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I have tried to figure out how to use my slit punch; I have
searched this site; seen the directions from julie; but could
not figure it out in my head; searched again; spent too
much time trying to get the punch in the right place.....
FINALLY printed out the info from julie and TA DAH!
PERFECT EVERYTIME PLUS A SAVINGS OF ABOUT AN
HOUR OF TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Some of us are slow learners ~ thanks for the help
Can this punch be used to insert photos? I printed up your instructions and plan to purchase this at my uplines next stamp camp. I was wondering since I am always sending out photos of the triplets to my parents or in-laws I thought this would be a great idea to use the punch so they can take the photos out of the cards.
So glad to have found this . . . a little late, I know, since I've had the slit punch for at least 9 months and have yet to get it quite "right." Thanks JulieHRR
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Thanks Julie.
I can be on the s l o w s i d e myself sometimes
I've had this punch for quite awhile and wanted to get it right so badly,
NOW I CAN. (I'm the little engine who could Ü)
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Thank you so much for the directions and photos Julie and the template Jami!! I am planning on getting the slit punch during Saleabration and now I'll know how to use it with out getting frustrated!~ You guys are the best!
Andrea
I can't believe this is the first I've seen this thread! Julie I have one question for you, that I'm not clear on.
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I finally realized I needed to cut my mat piece 1/2" larger
than the focal image piece.
When you say this, do you mean you need 1/2" larger & then slide the punch in all the way to the back or is the 1/2" for your little marks that you drew on the back with the sharpie?
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I also realized that if I used a Sharpie marker ON THE
BACK SIDE (silver/metal) OF THE PUNCH, I could make
some register marks/cross hairs so I know where each
of the 3 little bumps on the black plastic are
located--obviously, once you slide the punch into the
paper, if working with the punch upside down, you
can't see where the plastic part's register marks are.
What 3 bumps on the black plastic? I have not noticed these. You make the marks right on these bumps? (if I can find them)
Thanks Julie, for your generosity of spirit that you always share your discoveries!
I can't believe this is the first I've seen this thread! Julie I have one question for you, that I'm not clear on.
When you say this, do you mean you need 1/2" larger & then slide the punch in all the way to the back or is the 1/2" for your little marks that you drew on the back with the sharpie?
Hey, Dawn, actually the 1/2" margin is to make sure there's enough gap between the focal image and where the slit will actually be punched. The sharpie marks need to be aligned with the pencil line you drew around the focal image, onto the mat layer, so you know just where to punch to accomodate the focal.
Does that make sense?
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What 3 bumps on the black plastic? I have not noticed these. You make the marks right on these bumps? (if I can find them)
Thanks Julie, for your generosity of spirit that you always share your discoveries!
OK, just examine the punch itself--the black plastic housing. You'll see 3 little bumps, one on each side and one dead-center under the SU! logo on it.
Now, turn the punch upside down so you're viewing the metal. You should be able to see these little bumps slightly protruding. Line up a ruler with those bumps, and make your sharpie marks on the silver metal, creating "crosshairs", if you will. These register marks will help you determine how far to slide the punch in, and whether or not you have it aligned straight (level).
Does that make sense? I just found it was WAAAAY easier to align the punch from upside down with these marks, than it is right side up, using the bumps the manufacturer created for this purpose. It'll be interesting if they (the manufacturer) catch on to this and modify the register marks to allow it to be used more effectively this way . . . ;) I'm sure whoever does their product development has figured this out by now, but who knows . . . LOL!
And, btw, you are most welcome. I'm so glad if these tips have helped anybody with this punch!
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Hey, Dawn, actually the 1/2" margin is to make sure there's enough gap between the focal image and where the slit will actually be punched. The sharpie marks need to be aligned with the pencil line you drew around the focal image, onto the mat layer, so you know just where to punch to accomodate the focal.
Does that make sense?
OK, just examine the punch itself--the black plastic housing. You'll see 3 little bumps, one on each side and one dead-center under the SU! logo on it.
Now, turn the punch upside down so you're viewing the metal. You should be able to see these little bumps slightly protruding. Line up a ruler with those bumps, and make your sharpie marks on the silver metal, creating "crosshairs", if you will. These register marks will help you determine how far to slide the punch in, and whether or not you have it aligned straight (level).
Does that make sense? I just found it was WAAAAY easier to align the punch from upside down with these marks, than it is right side up, using the bumps the manufacturer created for this purpose. It'll be interesting if they (the manufacturer) catch on to this and modify the register marks to allow it to be used more effectively this way . . . ;) I'm sure whoever does their product development has figured this out by now, but who knows . . . LOL!
And, btw, you are most welcome. I'm so glad if these tips have helped anybody with this punch!
Ahhhhh! The lightbulb just went on! I think I get it now! Thanks for the clarification!
Julie, Thank you so much for the instructions. I finally got my punch and searched for your directions again. I only made one error and got it on the 2nd try. Line up the line that I drew on paper with the marker line on punch and it works perfectly. Do not put the paper all the way in or it will not work right. Oh, I can't wait to demo this at my first workshop. I think my scrapbooking buddies will love this for adding photos to their scrapbook pages. Thanks again.
