Let’s peel back the layers…of card mats!
I love the look a card with many layers, but it can be so confusing!!
Today Maymay walks you through card layers or mats. So gather up some cardstock and let’s peel back those layers !!!
~Measurements for general A2 card layers ( mats)
Card base black layer: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
White layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Red layer: 3 3/4″ x 5″
Yellow layer: 3 1/2″ x 4 3/4″
Blue layer: 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″
Brown layer: 3″ x 4 1/4″
Card examples:
1: Wedding Shower Invitation
Base layer is 4 .25″ x 5.50″
~Products~
Invitation Builder Stamp Set https://bit.ly/40q4vYa
His and Hers Stamp Set https://bit.ly/3X44LZK
Versafine Onyx Black Ink https://bit.ly/3Ctk6K6
American Crafts Cardstock https://bit.ly/3VV5DzP
Art Glitter Glue https://bit.ly/3jb9WpP
Fine metal tip https://bit.ly/3rrpRUL
Sizzix Effectz Decorative Foil Sheets https://bit.ly/3sK99jK
Video for the foiling technique: WHY DO I ALWAYS WAIT SO LONG??? NO FUSS FOIL! So easy and fun! https://youtu.be/gFfDMSxhyYU
2. Birthday Party Invite
Blue layer: 4.25″ x 5.50″
White layer: 4″ x 5.25″
~Products~
Invitation Builder Stamp Set https://bit.ly/40q4vYa
Versafine Onyx Black Ink https://bit.ly/3Ctk6K6
Versafine Clair Colors https://bit.ly/3VTix1E
American Crafts Cardstock https://bit.ly/3VV5DzP
Art Glitter Glue https://bit.ly/3jb9WpP
Fine metal tip https://bit.ly/3rrpRUL
3. Graduation Dinner Invitation
Dark grey layer: 4.25″ x 5.50″
Light grey layer: 4″ x 5.25″
White layer: 3.75″ x 5″
~Products~
Owlton and Owlivia Stamp Set
Invitation Builder Stamp Set https://bit.ly/40q4vYa
Occasionally Stamp Set 6×8 https://bit.ly/3Rvty80
Versafine Onyx Black Ink https://bit.ly/3Ctk6K6
American Crafts Cardstock https://bit.ly/3VV5DzP
Art Glitter Glue https://bit.ly/3jb9WpP
Fine metal tip https://bit.ly/3rrpRUL
Pattern Cardstock Section https://bit.ly/3hzBCnP
4. Costume Party Invite
Base pattern layer: 4.25” x 5.50″
Pattern layer (butterflies)2 : 3 .75″ x 5″
White layer: 3.50″ x 4 .75″
~Products~
Invitation Builder Stamp Set https://bit.ly/40q4vYa
Occasionally Stamp Set 6×8 https://bit.ly/3Rvty80
Versafine Onyx Black Ink https://bit.ly/3Ctk6K6
American Crafts Cardstock https://bit.ly/3VV5DzP
Art Glitter Glue https://bit.ly/3jb9WpP
Fine metal tip https://bit.ly/3rrpRUL
Pattern Cardstock Section https://bit.ly/3hzBCnP
5. Surprise Party Pretty in Purple
Coming from the bottom to the top:
White base layer: 4 .25″ x 5.50″
First purple layer: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″
Floral layer: 3.75″ x 5″
Second purple layer: 3″ x 4.25″
White layer: 2.75″ x 4″
~Products~
Invitation Builder Stamp Set https://bit.ly/40q4vYa
Versafine Onyx Black Ink https://bit.ly/3Ctk6K6
American Crafts Cardstock https://bit.ly/3VV5DzP
Art Glitter Glue https://bit.ly/3jb9WpP
Fine metal tip https://bit.ly/3rrpRUL
Pattern Cardstock Section https://bit.ly/3hzBCnP
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