Thanks - bought the mat a while ago, and watched the mat then. Finally actually used it, and your video helped remind me about how to clean it and things not to do with it
Where did you get those adorable little magnets? Both of my Misti's came with the bigger sweet petunia magnets and they interfere with my stamping. I need some of those. Especially if they have good magnetic power.
My mat was never sticky at all and the die cuts would fall off if I picked up the mat. After watching this video I bought the mat mist which didn't help clean it OR make it sticky again. Wish I could get my money back.
For some reason, I can’t see where there was an answer about the magnets used. 🤷🏻♀️ I would appreciate seeing it, thanks so much for the tips on your video.
From the sound of an OTHER B.M. vid it’d be a good idea to buy or MAKE a S&S “Buddy”, an acetate “window” that protects the sticky edges from getting inky when you’re blending. B.T.W.: Has anyone found a video on the purpose of the S&S PIGMENT PALETTE ?? Is it really anything more special than a FLAT slick surface on which to put a drop of ink? Think I’d be safer with a shallow paint pan on a piece of silicone.
Got this mat to help make backgrounds for my shipping creations. The paper and stencil stuck well. The stencil peeled off easily, but the paper really really stuck and would not peel off. I had to use a lot on spray to get the paper off. It actually shredded on to the mat. Any suggestions for next time? After cleaning TBE mat did retain the stickiness, but the project was ruined.
I had the exact same issue. My paper stuck so bad that by the time I got it off, the card was ruined. Trying to find if any solutions have been posted anywhere. And did I do something wrong?
I have this mat and it is from the beginning not as sticky as you showed. I bought the special mist for it too and I am very careful and gentle with my mat. Since I ordered it overseas (I am from the EU) it is very expensive to get it here. Can you give me tips to get it more sticky again? I love the product and all the videos it is used in have convinced me to buy it. But now it is not working the way I had expected it. My paper comes off way to easily, never used a heating tool on it. Only used your cleaner to keep it as good as I can. Haven’t used it often, only a couple of times and it won’t stick to my hand like yours does😢
( So sorry these people aren’t responding to you!! And, sadly, if you have no Brutus Monroe outlet on your side of the pond, I’m guessing you’re going to have to take the bull by the horns, and do whatever you can to fix the problem yourself. You might check with local craft stores or hardware stores for a TEMPORARY Spray Adhesive. In the States, I would suggest Walmart, Dollar Tree, or even an Ace Hardware Store. Another possibility would be to use a kitchen product we have over here called PRESS ‘n’ SEAL. It’s a frosty-looking plastic wrap, sorta like another product we have that’s a clear clingy wrap that (mostly) sticks to itself and glass containers. This P&S wrap I’d be inclined to wrap around an appropriately sized piece of cereal box cardboard to serve the purpose of your defunct Stick and Stamp. Good luck, and best wishes for success in this!! )
I've only used mine a couple of times using only ink. I just cleaned it for the first time. I used the Squeaky Clean and didn't scrub at all and now there is adhesive missing on various parts of it. I was really excited about this product, but am now very disappointed. My Cricket mats have been used hundreds and hundreds of times and are still sticking well! I'm really bummed. ☹️ This mat needs to be redesigned with the sticky substance that Cricket uses on their mats.
Can you re-stick them? I re-stick my Cricut and Scan and Cut Mats, wondering if you can do the same with these. Maine is not longer sticky and I only cleaned it once with the Mist.
I just used my mat for the first time to hold down die cut paper so I could ink it up. Now the ink won't come off the mat... at all. I wiped with a soft cloth. I used a bit of dish soap. Nothing is getting it off. Does it matter? I just see videos like yours where the ink comes right off. I am using Hero Arts ink... not sure what type of ink it is (just the little cubes). Thanks for your informative video!
I was so excited to get this but it's ruined every card I've tried to make. It's too sticky and rips or warps card. So now it's got paper residue stuck to it which won't come off with gentle cleaning and since you're not supposed to scrape it there is no way of cleaning it off. I wish I hadn't wasted my money I think I'll just stick with reusable tape because this just ruins things!
