Waffle Flower Grid Mat: Honest Review & Demo after 2 Months Usage!
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- Опубликовано: 12 ноя 2023
- We'll be exploring the Waffle Flower Grip Mat. Join me as I review this innovative crafting tool, designed to keep your projects in place and make crafting a breeze. Discover its features, benefits, and why it's become a must-have for crafters. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, the Waffle Flower Grip Mat might be your next crafting essential.
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Links above are affiliate links. I purchased two Waffle Flower Grip Mats to review before Waffle Flower sent me the bundle with all the sizes. I do my best to be non-bias and describe the pros and cons accurately from the perspective of a hobby crafter. 
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Here's a tip for using the grip mat with layering stencils. Use the largest one, and place the Wendy Vecchi Make Art acrylic L-shaped magnet, or the L-shaped portion of an acrylic stamp positioner, on top of the mat, near the corner. Then you can place your stencil in the corner of the acrylic piece and still have both your corner and the stickiness.
Terrific suggestion!
Here's another tip, my friend and I discussed the grip mats remind us of our gelli plates and sure enough those gelli plates/mats work just as good as the Grip Mats, the only difference is the gelli are thicker and won't fit into the misti. But they're great for everything else 😃
I have a suggestion. If u want 2 keep ur plastics on ur gripmats, b4 taking them off, write 'ON' on the outside. U will then always put the good(not dusty) side back on the mat as it will say 'NO' if u put it the wrong way. Hope that makes sense. Thanks 4 sharing Justine
This is the most informative review I have seen in quite some time. Thank you for the thought put into this video
I bought the Misti-size grip mat and I LOVE it! I considered the 8 1/2" square one too but held off to see how happy I was with the Misti-size. I found it useful for not only stamping but also for stenciling in the Misti and passed on any other size.
Since my grip mat stays inside the Misti, the Misti's corner is perfectly useful for orienting layered stencils.
My tip is to put a thin strip of washi tape on the top of the acrylic protective sheets so I can find them easily when I'm ready to re-attach them. With my grip mat permanently installed inside the Misti and I just put one protective sheet over it before I flip the top on the Misti and put it away.
The Waffle Flower grip mat has to rank right up at the top with the Misti for money well spent!
I agree with you on that
I bought a similar product from Peddler’s Den right before Waffle Flower came out with these. That one is an odd size, but I find that it’s great for stenciling. The WF in the Misti size has made all the difference in the world. I do place the top acetate sheet on top before putting away the Misti, as I have two very fluffy furballs (long-haired cats). I was thinking of removing the grid so it grips better, but now I may cut it down like you did, as I don’t make anything larger than 5x7 either. I had not considered the 8.5 square, but I do have a few stencils that are larger than usual. It might be worth it. Thanks for the thorough review!
@Justine Hovey • Justine: This review was helpful because you actually used the grip mats for a period of time. For me, this is much better than "it's new; it's great" reviews. Thanks!
I purchased the WF 6x6 mat two weeks ago. LUV it! I mainly make 5x3.75 card fronts so it is perfect. Zero regrets.
As always, an honest and thorough review which is so helpful! I have been on the fence…..no longer. Thanks Justine!
Great review! Thank you!!
So glad you did a review on this! I've got one on my Christmas wish list.
Helpful information, thank you!
Thank you for the review. Now I know what size will work for me.
Justine, thank you for this in depth review. I appreciate the effort you put into your tutorials.
Cool! I’m keen to add this tool to my crafting. Thanks for the review Justine.
The Waffle Flower mat was as big of a game changer for me as the MISTI was! 💕
Thanks for this!
thanks Justine, great review
Thank you for the honest info!
Thanks for this very helpful & informative review. I now have a better understanding for what I need. I plan on getting the large size mat for my new large Misti. Happy crafting all.
Thank you very much for this review, Justine! It's very timely for me, as I've been considering getting a grip mat. I like that you used it for a couple of months before reviewing, and so could speak from a position of some authority & practicality, rather than just jump in & parrot what the manufacturer says. You have definitely convinced me to go ahead & get one. Thank you again. Take care, & have an awesome day! :)
You will NOT regret it!
Thanjs for info. Congratulations on your new bundle of joy God bless you both.
Thanks for making this video Justine. I've been on the fence about buying one, or two, but your video helped me make up my mind.
Thinking about purchasing one and the review was helpful for sizes. Thanks Justine!
Thanks! Great rundown. Choosing which size was the hardest decision for me.
Thanks Justine, you are diligent & thoughtful, thank you!
Thank you for the thorough review. I do not own it, but plan to one day.
