Product Review: Crop-A-Dile

I recently purchased a Crop-A-Dile eyelet setter and hole punch for an invitation project. I went back and forth, mainly because I hated the name of the tool (snotty, I know)! After using it to make 200 invitations, I can say with confidence that it is a great product. In fact, it has become a necessity for me. In addition to using it for paper projects, it can be used to punch holes in metal for those feeling crafty. I tried it and it is quite easy.

My favorite features:

• It can punch and set 4 different sizes (including one flat side for over sized and square shaped items).
• It feels like a big hole puncher.
• Comfort grips.
• It costs about $20.00, and can be found cheaper at craft stores and eBay.
• The tool makes fast work of what used to be a very tedious process.
• It truly is easy.

My only concern would be if you have small hands. Then, it would be a difficult tool to use, as the grip is quite wide.

If you are planning on making your own invitations or stationery with eyelets, this is a worthwhile investment...even if you only use it once.

PDF instructions (on the back of the package) from We R Memory Keepers (photos from We R Memory Keepers).