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OK Ladies--please help me. I have my first die cut machine--purchased nestabilities--so cool. But do you stamp first and then cut or do you cut the shape and stamp on it--what is the best way to do this please. Thank you so much in advance for you tips in this.
Laurie
I do both actually. There are times that I stamp first and then cut, and there are other times that I cut first and then stamp. To me it really depends on what stamp I am using. I truly prefer to stamp second becuase I think that it gives me more control as to where the stamp placement is. When I do stamp first and cut second I tape the nestie where I want it with a small piece of painters tape. HTH.
I usually stamp first then cut. I have 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 sheets of CS that I have used for cutting out each one of the nesties shapes that I have, I have them on a binder ring so that when I stamp an image I can decide which shape works best for the image. I know that a lot of people say that you are suppose to use the nesties with the nestie blade up then the cardstock but I have tried it both ways with the blade up and with the blade down and it works the same both ways for me, as long as I remember that the C plate goes on the flat surface of the nestie I am fine. I use the Cuttlebug by the way. HTH.
I usually stamp first, then cut. I use blue painters masking tape (the one for delicate surfaces - tiny pieces) to hold my nestabilities exactly where I want it on my image.
I usually stamp first, then cut. I use blue painters masking tape (the one for delicate surfaces - tiny pieces) to hold my nestabilities exactly where I want it on my image.
Kathy
Thanks for the tip about the painters tape, I never would have thought about using that.
I always stamp first and then use removable tape to secure the nestie in place around the image. I like the magnetic vinyl idea though, where do you get it?
I tried using the Magnetic Placement pad to keep my nestabilities exactly where I wanted them, and I can't get it to work correctly in my Cuttlebug. I have shredded a magnetic mat, had the nestabilites shift as it is cranked through (which, if you just spent an hour coloring something, is quite the disappointment!). I did buy another magnetic mat, but I am happy with my trusty painter's tape, so I haven't used mat #2.
Thank you very much for your suggestions and input--all were so very helpful--Now I feel more secure to go forward in this new adventure of nesties and my BS.
Laurie
Help with Nestabilities & stamping