The mat is a great idea but even with careful cleaning and using the plastic sheet to keep it covered when not in use, mine lost it's stick so quickly. It was used only for stamping, no pastes or glitter. I won't be buying another one as I don't like buying too many disposable items. Plus, the cost would add up if I had to buy a new one every few months.. I had such high hopes for it but I was really disappointed.
Mine is not very sticky anymore either and I have only cleaned it once with the Mist. I have dogs and cats and I can't get their hair to even gently roll off. I just bought a new one but I will not buy a 3rd after this.
I've only used mine a couple of times using only ink. I just cleaned it for the first time. I used the Squeaky Clean and didn't scrub at all and now there is adhesive missing on various parts of it. I was really excited about this product, but am now very disappointed. My Cricket mats have been used hundreds and hundreds of times and are still sticking well! I'm really bummed. ☹️
Thank you, I bought this mat but haven't used it yet. If it gets dirty can you leave it like that,just just the cleaning mist every so often? Very helpful video,thanks!
@@kiwipommiegirl hmmm … kinda my thoughts on the subject, too. I think some of the crafting entities are grabbing at straws as to what they can get us to buy to keep them afloat!! Be well, kiwi girl!!
Sorry to say this is a product I hate. I bought it for stenciling and ink blending, and bending the mat would not release my project without wrinkling the project or actually tearing it. I ended up remaking a card 4 times.
Thanks for the tips Shannon ❤
You bet Jeri❤️❤️❤️
Thanks - bought the mat a while ago, and watched the mat then. Finally actually used it, and your video helped remind me about how to clean it and things not to do with it
Awesome! Thanks 👏👍💕
Where did you get those adorable little magnets? Both of my Misti's came with the bigger sweet petunia magnets and they interfere with my stamping. I need some of those. Especially if they have good magnetic power.
@Brutus Monroe • Very helpful overview. I've never seen the palette or full size stencils before. 👍
My mat was never sticky at all and the die cuts would fall off if I picked up the mat. After watching this video I bought the mat mist which didn't help clean it OR make it sticky again. Wish I could get my money back.
For some reason, I can’t see where there was an answer about the magnets used. 🤷🏻♀️ I would appreciate seeing it, thanks so much for the tips on your video.
Does the mat cleaner come unscented for people like me who are allergic to everything?
Thank you
You bet❤️
From the sound of an OTHER B.M. vid it’d be a good idea to buy or MAKE a S&S “Buddy”, an acetate “window” that protects the sticky edges from getting inky when you’re blending. B.T.W.: Has anyone found a video on the purpose of the S&S PIGMENT PALETTE ?? Is it really anything more special than a FLAT slick surface on which to put a drop of ink? Think I’d be safer with a shallow paint pan on a piece of silicone.
Got this mat to help make backgrounds for my shipping creations. The paper and stencil stuck well. The stencil peeled off easily, but the paper really really stuck and would not peel off. I had to use a lot on spray to get the paper off. It actually shredded on to the mat. Any suggestions for next time? After cleaning TBE mat did retain the stickiness, but the project was ruined.
I had the exact same issue. My paper stuck so bad that by the time I got it off, the card was ruined. Trying to find if any solutions have been posted anywhere. And did I do something wrong?
