How to Use a Ribbon Punch

A ribbon punch is used to thread ribbon for a craft border.

A ribbon punch is a small crafting tool designed to attach ribbons, paper strips or charms to cards or scrapbooking pages. Paper-Crafts.org notes that punches are sturdy tools that work well on a variety of crafting surfaces. Ribbon punches make two to six small holes in the primary surface of a craft to enable even and gentle threading of ribbon. Ribbon holes are usually 1/8 to 1/4 inch apart so that the borders of the craft will be perfectly aligned and close together.

Things You'll Need

• Ribbon punch
• Ribbon or thread
• Needle (optional)
• Glue

Instructions

1. Slide a piece of paper into the opening of the punch.

2. Push the punch down until you hear it click into place. Release the punch. Repeat along the edges of the craft until the border is complete.

3. Thread the ribbon or paper through the holes along the edge of the craft. For small threads or decorative embroidery, use a needle to thread through the holes.

4. Glue the ends of the border into place to prevent them from sliding out of the holes.

References

• Paper-Crafts: Creative Paper Craft Punches