Alternative to Paper Piercing Template

[scoopy]

I found an alternative to the SU paper piercing template and thought I would share. I wanted to get the Mat Pack, but I already have a setting mat and a small mousepad that works as a piercing mat. So I really just needed the template. I didn't want to pay $9.95 for just the template, so I got creative. I found plastic canvas in the embroidery section at JoAnn's and it works great! I got a piece of clear size 10 for $0.69. Means more money for stamps! It is about 9x12". I think I might get one in size 7 as well because the holes are spaced out a little farther. I just use a push pin to do the piercing - along with the mousepad. I loved the SU piercing template when I used it at a stamp camp, but I just couldn't justify the cost when I only needed the template.

[marymac_S]

Great idea! Wish I had thought of this!

[amysings]

You can also buy shapes in plastic canvas--circles, hearts, stars. Gives a really great effect when "pierced." I found many of them at Walmart.

[judi_stamparooni]

Excellent idea! Those little template holes aren't always easy to see! TFS!

[ctsusan73]

Thank you SO much for sharing your idea! I had been pining for the template only and couldn't justify the cost either. Too bad SU couldn't break apart the set and offer individual components.

Anywho - I love your idea and can't wait to get some plastic canvas the nest time I am at Wal-Mart.

Thanks!!

[*brailler*]

Hey, what a great idea! Thanks for the idea---Jeannie

[SCEmily]

Great idea! Thanks for the info. I'm gonna have to get one of thoes.

[Doodah]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE MONEY SAVING IDEA!!!!!!