Cricut Card Mat for Explore and Maker + Cricut Insert Cards!

There’s a new way to create cards with a Cricut cutting machine…and I’m not talking about the Joy! It’s the new “Cricut two by two card mat!” This is an innovative and reusable machine mat that holds pre-folded cards in a special way that cuts ONLY the card front, making card making easier and faster.

The Cricut 2x2 Card mat works with pre-cut and pre-folded Cricut Insert Cards, Cutaway Cards, and Foil Transfer Cards, as well as cardstock that you pre-cut and fold yourself.

A larger-sized card mat that works with the Cricut Maker and Explore Series is something so many have been asking for and it’s finally here! The new two by two mat can cut up FOUR CARDS at one time! How cool is that? Everyone knows I love testing out new products and I have learned A LOT experimenting with the new, larger mat and all the new card sizes! I’ve made some mistakes along the way and gone through a lot of materials…but all in an effort to make your crafting experience more fun and less fuss…

So first, the basics. The Cricut two by two card mat measures 13 inches by 16 and one quarter inches. You can use all four areas at one time or just one panel if that’s all you need. The mat works with all the Maker machines and Explore series machines.

MATERIALS LIST (contains my affiliate links):

* Weeding Tool
* Scraper
* Brayer (optional)

Topics covered in this video on How to Use the Cricut 2x2 Card Mat:
00:00 Make Cards on the Cricut Card Mat
01:30 - How Does the Cricut Card Mat Work?
02:58 - What Card Sizes Can You Make?
03:59 - Make Cards on the Cricut Card Mat
04:20 - Get Free Card Design Files
04:52 - (Learn How to Upload SVG Files to Cricut Design Space)
05:33 - Prepare to Cut Cards
08:07 - Cut Cards on Cricut Card Mat
10:15 - Assemble Your Cards
10:25 - Tip: Use Scraper Tool to Remove Cards from Mat
11:20 - Closing Notes and Link to More Information

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Credits:
Introduction: PixelBytes (my child!)
Music: Cute by Bensound (licensed, royalty and copyright free)
Videography: Jennifer Marx on a Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K camera
Design: A Jennifer Maker original!

[marilynmoore]

Received a Marker 3 for Christmas and I am studying before I start. Also waiting for a table I ordered. I think I will be checking into Jenifer Marker a lot. Thank you so much for you informative videos. Happy New Year

[michiganlighthouse]

I did it! I used my own cardstock and made your 4 designs! I used: #1 - fuschia with white glitter insert; #2 - medium purple with deep purple glitter; #3 - medium blue with bright blue glitter; #4 - deep yellow with orange glitter insert. They are gorgeous and I'm so happy. 😍 TY. Not saying I zipped right through it (had to learn to find the files, learn to download to my MAC), but I took a couple of breaks and stuck with it. I am new to Cricut have a Maker3 I got for Christmas 2022. My husband saw it in a store, didn't know what it was (neither did I) but thought I'd like it. I DO!!! I'm 73, btw. If I can do it, so can you all.

[cherylzachery]

Hi Jennifer! I did it! i watched your video and saw how to write inside the cards, Thank you ! I love the way you go step by step. You are my go to person for any instructions on how to do things in the Cricut world.. You're the reason why I purchased a Cricut 3.

[Wrightn]

Jennifer, I love that you test before you share things. I am the same way. I refuse to give people things that have mistakes. Thanks for all your tutorials.

[cherylemonroe]

Received card mat as a gift. Now that I have watched you use it, I'm very excited to try it. Thankyou.

[Catgirlforver]

Can you do a video on how to write in the card with the cricut please?

[kathrynbaker]

I received my card mat earlier this week but wanted to wait until I could watch a video. I watched one video from a crafter and I didn't like the way things were explained. I watched your video and was very happy because I could understand everything you went over. I will be trying this mat out sometime this week. Thank you for the way you explain and demonstrate things.

[LisaWilcox]

Thank you for your thorough explanation and tips. I just got my card mat for my Maker, and now thanks to your tips, I'm ready to try my hand at cards!

[mrs.rebelle]

Thank you so much for all your videos! I'd honestly be so lost without them. They're incredibly helpful and easy to follow.

[kari]

Thank you! You taking the time to learn and share helps me to create for my family. I hope you have a blessed day!

[robinshane]

I’m brand new to Cricut and have my first machine. Okay, not my first. 10 years ago I used to use the Cricut Cake to cut frosting sheets and polymer clay. Yes, I used different blades. But this will be my first experience crafting with a Cricut. I LOVE YOUR TEACHING STYLE. Fun, not overly chatty, precise, informative and easy to listen to. ❤. You have a new subscriber. Thank you for putting yourself and ideas out there for us learn from and follow.

[ninahayes]

I really enjoy your teaching videos. You make them so simple and easy to understand for a beginner. Thank you Jennifer.

[designsbydawn]

I'm so happy they came out with this to use on the Explorer! You did an amazing job at explaining everything. Tfs and God Bless 🥰 💜

[marianzmuda]

I already bought one and made some S40, R20 & R 30 cards with writing on the inside on my Cricut Maker. It’s easy to use after watching videos. Love it!

[lorettahouck]

Thank you for making the card making process so streamlined for beginners.

[elizabethvallely]

Yes oh yes got to get this mat it looks awesome!!! Thank you Jennifer for showing us how to use the new card mat. enjoy thee video ! Hugs Liz x

[emiliejoshi]

Thanks so much for this video, Jennifer!! I just got the card mat this week and am so excited to use it. Thank you for showing us how to use it and your great tips! You are the best!!

[sweetpea]

Jennifer maker you know I love you thank you for showing me how how to do the card mat

[terriscruggs]

I was in Hobby Lobby when I first saw the mat. I couldn't resist! I haven't used it as of yet but after watching this I am going to make my Christmas card. How much time will be saved to make four at a time. Jennifer I have to say that I love that you have what your saying at the bottom of the video. I pause and write things down so that I make sure I get it right. I thank you for that. Without your video's I would never have been able to use any of my Cricut machine's so THANK YOU!

[christymalone]

I received my mat yesterday. I’m so glad I watched this before I tried to use it. So many great tips! Thank you! Will you be doing a video (or have you and I missed) on using the foil transfer inserts and the cutaway cards? Those have me a little stumped. Thanks!