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I've done this for several of my 2 step stamp sets. I just use a square piece of transparency sheets, purchased from Staples, and stamp the image with Stazon.
I haven't done this myself yet but I know that others here and my demo use acetate/transparancy sheet that they have bought at Staples, Office Max etc. I have also heard that some people have used the Vellum Cardstock as well.
I use thick vellum for the templates I want to keep. It's not that many, because it's only stamps that are still wood-mounted, but I have a lot of sentiment ones that I have made templates for.
I am such a miser! When I get a new item like a CB folder, or dies, or anything that comes in the hard to open plastic thingies, I just can't throw the stuff away. I always cut it into squares and use them for just what you are talking about. It's heavy like the original Stamp-a-ma-jig sheet yet totally free! I just got one of those magnetic mats from either MM or Basic grey, can't remember, but that alone gave me about 18 squares to use. I had to use my metal ruler and an exacto knife but it worked great. Some of the plastics are thin enough that I can use my fiskars cutter going over the plastic about three or four light times.
I would like to make a template to keep with each stamp. What do you use for this? Where can I puchase acetate sheets?
Thanks for any info! :-)
This is a great idea for woodmounted stamps. Just remember that unmounted rubber stamps will be in a different spot on your block each time so you'll have to do those as you go along. (I would hate to see anyone mess up a beautiful card right at the end because they didn't realize this. It's something I have done in the past. :rolleyes: )
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This is a great idea for woodmounted stamps. Just remember that unmounted rubber stamps will be in a different spot on your block each time so you'll have to do those as you go along. (I would hate to see anyone mess up a beautiful card right at the end because they didn't realize this. It's something I have done in the past. :rolleyes: )
I've thought about that before too that it always goes on a different spot when you adhere it to an acrylic block, but reading this just now, gave me an idea:
what if you marked off the middle of your stamp on the cling foam on the back(it wouldn't matter if it ws the exact middle) and then lined that up into the crosshairs or your gridline block, then stamp the acetate sheet for your template. Now each time you put it on the block you'll put it in the same place. (it can't just be a "dot" though need marks like a cross to keep it going straight up and down....)
I'm going to give this a try, will report back with "my findings" heh heh!!
BTW I used to always use my stampamajig when I used wood mount, but found gridline blocks and my unmounted are a great substitute, you really get great alignment with them!
This is a great idea for woodmounted stamps. Just remember that unmounted rubber stamps will be in a different spot on your block each time so you'll have to do those as you go along. (I would hate to see anyone mess up a beautiful card right at the end because they didn't realize this. It's something I have done in the past. :rolleyes: )
I thought about this when I was unmounting some of my sets. A lot of times, I like to stamp a test impression of my image, especially with clear stamps because sometimes they don't take the ink so well. So if I am going to use my SAMJ, I do my 'test' on the clear sheet, and haven't wasted any time or ink!
Like the other posters said, there are a lot of things that come in clear plastic that you could use for spare sheets. One person also suggested using the plastic divider sheets that come with the paper holder box thingies. I have a bunch of them but can't think of their name!
I would like to make a template to keep with each stamp. What do you use for this? Where can I puchase acetate sheets?
Thanks for any info! :-)
I use vellum, just cut a square slightly bigger than you need, you can stamp it with any sort of ink and when I'm finished I put it into the stamp set case of the stamp I'm using.
Marg
Thanks for all of the ideas! I mostly want to make templates for my wood mounted sentiments........I received a ScorPal for Christmas, and I believe the plastic from that alone will give me more than enough clear material to et started! Thanks again!
I use vellum. I had a bunch of vellum sheets left over from my wedding invitations, so I just use that. I toss the sheet in the stamp set box when I'm done with it.
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I am such a miser! When I get a new item like a CB folder, or dies, or anything that comes in the hard to open plastic thingies, I just can't throw the stuff away. I always cut it into squares and use them for just what you are talking about. It's heavy like the original Stamp-a-ma-jig sheet yet totally free!
That's what I do! I save my thick plastic 'trash' then use my Fiscars cutter to cut a square or rectangle, so the lines are straight. Then I line it up and stamp the image in Stazon. One advantage is that plastic is a thicker grade than a transparency sheet and fits snugly into the SAMJ better... and it always stays in the case with my set! VOILA and very "green" ((you're recycling))!
I have bought a lot of different acetate products. Here is what I learned ...
(a) For cards - FlourishesBest price, quality, thickness, etc. Note, however, that you CANNOT EMBOSS on this.
(b) For layers/windows/etc. -Marco's Paper (www.marcopaper.com) Best price and selection for uses other than as a card base. They also have the heatable kind, which can be embossed.
(c) Office supply stores - don't bother. These are too flimsy.
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