Hey there friends! It’s Aly Dosdall back again for another round of Tools Today. It’s so much fun for me to share my tool love with you each month--I hope you enjoy seeing these tools in action. You can find past Tools Today posts by clicking here.
This month’s tool comes from a family of tools that have taken the craft industry by storm. Punch Boards have proven very popular and handy, and the 123 Punch Board by We R Memory Keepers is the most versatile and best value of them all, in my opinion.
This tool makes over 200 different variations and sizes of envelopes, boxes, and bows. Instructions for the basic versions in several sizes are conveniently colour-coded and right on the board. The 123 Punch Board comes with an instruction booklet for making variations on the basic three shapes.
One of my favourite things about the fall season is all the pumpkins, so I used the punch board to make some pumpkin gift boxes.
These little guys are just over 3 inches and are perfect for holding small gifts, sharing fall treats, or acting as place cards at a fall celebration.
After making the 3.25 inch boxes with the punch board, I added some ribbon and greenery to the top. I made the leaves using one of my favourite crafting hacks--the rounder punch on the Alphabet Punch Board!
You can personalize the box by adding a monogram to the leaf like I did, or you can replace that with a gift tag and sentiment or short note for your recipient.
To see the 123 Punch Board in action, and for a few more tips and tricks for making these pumpkin gift boxes, watch the video below.
While I used the gift box feature of this tool, that’s only scratching the surface of what you can create with it. You can make bows to top your boxes, envelopes to coordinate with your handmade cards, and so much more.
Thanks for joining me today! I hope this has helped you see what a versatile and valuable tool the 123 Punch Board is. It’s truly a staple supply for paper crafters. Until next time!
~Aly
Pretty cool tool! Thanks for the lesson!
Posted by: Sandy Clinton | October 25, 2016 at 02:20 PM
love my 1 2 3 Board
Posted by: MaryAnn N. | October 25, 2016 at 04:39 PM
Oh Oh.... this may be a must have!!
Posted by: Joan | October 26, 2016 at 08:55 AM
<3 this tool!
Posted by: barb macaskill | October 26, 2016 at 10:22 AM
I've been on the fence about this tool for a while now but I think you finally convinced me to buy it Aly! Thanks...I think. ;)
Posted by: Teresa Medeiros | October 26, 2016 at 11:39 AM
Glad you enjoyed learning about my favorite punch board ladies! =)
Posted by: Aly Dosdall | October 28, 2016 at 01:29 PM
This seams like an answer to my prayers. Is it available in the UK please? _
Posted by: AndreaH | October 28, 2016 at 04:16 PM
I love We R Memory products - they are so inovative and useful
Posted by: Frances Janidlo | October 29, 2016 at 05:27 PM
I really want this !
Posted by: Laura Gauthier Turcotte | October 30, 2016 at 08:46 AM
Cute pumpkin boxes
Posted by: JoAnn H | October 31, 2016 at 07:47 AM
Thanks for sharing your creativity Aly! I look at these tools on line or in a store and wonder what I could make with them. You have shown us some cute boxes made with yet another wonder WeR Memory Keeping tool..
Posted by: Shannon | November 03, 2016 at 10:43 PM
Love all the punch boards! So versatile for crafting!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | November 04, 2016 at 02:34 PM
Wow, I'm amazed with how many things this one piece can make!! I would love to win one. Thank you for the opportunity to own one.
Posted by: WendyW | November 05, 2016 at 01:38 PM