How To Mat And Layer Cards

You can do the same with your templates.

How to mat and layer cards.

It s a handy print out so you can get perfect cards mats and layers every time. Start by measuring the topper you wish to layer and make a note of this measurement it s always handy to have some scrap paper where you are working. In today s tuesday tip let s talk about how to measure your cardstock for layering. Basic cards are generally 4 1 4 x 5 1 2 after they have been cut scored and folded.

I have a free download for you to print and save. You will also find a written explanation if you prefer to read about matting and layering but that will you show the technique using inking. Bottom layer of card stock 4 x 5 1 4. The video is very short but covers the basic steps that you may like to try when you start out with this lovely hobby.

Making sure you paper card is well adhered to the mat will not necessarily do the trick unless you ensure that the basic shape is cut last see the following photo. Crop off 1 4 inch on one of the 4 inch sides. Here are some quick and simple instructions on cutting card stock to create the basic card size and creating mats to layer on top. When you have chosen your mat cut this paper card to either 0 5cm or 1cm extra on each side e g.

Click here for the pdf in cm s. I hope this helps you make your precious papers go further. If you prefer to work in inches i have linked to the original blog post below there is a video and a pdf for you to print out as well to get your perfect layers all in inches. I know that i love card sketches as they get my creative ideas flowing and ideas start happening.

We will cover what sizes to cut cardstock for mats and layers for your cards. When cutting out layers and the internal part of your design is very intricate you can experience problems if the outer part of your design is cut first. Yep i want to make. If you are reading this via email please click here to view the video.

Starting with a topper that is 10cm x 14cm for a narrow border cut the mat at 11cm x 15cm or. Mat and layer with frames to save paper. Then once you have picked your layers cutting out is easy as they have the measurements written on them. You would never know by looking at this card that the papers had been gutted before being layered to create a sense of depth on the card and to frame each layer.

Lay them on the card to get the idea of what measurements are going to work. 1 4 inch is how much you will crop off of the top most layer that you wish to mat onto the bottom piece of card stock in a 2 layer mat. There are two ways to get this card size.