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Why a Glass Craft Mat With Magnets Is a Game-Changer for Cardmaking

January 26, 20261 min read

In this post, I’m sharing why the Glassboard Studio glass mat is one of my favorite crafting surfaces. From holding layers in place with strong magnets to keeping glue, ink, and dies under control, this setup makes cardmaking smoother, faster, and far less frustrating.

🧰 Tools & Supplies Used

🪟 Work Surface & Holding Tools

🪟 Glassboard Studio Glass Mat
🧲 Glassboard Studio Magnets
🧲 Die Magnet (Magnetic Pickup Tool)
📐 Ink Stand

🎨 Inking & Blending Tools

🖌 Blending Brushes
🟦 Pigment Pouncers
🧼 Altenew Ultra Sticky Mat (9x12)
💦 Spray Bottle (Water Mister)
🎨 Splatter Brush (small watercolor brush)

✂️ Stamping, Dies & Precision Tools

📐 MISTI Stamp Positioner
🪡 Taylored Expressions Craft Pick Tool
📏 Alignment Tools
📐 T-Square Ruler
✂️ Waffle Flower A2 Nesting Dies
✂️ Additional A2 Nesting Dies

🔥 Embossing & Cleanup Tools

🔥 Heat Gun
🧴 Anti-Static Powder Tool
🧽 Tombow Mono Eraser
🗒 Sticky Notes

📦 Workspace Helpers & Texture

🍽 Cafeteria Tray
🧶 Cheese Cloth
🟪 Gina K Designs Double-Sided Background Grip Mat

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