Making sense of LAYERS! I should have filmed this YEARS AGO

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Жыл бұрын

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Let's peel back the layers...of card mats!
I love the look a card with many layers, but it can be so confusing!!
Today Maymay walks you through card layers or mats. So gather up some cardstock and let's peel back those layers !!!
~Measurements for general A2 card layers ( mats)
Card base black layer: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
White layer: 4" x 5 1/4"
Red layer: 3 3/4" x 5"
Yellow layer: 3 1/2" x 4 3/4"
Blue layer: 3 1/4" x 4 1/2"
Brown layer: 3" x 4 1/4"
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@lavenderhousecreations Жыл бұрын

I've always been hopeless with numbers but I am very good at eyeballing something. My hubby has tried many times to explain measurements especially pertaining to the fractions and I've never gotten it. The way you explained it has made a light bulb go off in my head and I think finally I understand how it works. Thanks so much.

@MsBabylu Жыл бұрын

I used to be so good with fractions when I was younger and now that I’m 57, forget it. I totally feel you

@patricaromboletti8658 Жыл бұрын

me too!

@lisatolen4208 Жыл бұрын

I get the math. Not a problem because I sew. GENIUS example. Explained perfectly. Brava to you. Thanks again.

@sallydhondt3974 Жыл бұрын

Great information Maymay, thank you so much! You're a great teacher!

@roseannerusso1152 Жыл бұрын

that makes so much more sense to me as a left hander i get really twisted with measurements...thanks much

@carolhodges9899 Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful! Thank you, Maymay!!

@joyceliebe2364 Жыл бұрын

You’re an excellent teacher Maymay!😊

@tinatroxal7634 Жыл бұрын

Thank you MayMay for trying to reach back to us that are new to paper crafting and teaching us the beginner steps. I really needed this!

@lisadf3233 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Maymay. This was helpful

@MsSuperklutz Жыл бұрын

OMG Maymay GREAT.....ummmmm no it's A SPECTACULAR Share and Tutorial!! Gosh it took me forever to get the jest of layering and measuring etc...I mean forever!!! The kiddo starting out are so Lucky ti have you guiding them from the get go....so Keep 'em comin' darlin' cause U B Da GREATEST TEACH ever!! Can't wait to see what you come up with next!! YOU never cease to amaze!! YOU SO ROCK!!!!! Joan Smith

@jeaniecoulter2884 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. 🥰

@debhiott8790 Жыл бұрын

I loved the last purple card. I am not sure I ever would have thought of a purposeful 1/8th inch layer, but here it looks great!

@rhondalaflamme462 Жыл бұрын

This is so useful and so helpful TFS !

@TrentWoojuKim Жыл бұрын

I remember when I started cars making, it was good to have this type of info at hand. I just had sizes written out. You explained this so very well. I’m sure this cleared up a lot for newbies! You’re such a great teacher, Maymay!

@betsy5931 Жыл бұрын

Love your beginner series of cardmaking. When I started years ago I bought embossing powder, but had no heat gun. I melted the powder on my cards over an electric burner on the stove. Lol, I burned a few. But most were good. Now I was asked to teach a class at church. I love how you teach, so you are my inspiration! Thank you so much!!!

@joyann6914 Жыл бұрын

Love this video so much! I am not good at all at eyeballing. These measurements will help me so much. I will definitely be making myself templates. Thank you so much MayMay ♥

@roxanneklinger3828 Жыл бұрын

good tutorial. suggestion of cutting templates to refer to is wonderful.

@sandymcclay9739 Жыл бұрын

Bless your heart! I am not a card maker, but I am a paper crafter and this will help with banners, tags, labels....you name it Thank you! Sandy ❤️

@danielleshipp1956 Жыл бұрын

Hi there Mrs. MayMay you always continue to inspire and help me to understand crafts and card making in general. I think though what would really help visually is seeing the actual math in calculating the layers. Thank you God bless

@tamthaluehrs Жыл бұрын

Hi I have those in the drop down box under the video and on the blog post, thanks

@claudinejones7894 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant MayMay ! Thanks.

@crmuirhead Жыл бұрын

I'm lousy with numbers but great at eyeballing it. This helped. I'm going to make the templates!!

@milliecookie147 Жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial! Thank you,

@paulineburns8446 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou MayMay for keeping it real…you suggest, NOT insist that a card maker like myself needs XYZ ty also for all your great Tutorials especially the Layers one.😀🇦🇺🐨🦘

@cindymitchell7060 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful reference video! Thank you!

@gingerpayne7310 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Maymay!! Amazing tips and very helpful information!!

@melodylebeau2190 Жыл бұрын

How interesting!! Thank you for clearing this up for me 😀

@franchescajohnson9994 Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful and I love that stamp set can’t wait to use it!

@Marilynlovesebiking Жыл бұрын

Thanks Maymay. This was very helpful even for seasoned crafters.

@dianechristy8011 Жыл бұрын

What a big help this was to me. Thank you so much.

@Card_Crazed Жыл бұрын

Great explanation of layers!

@susiewheeler8197 Жыл бұрын

I Love this and am so grateful for the inspiration.

@mariguel2011 Жыл бұрын

I am very thankful you did this video

@teresahampton7873 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely perfect tutorial! Great for us oldies and for newbies! Love it!

@valerieschmidt5399 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! I've been making cards for a long time and this was still helpful. Thank you Maymay.

