Ugh-no instructions in package!

[potterphreak]

I bought myself the Making Memories Tool Kit from Michaels last week (gotta love those 50% off coupons!) and there are no instructions inside!!! Uhhhh I am SUCH a novice here, HELP!! LOL Thanks in advance.

PS-Here is what is included in the "kit"
Hammer
Eyelet setter
3 size anywhere hole punch
Round-ended pliers
Tweezers
Paper piercer
Needles

 

[piratesmate]

I bought myself the Making Memories Tool Kit from Michaels last week (gotta love those 50% off coupons!) and there are no instructions inside!!! Uhhhh I am SUCH a novice here, HELP!! LOL Thanks in advance.

PS-Here is what is included in the "kit"
Hammer
Eyelet setter
3 size anywhere hole punch
Round-ended pliers
Tweezers
Paper piercer
Needles

I have this set & have to say I was a bit surprised that there were no instructions too. I'm guessing you want instructions for setting eyelets? You'll still need a mat - I don't know why it's not in there.

First punch a hole with the correct sized hole punch. For cardstock, you'll need to hit a little harder with the hammer. Make sure you use some sort of mat or work on a surface you don't care about marking up.

Then place the eyelet through the hole & settle the setter tool over the back of the eyelet. You need to hit fairly hard with the hammer. It often takes me 5 hits to get a good set.

Make sure you're working on a very stable surface. A card table will "give" too much when you hammer & the eyelet won't set.

I couldn't get the large eyelets (3/16") to set with the tool in the kit too well. Some will set, but it was kind of hit or miss - no pun intended. Also, the really small ones didn't set with that tool come to think of it. I ended up getting a universal tool later, once I ran into some eyelets that I really wanted to use that wouldn't set.

I hate the tweezers they include...I have a pair of surgical tweezers that I like much better. As for the other tools? I don't know what to do with them. Although I guess the paper piercer would be useful when you're using brads.

 

[piratesmate]

Oh hey - I forgot that I found this online when I wanted to start setting eyelets: http://www.scrapjazz.com/topics/Techniques/Eyelets/32.php

 

[potterphreak]

Ooooh a universal tool, what's THAT??? Thanks a million for the link, I don't understand why something that is $30 wouldn't come with instructions and NOT work all the time. GRRRR! LOL