( Has anyone tried Sharon Luska’s “Press & Seal on steroids” tip? Or, for that matter, just P&S wrapped around a $🌳 cutting mat? )
I have this mat and it is from the beginning not as sticky as you showed. I bought the special mist for it too and I am very careful and gentle with my mat. Since I ordered it overseas (I am from the EU) it is very expensive to get it here. Can you give me tips to get it more sticky again? I love the product and all the videos it is used in have convinced me to buy it. But now it is not working the way I had expected it. My paper comes off way to easily, never used a heating tool on it. Only used your cleaner to keep it as good as I can. Haven’t used it often, only a couple of times and it won’t stick to my hand like yours does😢
( So sorry these people aren’t responding to you!! And, sadly, if you have no Brutus Monroe outlet on your side of the pond, I’m guessing you’re going to have to take the bull by the horns, and do whatever you can to fix the problem yourself. You might check with local craft stores or hardware stores for a TEMPORARY Spray Adhesive. In the States, I would suggest Walmart, Dollar Tree, or even an Ace Hardware Store. Another possibility would be to use a kitchen product we have over here called PRESS ‘n’ SEAL. It’s a frosty-looking plastic wrap, sorta like another product we have that’s a clear clingy wrap that (mostly) sticks to itself and glass containers. This P&S wrap I’d be inclined to wrap around an appropriately sized piece of cereal box cardboard to serve the purpose of your defunct Stick and Stamp. Good luck, and best wishes for success in this!! )
I've only used mine a couple of times using only ink. I just cleaned it for the first time. I used the Squeaky Clean and didn't scrub at all and now there is adhesive missing on various parts of it. I was really excited about this product, but am now very disappointed. My Cricket mats have been used hundreds and hundreds of times and are still sticking well! I'm really bummed. ☹️ This mat needs to be redesigned with the sticky substance that Cricket uses on their mats.
Can you re-stick them? I re-stick my Cricut and Scan and Cut Mats, wondering if you can do the same with these. Maine is not longer sticky and I only cleaned it once with the Mist.
Same here! I cleaned it once with the Squeaky Clean Mat Mist and it's lost its stickiness on parts of the mat. I'm really disappointed! ☹️
I just used my mat for the first time to hold down die cut paper so I could ink it up. Now the ink won't come off the mat... at all. I wiped with a soft cloth. I used a bit of dish soap. Nothing is getting it off. Does it matter? I just see videos like yours where the ink comes right off. I am using Hero Arts ink... not sure what type of ink it is (just the little cubes). Thanks for your informative video!
I was so excited to get this but it's ruined every card I've tried to make. It's too sticky and rips or warps card. So now it's got paper residue stuck to it which won't come off with gentle cleaning and since you're not supposed to scrape it there is no way of cleaning it off. I wish I hadn't wasted my money I think I'll just stick with reusable tape because this just ruins things!
I followed all these steps and with in a few days it had totally lost stickiness very disappointed 😢
The mat is a great idea but even with careful cleaning and using the plastic sheet to keep it covered when not in use, mine lost it's stick so quickly. It was used only for stamping, no pastes or glitter. I won't be buying another one as I don't like buying too many disposable items. Plus, the cost would add up if I had to buy a new one every few months.. I had such high hopes for it but I was really disappointed.
Mine is not very sticky anymore either and I have only cleaned it once with the Mist. I have dogs and cats and I can't get their hair to even gently roll off. I just bought a new one but I will not buy a 3rd after this.
I've only used mine a couple of times using only ink. I just cleaned it for the first time. I used the Squeaky Clean and didn't scrub at all and now there is adhesive missing on various parts of it. I was really excited about this product, but am now very disappointed. My Cricket mats have been used hundreds and hundreds of times and are still sticking well! I'm really bummed. ☹️
Thank you, I bought this mat but haven't used it yet. If it gets dirty can you leave it like that,just just the cleaning mist every so often? Very helpful video,thanks!
( Doesn’t sound like they’re listening. Did you find an answer elsewhere?? )
@@kkrolf2782 No answers yet, sounds from other comments it's not such a good buy!
@@kiwipommiegirl hmmm … kinda my thoughts on the subject, too. I think some of the crafting entities are grabbing at straws as to what they can get us to buy to keep them afloat!! Be well, kiwi girl!!
Quilling not shipping. I hate auto correct!
Sorry to say this is a product I hate. I bought it for stenciling and ink blending, and bending the mat would not release my project without wrinkling the project or actually tearing it. I ended up remaking a card 4 times.
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Just use a stamp buddy