩

[@CreatedByGwen]

I am so so glad you found this helpful, thank you so much for spending a little of your creative time with me. 🌸

[@Schatzie301]

What a great video. Lots of terrific tips.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so so much! 🌸

[@lindabenny4454]

I bought my first punch nearly 30 years ago & I now have quite a few! Some get used more than others but I can never bring myself to get rid of any as you never know when you will need them! I love snowflake punches as you can get so many different ones, I have a whole drawer full (about 20 different snowflakes!) I also have lots of the same punches as you have & I'm in the UK. Great video, I learnt a few new hacks. My first punches were tiny little ones, moon, sun, star, butterfly etc, I still use these a lot. Beautiful layouts by the way.❤

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much for sharing and your kind words. Glad you enjoyed this 🌸

[@peniandrews165]

wow this is amazing, a few I came up with also, you take it to another level, thank you soooo much

[@CreatedByGwen]

So so glad I was able to inspire you with some new ideas 🌷

[@teresamilner9179]

I am just getting interested in paper crafting. I never knew so many punches were available. I have a small collection of punches. Thanks for showing how to use them. I love all your ideas. 💕

[@CreatedByGwen]

So glad you found this video and it was helpful!! I'm also super happy you found this amazing hobby of ours 💗💗💗

[@Face-bz6il]

Your scrapbook layouts are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so so much!

[@raeraesma]

Wow, I’ve been scrapbooking for over twenty years, and you’ve shown me hacks that I’ve never seen before! Bravo, Gwen! Oh, and I have a hack for you. If your punch is sticking, punch through some waxed paper, after you sharpen it with foil. Thank you for sharing. I’ll be watching this video again and again, for sure! 😊

[@CreatedByGwen]

Oh wow, I'm so glad Kim... that is so so good. I had planned this one for more beginners, but I am so happy you found it useful! 🎀 AND, thank you for your tip, I haven't tried this and I do have some sticky punches that I think this would work really well with, so glad you shared it here for our other creative friends xox

[@--JoJo--]

Wow! I’m so happy I saw this video. Thank you for sharing examples of these tips in use. Great tips and many I’ll be trying out. Thanks!

[@CreatedByGwen]

I'm so happy you found it too! It's always so nice to hear the videos I make are helpful 💗 So many ideas to test out, let me know how they go :)

[@carolmcln5028]

This was fabulous! Thank you!

[@CreatedByGwen]

So glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching :)

[@khloeking3444]

I didn’t have a favorite they were all #10s to me. Another great video. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥰

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so so much lovely! 🌷🌷🌷

[@stephenmaro7219]

Love your channel! keep it up, watched so much of your video now, all great information coming from experience!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so so much... your comment has made my day ☀️ I'm so glad you find my videos helpful ☺️

[@margiduffy3646]

You are a genius and so very generous with all your tips and ideas/ Thank you!!!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so so much for such kind words... I'm so glad you found this video so helpful! 💗

[@patriciaclements2727]

PS I WROTE TOO SOON! Thx soooo much for showing me how to use the envelope punch board! I bought one and haven’t been able to figure it out until you just showed/explained how! You are GREAT!

[@CreatedByGwen]

🤣🤣🤣 So so glad I could help!

[@44rabbits53]

Thank you for the super great ideas 💡

[@CreatedByGwen]

So glad you enjoyed them! 🌷

[@ChelleBeeby]

💜💜💜tfs💜💜💜 it's funny, I found a heart punch in store (anyone remember when Carl sold their punches in Newsagents??) and bought it without knowing anything about scrapping/cardmaking. I was just like ohhh that's cute, and bought it. After about a week I looked up what to do with it - and that was my intro to Scrapping... hahaha

[@CreatedByGwen]

Oh my goodness, I remember those Carl punches were everywhere at one point! That totally sounds like something I'd do too (pick up a cute heart punch just because it's cute 💗) 🤣 What a fun intro to all the paper things... there's no going back now!! xo

[@KathysScraps]

Thank you so much! I learned a lot of creative ideas ❤

[@CreatedByGwen]

I'm so glad Kathy! 🎀

[@TashMarieMakes]

What a great video! I live playing around with my paper punches. Great collection

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so so much 🌼

[@margewilcox7025]

I have so many punches that I never use! Thank you so much!

