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I've ordered the original Misti, the cleaning solution and an extra set of magnets. However, in my excitement to hit the purchase button, I didn't toss the pad of grid paper in my trolley and didn't realize it until after I received the shipping email! :rolleyes: Is the pad of grid paper necessary or can I live without it? Thanks for your help!
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I didn't order the grid paper with mine, and I'm not missing it at all. I have a ton of quarter inch grid paper and thought I might cut some down if I felt I needed it, and I haven't even needed to go there.
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I ordered the pads for convenience because they are so cheap for both the mini and memory MISTIs, but if you have Word on your computer you can print out your own grid paper.
The grid paper that comes with the MISTI has 1/4" grid marks. It's quite flimsy and wrinkles easily. There are other papers out there that will work just fine.
I found a package of grid paper in my stash that we got years ago to draw room plans for furniture placement. It is a pad of drafting paper with green grid lines, 1/4" size. Nicer quality and the green lines are easier for me to see. It's simple enough to cut it to size for the MISTI.
As an aside, I prefer to have a plain piece of lightweight paper (no lines) in my MISTI to goof around with. When I need a grid paper, I pop it in. I don't mind wasting plain paper, but, dang, I hate to "waste" my grid paper! Makes no sense, but much of what I do in my stamp room defies logic and reason. ;)
Got a pad of 1/4" grid paper at Staples for almost nothing! Works perfectly! No sense wasting money on shipping and handling and exchange when you don't need to .
I don't mind wasting plain paper, but, dang, I hate to "waste" my grid paper! Makes no sense, but much of what I do in my stamp room defies logic and reason. Enjoy your MISTI!
I'M the SAME WAY! Makes no sense but I completely hoard it. LOL
Me either. I'm kind of wondering how it's used, since the cardstock covers it up. Is it that people use the grid that goes beyond the cardstock to eyeball stamp placement?
Me either. I'm kind of wondering how it's used, since the cardstock covers it up. Is it that people use the grid that goes beyond the cardstock to eyeball stamp placement?
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I use it to be sure my sentiments stamp straight. My brain is 2 degrees crooked - I need a line for a practice run - I can't eyeball it
I use it to be sure my sentiments stamp straight. My brain is 2 degrees crooked - I need a line for a practice run - I can't eyeball it
I'll see your 2 degrees and raise you 3. ; )
Since the grid isn't on top of your card, and is just to the side of it, that still helps? (Was that English?)
You "made" me go off and search for youtube videos with mistis and grids, and I found an unrelated one that was neat about using the quilting grid (that dini enabled us to buy) as bumpers so you can have a corner to butt against anywhere you need one. Pretty neat; I'm definitely enabled.
If you have a printer, this site has loads of printable graph paper in every size & shape you can imagine.They also have loads of others- music score, fretboard,notebook, lined. You name it.
Since the grid isn't on top of your card, and is just to the side of it, that still helps? (Was that English?)
You "made" me go off and search for youtube videos with mistis and grids, and I found an unrelated one that was neat about using the quilting grid (that dini enabled us to buy) as bumpers so you can have a corner to butt against anywhere you need one. Pretty neat; I'm definitely enabled.
I can post links if anyone wants.
Oh - sorry - I didn't explain that well.
Put the grid paper in the MISTI after your stamp is attached to the lid. Do NOT have your card in there. Test stamp the image onto the grid paper. See if it's straight. If you're me - it's not. Adjust, repeat, flipping the grid paper as needed until it's right. Then put your card in there and stamp
Put the grid paper in the MISTI after your stamp is attached to the lid. Do NOT have your card in there. Test stamp the image onto the grid paper. See if it's straight. If you're me - it's not. Adjust, repeat, flipping the grid paper as needed until it's right. Then put your card in there and stamp
I LOVE the bumper trick
Brilliant! Sometimes the obvious escapes me, I swear. (Where's the embarrassed emoji.) Thank you.
You "made" me go off and search for youtube videos with mistis and grids, and I found an unrelated one that was neat about using the quilting grid (that dini enabled us to buy) as bumpers so you can have a corner to butt against anywhere you need one. Pretty neat; I'm definitely enabled.
I can post links if anyone wants.
Please post a link to the video you found about using the quilting grid as a bumper. I have some quilting grids and would love to learn a new way to use them.
Since the grid isn't on top of your card, and is just to the side of it, that still helps? (Was that English?)
You "made" me go off and search for youtube videos with mistis and grids, and I found an unrelated one that was neat about using the quilting grid (that dini enabled us to buy) as bumpers so you can have a corner to butt against anywhere you need one. Pretty neat; I'm definitely enabled.
I can post links if anyone wants.
I've used the thin Tim Holtz acrylic blocks as bumpers too - you can keep them in place with a magnet if you're using cling mount stamps and don't need the foam pad in.
Please post a link to the video you found about using the quilting grid as a bumper. I have some quilting grids and would love to learn a new way to use them.
Here you go. She also has a neat video on organizing the bumpers and other accessories. And thanks for enabling me - I wanted to buy the quilting grids but forgot.
I forgot - Maureen Wong has a second video that goes into more detail about using bumpers to place a "corner" wherever you want. If you just want that info, start around 8:45.
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