Must See! Comparing Sticky vs Grip Mat and Altenew Stampwheel...Also WAY Cheaper Options!

[@ccubito]

I bought a roll of Contact paper at the Dollar Store and attached it with tape UPSIDE DOWN to my MISTI mat. It works great!

[@carolynpicken6949]

Yes.. it how long will it last

[@ccubito]

@@carolynpicken6949 It depends, of course, on how much you use it. I would make cards at least 3X a week and it lasted for over 6 weeks. Then I put on a new one. The Contact paper is pretty sticky at first so I rubbed my hand on it to take down some of the stick.

[@marypolancodesigns]

SUCH a brilliant idea! Thank you for sharing this.

[@paulawray6210]

I appreciate your honest reviews. I too think the Stamp wheel is a bit pricey. I doubt I'd be doing enough round stamping to warrant the cost. Thank you.

[@joycegifford8826]

I’m in love with the Waffle Flower series of photopolymer sticky mats. I bought them all sizes and the extenders in the bundle and saved a fortune.

[@marypolancodesigns]

NICE! Thank you for this!

[@mellightbody8212]

Me too, I have two of my three regular sized Mistis with those WaffleFlower sticky mats. And then I have the other regular Misti ready to go for rubber stamps. I also have one of their sticky mats for my mini Misti. I would love one for my scrapbook size Misti, but I probably couldn’t afford it.

[@navoff1]

And, of course, Waffle Flower is coming out with a bunch of photopolymer sticky mats in different sizes to fit the different sizes of Mistis and their stencil mats. They're also creating some grid mats to use with the sticky mats to help with alignment. I'm not sure when the official release date is for those, but they'd be less expensive than buying the full Stampwheel. But another use for the Stampwheel is being able to set up layering stamps or just multiple stamps for a card in different quadrants and on both sides. Useful for those who like to mass produce cards. You put the card in one corner, line up a stamp, then move to another corner and line up another stamp. You can line up to 8 stamps that way by using both sides of the wheel.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much! I didn't even think of the layered stamps but that's so true. I don't use them much but what a good usage.

[@gavincollins8053]

Also just found out that Atlenew has 2 grid mats that can be purchased separately from the stamp wheel, one ultra sticky and one normal sticky.

[@marypolancodesigns]

WHAT two different ones....I didn't notice that thank you

[@doloresr5514]

You can use the Altenew sticky mat in the Stamparatus by Stampin Up. I use the Waffle Flower sticky mat in my Misti.

[@marypolancodesigns]

GREAT share thank you for this!

[@louannevans7162]

Ohh! I need to try that in my Stamparatus! Thanks!

[@michelegourd5742]

Hi Mary!! I use the dollar tree mat and love it!! For me the stampwheel is over my budget!! I would like to find cheaper ways!! I also found some sticky mats on Amazon!! Thanks for sharing!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks for sharing this tip as well.

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

I use the Dollar Tree mat in my home made misti. Works Great! Thanks Mary for all you do.

[@bethjeans3780]

I’d call it a homemade stamp positioner. 😉

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

@@bethjeans3780 You are more than welcomed to call anything in this world whatever you like. It's none of my business. Enjoy yourself. 🙂

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much, yes I noticed it was great in there.

[@bethjeans3780]

@@donnaokoniewski3761 Yow. I meant that with a smile and wink (see emoticon), since in the past people who made homemade stamp positioners and commented about them or made youtube videos were threatened they’d receive a call from an attorney if they didn’t remove the comment, post or video. That was during the first big lawsuit. But thank you for giving me permission to call anything in this world whatever I like! I think I will call ice cream diet food.

[@ebriggs3498]

@donnaokoniewski3 : My Sweet Petunia, designers and maker of the MISTIE, sued the knock-offs and copiers of her Mistie design. It makes total sense when you think about it. They had to make and design prototypes, take manufacture them in low enough quantities until the product caught on. Coming up with your own design and idea and making it is very expensive in the United States. Designers put in a lot of hard work and frown upon people copying their designs. Hence, lawsuits! That’s what the poster to your post was referring to and did not want you to get into trouble. Hope this helps!

