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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