"Essential DIY Tools: The Versatile 'Eyelet Punch' for Invitations, Place Cards, and Handmade Favors"

2015.12.27 published

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Stylish Items＊

Do you know about eyelets? Are you using them?

Eyelets are round gold fittings that are attached to a hole made in paper or fabric when you want to pass a string or ribbon through it.

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The tool used to attach eyelets is called an eyelet punch.

The method is simple.

All you need to do is punch a hole in the paper with the punch on the eyelet punch, then pass the eyelet through it and press it down.

They are a staple tool for DIY wedding items as well＊

Here are some stylish ways to use eyelets in various paper items.

Paper Item that Becomes Stylish Just by Using "Eyelets"① Thank You Tags

It is standard to attach thank you tags to the small gifts distributed at the end of the reception.

It's also nice that using eyelets means you don't have to worry about the paper tearing when tying with a string or ribbon.

Paper Item that Becomes Stylish Just by Using "Eyelets"② Invitation Guides

Making all the invitation guides with the same size paper and bundling them together with eyelets is also a stylish idea.

A request card for guests who will be giving speeches or greeting others is included, and it's popular to attach an eyelet to that guide too♡

Paper Item that Becomes Stylish Just by Using "Eyelets"③ Menu Cards

Eyelets can also be used for menu cards and profile books.

Eyelets are very useful as they can be used to bind (staple) several sheets of paper together.

They create a stylish finish in gold, which is better than using a regular hole punch♩

Paper Item that Becomes Stylish Just by Using "Eyelets"④ Place Cards

Stylish place cards♡

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Where Can You Buy Eyelets?

Eyelets and eyelet punches can be purchased at 100 yen shops or stationery stores.

For brides who want to use them for a long time without breaking, it seems that the "Kokuyo Genuine Eyelet Punch" is popular.

➡︎ You can find Kokuyo's Eyelet Punch here＊

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Eyelets to Style Your Paper Items Are a Must♡

Eyelets that can be easily DIY-ed and enhance the appearance are a standard item you absolutely want to use in paper items. Please use eyelets to create wonderful wedding items.

➡ Eyelet Punches are available for purchase on Rakuten＊

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