Waffle Flower Grip Mats - Which Size is Right for You?

In this video, Waffle Flower product designer Nina shares the background story when the Grip Mats were developed. Find out the similarities and differences among all the sizes available today! Timecodes and products are linked below:
--TIME CODES--
00:07 The Journey So Far
00:38 The Taping Issue
01:23 Intro to Waffle Flower Grip Mats
02:41 4.25x5.5 Grip Mat (and general usage tips)
04:06 8.5x8.5 Grip Mat - biggest size available
04:28 5.5x8.5 Grip Mat - fits in Waffle Flower Mini Stencil Mat & the original MISTI*
04:58 The 2 sizes made for MISTIs* (and usage tips)
07:02 6x6 Grip Mat - for customized circular designs
07:26 Add-on Guides for the 6x6 Grip Mat
08:11 One More Thing - The Stencil Extender!
09:38 The Conclusion - Which Size is for You?
11:00 Fine Prints
11:20 Retail Launch Special (Limited Time Offer during July 2023; While Supplies Last)
-- Featured Products --
WFT071 5.5x8.5 Grip Mat $24 waffleflower.com/products/5-5x...
WFT072 8.5x8.5 Grip Mat $28 waffleflower.com/products/8-5x...
WFT073 6x6 Grip Mat $18 waffleflower.com/products/6x6-...
WFT074 6.5x8.5 Grip Mat $24 waffleflower.com/products/6-5x...
WFT075 4.75x6 Grip Mat $16 waffleflower.com/products/4-75...
WFT076 4.25x5.5 Grip Mat $12 waffleflower.com/products/4-25...
WFT077 6x6 Grip Mat Guides Trio 1 $7 waffleflower.com/products/grip...
WFT078 7.25x7.25 Stencil Extender $7 waffleflower.com/products/sten...
*MISTI is a stamp positioning tool by My Sweet Petunia.
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[@magoomagee954]

I LOVE these mats!! I've got 2 sizes and use them every day. Best invention since sliced bread. I just run mine under water and they're perfect every time. ❤❤❤

[@kraftyiam]

Howdy, I just watched Vicky Papaioannou presentation of this new grip mat and some great Christmas cards -- I, too, cannot wait to get this - Great product.

[@mycraftdiaryy]

“They will live in my misti forever.” I laughed at this! You’re so cute Nina, great introduction and product idea! Love how you placed customers first and worked solutions out for us ❤

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

Thank you for your kind encouragement!

[@LaurelBeard]

I'm so intrigued by these! How am I just now finding out about these! Fantastic! Finally something I am excited about trying!

[@ardyth]

HOLY MOLY! I can not WAIT for these! Thank you so much for all the thought, planning, testing that went into these!

[@hdb80]

This is genius, and the first tool I'm spending money on in a LONG time.

[@melindamcafee8658]

Can’t wait to get the one for the original Misti!

[@LilStampBug]

Thank You So VERY Much for coming up with these AWESOME New Products for US 🤗🤗🤗 I can't wait to be able to get one each for My Original MISTI and My MINI MISTI ❤❤❤

[@justinehovey]

Love this! Very creative and I'll definitely need one for the Misti!

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

Thought we sent them to you for reviews? Will check with the office!

[@justinehovey]

@@Waffleflowercrafts All good :) I just placed an order last night for them.

[@carriejones5776]

I Love Waffle Flower! The thoroughness of design is impressive. You have knocked the ball to another planet. This is the most useful, practical tool released this year hands down. Thank you!

[@shirleyh9583]

Your new grip mats are a BRILLIANT invention and I look forward to receiving mine when they are back in stock. 🙂

[@gaylmarie8574]

I want to give credit to Rebecca Keppel for making me aware of your new mats. I ordered before I watched your video, and can hardly wait to try them. Kudos to all of you.

[@1amF0ggy]

Whoa! Brilliant. Can't wait to get my hands on these mats.

[@theresagonzales3907]

Nina you are a genius!

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

blushing, just doing my job ") -Nina

[@katiewiserkrizek8055]

Oh My Gosh! I am so excited for these! I love that it will go in my original Misti so I don't need anymore magnets! And the larger one will fit inside my large 12x12 Misti. Such a game changer!! They will live in my Misti forever as well. ;)

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

🙌Happy Stamping!

[@shellyp8731]

Brilliant! Nina, you are so innovative! Just love all the efforts you put into these amazing new products!!!

[@fionnawheatley9095]

This is great! I cut one of the stencil mats down to do reverse stamping in my misti! No more…. I need this!

[@junestengel18]

BRILLIANT! I want them all! 🥰

[@sandrawharton8281]

So excited for this!

[@flipflops4sherri]

Wow! This looks perfect!!!!!

[@bethholt2245]

Wow! This is amazing!

[@joyace1234]

Wow, I can't wait for this to be available. Love the whole concept!!!

