Hi Ruth - thanks for the question because your question actually solved the confusion on my part. Because it's the same one you mentioned (printed treasures) and part of the confusion was I guess I was expecting fusible web on it... so once I removed the sticky part (the paper) it seemed that it was seperating wrong. However,.... with your description this makes a lot more sense. It still frays on the edging however I guess I can make sure and leave a lot of side area blank.. Thank You.