how do I use a brad??

Apr '05 Scrapperdoo

ok.. only been scrapping for about 3-4 weeks. Am absolutely hooked. Even got my mom hooked! I have seen brads in the stores but I am not sure how you put it on the paper. Do you just push it through? (and if that is the case, I am very embarassed!)
Apr '05 Riverroadrn

RE: Scrapperdoo: ok.. only been scrapping for about 3-4 weeks. Am absolutely hooked. Even got my mom hooked! I have seen brads in the stores but I am not sure how you put it on the paper. Do you just push it through? (and if that is the case, I am very embarassed!)

for the little tiny ones from MM i used the paper piercer from my mm toolkit, anything to make a tiny hole, like a little nail and then just push the brad through and fold the ends.dont be ashamed, i am afraid to ruin any of the very expensive paper. lol
Apr '05 Scrapperbee

RE: Riverroadrn: for the little tiny ones from MM i used the paper piercer from my mm toolkit, anything to make a tiny hole, like a little nail and then just push the brad through and fold the ends.dont be ashamed, i am afraid to ruin any of the very expensive paper. lol

First, welcome to the neighborhood! We all have questions; that's one of the reasons we're here. I also use a paper piercer for the smaller brads, and also from my MM toolkit (highly recommend it). For a little larger hole, I use the smallest hole puncher from the same MM kit. Just pushing it through can bend and tear the paper.
Apr '05 Scrapperdoo

RE: Scrapperbee: First, welcome to the neighborhood! We all have questions; that's one of the reasons we're here. I also use a paper piercer for the smaller brads, and also from my MM toolkit (highly recommend it). For a little larger hole, I use the smallest hole puncher from the same MM kit. Just pushing it through can bend and tear the paper.

ok .... one more question.. lol what does "MM" stand for?
Apr '05 Renee618

RE: Scrapperdoo: ok .... one more question.. lol what does "MM" stand for?

Making Memories.....it's a wonderful brand of scrapbook supplies.....lots of nice tools and wonderful embellies!!!! Welcome to the neighborhood!!!! People are very friendly and helpful here!! Have fun!
Apr '05 Superpezgirl

RE: Renee618: Making Memories.....it's a wonderful brand of scrapbook supplies.....lots of nice tools and wonderful embellies!!!! Welcome to the neighborhood!!!! People are very friendly and helpful here!! Have fun!

brads are used just like office supply brads. they're just a decorative style.

poke hole, push through, bend back. voila!
Apr '05 LLLSTRIC

RE: Superpezgirl: brads are used just like office supply brads. they're just a decorative style. poke hole, push through, bend back. voila!

boy, I'm glad you asked...I had the same question...I finally figured out what LO meant....now I know what MM means...
Apr '05 Scrapperdoo

RE: LLLSTRIC: boy, I'm glad you asked...I had the same question...I finally figured out what LO meant....now I know what MM means...

Thank you all so much! I am finding this site very helpful and friendly! I used to wonder what my husband found so interesting on the dirtbike talk boards... now I know! Now he's gonna have to fight me for the computer..lol