[@CreatedByGwen]

ohhh, pull them out Marge and give them a spin! 🌷

[@star1d]

Genius, I am going to revive the use of my paper punches. Thank you!!!❤

[@CreatedByGwen]

My mission is complete 🥰 So glad you found this helpful!

[@sylviasmith12]

Great tips and layouts.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much! 🌼

[@sarahsmilecards1228]

Love your finished examples...really helps us understand the use of the punches. Beautiful scrapbook pages.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so much Sarah! 🌼

[@lauramariawaugh5719]

Brilliant video thank you Gwen. I particularly love the hacks, especially using the hearts to make a scalloped edge - so clever. I’m loving your videos.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so much Laura! I love that one too... so magic how they turn into scallops as soon as you place that card on top 🪄 I'm so glad you found this helpful, thanks for taking the time to write me this very kind message 🎀

[@heylookatmelookatme]

I'm making a point of revisiting my "retro" supplies this year. I'll be pulling out my basket of punches now. Great video! 🧡

[@CreatedByGwen]

Ohhh I'm so glad to hear this!! Love that you are going retro, so so fun!

[@thecreativegramgram8592]

Thank you! I never knew this. I always flipped them over and matched up to use border punch.

[@CreatedByGwen]

So glad I could help! 🎀

[@suklinkner8684]

Great video. So many ideas.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Glad you like them! 🌷

[@jackieburgio5834]

Great tips. One additional comment. For my butterflies, I like using the negative as a stencil the way you did to make a shadow/underlayment for my dies. Thanks for sharing

[@CreatedByGwen]

Ohhh what a great tip!! Thanks for adding it here for us all. I appreciate you popping by the channel today.

[@lilachesniak9687]

Thank you for some amazing ideas. I use the envelope punch board for so many projects.

[@CreatedByGwen]

You are very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it 🎀

[@lauraholleman3560]

Thanks so much - this is very helpful! I’m going to find your tutorial now. I have a nice collection of punches that I have used many times. But I love how you’re showing all the extra things that can be done! So cool!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Awesome Laura! Thanks so much for spending a little of your creative time hanging out with me 🌸🌸🌸

[@dianerollings3474]

I have never seen how to use my punches. You have been so helpful. How do I keep my punches sharp.? This has been a great viewing . Thank you ❤

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey Diane, I use the Aluminium Foil and punch that through them. In the video, that was where I showed how to punch the foil with that butterfly punch. This is the only method I've seen and I will say that the best results I've had with it is to do it early, and frequently. If the punch gets too blunt it is very hard to fix. Just keep a stash of it in the same place you store your punches and give each one a punch whenever you use them. 👍

[@sharonwhite1619]

Thanks for the tips! I think punches were some of the first items I got when I started my paper crafting journey! I just pulled some out to use this week! Thanks for sharing!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Awesome Sharon, I know many of us started there and it's so good that after all these years we can still enjoy using them 🌼

[@ladytee337]

Just even in the beginning of your video I learned something new. Thank you so much😊

[@CreatedByGwen]

That is so good! Thanks for letting me know, I'm glad it was helpful 🌷

[@liudahlshotmail.comLiudahl]

Beautiful…Now I’m inspired…Thanks!!!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Yay!! Mission accomplished! 🌼🌼🌼

[@sandsleblanc]

Thanks for your tips. The layering and colour combinations on your scrapbook pages are truly beautiful and inspiring.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so much for your kind words, you've made my morning 🌼🌼🌼

[@anneedens3202]

Great tutorial. Learned a lot from it. Thanks!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Glad it was helpful Anne! 🌿

[@melissam9492]

Please can you show more on the pocket punch board? Thanks for all the tips, especially using punches as a stencil! Punch are a good investment especially when using your tips.

