Eyelets and brads are a great way to add that finishing touch to a layout, and are fairly simple to do. Here’s how to use them:
Eyelets
At first, eyelets were quite a mystery to me. They seemed quite challenging, when in actuality they’re pretty simple. Here’s how to do it:
- Create a hole that fits the eyelet size. (I use my paper piercer, but there are hole punches for eyelets.)
- From the front, put the eyelet into the hole.
- Flip the paper over with the backside of the eyelet facing up on a self-healing mat (or something similar).
- Using your eyelet setter, set it over the eyelet (Sorry no picture for this one…it’s hard to take a picture when both hands are busy.)
- Now it’s time to use your hammer and make a little noise. Hammer the setter until the eyelet splits and flattens.
Brads
Brads are probably one of my favorite embellishments. Quick and easy. Not to mention useful and cute.
- Use your paper piercer (or a hole punch, depending on the size of the brad) to create a hole in your cardstock.
- Put the stem of the brad in the hole.
- Turn your cardstock over and open up the brad’s prongs until they are flush against the cardstock.
