Argo, there are no stupid questions, only stupid answers so I'll offer mine.

The component order I used, which I copied from men like MV Highsmith and others, was as follows.

Powder, one or two thin nitro cards, cushion wad, thin nitro card, shot, then the over shot thin card.

The 1/8" cards are harder to get down while the two thin cards are much easier. You need a thin card between the cushion and the shot so shot won't stick in the cushion.

I hope this helps.