[@cerlyne_cb]

Oooh!!!! I can’t wait!

[@debbiepiccolo7846]

Thank you can’t wait to try them.

[@soulshinedesigns]

I'm soooo excited these!!!!

[@ArtemisMade1]

Awesome!! Looking forward to moving it into my Misti!

[@suesmith2353]

WOW!!! I can't wait to order my new mats for both of my Mistis. Thank you so much, these look fantastic.

[@theresaparker8945]

Wow love these so much thank you. Can’t wait to purchase!

[@ashleybakerweems1468]

Cannot wait to get these! Ready to order on Wednesday!

[@HeidiLilley]

Wow, I can't wait for this to become available and I hope you have over stocked them as I can see a very quick sell out. Yay!

[@cardsbyshannonlee]

I can't wait to get mine! Great job Waffle Flower!

[@gingerpayne7310]

Can’t wait to get my hands on these mats

[@natashavalkovskaya5309]

This is amazing! Adding a few sizes to my wish list! Thank you!❤

[@f.joclemmons5799]

Great video! I’ve ordered some already and plan on getting all of them eventually. Your thought process covers everything. A real game changer. Thank you for all your hard work!

[@cindycottrell9845]

Such an EXCELLENT video! Thank you !💚

[@lorispitzer8289]

Thanks for the video!! This looks amazing and I am very impressed by hearing your whole process, Nina. Also, it's great to see you on camera! Lori S in PA

[@melissatrigero7542]

So very clever and helpful!

[@cropnkathy]

Brilliant! I feel like I need it all!!!! 😂😊😮

[@bean2sara]

I must go get them now. Wow! ❤Tfs

[@laurabush9812]

Very smart system!

[@rcwidowindy]

Looks great Nina! Miss you!

[@carlapage7957]

This is fantastic! All the sizes but what blew my mind was the extender for the stencil. Definitely will get these items. Thank you so much for such well thought mat release

[@radamaerltp]

Sounds like you have addressed all the issues with the currently available sticky mats. I cannot wait to try these out. They look very promising. Thank you for your thoughtful approach to all the frustrating bits of crafting.

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

Hope you will enjoy them as much as we do!

[@jafountain3177]

Nina, thank you for such an innovative product! This has taken my stamping and stenciling to the next level, I am in awe of this amazing product! Thank you!!!

[@smileycindy]

I am so impressed!!! You thought of everything! The stencil extender literally made my jaw drop with how clever of a solution that is 🤩 Wow!

[@kathyjames9796]

These are game changers!

[@sallyannebailey8874]

Purchased yesterday at my local craft shop. Got the last one. Was told they sold out fast. This will be staying in my Misti. Now I need the largest square one for my glass mat. Truly a game changer.

[@normag1344]

Wow Nina! i am finally ready to get onboard with these new products and your video was so helpful! Thank you!

[@crisjenness274]

Simply genius!

[@pamelasertich9850]

Your company always make designs with the crafter in mind. I bought the Stamp Wheel from Altenew and my hat is off to them for that product. But of course your mind went to other ways to use that sort of mat. The alignment guided for the stencil sold me on them. I bought them all because I want to support some of the smartest designers in the business! Thank you so much

[@annielovesstamping]

Loooooove this!!

[@mspooh325]

No More Magnets!! 😊 My favorite part of this video!! Thank you for these new products!!

[@carolynpicken6949]

Brilliant

[@whitespace7130]

Yes!!

[@mariafernandez6537]

Love my mat!

[@TheresaJollyLee]

I’m looking forward to trying these. Seems like you’ve tried to cover all the issues - your “engineering” of the concept and all of its little nuances is impressive!

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

Thank you for the kind encouragement!

[@joanbardee5135]

Clever!! ❤❤

[@ishaguptadesigns]

OMG! I don't own any of the mats but these are so innovative. I need the grid mats n all the mats 😍😍😍

[@antoinettemitchell2888]

Holy cow I just came from a creative muse in subscribe to your channel. This looks fabulous. I will use it in my Misty. I will use it for Inc. blending all the things thank you for a wonderful product.❤🎉

[@dabailey1000]

Brilliant ❤

[@natalies.250]

Love that you have thought of so many applications and simple solutions. I was wondering if these mats could be a reusable alternative to press n seal ?

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

you probably won't be able to flip it if there are lots of smaller pieces? They do need to be in contact to be able to grip.

[@natalies.250]

@@Waffleflowercrafts I guess some experimenting will have to take place once I buy it!

[@horseygirl6232]

Can you add the smallest square to a large stamp block for stamping with unmounted stamps, that don’t have there own foam on them. Or are going to create a new system for stamp blocks. I have many stamps that I haven’t mounted yet, that I’d love a second option to EZ Mounting each and every stamp.