[@ebriggs3498]

I think the Altenew Stamp Wheel is awesome; my mom purchased it. I myself already had Gina K’s wreath builder stencil, so I chose the Scrapbooking Mistie which is 12 x 12. I can do everything the stamp wheel does and also stamp on 12 x 12 scrapbook pages. I use my Gellie plate as my holder for card stock when I am stenciling card fronts. I just put it in the corner of my 12 x 12 Mistie ! I feel I have the best of both worlds! This was a great video, thanks!❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh the 12x12 is great for that! Yes! Good call

[@franmc6797]

I bought the insert for the stamp wheel because I could use it like a sticky mat, but I was shocked at small it was! It seems so big when watching demos. I love it for stencils. Tried to use it like a gelli plate with acrylic paint…let’s just say it didn’t work and I spent ages cleaning it 😂

[@marypolancodesigns]

It is smaller than it seems on video; i have no idea why lol

[@phyllisfreese8005]

thanks for creating this video. I would like to see a comparison between the Altenew Stampwheel mat & Waffle Flower grip mat.

[@marypolancodesigns]

I'm on the case...may take me a while but I'll get to it.

[@pink25poppies1]

Ooh same looking forward to seeing that !

[@suzanestrada293]

Hi Mary, this video was so helpful. I really appreciate your videos. I know it takes a ton of time with the accompanying video editing. I look forward to each and every one of your videos.

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for sharing this with me and encouraging me in this way. I really appreciate that.

[@suzanestrada293]

You're awesome!@@marypolancodesigns

[@mellightbody8212]

I don’t use the Stamp Wheel as much as I thought I would. Mostly because it’s awkward to use in my small craft space. If I had a large cleared off table, I’m pretty sure I would be using it a lot more. I have just ordered their 9 x 12 sticky mat and I’m hoping to be able to use that for stencils.

[@marypolancodesigns]

I just bought that one too...this weekend. haha great minds

[@rene443hgtj]

I have been using the dollar tree sticky mat with my ole tim holtz stamping platform. It is like my normal tack mats for my old old cricuit lol yup I tend to stick with oldies but goodies. 😂 I love the wheel platform but too pricey right now. A wish list item if great sale in future. Love your videos still. Very informative and often a laugh or two.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much! That's very encouraging

[@chris_drgnflydrmz3650]

Hey Mary! Great Video, as usual! I didn't even think about the Crafter's Square mat to use in my stamping platforms! I bought a couple to use with the Joy. Great Idea. Wish I would have been told that before I bought the Waffle Flower one - but, supporting a small company with the options of it being see-thru and having additional grids is a plus. I really wanted the Stamp Wheel when I first saw it revealed, but the price point is a bit outta my budget. I could get so many supplies with that one cost. Thank you for everything you do for us!! ♥.

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome, thanks for the encouragement here

[@gwengregory9548]

Another great video Mary! I really appreciate the time and effort you put into doing them. So thank you for that!

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome! Thank you for sharing that with me.

[@louannevans7162]

I have both the Waffleflower mat that fits in my Misti and the Altenew mat. Love them both! At this point I see no need to purchase the whole Wheel. Good demonstration! Thanks!

[@marypolancodesigns]

oooh so smart, love this share thank you

[@maryfiona7641]

Thank you for your thorough explanation. I ended up purchasing the Waffle flower grip mats and also a large grip mat from another company. The advantage to the large one is that you put your inks on it and they don't shift around. I mostly use my 6X6 for stenciling though. It's just a handy size. I also keep the grip mat sized for Misti in my Misti all the time now. No more tape and no more shifting.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Agreed! And since Altenew came out with the larger one it's so great for holding my inks as well. Great point!

[@lisak2575]

Thanks for the review. I do not see using the stamp wheel in my crafting. I will continue with my Misti, my Gina K wreath builder when I want a circular wreath, my Misti Sticky Mats, and my Make Art Station for stenciling. It holds the stencils down with magnets. It is nice to see the many products available for those needing or wanting the products.

[@marypolancodesigns]

I agree, I do like to see more options but I do recommend sticking with what works.

[@jax_08]

I was using the Brutus Monroe gripy mat and was disappointed with the longevity of the tack. If I didn't have a low tack spray adhesive to "refresh" it, it would've been a tossable item. I feel like that was never mentioned in videos I've seen it used in until yours!

[@mpbailey18]

I totally agree...very disappointed.

[@paulaolson8956]

The Brutus Monroe held my paper hostage. It wouldn’t come off. Shredded the cardstock. Useless.

[@marypolancodesigns]

I'm so glad that was helpful!

