Some eyelets come with washers for the back. They hide the splits and give a smoother and neater finish.

I thought I was the only person not successful with my cropodile, seems like trial an error is the way to go. Appreciate the demonstration

Try using A1 to set a 3/16 eyelet and C3 for 1/8 eyelets. Mine always work fine on any type of paper using those settings. The eyelets are supposed to spread apart on the back of the tag, If they don't, they will fall right out of the hole.

Here you go: A1 for all 3/16” standard and oversized eyelets. B2 for all 1/8” round snap setter for all 1/8th standard snaps. C3 for 1/8” standard and oversized eyelets. D4 (flat setter) for all oversized, miscellaneous, and square shaped metal embellishments and snaps.😊

There are charts on line that will tell you what settings to use for different size eyelets.

This tutorial is so welcome. I am hopeless when trying to figure this out. The instructions contained with the product were of no help to me, as I actually needed to see exactly how to use it and you did that. Many thanks🙏

This is ironic because I've been so frustrated with my crop-a dile , just this week. It doesn't crimp the back correctly and i had no idea which thingy I needed to use for which size eyelit. It will ruin a project. So thank you for the information. Very helpful

By the way, i really love your channel. I like your crafting style and your projects!

I cannot believe you're doing this. I got one and im screwing up. Thanks you read my mind. Couldn't find the little ones in colors. I have a pack of memory keepers larger ones but I didn't punch them right. I hope this helps. I saved for months to get my cropadile and I was so upset. Didn't want to ruin a great tag. Thanks sweetie pie😊❤

I use A1 for my 3/16 hole. The back is suppose to spread out 'like a flower'. Spreading out helps keep the eyelet from eventually falling out. If it's 'smooth' it will eventually fall out because it's not gripping the paper like the one that spread out 'like a flower'... at least I think that's how it works. Also if you google we r memory keepers eyelet setter instructions, the Amazon link shows you the sizing for each type of eyelet. Thanks so much for sharing this video, it really helped!

YOUR VIDEO IS THE BEST! I was just about to kick the stupid Crop-o-dile to the curb because it made me so frustrated! I looked at a couple of videos - including one by We R Memory Keepers, which was the most useless of the lot - when I finally watched yours. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this!

I’ve also heard that the eyelets have little splits on the shaft, which make them flare out like a flower when you squeeze it. I think the ones that have a smooth shaft are actually grommets, which perhaps have a slightly different use. That’s why they crack when squeezed. The ones with the little splits are what you want to use. It’s amazing how these things take so much research, LOL.

This was so helpful, thank you, very good directions, and I am finally able to use my crop-a-dial!

Thanks for the video, Maggie. I own a crop-a-dile and always just hope for the best. 😂 I switch between 1/8” and 3/16” eyelets and am never sure if I put it back to the right settings. Throw in a rivet and I’m at a loss. Anyway, I got out my crop-a-dile and worked along with you and now feel more comfortable with it. Again, thank you. 🩷

Yes, you are the only one that I have seen explain this!! And I’ve had mine years! I played with it until it worked and then never changed the settings! I must use larger size rings all the time! I do like the look of! Have never seen some of the ones you showed but probably didn’t want to do anything to upset the settings either lol! Now that I know, I’ll write them down because I was always worried that they would get changed and I would need to test them all again until I found the right combo.! I didn’t even know about the tiny letters/ numbers on the machine or maybe I just ignored them because I didn’t bother to figure them out 🤪!

Thank you so much. I keep on thinking that i can't follow directions. Since the back of mine always splitting. To remedy that I just hit it wit a hammer to flattened the rough edges. I would love to have mine turns out beautiful like yours - one of this days, after this maybe.

I absolutely LOVE my crop-a-dile!! I've had mine for years, next to a paper cutter it's probably one of my most used tools. You did a great explanation 😊😊!

Thank you! 💕

I have a manual setting tool for my eyelets and it works great and was cheap!

Love this new series ❤

I have one that I still haven’t opened yet. it’s the blue one or kind of turquoise color. The instructions have a cube chart showing the top cubes, A through D, and the base cubes, 1-4, and how to use them for the different sizes. A1 is for 3/16 and C3 is for 1/8. I really need to give mine a try. Why, oh, why, cannot get started is anybody’s guess. Thanks for the little demo. It’s helpful.❤

Thank you for the demo

Thank you!

I really needed this! Did not understand the tool until now!! Thank you!

So very helpful!!! Thank you so much for posting! Be especially blessed!!! ♥

Hi, I"m a new subscriber! I don't know why this was recommended to me but I am so glad that I watched because, I have not used my WRMK crop a dile. Mine is teal and came in a kit with eyelets and a nice case- I think I got it off of HSN or JoAnns. I have watched many videos on this gadget but had not worked with it until today. I do not junk journal, but I make cards and art journals which are just with different types of paper: water color, mixed media etc. I decorated the covers. I bought my crop a dile mainly for tags believe it or not and to use in my card making. I got extra eyelets off of TEMU and they came in a nice little case too. I knew nothing about sizes so mine are all the larger size. The little ones are cute. Thank you, this was great!!!

