Retractable Pick

Great product. Easy to use

Very nice quality! Easy to use. I love it that the tip is retractable. Nice size works very well on the tiniest of holes. Great price!

I've had several of these paper picks over the years. I often add embroidery to paper crafts, especially greeting cards. I keep a craft pick in each of my project containers. I especially like that the picks are retractable so you can carry them anywhere. I trace designs lightly in pencil (you can use stencil) and then punch holes for embroidering. Hints for use: if a design is complicated, punch one part, embroider, and then punch another part. To help spacing, for example on a small heart, punch top and bottom "corners" and punch the middle of the curves at the top of the heart. It will help you judge spacing. If you embroider something thin like a flower stem, alternate where you punch so the paper doesn't tear out. Card stock 65 or 110 weight works well

Yes this is just what I needed for punching holes for binding . Thank you it came on time .

This retractable pointy tool makes it easy to stay safe by simply retracting the needle. It's soft grip makes it comfortable to hold for long periods at a time. Because the needle is tapered, it even works for my paper embroidery projects. I highly recommend this tool for any project. Because it is bright red, it's easy to spot on my craft table. I love not having to keep my eye on a cap in a separate piece like most pointy tools because they always get lost. This is the best pointy tool I've ever owned.

It's easy to pick this up with one hand and extend the piercer with the thumb of that hand. Good for when your other hand is busy holding down whatever it is you intend to use the piercer on. The point is sharp, but not as sharp as other paper piercers I have used. Also, the shaft of the metal piercer itself is thicker than others. This makes it sturdy, but it also means it creates a slightly larger hole. This might not matter to most people, but if it does, you should know. All in all, I like it, but I liked my Making Memories one better. I used that one for around 2 decades, before the tip finally broke off. I also like the one I bought from Close to My Heart better. I like having two, though, so I can keep them in separate spots, so its still good to have this one.

I got this to put together my first junk journal. While it made the holes ok for me to put my needle and string through, I ended up bending the metal. The metal tip comes out by way of moving the retractable button thingy, which is nice as it retracts into itself so no chance of poking yourself unexpectedly. So while it's easy for me to make my signature holes, I'll need to watch that I don't put too much pressure on it or the metal will probably bend even more. Who knew I was so strong...lol. But for $5 it's a keeper. I looked into buying an awl, but the price on those was much more, and I don't need to make my signature holes that often, so this is good enough for my needs. If you make thick junk journals you may want to go with an awl, which can be found at any Lowe's. They're made for tougher applications, so will be better than this one should you need to use it a lot.

I admit, I held out on ordering one of these for a long time. I figured the needle I was using and the awl I sometimes used would work for me. When I got a gift card to my favorite store (Amazon!!) for Mother's Day, I decided to go ahead and buy the Tim Holtz Craft Pick. Since I got it, I have used it on every project I've done, no lie. Whether I am using the 1 3/8 inch pick to pick out hole punches, form ridges in glued paper, poke a hole or whatever else I dream up, it is so much easier to hold onto than my little needle was. The red barrel handle has kind of a velvety feel and doesn't get slick even with wet hands. The piercer part is adjustable from exposing just 1/4 inch to all the way out. This tool has earned a spot in my "carousel of needed things" along with all my favorite scissors, tapes, etc in just the short time I have had it. I would definitely recommend the Tim Holtz Craft Pick to any crafter that finds themself using toothpicks or, like me, needles for whatever. This is a durable tool that I will absolutely be using all the time!