Craft Punches for Quick Shapes and Easy Embellishments

Craft punches are a simple and satisfying way to add instant shapes to your handmade cards, tags, scrapbooks and journaling pages. Whether you're adding a heart to a wedding card, a flower to a spring project, or creating confetti, punches are quick, fuss-free and easy to use.

In this section, you’ll find a selection of handheld paper punches suitable for all levels of crafting. They’re especially popular with beginners, younger crafters, or anyone who prefers not to use a die-cutting machine.

Punches are a brilliant tool to have in your stash – just slot in your paper, press, and you’re ready to go.

What You’ll Find in This Section

We stock a variety of paper punches in popular shapes and sizes. Our range includes:

• Classic shapes like hearts, stars and circles
• Floral punches – ideal for layering or card corners
• Border punches for decorative edging
• Small motif punches for confetti or detail work
• Corner punches to add neat finishes or round edges

Each punch is clearly labelled with the approximate cut size and suggested paper thickness, so you know exactly what you’re getting.

Why Crafters Love Using Punches

Punches are great for quick makes, last-minute cards, or when you want to keep things simple. They don’t require any electricity, dies, or sandwich plates – just press and cut.

They’re ideal for:

• Adding small shapes to decorate a card front
• Creating matching gift tags and embellishments
• Making your own confetti or shaker elements
• Scrapbooking and memory journaling
• Layering punched shapes with peel-offs or sentiments

They also work well with patterned paper, mirror card, and even light-weight glitter card, so you can easily coordinate with the rest of your project.

Punches vs Dies – Which Should I Choose?

Punches are perfect for quick, simple shapes in small quantities. If you’re making multiple of the same design, or want portability and ease, a punch is a great choice.

Dies offer more intricate or detailed shapes and are better for larger batches or layered projects. Many crafters like to have a mix of both – punches for quick cuts, and dies for more involved designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of paper can I use with punches?

Most punches work best with standard crafting card (around 160–250gsm). If you're using textured, glitter, or thicker card, check the product description for compatibility.

Can I sharpen my punch if it becomes dull?

Yes – punching through aluminium foil a few times can help sharpen the blades. For sticky punches, try punching through wax paper to smooth things out.

Are these punches suitable for children?

Yes – many are suitable for supervised children’s crafting. They’re easy to grip and use, and perfect for school projects or creative afternoons.

Do you stock corner and border punches?

We do! You’ll find decorative corner punches and border punches in this section when available – ideal for finishing touches on cards and tags.

How are punches stored?

Most punches are compact and can be stored in a drawer or organiser tray. Some even lock shut for easier stacking or transport.