We use a large self-healing cutting mat with a grid on each Fidjiti Studio Station for your work surface. The grid ensures that photos and embellishments are perfectly aligned on layouts cards or projects, and also helps keep handwriting straight when you need to do some journaling. Whenever you need to use a cutting blade you'll already have your cutting surface in place. It is also perfect for setting eyelets and using the other tools we have available. The mats are made by Making Memories. Come and use one of our Studio Stations to see if you like them. I highly recommended them. :)