[@melissam9492]

Your layouts bring punches to the next level!!😍😍😍 Tiny punches are great to use in place of enamel dots, especially with the rising cost. Add Liquid Glass to them to bring them up a notice. Plus you can stamp on them to add texture.

[@CreatedByGwen]

I still haven't opened it 😱😱😱 but I will... I'll make a video on it once I unbox and test it out. I'm super keen to give it a try, just haven't had a lot of block time to get to it this week. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my videos, its so nice of you! 🌸

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you... I've used the single punch too for enamel dots, so much cheaper than enamel dots so you can sprinkle them all over the page which I love. I hadn't thought to stamp on them first though... clever! 🙌

[@clairebishop9835]

Great ideas and your finished layouts are beautiful x

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so much Claire! 🌷🌷🌷

[@GwenMills-of3ix]

Wow, thank you, I have lots of these little 'things' and I had forgotten how to use them and especially to use my envelop maker too. Thank you for sharing these for me too.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Glad it was helpful! 🌷

[@meyliqg1774]

Love the I heart you one! Gorgeous!!❤❤❤… love them all actually

[@CreatedByGwen]

Awww thank you!! 🩷🩵🤍

[@jenniehawkins9998]

Great tutorial!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you Jennie! 💗

[@marijkeboerstra1964]

I did not use my punches anymore for a couple of years. But seeing your creations I love the use them again. So I'am ready to get all my boxes with punches and are going to make something beautyfull with them. Thanks so much!! Love from Leiden, Holland.

[@CreatedByGwen]

That is AWESOME!!! I'm so glad I was able to inspire you in this way. 🌷🌷🌷

[@peachpiano]

Great tips. Thanks

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed this.

[@nickiboyle9077]

Thank you for sharing! I really loved your pages.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@valeriematthews3245]

Love your scrapbook pages. I started scrapbooks years ago, but just don't have the gift to make them as lovely as I'd like. So I stick to cards only.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Oh Valerie... the joy is in the making, not in the end product. I know it can be frustrating though. I hope my tips help. There are a bunch of layout tutorials on the channel where you can scrapbook along with me, maybe they might help? Thanks for spending a little of your creative time hanging out with me 🌷🌷🌷

[@necoragha65]

Insightful. I had no idea there were so many punches.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks for popping by today... oh so many options and they are all so useful!

[@flowers218]

Thank you so much for sharing these awesome tips ❤️

[@CreatedByGwen]

You are so welcome! 🎀

[@TheTruckingScribe]

So much I didn’t know about all the punch’s in my stash. Loved this so much I had to subscribe.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Awww thank you so so much! Thanks for spending a little of your creative time with me 🎀

[@lorihernandez9762]

Really Enjoyed!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Awesome, thank you! 🎀

[@Lainers2000]

Glad your channel popped up. Great suggestions. Looks like it's time to blow the dust of my punches. Thanks, Gwen!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Awesome, then my work here is done 🎀 🎀 🎀 So glad my channel popped up too!

[@merilynstrange9203]

All great ideas. Thank you for sharing them ❤

[@CreatedByGwen]

You are so welcome!

[@DaisyLuvsCrafts]

I appreciate you taking the time to show us innovative ways to use punches! Just subscribed to your channel! Thanks so much!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Welcome Daisy! I'm so glad you're here 🎀 Thanks for your kind words xo

[@julieanneworth9886]

Your layouts are beautiful!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so much Julie 🎀 🎀 🎀

[@darlenescreativejourney6755]

love all the tips and tricks

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so much!

