a method of making a multiple - layer article having a surface application material effectively bonded to an injection molded plastic member is provided along with a method for making same . at least a portion of an intermediary substratum is located inside a mold cavity during injection of a plastic injection material where the plastic injection material contacts and becomes partially absorbed into a first side of the intermediary substratum . the plastic member and the intermediary substratum are then removed from the mold cavity , and the surface application material is applied to a second side of the intermediary substratum where the surface application material becomes partially absorbed into the second side of the intermediary substratum .