@elisebb3765 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, Maymay! Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with us! I really enjoy this kind of learning videos.

@latricepearl2380 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I needed it. I love your channel!

@tami1796 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your videos. I needed the education

@rebeccamcallister8038 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous Tutorial…Clear & Simple Instruction!

@janeshambaugh7150 Жыл бұрын

You explained the concept very clearly - thanks. 😊

@lillianmartinez1593 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!!! We really needed this information!! You always make things simple for us! Love your channel! TFS!! 💕🌴😎

@leisahayworth9770 Жыл бұрын

I just recently arranged a set of 10 layers in an envelope on my desk, it is a wonderful help to me in my creating as I am completely a visual learner and have a terrible time remembering numbers. Thanks for this video, I am sure it will be an enormous help to so many.

@pattalley1789 Жыл бұрын

You are one of the best teacher!! You make everything so easy to understand. Thank you and God bless.

@mollysmith6055 Жыл бұрын

Aw, thank you Maymay. This is brilliant especially from the perspective of a newbie. I remember being a noob and having no idea of what layer areas were and how to deal with them. Bless you!

@sharonmock6427 Жыл бұрын

Love this!

@gingerfavret8925 Жыл бұрын

Great video....I never thought to make sample cuts to keep on hand. That idea will be so helpful. I surely will be doing that today.

@kathystadler3790 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. This was really informative ❤❤❤

@livingweirdestherc6644 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I needed it.

@scrappyLiz1 Жыл бұрын

Ty for explaining this

@kimbible2542 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you!❤

@TheEthaxton Жыл бұрын

Very helpful!

@janzerbe2561 Жыл бұрын

Always good info

@blessedoverlander4864 Жыл бұрын

Thanks this was very helpful.

@marymckenzie3559 Жыл бұрын

This was a great video, thank you

@barbaraburkhart3423 Жыл бұрын

You did good!

@lindascott5559 Жыл бұрын

Well that explains a lot 😮 awesome 🌹❤️💯

@christyc7888 Жыл бұрын

Great instructions!!!! I know how to do this, but when I hold workshops sometimes my guest have a hard time understanding the decrease. I'm going to make a stack of samples as you suggested!!! Thanks MayMay!

@lisak2575 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jackieatkins5320 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for video..

@teresabyler1396 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@M00NCHILD57 Жыл бұрын

Everything was great until I got to 8:37 and I got lost. 😮Thanks for the visuals because math is my weakest and visuals help me.

@maryjohnson8207 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@joannecannella4948 Жыл бұрын

I love this. I get so confused when doing this. It’s definitely math and I don’t do math. I will be making a template set with the measurements on them. Thanks.

@tamthaluehrs Жыл бұрын

Hi you can find the measurements used in this video in the drop down box under the video and on the blog post, thanks

@mommunson Жыл бұрын

thank you so muchi get it now🥰🤟

@franchescajohnson9994 Жыл бұрын

Thank you finally

@barbaraburkhart3423 Жыл бұрын

It might be helpful if you made a written tutorial telling people what to cut for making 1/4 cuts on only the top side and one side and going down to a smaller number. That way you look at it and know exactly what to cut for for smaller borders.

@MaymayMadeIt Жыл бұрын

We do have that, it comes with our class called Greeting Card 101 which can be found on our site at www.maymayevents.com/collections/online-classes/products/greeting-cards-101 hope that helps!!!

@ChrisW228 Жыл бұрын

Any graphic artist who does layout design will be familiar with this from working with bleeds. So if you’re a graphic designer who just started crafting… same principle. :)

@tguyette Жыл бұрын

For those challenged by this, you could make a layering SVG file …..

@MaymayMadeIt Жыл бұрын

We put all measures in the description of this video, this will be great to grab some scraps and whip a set up. Thanks!

@kathyshea9890 Жыл бұрын

May may - Your video on layers was helpful ,however when you cut down for layers do you cut a1/4 from one or more sides ?

@silvergraniandhergrumpygno413 Жыл бұрын

What a great breakdown Maymay. My problem with layers comes not in cutting them properly, but in centering each layer on the layer below. No matter what I do I usually end up with one side slightly smaller than the other 3 sides ( can you tell that I am a perfectionist 🤣). Do you have any tips to consistently center the layers properly? I try to line up 3 corners, but it doesn’t always work

@MakeSomethingwithAmy Жыл бұрын

Same for me! I'd love to see this issue addressed.

@barbluecht3500 Жыл бұрын

I have found that if I center the top two corners that the bottom will line up and the wet glue allows for a little wiggle room. Hopefully this helps

@jukes243 Жыл бұрын

I don't measure. I eyeball. My problem is cardstock layers. More than two layers and my cards are too thick and heavy. They get damaged in the mail. Help please.

@lynnecoleman1135 Жыл бұрын

Is this live

@tamthaluehrs Жыл бұрын

hi, this is not a live broadcast,thanks

@barbarajohnson1348 Жыл бұрын

No wonder my paper never fit.

@moodybloomscraftsandfloral Жыл бұрын

Hi May. I'm still lost. How does work in metric?

@tamthaluehrs Жыл бұрын

HI, here is the measurements that we used in the video in metric ( I think, not my strongest math) these are in centimeters: black base: 10.795 x 13.97 white: 10.16 x 13.335 red: 9.25 x 12.7 yellow: 8.89 x 12.065 blue: 8.255 x 11.43 brown: 7.62 x 10.795 If these are not correct let me know and I will try a math converter, thanks