Cutting With the 24 X 12 Mat
As you know the 24 X 12 mat is needed. I have used it before for vinyl but never for cardstock. There are some special things you have to think about.
First, the mat is larger and very sticky, so line it up well at the top before you smooth the paper down. That is a lot of paper to lift and cardstock tends to warp when you pull it up.
Secondly, the mat goes a lot farther behind your machine so you may have to pull it out from the wall a little further.
Lastly, You may need something to keep the mat from bending either in front or in back of the machine. The Cricut doesn’t have enough room on the feed tray to keep it straight. Tape a ruler to the table in front or back and this will help. Someone once sold a shelf that extended the tray, but I can’t find it anymore.
Love this idea for when a larger gift box is needed, and thanks for the tips.
Also 143 Vinyl is the website that sells the tray to extend the front of your Cricut for the longer mat.