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

Hi, looks like you could! The talented Allison Frazier tested it in her video for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHqmnnyVeMuMg7c

[@joycegifford8826]

I can’t wait for my Release Grip Mat Bundle to arrive. The pre orders will be fulfilled by the end of July, correct?

[@mpbailey18]

Nice video, although I'm overwhelmed with information and a bit confused as well! I've tried sticky mats from different vendors before and none have been impressive. I do have your white stencil mat which works well with my ink pads. So still on that proverbial "fence" about buying yet another sticky/grip mat.

[@dishanibiyanwila6825]

Is there a video for the guides specifically please? Just bought the set and would like to see how they are used. Thanks

[@samanthaparrott8678]

Hi there. Just received my mat yesterday, im looking forward to using it. Can you heat embose on the mat?

[@tgesham]

Will you be adding a tin to store the mats. I have the 8.5x8.5 mat and don’t have much strength so I find it difficult to pull the carrier sheets off. (I know that is pathetic, but I’m old!). I would use it more if I didn’t have to pull off the carrier sheets. I do love the mats. Thank you.

[@expressivepaper]

These mats are fantastic. However I have noticed that the green print on the alignment guides comes off? Want solution to this?

[@chrisjones9324]

What grip mat do you recommend as a project saver?

[@dishanibiyanwila6825]

Do I need to avoid acrelic paints getting on this too? And would any alchohol inks or pens damage this please?

[@CreativelyChallenged]

Omgoodness please make a 7 x 7, I have a Stampinup Stamparatus and need something sticky I hate those magnets, but don't want to have to buy a Misti.

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

Hi! Thank you for the suggestion but we probably won't be adding a new size soon. The 6x6 Grip Mat should do well in it though :)

[@kristinekerr3688]

This is brilliant! Is it the same kind of material the gel printing “plates” are made from? Edit: hello?

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

Not familiar with gel plates but the Grip Mats are made from photopolymer. They are safe to use on top of our stencil mats. You cannot use gel plates on top of our mats because the mineral oil in them.

[@christinewalsh7824]

Do these mats retain their stickiness? Other mats I've purchased lose their stickiness after some use. I would like to know the true honest answer for whether or not these mats retain stickiness after long use please. They look wonderful and I'm very interested in hearing more.

[@JM-lm5wl]

Hi Christine, have you ever used photopolymer stamps? They never lose their cling. It’s the natural property of the material - instead of a “coating” on many others on the market today. You just need to refresh the surface with a baby wipe every now and then. Or wash with some mild soap for deep clean. You do need to pat it dry for it to be sticky again.

[@lynnesachs2330]

I purchased the large on not thinking. Then I saw these extenders ? I am totally confused I really don’t know why I bought it. It wasn’t cheap and it does nothing for me. Perhaps you can explain the purpose.

[@traceyallen8286]

Hi. These look great, but will they work in the Tim Holtz Stamping Platform where there is no mouse pad to remove to allow for the thickness of the Grip Mat?

[@JM-lm5wl]

Probably not

[@TheDelightfulCrafter]

Where is the release? Its not currently on your site.

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

Hello, the release will be available on July 5th. This is our intro day video. Just added the info to the description.

[@emlo3584]

How do you store the grip mats so they don't get lint and dust on them? Should we wrap them in cling wrap?

[@JM-lm5wl]

Just put the carrier sheet back on!

[@jonimastronardi8590]

When will this be available, its not on the site?

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

Hello, the release will be available on July 5th. This is our intro day video. Just added the info to the description.

[@teresevanderhaar9310]

Does all inks clean off the sticky mat ?

[@JM-lm5wl]

Some inks May stain it. You can use any photopolymer safe cleaner to clean it.

[@winneconnecrafts9855]

Will it turn yellow at any time from age ?

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

Hello! We specified to use non-yellowing photopolymer :)

[@BettyMullins]

I have already have the we are memory keepers precision press which one of these mats would fit?

[@JM-lm5wl]

Isn’t that a 7x7 area? 6x6 might work

[@BettyMullins]

​@@JM-lm5wl it is a little less than 6x6 because of the design....

[@BettyMullins]

Will the mat for misti fit the new misti?

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

Hi Betty, do you mean the ones with the lids extending over the base? Yes, we have no issue fitting the mat in it :)

[@BettyMullins]

@@Waffleflowercrafts Misti has a newer model and I was thinking about purchasing and wanted to know if these mats would fit the new misti model or not.

[@annajavier5712]

Is it like a gel plate

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

Not familiar with gel plates but the Grip Mats are made from photopolymer. They are safe to use on top of our stencil mats. You cannot use gel plates on top of our mats because the mineral oil in them.

[@maryannmiller5440]

If you could only get one, what size would you recommend?

[@annamarielewis7078]

A bit pricey

[@DebyBauer]

GENIUS! Cannot wait to get mine 🩷