Stick, create, repeat—the mat that holds it all together.
Compact Size, Big Creative Impact
The Original Sticky Mat in a 9" x 9" format is the perfect fit for smaller projects and workspaces. With an ultra-sticky surface and etched grid lines, it keeps cardstock, stencils, and watercolor paper steady while you focus on blending, stamping, or stenciling—no slipping, no smudges.
Why You’ll Love It
Ultra-sticky surface holds cardstock (80lb–110lb), watercolor paper, stencils, and more
Compact size is ideal for travel, small craft tables, and on-the-go projects
1/8" grid lines for easy alignment
Easy to clean—wipe or rinse to refresh tackiness
Reusable and durable for endless projects
Repositionable and leaves your cardstock residue-free
Perfect for use with stencils, stamps, and ink blending tools
Features
Size: 9" x 9"
Material: Clear photopolymer
Ultra-sticky, reusable surface
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 have purchased a pair of the Altenew tweezers and I’m about to buy another pair. This is definitely the best pair of tweezers I have in my stamping Tool Stash. I have several pairs from different brands, but none of them compared to the Altenew tweezers. A definite “must have”.
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Destiny S.
Excellent addition to my toolbox
The mat is a game changer for stenciling and blending. The first time I used it I was experimenting with stenciling with watercolors & inks. The results turned out fine on white cardstock but Idk why I didn’t use watercolor paper. I look forward to tying the technique on good watercolor paper.
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Elizabeth Garner
Awesome b.ending brushes
I love, love, love these brushes. They just don't hold a candle to any other brushes. Blend perfectly.
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MaryLisa Price
Mini Blending Brushes
These are the best! Altenew blending brushes are definitely the very, very best brushes on the market, hands down. I have 3 of the mini blending brushes cases, 2 are full so I needed another one. A must for your craft room.
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Robyn Patterson
Go to brushes
There are some good stencil brushes on the market, but these are my current go-to brushes. The shorter bristles make it easy to fill in small or large areas. Don’t miss the detailed brushes, too.
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The Original Sticky Mat - 9" x 9"
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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