"Well, of course!" she says as she smacks her forehead with the palm of her hand! Thank you so very much for sharing this invaluable tip. You have just removed my biggest stressor in cardmaking!
Thank you for this wonderful tip. Aligning layers on my cards had always been a struggle for me, as well. I took your tip one step further and instead of using the grid paper that comes with MISTI, I used EZ Quilting 882670027 Quilter's Template Plastic Assortment. The set comes with four transparent 8-1/2-inch by 11-inch gridded plastic sheets and two transparent plastic 8-1/2-inch by 11-inch plain sheets. The grid is in 1/16 increments. You can cut them to the size of your MISTI (no need to cut them if you use Memory MISTI). Since they are transparent it can be a little bit of an eye sore seeing the MISTI's gridlines, as well, so I simply placed one sheet of white printer paper directly on the MISTI grid and then one sheet of the EZ Quilting grid on top of it.
Excellent. The MISTI is great. It, and the WRMK envelope punch board are two of the greatest tools for crafters. Every day smart crafters like you find--and share--new uses to make crafting more fun. Thank you.
I have poor vision (which is slowly growing worse - macular degeneration) and I've struggled with this for years. You're brilliant, Linda. This is a fantastic solution. Both were, and I can't wait to try it. Thank you so very, very, very much.
You are a genius! Yay! I had to try it as soon as I viewed this video. And it DOES work perfectly. Thank you...thank you! You've saved me from tearing out my hair. lol
Excellent tips, and I love that you showed two ways. I use the Mini Perfect Layers tools, but this is another great technique to add to my arsenal. Thanks!
Just found your channel. Thank you so much for this wonderful tip for layering. Have been looking for perfect layers ruler, but this is better and I already have a Misty. Bless you!!!
What a neat idea! I love using layers on my cards and have tried so many different ways over the years, this has got to be the easiest. Btw know what you mean about the cat hairs, I knit, spin, quilt and sew as well as papercrafting, my cats hair is in everything I make!
Genius. I don't have a misti but the concept is great of lining it up on some grid paper. Thank you so much Edit maybe use a repositionable glue dot to hold mat in place
You can use Spellbinders Matting 5x7 Basics A S6-001 and Spellbinders Matting 5x7 Basics B S6-002. Take the biggest rectangle die from set A, and cut the rectangle. Then take rectangle shape you got and the biggest rectangle die from set B. Matt the set B die perfectly on top of the rectangle shape and run it through your die cutting machine. The result is the 1/8 rectangle frame. Regretfully you will have to do this in 2 steps, as you cannot nest the 2 dies and run them through the machine together as the sides of the die from set B runs a little bit over the cutting lines of the die from set A and you will ruin your dies. Hope this helps.
If you don’t have those two sets of dies and you only want to purchase them just to create this frame it will be rather expensive. Instead you could cut a rectangle at the desired size, then measure in (from the side of the rectangle) 1/8” and draw a line parallel with the side of your the rectangle shape. Repeat this on the remaining three sides. Then use a craft knife or blade to cut on the drawn lines up to the point where the lines intersect in each corner and you will be left with 1/8 frame.
You know I was just thinking it would be too expensive to rush out and buy...I do have set A...:) & think I can just add the 1/8...I didn't realize I had this set until you mentioned in reply to my first comment above. This sounds easy enough...thanks for all the time & detail/suggestions...very kind of you!
If you don't feel like measuring after cutting your rectangle, just use 1/8 double sided tape on all four sides of the rectangle and then use the craft knife to cut around double sided tape. You can leave it like this or, if you want to remove the double sided tape, remove the paper strip that covers the glue and with the craft knife lift the tape on one corners and then use your finger to roll it off in the direction of the strip. As you roll it, the tape glues on itself. Do this until the end of the strip. Repeat this action on all four strips. I did this plenty of times with double sided tape when I applied it on the wrong side of the paper :-) It comes off really neat this way. By the way, I found the Set B on ebay, search for item number 371651298490. It's only $12.99 + $2.99 shipping.
GENIUS !!!! THANK YOU for showing such an easy and doable fix to guarantee even card layers.
Thank you so much…I always have spent so much time lining up layers . You have given me 😊tips to reduce my stress
"Well, of course!" she says as she smacks her forehead with the palm of her hand! Thank you so very much for sharing this invaluable tip. You have just removed my biggest stressor in cardmaking!
Thank you so much for showing me the way to get my layers straight. I love the first way the best. ❣️
Thank you for this wonderful tip. Aligning layers on my cards had always been a struggle for me, as well. I took your tip one step further and instead of using the grid paper that comes with MISTI, I used EZ Quilting 882670027 Quilter's Template Plastic Assortment. The set comes with four transparent 8-1/2-inch by 11-inch gridded plastic sheets and two transparent plastic 8-1/2-inch by 11-inch plain sheets. The grid is in 1/16 increments. You can cut them to the size of your MISTI (no need to cut them if you use Memory MISTI). Since they are transparent it can be a little bit of an eye sore seeing the MISTI's gridlines, as well, so I simply placed one sheet of white printer paper directly on the MISTI grid and then one sheet of the EZ Quilting grid on top of it.
Excellent. The MISTI is great. It, and the WRMK envelope punch board are two of the greatest tools for crafters. Every day smart crafters like you find--and share--new uses to make crafting more fun. Thank you.
I have poor vision (which is slowly growing worse - macular degeneration) and I've struggled with this for years. You're brilliant, Linda. This is a fantastic solution. Both were, and I can't wait to try it. Thank you so very, very, very much.
You are a genius! Yay! I had to try it as soon as I viewed this video. And it DOES work perfectly. Thank you...thank you! You've saved me from tearing out my hair. lol
Works great with the Sizzix Sticky Grid Sheets also. Great tip. Thanks.