A very thorough review. The MISTI size grip mat is going on my wish list. Thank you!
Great and honest review 🥰 I love your tutorial and your honesty ❤️ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx
I just got my mat last week & I haven’t tried it yet. After this review … I’m looking forward to trying it!
Five out of 5 review! Thanks, Justine! I only bought the largest grid mat about a month ago along with a savings. Thanks for all of the great ideas in which to use it! Now to find more time to actually use it...
congratulations on the upcoming happy event Justine we are looking forward to pictures please
I purchased the the two that fit the regular Misti and the mini Misti. I also purchased the largest one for stenciling. They really work well.
Thank you so much for the review! Interesting that you use the bigger one more. And I love not having to use tape any more. I bet you're counting down the days until baby's arrival! Can't wait to hear your news!
Just ordered 2 8 1/2 X6 1/2 because of your review so that I am more comfortable stamping more than once Thank you for your review
Was in Michael’s Saturday to buy a grip mat. So glad I didn’t. Thank you for the review!
HOWDY there )ustine….well this sure was fun and packed with Brilliant ideas…I loved it and girl you never cease to amaze with what you come up with to share and it’s always MAGNIFICENT!!
YOU SO ROCK!!
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I totally agree!!!!!!!!
Another tip: Use your smallest mat for mirror stamping. =)
I have this mat for both my regular and mini Misti’s and found that for my regular one I used the grid transparency from the mini Misti instead of the larger one so the mat doesn’t shift which I found it did using the grid transparency for that size mat. I think I need to wash mine because the sticky is lacking although I haven’t used it much. I leave it in my Misti for storage and cut down an acetate sheet to put over most of it. Great review!
I love your reviews! They’re so thorough and honest. I have one that fits in my Misty but I am now going to buy one. That is the largest one so I can do basically and everything else with it. I have a question. Where did you get the stamp set of the snow globe in this video?
Thanks Justine. I think I would use the biggest one because I make my own stencils and some of them are bigger that purchased ones etc. I have just plain silicone mats of different sizes that I use now. But think that maybe these might HOLD a little better. Again thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. :)
You need to upgrade your subbie count , you’re up to 95k plus now , congratulations!! Creeping up on 100k.
Update to say I own all the waffle flower grip mat sizes and they have totally upgraded my stenciling and stamping game. Love them all!
All videos filmed in advance at the moment so I can take a short maternity leave :)
Good planning! Great video. When is your due date?
@@reginahonore9717 ohhh so exciting!!! Wishing your family all the best! 😀
Thanks!
Oh my goodness thank you! Very kind of you!
I haven’t even watched this beyond your saying, “Welcome to another…” before giving it a thumbs up (can I thumbs up it 10 times? 🤪) because I’ve been waffling (no pun intended!) about buying these so many times, at least once a week on their website or others, due to my having too many must-haves that I don’t use. So thank you in advance!
I absolutely love mine i use it for ink blending, stencils and coloring already cut out images with copics.
Now that I’ve watched, great detailed review. My only question for me concerns stenciling. I use yellow Frog Tape or similar low stick tape just at the top of a stencil as a hinge, which Tim Holtz taught me (and a million other people).
The stencil is lifted up to check the paste or ink application, and is plopped back down to continue, whether it’s adding more paste, switching colors on the fly, whatever.
I’ve done it that way on my magnetic glass mat (no magnets), on the Tim Holtz glass mat before it and on my very old Ranger teflon mat before that. So I don’t see a benefit for stenciling, though will still try it since maybe I’m missing something obvious.
And I can see it being very handy for stamping, so I’ll get one. Thanks so much!
Hahaha, I just received my Gena K ones but I only got the small one. Don’t see using them, but we will see. Definitely small. Tfs ❤
Ma'am, I really wanted to see you use the sticky mat in the MISTY, with stamps, closing its door, and then reopening it. I would love to be able to use the stamping door without magnets as the neodymium magnets seem to be taller than my stamps or the paper sticks to the stamps whenever I open the door.
I purchased the Misti size but haven't used it in my Misti yet. I've been using it on my glass mat for stenciling. I keep the grid mat on the bottom so only the edges are exposed and adhere to my glass mat, making it easier to remove. I plan to eventually get the largest size for stenciling so I can keep this one in my misti.
I wonder if you could use it as a gel plate? Am i the only one thinking about this? I’d love to know if anyone has experimented with this for gel printing. As always this review was thoroughly enjoyable, you always do a fabulous job of showing the pros and cons which I appreciate very much. Thanks Justine and sending love from Australia 👍✌️🙏❤️✨
It looks just like a thin gel plate... but i might prefer it to the sticky mats that you have to bend so hard to release the paper. Hmm... definitely will consider. Thanks for your info. Just so many mats and surfaces!! Ahh! lol!