[@nicholewade8677]

Definitely want the stamp wheel. Thanks ❤

[@AlysonGold]

This was really helpful. I keep looking at that Stampwheel mat, but, like you said, it's kind of expensive. I tried the $ Tree sticky mat and it works pretty well, but I don't think the sticky lasted as long as I would've liked. Then I started to do the math and realized it was a better deal to get a pack of 3 12x12 Nicapa mats from Amazon and cut them down to fit my stamp positioner. I've also been using an old unbranded Silpat kind of mat for ink blending and smooshing. I think I got it on clearance at Walmart for $3. It holds my ink pads in place, too, which is a nice bonus. Thank you for all you do to help us save money!

[@whoooami2090]

I use those silicone mats you can buy for your hot glue gun and cut them to the size I need. It works pretty good for keeping ink pads from sliding around. I also use the same cutting mats from Amazon and cut them to fit my Misti.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Great shares there thank you so much!

[@glorialoungeway1138]

Thanks for going over all these tools! I have a few sticky/grip mats and now I know what to use each for.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for letting me know. :)

[@wilmadiaz5517]

Thanks for another informative and unbiased video! Great reviews and tips❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@robint1062]

Think of the stamp wheel as a 3 for 1 tool: make wreaths, a plain stamp tool and a removable sticky mat for stenciling. Makes the price a bit easier to justify purchasing on a craft budget on?

[@marypolancodesigns]

Great point! thanks for sharing that!

[@RinasAMaker]

The ONLY reason I would even consider the stamping wheel is for multi-step layering stamps. I thought it was much larger when they first presented it - it looked more 12x12 🤷‍♀️ I bet you could cut that mat down to fit “that other platform” (that I refuse to support) you’d just need to remove the foam pad 🤷‍♀️. Thanks Mary ❤️

[@lucyc]

You're totally right! I only really paid attention to the size after reading your comment. It's only about 8x8. I had assumed 12x12, too. Not that 8x8 is bad...it's just important to know. I also refuse to support that other company - outrageously priced for what it is and mostly because it is tooooooo litigious in a community that is generally so supportive of each other.

[@marypolancodesigns]

It does seem larger at first, right? I thought so too.

[@lorraine8037]

Tim Holtz had a gray grip mat roll. It didn't have any markings, but there was enough to cut several sizes. I cut one just a hair smaller than A2 and slimline and use it with my glass mat for ink blending and bigger for stenciling.

[@lorraine8037]

Question, what was the grid cover that you took off the Altenew sticky mat used for?

[@RinasAMaker]

@@lorraine8037 Do you mean the rubbery thing? If so, it’s to hold your paper in place and give you a little “squish” when stamping

[@CardsbyMaaike]

very nice Mary. I always look if I have ideas to do stuff more affordable, I use my silicone gripmat (for medical use) it's meant to open jars or not make things move, but it's ten times more affordable than the silver TH one. the cricut mats at then not needed, but seen the dollartree has Cricut dupes so does Temu, and I've cut up a cheap magnetic memo board so the magnets from the stamping tool will work

[@marypolancodesigns]

I love these ideas that come out too because then I can still use the concept but on a budget. YAY

[@hollywood8438]

@CardsbyMaaike wait, do you buy a cheap board then take it apart? I can't seem to picture this

[@Taitcreates639]

Hello Mary, excellant tutorial, very detailed , and precise. This helped me a lot. I’m on a very serious budget , but need something serious to hold my cards down while. cresting. Tyfs

[@marypolancodesigns]

I'm so happy to hear this thank you for letting me know.

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Great comparison video Mary ❤️ thanks for sharing and happy crafting Hugs xx

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much!

[@texasgalcrafts7159]

I have most of those options, but my favorite is the Waffle Flower grip mat because I can put it in my Misti. They also have different sizes so I can use a larger one for stenciling. I make 5x7 cards, so the bigger size is awesome. The best part is it lasts a really long time. Using the Stamp Wheel mat outside of the Stamp Wheel is too distracting to have the grid showing lol

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@renehamilton8865]

Love these type of videos-they are so helpful!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Glad you like them! Thank you for telling me that.

[@patriciavanderwolf6425]

I feel like these expensive grip mats are just the same as a gel plate. And I want to use them to hold stencils. I can make my own large gel plate for under $15. What do you think?

[@marypolancodesigns]

Someone commented on another comment that they are not the same. That the gel plates are not sticky like this. NOt sure though.

