Oh wow can’t wait to try this. Just hit my stamp n stencil platform. Now I need to ask a neighbor to help cut the ultra sticky mat, as I’m one handed. Stamp, stencil and color all on the same platform. Yay 🎉🎉
I know you’re going to really like your stamp and stencil but with the mat you’re going to LOVE it! Since you’re one handed, I’m thinking you may want to keep a ruler as spacer between the mat and lid instead of the plastic grid sheet as it definitely requires the strength of 2 hands for me to remove it but a ruler would easily be removed 😊❤
Thanks for your ideas about sticky mats. I have purchased both the Altenew ultra sticky mat and the Waffle Flower ones to use in different areas. I also tried the Misti sticky mat but it did not keep its stickiness, in spite of caring for it as they instructed. Thank you for sharing your grid sheets template. I appreciate that and your video. Cheers! 😊🇨🇦
I’m so glad you found it helpful! 🤗 Let me know your thoughts on the Waffle Flower Mat as I’ve not seen that one! I agree regarding the MISTI mat, I followed the instructions diligently but it just stopped being effective. 🤗
I've been using a waffle flower sticky mat for stenciling. Love it. Then a couple weeks ago I ordered the altenew 9x12 ultra sticky mat to put in my sizzix stamp and stencil platform. LOVE IT. You are the first person I've seen do what I am doing! It's a great size, convenient and so EASY. Your grids look interesting. I will have to investigate them
@@samanthac5761 I hadn’t heard of the Waffle Flower, I gotta check that out! I was just fed up with the glue from the sticky sheets all over my craft room, I knew there had to be a better way! 🤗
@@melittasmakin waffleflower makes the mats in many sizes, I have the one that fits the misti but I don't use it that way. Was considering getting another for my stampin up stamparatus (discontinued platform) but decided to go BIG with the 9x12 like you did.
I also invested in this larger sticky mat…gamechanger for blending, stencils as well! Jennifer McG & Simon Hurley uses it regularly too! Great informational video precious sister!👍🏻
This is so amazing! I have one of those big mats but not a bit tool to use it in. I'm going to see if it will work with what I've got. Thank you so much for sharing!
I stuck mine to a glass cutting mat I already had - it stays on there so I don’t need to peel on and off; it’s now portable; and, I as I said in another comment, I cover the top with a Dollar Tree cutting mat so it stays clean and dust free between uses. Good luck!
Yes! I get so tired of the paper pulling up when I use my stamping platforms! It just pulls out from underneath the magnets. And of course, when it pulls up then it’s impossible to get it back in the same position if I need to re stamp.
Does it stay sticky though? Because a bought a silicone "sticky" mat that didn't hold its stick after using is 3 x even after I cleaned it how they said to it didn't come back
@@laurasutton1551 it stays stuck! It’s been on my Stencil & Stamp tool for 6 months now & while it might lift a little on the corner when I pull up the plastic, it hasn’t left the tool surface even once! And the waffle pattern is against the tool surface so that tells you how strong the grip is! Trust me, you won’t be sorry! By the way, I misspoke in the video when I said silicone, it’s actually photopolymer, the same material clear stamps are made from.
@@susanlefevre632I haven’t seen the WeR mat so I couldn’t compare but the Altenew Mat is approximately 1/8” thick. I have no issues using my stamp platform with it. If you wanted to use foam backed stamps you would need to purchase the Sizzix extension for this platform.
