Stick, create, repeat—the mat that holds it all together.
Keep Everything Perfectly in Place
Tired of your stencil slipping mid-blend? Struggling to keep die-cuts in place while you ink them? Meet the game-changing tool that crafters everywhere are raving about — the Original Sticky Mat.
This ultra-sticky surface securely holds your cardstock, stencils, die-cuts, and even ink pads! Whether you're ink blending, layering stencils, or doing some good ol' stamping, this mat gives you a clean, stable workspace so you can focus on what really matters: creating.
Designed to work perfectly on its own or as a companion to the Altenew Stampwheel, it's a must-have for cardmakers, scrapbookers, and mixed media artists alike.
Why You’ll Love It
No more shifting paper: The Ultra-sticky surface holds cardstock (80lb–110lb), watercolor paper, stencils, and more
Grid lines built-in: 1/8" grid lines for easy alignment
Reusable & ready for all your projects: Wipe or rinse and it’s good as new!
Residue‑free, no tape needed: Use with no sticky mess or switching to tape—just reliable positioning from the start.
Ideal for stamping + stencils + ink‑blending & MORE: Whether you’re layering stamps or blending inks, your base will stay still so your technique shines.
Features
Size: 9" x 12"
Material: Clear photopolymer ultra‑sticky surface
Etched grid: 1/8″ spacing for precision‑alignment
Compatible with cardstock, watercolor paper, stencils & dies
Simple care: Wipe, rinse, air‑dry
Instructions & Care
Remove from acetate sheet and place grid side down.
Clean ink promptly with a wet wipe.
Occasionally rinse under running water, rubbing gently to remove dust.
Let the mat air dry before reuse.
Note: Dark inks (reds and blues) may leave stains, but this will not affect performance. To protect the mat, place a scrap sheet of paper when stamping off the edges of your project.
You can use a wet wipe to clean your sticky mat after every project, but if you feel it’s particularly dirty or dusty after several uses, rinse it under running water and rub gently to remove any ink stains or residue. Afterwards, leave it to air-dry before reusing.
This Original Sticky mat is larger than its 7.5” x 7.5” counterpart, making it the perfect companion for larger projects and thicker paper varieties and elements like watercolor paper.
It would depend on your personal crafting needs. This 9” x 12” Sticky Mat offers a good balance of very sticky hold and a good size for larger projects. It can hold bigger pieces of cardstock or watercolor paper, or have extra space for other supplies like inks, dies, and more.
I love this mat. I bought a second one just because I don't ever want to be without one. It's the pefect size to hold my cardstock and my ink still while I'm working on it. I can spread out die cut cardstock and color it without feeling crowded. It's perfect!
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Nancy Rodriguez
Now I understand the hype!
Well, I had waited and waited and waited to purchase this mat. Thought of the reviews, the praises and honestly the cost.
AND then came the sale. And I took a chance to see for myself what the fuss was about.
Man, oh man… I GET IT!!! It is ABSOLUTELY worth and worthy of the hype!!!
LOVE,LOVE.LOVE IT!!! So, much so that I purchased the “case”, to protect it.
Now, it will be cared for and cherished for its reliability. It’s the least I could do for its awesomeness.
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Dorri G
Sticky mat
Works well. It allows for all pieces to be colored at the same time without getting ink all over my fingers.
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Carole Genesi
perfect
the sticky mat is the perfect size and not too sticky. Holds everything in place and a breeze to clean/ Very pleased
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Laura McPherson
Love this mat!
I love this sticky mat. It has great grip strength without tearing your paper. There is so much room to put my ink pads around my cardstock while stenciling, and I don’t have to hold on to the pad while inking up! This is a must have crafting tool and it would make a lovely gift as well. If you’re on the fence, get down and buy yourself one today!
Disclaimer: All reviews are provided by customers and/ or project designers.
These may contain reviews for other supporting products that complement the featured product above.
The Original Sticky Mat - 9" x 12"
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
You can use a wet wipe to clean your sticky mat after every project, but if you feel it’s particularly dirty or dusty after several uses, rinse it under running water and rub gently to remove any ink stains or residue. Afterwards, leave it to air-dry before reusing.
This Original Sticky mat is larger than its 7.5” x 7.5” counterpart, making it the perfect companion for larger projects and thicker paper varieties and elements like watercolor paper.
It would depend on your personal crafting needs. This 9” x 12” Sticky Mat offers a good balance of very sticky hold and a good size for larger projects. It can hold bigger pieces of cardstock or watercolor paper, or have extra space for other supplies like inks, dies, and more.
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