Do you think this mat will work in the tim Holtz stamping platform I've been thinking of getting 1
TFS J!!! Great items! Hugs my crafty Sister XOXOXO ❤
Would it also work for mirror stamping? And could you use it like a hello plate? If so it would really be worth the investment.
Glad to see you are finding this a useful tool. I had purchased the grip mats in the Misti size and recently added ones in the Mini-Misti and largest size. I feel it's been one of the most helpful, and used tools I've purchased in the last few years. Loved the layering balloon stencil - do you have the brand/name for it? I looked for it in your comments - sorry if I missed it.
Pinkfresh Studio Ribbons & Balloons - stamps, dies, and layering stencils (all sold separately)
I love the Waffle Flower Grip mat. However, I just found out that the Tim Holtz Distress Specialty Stamping Paper REALLY sticks to the grip mat to the point I had to tear the paper off the mat and run it under water to get the rest of the stuck paper off it. I guess I can try again if I really de-sticky the mat. Just an FYI to crafters out there. I love this paper, it blends beautifully for stencils.
Any suggestion beside rinse under water, wash with soap and water to make the grip mat sticky again. I've only used it a few times and the sticky is gone nothing, even after doing these things to it. Am I missing something here, or did I get a defected product? What little bit it did work it was great, but certainly not worth the money if the sticky don't come back. Very sad, such high hopes for this. I wonder if the altnew grip mat works any better, anyone use one?
I ordered the one to fit in my Misti and the larger one. I used the one in my Misti a couple of times and it lost it stickiness. I find the larger one cumbersome to rib off the protective sheets, so I don't use either any more. Very disappointed in these.
I want the smallest one to hold my ink pads steady!
Good idea!
Is it the same material as a gel plate? It sure looks like it.
The grip mat is made from the same material as clear stamps. The gel plate is different material.
Someone mentioned you can use this grip mat for unmounted rubber stamps....which would be a big deal to me! Have you, or anyone else tried this?
I don’t see how that would work but I’d love to know if you see a video on it
I can’t make up my mind about Waffle Flower’s Grip Mat. I mean it cannot be a complete replacement for either tape or repositioning spray adhesive, can it? One, paper isn’t the only substrate I stencil.-there’s also walls, fabric, boxes, etc. Second, the repositioning spray is more for delicate stencil parts that actually touch the substrate and not simply to hold a stencil in place. Third, I cannot see getting away from tape while using dies.
I also have just about every size and shape of gel plate available. If I wanted to I could use those for stenciling on top of paper. Or ink blending for that matter.
On the other hand, I am wondering if the Grip Mats work better in the MISTI than the foam pad. I will probably get the 6.5 x 8.5 Grip Mat if I can ever find it in stock. It’s inexpensive so even if I live to regret it, it won’t be too upsetting.
I keep thinking about tools like The Melting Pot, which I bought back in the day when Suze Weinberg was the embossing powder queen and Tim Holtz still worked for Ranger. Suze Weinberg is still around I think. Don’t know what she’s doing but I’m pretty sure I’ve seen a relatively recent photo somewhere.
I bought the pot only to learn that an electric griddle or skillet was far superior for crafting. Not only more surface area but actually easier to use. I didn’t pay full price (remember the days when big box craft stores would let us stack coupons?).
Envelope Punch Board was a finicky bust too. I didn’t pay for that at all fortunately. A local scrapbooking store gave it to me as a loyalty present.
It’s hard to get over the mound of tools that didn’t live up to the hype though, so I’m looking at the WF Grip Mat with a jaundiced eye.
Envelope punch board? We use ours for every single card we make! It is awesome!😊
The Misti grip mats definitely replace the foam pads. They don't shift if you keep them clean. I use water in a spray bottle for light cleaning and clean as in the video for thorough cleaning. They're great tools!
I don’t like that peeling the cardstock off of the grip mat, bends the cardstock fibers, or curves it - then you have to flatten it or iron it. The green grid lines create confusion as you can see 2 sets of lines when overlaid on the MISTI grid. It’s OK as a tool, but I don’t see the need for it…. I do use it to hold my Wendy Vecchi mat still on my Tim holtz glass mat. Thank. You for reviewing actual use
I agree. In the end I put it in the Misti without the grid and I’m happier. I bend the grip mat back rather than the cardstock when I’m working with thinner cardstock. Similar to how I would remove things off a cricut mat. Thanks for sharing your experience!