THANK YOU!!! I always have a problem lining up the layers!!
Thank you for this tip!! Lining up card layers is one of the most difficult challenges in card making for me...but not any more...thanks to you!!!
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!💕💕💕💕 I just found your channel and have learned three great tips in the last 3 videos!!! THANK YOU!!!!
Excellent tips, and I love that you showed two ways. I use the Mini Perfect Layers tools, but this is another great technique to add to my arsenal. Thanks!
This is genius. Thank you for sharing.
Just found your channel. Thank you so much for this wonderful tip for layering. Have been looking for perfect layers ruler, but this is better and I already have a Misty. Bless you!!!
Great tip! Definitely one of those, 'why didn't I think of that" moment, lol Glad you did!!
What a great tip! I don't have a MISTI but I know I can improvise something similar. Of course, it also gives me another reason to get a MISTI!
Great video! Thanks for sharing, this will be a big help!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Very good idea !! I'm soo bad at eyeballing things. Thanks for sharing. Love from France, Marjorie
Great ideas! Thank you!
Really great use of the tool and your thinking cap! Thanks.
What a neat idea! I love using layers on my cards and have tried so many different ways over the years, this has got to be the easiest. Btw know what you mean about the cat hairs, I knit, spin, quilt and sew as well as papercrafting, my cats hair is in everything I make!
Um. GENIUS!
Genius. I don't have a misti but the concept is great of lining it up on some grid paper. Thank you so much
Edit maybe use a repositionable glue dot to hold mat in place
great tips!!! thanks so much for sharing!!! never have a wonky card layer again!!!
this is awesome. I'll have to give it a try.
this is AWESOME!.. thank you so much. My layers are always crooked!!!
That is a great Idea! Never thought of that. Thank you for sharing.
Great tips! Thanks.
Excellent tip! I love my MISTI!
You're a genius!! Thank you for sharing this great idea!
Thank you for sharing this technique with us.
How clever thank you for this tip. I struggle with layers
wow love this idea. I can never line it up well thank you. hugs Cindy
Great tip!
Lol I'm not sad I saw this 4years after the fact... cause I've only owned my stamping platform's for about a YEAR 😑 HAHA 😄. So fantastic
Thank you so much for this tip! Layering is very difficult for me as my hands tend to shake.
Brilliant !
Seems like a super idea...just a little confusing, but looking forward to putting into action!
I know this video is 2 years old but THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
I just found this. Genius! Now, do you have a trick for cutting the layers perfectly?
What an ingenious tip! TFS! (Subscribed!)
Very cool tip!!! Thanks so much for sharing
How fantastic is this - brilliant thank you
Amazing., thanks.
I agree with the others! Why didn't I think of that?!
Thank you for this amazing tip. Will have to have a go at this!!!!
Kathleen Mc xx
I thank you for this information. I would like to purchase the misti tool where can I purchase one?
Thank you for showing this!!
Excellent tips. Thanks. I will try one or both ideas.
Fantastic
Brilliant tip, tfs xxx
Great idea. Thank you!
perfect!!
Thanks! Love this tip!
Great tips. Thank you.
Great tips! TFS
thanks
I had a stroke and that's why I bought the MISTI! Well, that and stamping. I basically have a possessed arm!!😂
Great idea 👍
Fantastic!
For those who don't have a silhouette, how do you make the rectangle 1/8th? Thank you.
You can use Spellbinders Matting 5x7 Basics A S6-001 and Spellbinders Matting 5x7 Basics B S6-002.
Take the biggest rectangle die from set A, and cut the rectangle. Then take rectangle shape you got and the biggest rectangle die from set B. Matt the set B die perfectly on top of the rectangle shape and run it through your die cutting machine. The result is the 1/8 rectangle frame. Regretfully you will have to do this in 2 steps, as you cannot nest the 2 dies and run them through the machine together as the sides of the die from set B runs a little bit over the cutting lines of the die from set A and you will ruin your dies. Hope this helps.
Got it....info is perfect ! Two steps is fine. I appreciate the item #s being listed-that makes it super clear & easy to find. :)
~cheers~
If you don’t have those two sets of dies and you only want to purchase them just to create this frame it will be rather expensive. Instead you could cut a rectangle at the desired size, then measure in (from the side of the rectangle) 1/8” and draw a line parallel with the side of your the rectangle shape. Repeat this on the remaining three sides. Then use a craft knife or blade to cut on the drawn lines up to the point where the lines intersect in each corner and you will be left with 1/8 frame.
You know I was just thinking it would be too expensive to rush out and buy...I do have set A...:) & think I can just add the 1/8...I didn't realize I had this set until you mentioned in reply to my first comment above. This sounds easy enough...thanks for all the time & detail/suggestions...very kind of you!
If you don't feel like measuring after cutting your rectangle, just use 1/8 double sided tape on all four sides of the rectangle and then use the craft knife to cut around double sided tape. You can leave it like this or, if you want to remove the double sided tape, remove the paper strip that covers the glue and with the craft knife lift the tape on one corners and then use your finger to roll it off in the direction of the strip. As you roll it, the tape glues on itself. Do this until the end of the strip. Repeat this action on all four strips. I did this plenty of times with double sided tape when I applied it on the wrong side of the paper :-) It comes off really neat this way.
By the way, I found the Set B on ebay, search for item number 371651298490. It's only $12.99 + $2.99 shipping.
To make this work, it seems that the smaller piece must be a specific size in relationship to the larger piece. sound like too much math for me!
I honestly am totally confused by this.
These are great ideas! Thanks for sharing; I will put them to use right away, for sure!