[@IAMGiftbearer]

That is a clever tool but $99.00 is outrageous for a few pieces of plastic that probably are pretty inexpensive to produce. There may be a way to create your own wheel that would achieve the same thing for alot less. Those various sticky mats are nice to have. I have heard alot of good things about Sticky Grid by Ranger. They are fairly inexpensive and I think you get more than one sheet in a pack.

[@marypolancodesigns]

I like the sticky grids from Ranger. I find them useful too.

[@dinacarroll9211]

Great info. Whatever happened with the Tim Holtz Media Grip mats? It was popular on KZbin when it was released, then it was out of stock. And then no one ever showed it being used again. It was a gray mat, that many were cutting up to various sizes.

[@marypolancodesigns]

I'm not sure I'd ever seen that. Huh...

[@navoff1]

Yeah, Tim Holtz has one that is thin (and less expensive). It's designed to be cut up to use as you see fit. You can create different sizes for cardstock and to use as ink holders. He demoed it a few months ago. I think Jennifer McGuire also did a video on them. They recommended getting the Simon Says Stamp document holder to put your cut pieces in to store them.

[@kcinca5410]

I use my Tim Holtz grip mats for lots of different things: inside my stamping platforms to hold the paper without worrying that the paper will stick; under items I'm using on my glass mat (ink pads, other sticky mats) so they don't shift, for stenciling, mixed media projects. I cut them to fit the task - stamp positioner size, card stock size, stencil size, ink pad size, whatever it is I want to stay in place without using adhesive. So far the only issue I can see is they MUST be kept clean so if you have issues with animal hair or excessive dust, you need to wash them to maintain their grip. I have six so far. It may be enough for now.

[@mumma_of_one8511]

I remember that one! What did happen to that? If I am completely honest I feel let down by TH products that are not his inks, stamps and stencils sometimes.

[@kathyp374]

Tim’s Grip Mat is still around. It was so popular they were out of stock but it was replenished and that’s when I got one and I love it!

[@hollywood8438]

Thanks for another great video Mary, lots of info there

[@marypolancodesigns]

My pleasure!

[@barbaraneuman5368]

Mary I bought the stampwheel mat and was using it on my lazy susan and I love it. I keep the gridded topper on it when not in use. I was on vacation for 6 weeks and apparently the topper grid stuck to my mat and when I peeled off the topper, bits of the grid stuck and the mat is no longer sticky. Do you know if anyone else has had this problem? I ordered the rombow tacky glue like you suggested to see if that will work. I washed the mat with dawn and dried, laid it in the sun, nothing worked.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh no! That is awful! I haven't heard about that although I know when I put the acetate to my stamps on incorrectly the ink from the acetate image sticks to my stamps causing that issue. I wonder if you placed the grid sheet on "backwards". I would recommend contacting the company to share this with them and see if they'll send you a new one.

[@barbaraneuman5368]

@@marypolancodesigns Thanks Mary I will do that.

[@mumstheword8851]

Why would the grid have to come off the stamping wheel mat? Surely it must have a reason to be there? Just wondering....

[@marypolancodesigns]

I really do not know! I probably did something wrong. If I don't remove it though, it doesn't hold still from the bottom.

[@CreativelyChallenged]

Hello, thank you for all this information!! I appreciate it all. Can you link below your camera and shelves behind you? I am looking for a clear camera. I am new to KZbin and need storage cheaper for my stamps than stamp n storage.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Absolutely! Here is the camera: amzn.to/3OCdyjy And the shelves are from Ikea: www.ikea.com/us/en/p/billy-bookcase-white-30263844/

[@jacquelinebloom4339]

Good comparison.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@pink25poppies1]

So helpful Mary! Two questions please, which sticky mats are sticky on both front & back? Do you prefer the sticky mat vs the altenew mat to stamp & stencil on?

[@marypolancodesigns]

I think because of price and practicality I would go for a thinner sticky mat with stick on both sides but larger than these. I don't know actually which is sticky on both sides (the thin ones I mean). The photopolymer version like the one out of the stampwheel is sticky on both sides.

[@pink25poppies1]

@@marypolancodesigns thank you!

[@cynthiatuczynski9491]

I’ve seen several videos on the stamp wheel. I cannot justify the cost. But that’s just me. I hate to say this, but I may wait for a knock off. And I hate doing that!!!!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

We have to do what's right for our own budgets and not feel pressure.