@@madusonkeeperThe Altenew I use is the Ultra Sticky 9x12 Mat: altenew.com/products/9x12-ultra-sticky-mat-grid or the 7.5 x 7.5” depending on your stamp platform needs altenew.com/products/stampwheel-ultra-sticky-mat-grid
@@sweetsarah9702 Head over to my blog and you will see the link at the bottom of the post 🤗. My blog post: melittasmakin.blogspot.com/2020/05/transparency-grids-for-stamping.html?m=1
No not a machine, I just misspoke, the stamp platform is 2 plastic pieces hinged together to close like a book and I put the photopolymer sticky mat on the bottom layer to hold the paper in place while I stamp. 😊
Hi @bjack! This mat is not ‘gel’ like a gel plate, it is made from the same photopolymer that acrylic stamps are made from & acrylic stamps can remain on their plastic sheets indefinitely, without harm. This plastic sheet is actually what came attached to the stamp grid when I purchased it from Altenew. I haven’t had any issues for the last 6 months but I will keep my eye out for signs of trouble 😊
@melittasmakin hi, ho usato subito i miei Gelli plate come si usa ora il plate di altnew.... è sempre silicone.... più o meno morbido... ho fatto molti esperimenti a riguardo.... soprattutto perché certe cose costano troppo, rispetto ai materiali, pensa che mi sono costruita anche la wheel ...
Great info! Thanks!
I’m so glad you found it helpful! 😊
Oh wow can’t wait to try this. Just hit my stamp n stencil platform. Now I need to ask a neighbor to help cut the ultra sticky mat, as I’m one handed. Stamp, stencil and color all on the same platform. Yay 🎉🎉
I know you’re going to really like your stamp and stencil but with the mat you’re going to LOVE it! Since you’re one handed, I’m thinking you may want to keep a ruler as spacer between the mat and lid instead of the plastic grid sheet as it definitely requires the strength of 2 hands for me to remove it but a ruler would easily be removed 😊❤
I put a small piece of washi tape on the toner side of the transparency grid so I always know which side goes back on the sticky mat.
What a great idea! I’m going to do that for sure! Thanks 🙏
I’ll have to check this out thanks
Great idea. Thanks for the information. I hate it when the sticky paper peel off from the platform wit the stamp & they get so dirty so quickly ❤
I know exactly what you mean, it's so frustrating! 😠 I’m all smiles now though! 😊
Thanks for your ideas about sticky mats. I have purchased both the Altenew ultra sticky mat and the Waffle Flower ones to use in different areas. I also tried the Misti sticky mat but it did not keep its stickiness, in spite of caring for it as they instructed. Thank you for sharing your grid sheets template. I appreciate that and your video. Cheers! 😊🇨🇦
I’m so glad you found it helpful! 🤗 Let me know your thoughts on the Waffle Flower Mat as I’ve not seen that one! I agree regarding the MISTI mat, I followed the instructions diligently but it just stopped being effective. 🤗
Thank you, I came up with a variation of your project and it seems to be working fairly well.
I've been using a waffle flower sticky mat for stenciling. Love it. Then a couple weeks ago I ordered the altenew 9x12 ultra sticky mat to put in my sizzix stamp and stencil platform. LOVE IT. You are the first person I've seen do what I am doing! It's a great size, convenient and so EASY.
Your grids look interesting. I will have to investigate them
@@samanthac5761 I hadn’t heard of the Waffle Flower, I gotta check that out! I was just fed up with the glue from the sticky sheets all over my craft room, I knew there had to be a better way! 🤗
@@melittasmakin waffleflower makes the mats in many sizes, I have the one that fits the misti but I don't use it that way. Was considering getting another for my stampin up stamparatus (discontinued platform) but decided to go BIG with the 9x12 like you did.
I also invested in this larger sticky mat…gamechanger for blending, stencils as well! Jennifer McG & Simon Hurley uses it regularly too! Great informational video precious sister!👍🏻
I got one as well & just stumbled on your video! Good to know info - TY for sharing! I'm also interested in the transparency files - what a gr8 idea!
I’m so glad you found it helpful, I still use mine almost daily!
You can find the grid link here: melittasmakin.blogspot.com/2020/05/transparency-grids-for-stamping.html?m=1
😊
@@melittasmakin thank you!
This is so amazing! I have one of those big mats but not a bit tool to use it in. I'm going to see if it will work with what I've got. Thank you so much for sharing!