This is really useful! Thank you! 😊

This was very Helpful!!!💜Thank you !

Great video. Thank you!

Thank you! This was sooooo helpful❤

Thank you

Tfs! I have had my CAD since they first came out, I have the pink one, it is the original colour. Then I bought the CAD Big Bite, loved it too. I didn't use them for a while and forgot the settings! 🤣🤣 I have sooo many eyelets, all colours. You're video really helped.

Very helpful video!

Great tips, thank you!

That was helpful. Ty.

Great video, very helpful. Thank you!

This so so very helpful, thanks🤩

Thanks so much...this was very helpful!

Thank you. I needed this!😊 Extremely helpful, Maggie.

I’m so glad I stumbled on your video. I had not idea how to use my crop a dial. I didn’t even realize there were hole punches on the tops. 😂. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks it really helped me!

Thanks so much - this was helpful!

Tfs. You have explained everything very well.

Thank you so much Maggie! I have a crop a dile but have not used it yet because I’ve been intimidated. This was VERY helpful!

Love this video, I also have been struggling with the splitting in the back, this is very helpful! I made my daughter a journal that is a thin chipboard/heavier card stock and I glued fabric to it. I made a dangle chain to close it but have been putting off adding the eyelets because I don’t want to ruin the cover. My daughter told me it’s ok if it gets messed up because I am learning she said the journal is an original and she will love it either way 😊

Clearly you must have heard my frustration yesterday when using mine for the first time 😂

A really useful video and the comments are constructive too - thank you

Now maybe I can try eyelets. Thanks f or your instruction. ❤

OMGOSH the lock! I didn’t know and I think that’s what is wrong with the one I have...

TFS it helped 👍🏼

great tips! When using the copy paper I just cut a matching top 1/4 piece of cardstock then set the eyelet. That gives the eyelet enough of a base to set it.

I had no idea it had a lock on it! Thanks

Thank you for this video. I have this tool and I sometimes think it’s hit or miss. It can be confusing. It’s great for punching holes though. I usually end up with the back feeling rough. I have not found the small eyelets yet. I like the wide rim eyelets.

Maggie…. Thank you so much!!! I appreciate this. I’m going to try these this afternoon. Hopefully it sets right and not rough on the back 🩷🩷🩷🩷

I had one of these for months and never knew you could switch stuff like that! 😮

What a great video, I have had my cropadile for months now and didnt even know you could change the blocks 🙈

TFS ❤❤❤

This was so helpful, I have one of the older Crop-A-Dile’s and have never been able to master it, but I followed your video and there is hope for me yet…lol Thank you for your knowledge!

Love this type of videos thanks for sharing ❤ btw my is purple

Thank you for explaining about crop a dile what would you use for dangles on journal spine . enjoyed video Theola

I watched another video and she said the eyelets with a solid edge on the back will break because when pressed down there is no way for the eyelet to spread open. Look for eyelets that have a small fluted edge so when they are pressed down they already have a way to fan out. If that makes sense...also the directions say to use the post and bottom as follows A/1 B/2 C/3 D/4. The flat side B is for a flat top shaped decorative eyelet , the dome side D is for a dome top shaped decorative eyelet.

Hi! This was on my Christmas list lol, I didn't get it but did get a gift card :) I need to go shopping, it looks handy!

Great tutorial it helps a lot I have the pink handle they shift a little bit off the handle the really tiny eyelets I can’t buy in The Netherlands thank you!👏🏻👍🏻

Hi Maggie great video...just wanted to say that someone told me there is eyelets that have a separate ring that goes on the back of the eyelets and the eyelet then wrap0s around that which keeps it from splitting........

Thanks, I have the pink one but bought it 2nd hand with no instructions or eyelets. Being as i only paid $20 for it(i would never have been able to purchase it at normal prices) I'm determined to figure it out and your demo has given me some great ideas!

I just discovered your channel yesterday and I have binge watching since. Our temp is -32 Celcius right now (-39 with windchill) (-25.5 F)/windchill -38.2F) and way too cold to be outside so this is a perfect way to spend my time. I live in Calgary, Canada. I enjoy listening to your voice which is very calming and you are extremely creative. One of my most favorite things to use is Tim Holtz paper dolls and you have great ways to use them. The hardest thing I find with the Crop-O-Dile is the lock as it is temper mental.

Great video. I learned a lot, I didn't even know the bottom had different sizes too, LOL. I saw a punch like this on Temu, but I didn't read the description, it was cheaper though.

I don’t have one, but I used to, and I actually donated to some or some craft group because I didn’t know how to use it and I couldn’t figure it out. Silly, I know, but that was a long long time ago and now I want one again, so I’m gonna look into it but I know they are a bit pricey.

