When stamping images and using nestabilites

[edie3]

which do you do first? Stamp or cut out the shape? Esp when using wood mounted stamps. Thanks!

[stampinfrog]

I have tried it both ways. But for me stamping first then cutting out is the best way if I need my image in the center.

[edie3]

thanks!

[Pipergirl]

Stamp and then cut works best for me too!

[11Valerie11]

Depends. I do both. I have had the die slip on occasion and have had to redo the entire image, so I tend to cut first and then stamp.

[Quiltnstamper]

Yep, stamp and then cut works really well for me

[Quiltnstamper]

Oh, by the way, I use two little pieces of tape to keep the nesties in place. I put the tape on the outside of the die so that there is no problem with the tape sticking to the image.

[Blake's Mom]

I've been stamping and then cutting with my Nesties, but I think I'm going to dig my Stamp-a-ma-jig out so I can cut and then stamp. I've had some issues with keeping the image centered when trying to cut after stamping. : )

[buggainok]

I prefer to stamp and then cut. I can center the image that way.

[carabecca]

I stamp and then cut as well. It's easier for me to line up the shape around my image then trying to stamp perfectly.

[Choc0holic]

It appears I'm in the minority...I prefer cutting first. I then use some removable adhesive (to hold the card stock in place) and my stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp the image. I've tried using tape on the edge of the nesties, but it typically is more hassle than it's worth (for me).

[basurok]

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Originally Posted by Pipergirl

Stamp and then cut works best for me too!

I've tried it both ways and prefer to cut first, stamp second as well.

[AGMommyof2]

Stamp then cut...

[saffivort]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quiltnstamper

Oh, by the way, I use two little pieces of tape to keep the nesties in place. I put the tape on the outside of the die so that there is no problem with the tape sticking to the image.

This is how I do it too. There's no way I can stamp straight even with a stamp-a-ma-jig!! :P

[meerkat3]

Quote:

Originally Posted by saffivort

This is how I do it too. There's no way I can stamp straight even with a stamp-a-ma-jig!! :P

OMG, me either! I also stamp, then cut. ;-)

[luvpaisley]

I do either....if I end up cutting after stamping, then I just use a little tape to hold the die in place.

[jdmeeks]

I prefer stamping, then cutting.

[EvaC]

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Originally Posted by 11Valerie11

Depends. I do both. I have had the die slip on occasion and have had to redo the entire image, so I tend to cut first and then stamp.

Repositionable tape from Scotch works FABULOUS...to keep the "slips" from happening!!

[kphorse]

I fit the nestie to the stamp, then stamp and cut. Easier to center everything.

[LMcAree]

I prefer to stamp and then cut. I usually carfully place a piece of carstock on top and the the plate, I haven't had any problems with anything slipping...yet!!