[@RachelRamey]

I have some of those Martha Stewart punches, and I a) didn't realize they came with instructions, and b) didn't know how to use the border and corner punches together. So thank you!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey Rachel! I'm so glad you found this helpful, thanks for letting me know 🎀

[@alimacdonald2924]

Amazing presentation! Thank you so much, Gwen! ~Ali (Nova Scotia, Canada) 🇨🇦 ❤

[@CreatedByGwen]

Aww, thank you Ali!!! Thanks for popping by today 🌷

[@lucyfanning7496]

Great ideas.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks Lucy, I'm glad you liked them! 🌸

[@wendlit]

Your layout designs are beautiful 👏⭐️

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so much! 🌸

[@jenrodgers4677]

Love your ideas!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Glad you like them Jen! 🌷

[@joanvancourt9019]

Great video!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 🎀

[@francinebeckett8365]

Your layouts are stunning.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so much! 🌿

[@barilynnrennick4732]

Thank you!! Great tips, trucks, hacks & absolutely beautiful layouts & layout designs!! Consider me a fan 💜💜

[@CreatedByGwen]

Awwww Thank you so so much! Such a sweet comment... you've made my morning ☀️

[@barilynnrennick4732]

@@CreatedByGwen I am so glad to hear that!! And now that I have found your channel, I am going to have binge all your content and see more of those gorgeous layouts!! 🤗

[@CreatedByGwen]

🥰 Enjoy!! I hope you're ready for a BUNCH of inspiration!@@barilynnrennick4732

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Hi Gwen. I stumbled onto your video, stayed, watched and have become your newest subscriber. Thanks so much. ❤😊

[@CreatedByGwen]

Welcome Brenda! I'm so glad you found me 🫶 Thanks for taking the time to send this kind message xo

[@amyvetter1830]

very useful, thank you

[@CreatedByGwen]

Glad it was helpful! 🌷🌷🌷

[@nanamurf9430]

Great ideas ❤

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you! 😊

[@libbyzg6611]

I have tons of punches thank you for a very informative video

[@CreatedByGwen]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed this one Libby 🌸

[@barbaranorris2358]

Your layouts are absolutely gorgeous!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so much Barbara! 🎀

[@Rosie-mz4bx]

Using the square punch for making banners is awesome. I'll be using this trick I have a hard time doing free hand. Thank you!

[@CreatedByGwen]

So glad this was helpful! 🌸

[@gaylelazarus2394]

I have loads of all kinds of punches even though I gave quite a few away!! So happy to see some still have these !! Thanks for this video. Gayle

[@CreatedByGwen]

I've kept all of my punches... there were a couple that broke that I had to throw away but all in all I think they are something that will be useful for a long long time. Thanks for popping by the channel today Gayle 🌷🌷🌷

[@24jessejames]

I love the pages you’ve created ❤

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so much! 🌼

[@brookerohleder6769]

So informative❤❤❤

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much Brooke 🎀

[@janazavitz212]

Great tips - thank you! And I LOVE the layouts you shared and your style! Beautiful!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much Jana, you're very kind! 🌷🌷🌷

[@marybrooks1080]

Enjoyed your video.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much Mary 🌸

[@marihop5117]

Hi , i so love your scrapbook layouts, so pretty . Thanks for the tips on the punches too. Tfs :)

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed this one

[@deborahm.2460]

Genius!! TY!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so much Deborah! 🎀

[@gaylemora1390]

Omg your the queen of layouts 17:46

[@CreatedByGwen]

Oh Gayle, that is super kind of you to say! 👸 I don't know about that, but Thank you so much!!

[@Louisianagirl_1126]

I “LOVE” my punches!!!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Same!!! 🎀

[@vanessapegg7180]

I never knew how to use my punch board. Thank you so much.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Happy to help! 🎀

[@karennaturallyartby]

Love the punch hacks!!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much Karen 🌿

[@ematthews3267]

Very informative video, thank you. You didn't mention thickness of paper or I missed it. I have had to throw a few punches out in the past when they have jammed as the paper was too thin. Any tips for un-jamming beyond slamming down on desk top to release. Eleanor

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey Eleanor, paper... hmmmm... I actually haven't had too much trouble with that. I do only tend to use scrapbooking pattern paper or 216gsm American Crafts card stock. The only issue I've ever had was with more intricate dies and the thicker card, no issues with thin papers. My suggestion would be what you mentioned, slamming down on a desk top to release, but I'd also then recommend punching with wax paper/baking paper - this was suggested to me by another lovely creative here in the comments. Sorry I can't be of more help. Perhaps someone will see this question and be able to add in their experience below. 💗💗💗

[@lauriluepke4620]

Your layouts are just beautiful! Very crafty!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so much for your kind words, you've made my morning ☀️

[@vayes7958]

I have recently gotten my MS punches out.. Needed a reminder how to use them😁

[@CreatedByGwen]

Martha Stewart punches really are the best!! So glad I could give you a quick reminder on how they work.