I'll add my thanks here too for Julie and also to Jami for posting the gift card template.
I made a bunch of quick gift card holders this Christmas using the slit punch. Now to start using it on some cards!
Hey, Dawn, actually the 1/2" margin is to make sure there's enough gap between the focal image and where the slit will actually be punched. The sharpie marks need to be aligned with the pencil line you drew around the focal image, onto the mat layer, so you know just where to punch to accomodate the focal.
Does that make sense?
I'm stumped on the 1/2".... can you help pls?
Do you mean that you cut the mat so it's 1/2" larger ALL THE WAY AROUND the image. Or, is the actual mat 1/2" longer than the image (creating a 1/4" mat)?
These directions are the total bomb! I have been sweating and fretting over this punch since I got it, and was disappointed because I could not get it to line up properly. I always wanted to push it all the way in, or try to line it up with focal point by eyeeballing it, and it was ALWAYS a hair off, ending up crooked! But now viola! It's working just like it's supposed to thanks to your excellent tutorial.
Julie your instructions and pictures on the use of this punch have made it worth my purchase. Thank you! Also a Big Thank You! To Jami, the template you posted, is just great! I'm going to make some up for my elderly mother. She can't get out to shop much anymore but likes to participate in the gift giving, so these will be wonderful for her.
Driscilla
Thank-you - this is very helpful! I just got my slit punch yesterday and had that exact frustration of having to shave off pieces of my focal image to fit the slit/mat layer. I hadn't even noticed the little bumps on the slit punch yet! I just tried your instructions and they worked great and your pictures were definitely helpful. Thanks so much!
THANK YOU SO MUCH JULIE!! What an incredible tip! I'm glad I happened on this thread. I just showed some people this last week and they were VERY impressed. I told them I learned everything from SCS!! LOL!
Merrie
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I bought the slit punch in August...have used it once....
how sad is that?
This is the first time I have found this thread....I seriously need to SCS more...
Well I'm here to bump this thread up again because it is soooooooooo helpful! JulieHRR you really are amazing!!!!! Thank you for the explanation and photos especially!
Catherine
thank you so much for this Julie, the slit punch is on my order going in on Sunday, I did not get it for making the slit but to make the card that GGstampin' created, I love it and want to case it! Here's a link to that card: Gallery at Splitcoaststampers
Now I will surely use my slit punch for more!
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thank you so much for this Julie, the slit punch is on my order going in on Sunday, I did not get it for making the slit but to make the card that GGstampin' created, I love it and want to case it! Here's a link to that card: Gallery at Splitcoaststampers
Now I will surely use my slit punch for more!
OMG!!!! GGsttampin's use for this is genius!!! Holy Balcer!!!!
__________________ Julie Ebersole (JulieHRR once upon a time . . . )julieebersole.com"So shines a good deed in a weary world." -Willy Wonka
I have LOVED my slit punch, but never had a sure fire way to use it or to explain how to use it to others. This is great! Thanks for the technical info!
Thanks so much - I haven't used it much because I wasn't sure how to get it right. (But I really like the projects I've seen with it.) Thanks a million!
One More Additional question to affix your image now...
I am so glad I asked this question, and to see I am not alone in my quest to figure out this little punch. I was feeling silly after seeing all the great cards that used the slit punch. Thank you very much Julie HRR for all the help.
Question now is, once we figure out how to do the punch in the right place, and turn everything over, and of course wiggle our main image into the correct spot... how do we affix double sided tape to the back of our main image and wiggle in?? we'll get caught in the wrong spot as we try to fit it
into the slit punches.
And, if we leave 1/2" on the layer that needs the slit punch, we need a 1/2 inch on any side where there will be a slit punch, correct?? so if 2 sides? Then when all is correct, can we trim the punched layer to look like 1/4 " border behind our main image?
I hope my inquiry is clarified and readable. Thanks again all.
I am so glad I asked this question, and to see I am not alone in my quest to figure out this little punch. I was feeling silly after seeing all the great cards that used the slit punch. Thank you very much Julie HRR for all the help.
You are welcome.
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Question now is, once we figure out how to do the punch in the right place, and turn everything over, and of course wiggle our main image into the correct spot... how do we affix double sided tape to the back of our main image and wiggle in?? we'll get caught in the wrong spot as we try to fit it
into the slit punches.
Well, I just put a dab of adhesive on the back of the main image, and slip one side into the slit, buckling it gently, if necessary, then slip the other side. This is easier than trying to "wiggle" or slide it in, because you're right, the adhesive will get caught.
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And, if we leave 1/2" on the layer that needs the slit punch, we need a 1/2 inch on any side where there will be a slit punch, correct?? so if 2 sides? Then when all is correct, can we trim the punched layer to look like 1/4 " border behind our main image?
Yes.
__________________ Julie Ebersole (JulieHRR once upon a time . . . )julieebersole.com"So shines a good deed in a weary world." -Willy Wonka
oh brother!