[@pennydouphinett4545]

I agree, it is way expensive to turn it over and stamp over and over. I'll skip stamping wreaths.

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Mary, great review. Thanks so much. 🤐🇨🇦

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@Janstroh1]

Thank you Mary you're the best!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much, so kind

[@bjackjack8937]

Si può usare anche il Gelli plate....

[@bethjeans3780]

Since the grid sheet for the Stamp Wheel was removed, what is it for? (The two-handedness of the Stamp wheel doesn’t thrill me.) And thanks for the info and for making me laugh, as usual! I have to go back and remember what you said. You laughed too so my laughing was with you, not at you!

[@marypolancodesigns]

I am guessing the tool is intended as a multi tool; stamp positioner, wreath builder and sticky mat.

[@bethjeans3780]

@@marypolancodesigns right, I agree. But how is the grid sheet used? Maybe how I use a small Simon grid sheet in a stamp positioner? Put stamps on the cardstock and pick them up with the top of the positioner. Place the grid sheet on the cardstock and stamp to see if you’ve lined things up how you want. Then remove grid sheet and stamp. (Or reposition stamps and try again.)

[@SeleneF-t3l]

Were the coffee stains Distress Oxide Antique Linen?

[@marypolancodesigns]

Yes they were

[@darlenemcgrady9694]

Thank you for all the info!

[@marypolancodesigns]

My pleasure

[@amyeck3737]

Is the mat on the wheel like a gelli plate?

[@priscillabade614]

A Gelli plate is softer and not as sticky. They are not interchangeable, from what I have seen elsewhere on KZbin.

[@pamspicer97]

Wow, love that stamp wheel but 🤔🤑

[@marypolancodesigns]

I know right

[@katrinwalker5542]

Does the stamp wheel work with red rubber?

[@marypolancodesigns]

Really great question but I don't have any to try.😔

[@kimgottlieb6398]

Yes, you can but you have to be mindful of their thickness and the thickness of the cardstock that you are using.

[@navoff1]

You have to remove the photopolymer mat to use it with red rubber stamps. Maybe stick the red rubber stamp in the platform and tape your cardstock to the wheel? On the Altenew site, they said you may have to press a little harder to make up any difference in height.

[@hollywood8438]

@@navoff1 wonder if a piece of craft foam would work after taking the photopolymer mat out?

[@missyleftrick5525]

I would love to get the Stampwheel but the 💰 is too much!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Yeah its pricey. Watch out for sales around the holidays.

[@minikraut]

Pulling the grid off the Altenew Stampwheel mat seems such a pity ... I'm sure I saw people using it with the grid on and under the mat. And here's one other thing: When new products - "game changers" - come out, I always do a general search, either via google or on the website of one or more of those Asian platforms. Not because I want to buy a piracy copy, but because the blending brushes have definitely taught me that crafting items were not necessarily "born" as crafting items! In the case of sticky mats, I found some mats for the car that are supposed to stop small items or even mobiles from sliding around. Now those are smallish, but work great for most of my card panels. Mine is a little over 10.5"x5 3/4". It is the stickiest thing since chewing gum under a desk, but without the hassle of getting it off. I think I paid the whooping amount of 3 Euros for it. And I'm totally in love with it! It's a good idea to put the protective covers back on after use so you don't have to wash (and dry ... tick tock tick tock ...) it too often.

[@marypolancodesigns]

I have to have another look at the grid coming off because it was weird to me that it was removeable; seemed like a useful addition but couldn't figure out how to keep it.

[@reginabasart5080]

T4s

[@whoooami2090]

Stamp wheel is way overpriced as is a lot of Altenew products. TH grip mat is nothing more than the silicone mats you can buy for hot gluing. Cut it up to whatever size you want. It holds ink pads in place but doesn’t hold cardstock all that well for stenciling.

[@marypolancodesigns]

It's really good to use discernment when trying to find products for our room so this is very true.

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

You are one smart lady! However...this thing costs 100.00!!!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh I know, that's why I stated it was a bit too expensive in the video. Yikes. lol

[@lizzystitch4842]

Let's face it, sticky mats are helpful, but we REALLY don't need them. Call me a party pooper, but I have torn cardstock on a sticky mat.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Facts...I can name about 42 things I don't need in my craft space...but I do love them. lol