[@mareehamming1110]

Very helpful video thankyou

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you Maree 🎀 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vadabirkheadhopper4302]

I get great results using aluminum foil to sharpen my punches. Then I use waxed paper the same way to lubricate them.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks for letting me know... I didn't realise a suggestion could be so controversial - some people like you and me have great success, others no luck at all. I guess either way it's worth a try. 🥰

[@francesreed4226]

Your layouts are gorgeous and I found this video really inspiring and full of super practical and creative ideas. Thanks so much!

[@CreatedByGwen]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it 🌷

[@carolnearson7932]

VERY useful video!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so much Carol.... Glad you enjoyed it 💗

[@patriciaclements2727]

Hi! It’s my first time seeing one of your KZbin(s). Thank you for a very nice tutorial. Besides Some misc punches, I have a Martha Stewart circle punch system w several punches, that I bought on EBay. Seems very complicated, but I think some of the tips you gave will help me.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey Patricia! Welcome! I'm so glad you found me. I haven't actually seen that system so I can't offer any help I'm afraid. I think a variety of circles would be super helpful and versatile so well worth trying to figure out if you can. Thanks for taking the time to say hello 👋

[@melissam9492]

Me to on the MS punches.

[@CreatedByGwen]

I'm going to have to look this one up because I've not seen or heard of it until Patricia mentioned it. @@melissam9492

[@Happybidr]

You do some great scrapbook pages. I always feel a bit lost when trying to layout a bunch of photos.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you! I'm a bit the same, I tend to only use up to 3 because I find more than that always ends up too cluttered. I haven't figured that out yet. 😆

[@mandy.austin]

Hi Gwen, I sharpen punches, dies and scissors with aluminium foil! It's a great tip and very handy ... I used it on a pair of secateurs the other day.

[@CreatedByGwen]

So so glad to hear this worked! I had a few people saying that it doesn't and it had me doubting myself. It's worked for me too :)

[@mandy.austin]

@@CreatedByGwen i think they need to understand that it needs to be lots of layers of aluminium foil. If you just use one sheet it doesnt work as well.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Yep... and the thickness of the foil makes a difference too. @@mandy.austin

[@murielsmith1405]

Love your scrapbook pages!! You have a lot going on, but with all that white space, it doesn't look crowded at all. Just discovered your channel and subscribed for all notifications.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Oh thank you Muriel, I'm so glad you found me and welcome! 🌼🌼🌼

[@conneeboulmay3431]

Fantastic

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you so much 😀

[@katielove9932]

You have some great techniques for using punches. Thanks. The hardest thing for me to understand is how to line the paper on the border punches side by side so they punch the pattern in consecutive order. I can't see how to do that? Any easier help?

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks Katie... I'm not sure if you missed it, but I did show this towards the start of the video, least, I think that's what you are asking. There are images printed on the punch that you can line up your paper with, note though that the alignment for the straight edges is different to the alignment for the corners (if you have the set that goes around the entire page). The other tip I'll add here which I don't think I mentioned in the video is to try and keep the paper super straight, it makes the finished edge true and straight and helps with alignment. I hope this helps! If I've misunderstood you, please just ask me again, always happy to help!

[@Pamek-466]

Have gotten most of my punches from thrift stores & the aluminum foil works to make them work much better.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks for letting me know Pamela, it's funny, a few people have said this doesn't work, but I have found it work quite well if done early enough and frequently... so I'm glad to hear you've had success with it. Thanks for popping by the channel today.