Basic Techniques
Inserting Eyelets
Eyelets
are a great way to attach things to a page or simply to add color and interest.
They come in a varietyof shapes and sizes—from flowers to stars and hearts—and
help to draw attention to a focal point, almost like a bullet point in text.
You can also use them when threading ribbon on your pages to reinforce the holes.
To insert an eyelet, you’ll need an anywhere hole punch, an eyelet setter, a hammer and a mat.
Step One:
Lay your paper on the mat face up and select where you want to insert your eyelet.
Hold the anywhere hole punch upright with the punch part on the spot where you
want your eyelet. Use the hammer to hit the top of the punch, creating the hole
in the paper. Hint: you can also us a standard hole punch to make holes near
the edge of the paper. Simply insert the paper in the punch and press the handle.
Step
Two:
Insert the eyelet, then turn the paper over. Tip: Slip a piece of cardboard
under your paper and eyelet to keep it from falling out when you turn it over.
Step Three:
Place the eyelet setter on top of the eyelet. Tap the top of the eyelet setter
with a hammer to flatten the eyelet ridge onto the paper.