I hope you’re able to make it work! I am so glad I was able to give you an idea to try 👍 ❤
I stuck mine to a glass cutting mat I already had - it stays on there so I don’t need to peel on and off; it’s now portable; and, I as I said in another comment, I cover the top with a Dollar Tree cutting mat so it stays clean and dust free between uses. Good luck!
Yes! I get so tired of the paper pulling up when I use my stamping platforms! It just pulls out from underneath the magnets.
And of course, when it pulls up then it’s impossible to get it back in the same position if I need to re stamp.
It is such a pain! I hope this solves that problem for you!
I use a Dollar Tree cutting mat to cover up my sticky mats when not in use - it is easy on and off and 2 come in a pack!
That is such a great idea! 😊
Brilliant!❤
Thanks for the video
You're so welcome 😉
Does it stay sticky though? Because a bought a silicone "sticky" mat that didn't hold its stick after using is 3 x even after I cleaned it how they said to it didn't come back
@@laurasutton1551 it stays stuck! It’s been on my Stencil & Stamp tool for 6 months now & while it might lift a little on the corner when I pull up the plastic, it hasn’t left the tool surface even once! And the waffle pattern is against the tool surface so that tells you how strong the grip is! Trust me, you won’t be sorry! By the way, I misspoke in the video when I said silicone, it’s actually photopolymer, the same material clear stamps are made from.
I bought the Memory Keepers sticky mat but not thrilled with the stamping. Is the Altenew a little thinner?
@@susanlefevre632I haven’t seen the WeR mat so I couldn’t compare but the Altenew Mat is approximately 1/8” thick. I have no issues using my stamp platform with it. If you wanted to use foam backed stamps you would need to purchase the Sizzix extension for this platform.
They have different stickiness ones also
@@madusonkeeperThe Altenew I use is the Ultra Sticky 9x12 Mat: altenew.com/products/9x12-ultra-sticky-mat-grid or the 7.5 x 7.5” depending on your stamp platform needs altenew.com/products/stampwheel-ultra-sticky-mat-grid
You mentioned your free transparency file. Where do I get this?
@@sweetsarah9702 Head over to my blog and you will see the link at the bottom of the post 🤗. My blog post: melittasmakin.blogspot.com/2020/05/transparency-grids-for-stamping.html?m=1
A lint roler will remove the residual glue.
I will have to try that because I have so many cards/inserts with glue residue 😢
@@melittasmakin Roller. Sigh. If it doesn't work all the way, use a crumbless eraser first, then the lint roller.
Just an FYI. You mentioned that it's silicone. Pretty sure it's photopolymer. Thanks for sharing! 😊
@@mrsmcphateyou’re absolutely right, I didn’t even catch that I misspoke the wrong word! Great catch! Thank you! 🙏
MACHINE.?? No mechanical moving parts?
No not a machine, I just misspoke, the stamp platform is 2 plastic pieces hinged together to close like a book and I put the photopolymer sticky mat on the bottom layer to hold the paper in place while I stamp. 😊
Un consiglio, non mettere il foglio di plastica che può lasciare il segno delle bolle usa un foglio di carta liscio. Vale per tutte le piastre gel.
Hi @bjack! This mat is not ‘gel’ like a gel plate, it is made from the same photopolymer that acrylic stamps are made from & acrylic stamps can remain on their plastic sheets indefinitely, without harm. This plastic sheet is actually what came attached to the stamp grid when I purchased it from Altenew. I haven’t had any issues for the last 6 months but I will keep my eye out for signs of trouble 😊
@melittasmakin hi, ho usato subito i miei Gelli plate come si usa ora il plate di altnew.... è sempre silicone.... più o meno morbido... ho fatto molti esperimenti a riguardo.... soprattutto perché certe cose costano troppo, rispetto ai materiali, pensa che mi sono costruita anche la wheel ...
Thank you, this is just perfect. I was wondering if the sticky grid would work in sizzix stamp platform.
I am so glad you found it helpful, I am still using mine daily after 6 months without any issues! This was the solve we needed! 🤗