I have the green Crop -A- Dile, and I never notice the numbers or the letters on it, so when I get a chance. I am going to take a look to see if it's on mine. So, thank you for sharing this 😊.

Hello, thank you for the share. I plan on getting one, but not sure which one or name brand.

Thanks! I haven’t used a Crop-A-Dile yet, but I want to!

Thanks Maggie i I just bought one. And i have two others some of my eyelets have like little washers.

The back should split so that it stays firmly in place. As far as I know, every Crop a Dile is the same, there are even ones made of rose gold (the metal) or gold (the plastic). Craftelier indeed has very good own brand eyelets. Have you tried the wide one? Love those too.

I have a Crop-A-Dile, and I love the way eyelets look, but it's a very hit and miss tool and all because of the eyelets and/or the pressure you use. Sometimes you can hear it clamp down, sometimes not. Pressing too hard, too soft has made this an aggravating tool to use.

You need to reinforce your hole when the paper is thinner. You can also take and hammer the back side down.

Thank you for this helpful video. My CAD is pink but the setters are all the same color (silver). I had the same problem with the splitting, I’m hoping this will help with that problem. 28:14

Thanks for the video! There’s an instruction pamphlet that came with my aqua crop-a-dile. I keep it in the drawer with the tool. That instruction pamphlet tells the combination of top and bottom to use for the size of eyelet. I checked their website and I don’t see where they have a downloadable file. If you’re missing yours I can scan it and send you a copy.

We R Memory Keepers has a Crop-A-Dile "cheat sheet" and video on their website. (Which is now under American Crafts) I wasn't sure if I was allowed to share the link here?? Anyhow, it's helpful too.

HI YOU DID A GREAT JOB TO EXPLAIN, BUT THIS MAKES ME FEEL IT'S TO COMPLACATED TO USE FOR ME! BRADS LOOK COOL. SO I'LL KEEP JUST PUNCHING A HOLE & THEN USE A PAPER CIRCLE RING ON BOTH SIDE OF THE PAPER. Do take care. Fl.

I have gotten eyelets on EBay

@Valeri4561 Hi I don't normally add to someone's info on a video, but b/c you asked in this video I copied and pasted this from your other video. (the one with the window envelopes Tim Holtz style. I would like to give you a little hint. (I learned this by accident) The reason the eyelets from Hobby Lobby are spreading and rough is because you need to switch the bottom part of your Crop a Dile. So, if you dial the part of the Crop a Dile bottom part, (the part that smashes not the part that goes through the eyelets) Until you get to the flatter bump (you will know when you choose the correct one b/c your eyelet will be smooth on the back) You will be so happy! I know I was!! The way I found out is b/c my friend was with me learning to make journals and she accidentally moved that part. Voila!!! The eyelets were smooth!! Let me know if this helps you. :) PS I just discovered your channel and I really love it. :) Also after watching this video I edited this comment to add the bottom post should be on 2 Yours is on 3 which is a more raised surface and that's what causes the rough edge on the back of eyelets and also doesn't allow you to get a tighter fitting eyelet on thinner paper.

I have some eyelets with the washer for the back think they are 3/16 cannot get them to work, I have tried different combinations and still stuck.

Can you also set snaps with the crop a dile ?

I beg to differ, I bought my Crop-A-Dile boxed kit in Lime Green in a Lime Green case. Might be due to buying it in Great Britain, or that it was over 2 decades ago? Mine also has metal hole depth adjusters with a knurled lock screw. FYI I use 'B' & 'D' for setting rivets.

will the smaller post fit a 2mm eyelet? I am guessing it will only fit 3mm but am hoping it will fit 2mm. I can't seem to find a grommet tool that fits 2mm eyelets.

I get frustrated when it splits in the back because it is sharp feeling! I would feel bad if I gave that to someone and they cut themselves! So what I did the last time is I just put a little snippet of washi over it on the back...after i put my ribbon in it

Amozon has them at good price I buy mine there compatible ones

Which eyelets are the best quality for the best price.?

I noticed at the bottom of the eyelets they have little slits. Do the eyelets that don't have those slits work in the crop a dile?

Hello, I bought some eyelets with a washer on amazon that are stainless steel and when i try to use it on my we r memory keepers crop-a-dile it does not flatten them. Am I supposed to only use their brand eyelets? I wanted to use stainless steel one's so they don't rust over time. Thank You

I can’t see any numbers or letters on my cubes. Trying to set a 3/16 eyelet.

I don’t know if this helps for those of you who do not want to see the back where it splits open, but I know there are several stamping/card making companies that sell a die where you can die cut some thing that covers it up.

Now I am glad I didn't buy one. It is a very pricey item, and it doesn't seem worth the cost.

One other tip I saw was to have your paper flipped to the backside when you punch your hole. That way the rougher side of the hole is on the underside, not on the pretty front, if that makes sense.