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Thank you Mary. What a great tip! I’ve never thought of using the grid paper to mount a stamp. May I ask why you choose not to use the stamp labels? I see others do the same.
Good question, Deb. I find the stamps cling much better without the labels 🙂 Thanks for your kind words.
I meant to say the second time watching the video I tried it while you were telling me what to do. I always have trouble getting the wording centered on the page. Thank you so very much. Have a great day Mary, Ellen Hinds
No worries, Ellen. I understood!
Mary, What a great video. I watched it twice one watching it to learn. The sextons time I tried it while you were telling me what to do. It was wonderful. Thank you so very much. I always have trouble trying to get te wording centered on the paper. Have a great day Mary. Thank you, Ellen Hinds
Thanks, Ellen, for taking a minute to share your kind words. Love that you watched twice!
I have the MISTI, but if it’s just putting the sentiment inside the card, I just eyeball it. I like how you put block on diagonal, and stamp as well, and then lining the “points” of the block to face the horizontal line and the vertical line on all four “points” of the block. Big hug for revealing this technique.
Glad it was helpful, Parker. Everyone has their “magical” ways of doing things 🙂
Thanks for the tutorial! I never think to use the grid paper to line up stamps. I’m usually pulling out my SAMJ! Thanks again!
Bravo, Jeanne, for trying new things!
Thanks for this great tip!
Absolutely, Kathleen! I appreciate your comment in return!
Great video, Mary! I learned this positioning tip from you a while back (not sure if you shared it here or once when we were stamping together), and I love it. It really helps! Thanks!
It’s a refresher for you 🙂 New for many others. I find it’s an eye opener and such a simple tweak in our stamping!
Brilliant!!!! Thanks
Great tip Mary, this is something I’ve had problems with. Not to mention my Stamp-a-Ma-Jig hates me.
Many use the Stamp-a-ma-jig or MISTI like it’s second nature. However, this works for me, a girl who just likes to get things done quickly!
Thank you for the tip Mary. I enjoy watching your videos.
GREAT tip!!!!
Fabulous!
this was an “ah ha” and “well duh” moment for me. I have struggled with this and never liked the stamping jig. I do have the stamp positioner and I love it but it is not always hand to get it out unless I am doing a lot of cards. Thank you for this tip.
You’ll still want your stamp positioning tools handy . . . however, this is quick and easy. Another tip. In case you are off a wee bit, don’t crop your stamped layer to it’s final size beforehand. You can always cheat a bit with cropping to line it back up 🙂
LOVE your tip on using the top flat edge of our clear stamps at a guide for stamping straight sentiments. YOU ARE BRILLIANT my friend!
Just trying to build a better “mouse trap,” Kadie!
In all of my years of stamping I have struggled with getting sentiments on straight without a Stamp-a-ma-jig or Misti. I tried your method this morning and I am now a happy camper. Thanks for always sharing your talents with us.
I’m thrilled to hear that, Marilyn!
Great tip, Mary. I’m always learning new ways of making cards easier. Have a great day!
Love hearing from you, HJ, and hope it makes your stamping time easier!
Thanks, Mary, for the great tip! Lining up words has always been a struggle for me – never thought of this way!!!
It’s amazing what a little tweaking (turning the block) will do!
Thanks for your awesome feedback. I’m on track to doing more videos . . . usually one a week related to a card!
This vid shows some great tips. Love all of your videos MARY.
THANK YOU!
Great idea. Thanks for sharing. Never tought of using blocks in diagonal.
It’s the little things, Chantal!
Thanks, Linda. I find it works well for me. I can’t even remember the last time I used a Stamp-a-ma-jig! I even use this method for photopolymer/clear stamps. Helps with seeing my boundaries.
Good tip Mary, Thank you!