Take Crafting Anywhere with Cute & Compact Sticky Mats!

There’s a certain magic in having a crafting space that’s completely your own, but creativity doesn’t always happen there. Sometimes, inspiration strikes at the kitchen table, beside your favorite chair, or even while traveling. The challenge? Bringing enough of your crafting setup with you without turning a quick session into a full-blown move.

That’s where a sticky mat comes in. Compact, practical, and easy to bring along, a sticky mat can give you an instant extension of your crafting workspace wherever you are. With new compact options from Altenew, including a 4" x 4" sticky coaster and a 9" x 3.5" sticky mat available in grid or polka dot patterns, you can create a new crafting experience that fits your projects and your lifestyle.

A sticky mat is a reusable crafting surface designed to help hold your paper, cardstock, and other lightweight crafting materials in place while you work. Its lightly tacky surface provides extra stability, helping prevent small pieces from shifting around as you stamp, stencil, arrange, or assemble your projects.

Unlike a traditional crafting mat, which primarily protects your work surface, a crafting sticky mat also adds a little extra grip to your workspace. This can be especially helpful when you're working on smaller projects or need to keep items like inks, die-cut pieces, cardstock, or stencils in place. Think of it as a small but mighty addition to your crafting setup, one that helps turn almost any suitable surface into a more convenient creative workspace.

If this is your first time exploring sticky mats or maybe you’re looking to expand your workspace, you’ve come to the right blog! Here’s a rundown of Altenew’s sticky mats, including some of the newer, compact designs that every crafter needs to have in their stash. 

For fans of the original Altenew Stampwheel, you’re going to love this sticky mat! Not only does it perfectly fit the base of the OG Stampwheel, but it’s the perfect size for working on a project. For instance, if you’re stamping or using some stencils on a card panel, simply place your cardstock on the sticky mat, and you’re good to go! 

The Original Sticky Mat - 7.5” x 7.5”

If you love the Stampwheel 2.0 and just want a larger workspace in general, this sticky mat could be just the thing for you. It has an incredibly ultra-sticky surface that’s wonderful for all of your inks, stencils, cardstock, and more. You’ll also find it comes with grid lines to help you better align your projects despite the sticky mat having a clear surface. 

The Original Sticky Mat - 9” x 9”

For those looking for the largest sticky mat available, this is the one! It doesn’t fit into any of the current Stampwheel models, but it’s wonderful for crafters really wanting that big, ultra-sticky space in their craft room where you can place all of the things you need for your next project. This sticky mat also has a built-in grid for easy alignment and, of course, has a secure grip and is easy to clean and maintain as well. 

The Original Sticky Mat - 9” x 12”

Another type of sticky mat you might want to consider is the SlimGrip Sticky Mat. As the name suggests, it’s slimmer compared to the previous Sticky Mats we’ve shown you in this blog, and it also comes in black and white. This is a dual-sided adhesive mat great for use with the Stampwheel, and is also designed to hold thicker rubber stamps, ensuring excellent hold and consistent alignment while you’re crafting. 

SlimGrip Sticky Mat Bundle

If you’re a fan of any of the Original Sticky mats, this latest addition is your next must-have! It’s essentially the same 9-inch length, but boasts a shorter width to act as an extension of your crafting space, or it can also be the perfect sticky mat to take on crafting retreats or any trip you take, for that matter. The size is perfect, and you can also choose from grid or polka dot designs depending on what type of alignment assistance works best for you. 

The Original Sticky Mat - 9” x 3.5” (Grid & Pollka Dots)

Whether you’re looking for multiple workspace extensions or need a teeny tiny sticky mat to take with you on a crafting adventure away from home, look no further than the Sticky Coaster! Yep, it’s exactly as it sounds, because this is the sticky mat everyone knows and loves, but in a beautifully compact 4”x4” size. Each purchase comes with two sticky coasters as well, so you can scatter them across your workstation, or place them in a travel bag so you always have a mini sticky mat handy. So fun! 

4” x 4” Sticky Coaster

A sticky mat may be small, but its purpose goes beyond simply providing a surface. It's about creating more possibilities for where and how you craft.

At home, it can extend your existing workspace when you need an extra spot for tools or materials. Away from home, it can serve as your compact crafting station. And for smaller projects, it can give you exactly the amount of workspace you need without taking over the table. Give it a try and let us know what you think! In the meantime, don’t forget to check out Altenew’s blog HERE for more daily tutorials, inspiration, techniques, and all things paper crafting.