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07-23-2008, 05:58 PM
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karma: 1 |  LESSON LEARNED while making Boarding Pass Invitations
I started working on my Boarding Pass invitations yesterday but wanted to share a lesson I learned...in the hopes it will help others. (i will post pics once complete).
There is an area on the boarding pass that is perforated...so we bought a handy little perforator tool at Micheals and I went about perforating them. Well, without realizing it, I was pressing down too hard on the perforator, and i tore (MANY TIMES) through my table-cloth, but more importantly, I actually scratched numerous times my dining room table (it went right through the tablecloth). I had originally tried to do it on something spongy, but i found that the cut was too deep, and it was actually tearing the pieces apart...so the consistency of the table worked well - EXCEPT for the damages now caused - YIKES!!! Thought I'd share this to others can avoid this same problem.
Other than that - it was a great project, and I loved all the advice and template ideas I got from the site :)
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07-23-2008, 06:04 PM
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karma: 1 | Re: LESSON LEARNED while making Boarding Pass Invitations
Thanks for the advice! I know I would have done the same type of damage!!
I am so excited for when I get to make mine.
And I am not a DIY kind of girl. But everyone on here has motivated me to take on this project.
Can't wait to see pics!!!
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07-23-2008, 07:27 PM
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karma: 1 | Re: LESSON LEARNED while making Boarding Pass Invitations
awwww... you really need a cutting mat! or maybe a cutting board.
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07-23-2008, 07:37 PM
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karma: 1 | Re: LESSON LEARNED while making Boarding Pass Invitations
Thanks for sharing that, Im starting on mine in a couple of months.
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07-23-2008, 08:42 PM
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karma: 4 | Re: LESSON LEARNED while making Boarding Pass Invitations
I would suggest a self-healing mat. You can get them at most craft stores. They're firm and won't leave dents in it.. sorry about your table but I'm sure the girls appreciate learning about it before they started.
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07-23-2008, 11:17 PM
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karma: 0 | Re: LESSON LEARNED while making Boarding Pass Invitations
thanks for the heads up!
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07-24-2008, 12:25 AM
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karma: 1 | Re: LESSON LEARNED while making Boarding Pass Invitations
Wow, thanks! :) I definitely would have destroyed my table! lol
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07-24-2008, 05:38 AM
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karma: 3 | Re: LESSON LEARNED while making Boarding Pass Invitations
If you're using a cutterpede or another type of paper cutter, many of them (at least the rotary/wheel types) have a perforating blade.
I went this route and it was really very easy - plus, perfectly straight lines!
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08-05-2008, 12:13 PM
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karma: 0 | Re: LESSON LEARNED while making Boarding Pass Invitations
Good to know! Plus I was wondering where to get the perforator tool at too, thanks! I think Home Depot has those wood pens, you might be able to cover up the scratches...Good luck!
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08-05-2008, 12:42 PM
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#10 | | Kristy*licious*
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karma: 1 | Re: LESSON LEARNED while making Boarding Pass Invitations
Quote:
Originally Posted by becks  If you're using a cutterpede or another type of paper cutter, many of them (at least the rotary/wheel types) have a perforating blade.
I went this route and it was really very easy - plus, perfectly straight lines! | I agree with Becks. I used a cutterpede with the perforating blade and it was so easy. In fact, it was my favorite part.
I'm really sorry to hear about your table and tablecloth. That's annoying!
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