Cardstock??

[LaurenAnn]

Does anyone know where to by white cardstock at a good price? I used to buy it at Sam's, but they are no longer carrying it at my local store.

Thanks,
Lauren

[gv-copperdog]

Wal-Mart carries a good one. I think it's clear, blue and black on the cover. 150 sheets sell for $4.99 or so.

[LaurenAnn]

Thanks!!

[StampinHappyInCT]

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Originally Posted by gv-copperdog

Wal-Mart carries a good one. I think it's clear, blue and black on the cover. 150 sheets sell for $4.99 or so.

It's by Georgia-Pacific; white; 110 lb. I use this all the time.

[IMBlessed5]

That's what I use too! It's good enough for card bases!

[jtax]

that's what I got too (but I think you got a better price than I did...)

[Carol Lee]

I go to Office Depot. They also have my favorite envelopes 100 for $7.00.

[LaurenAnn]

Thanks, everyone!!

[Rebecca 1]

If you live in Ohio, there is a great place in Brunswick to get cardstock in bulk. It's $1.00 a pound. I prefer SU's colored cardstock just for the coordinating factor but I do buy all my white from this store. I have been able to find one that is almost identical to SU's Whisper White.

[myangels]

Wal-Mart. I also get my envelopes there.

[Momofoneson]

I use Georgia Pacific too, it is excellent.

[Carol Lee]

How much are the envelopes at Wal-Mart? I hate going to Wal-Mart but I might start going.

[Joan B]

I can totally understand the desire to get white or off white cardstock as cheaply as possible, especially if you are just using it as a base. But I have a theory. It takes me hours to make most of my cards -- hey, I'm slow! So, I like to use the best supplies I can afford.

So, I only use SU ultrasmooth or Becketts Expression (from marcos) cardstock for white or off white. They both have the ultrasmooth feel to them and are superior for stamping and pencil work. I also think that they are whiter than the bulk paper.

Now, I won't use any of the above for watercoloring -- for a little watercoloring, Confetti White is fine, but watercolor paper can't be beat when you wan't the "real deal".

[Christine Elliott]

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Originally Posted by gv-copperdog

Wal-Mart carries a good one. I think it's clear, blue and black on the cover. 150 sheets sell for $4.99 or so.

Is it heavy enough? Compared to the SU cardstock? I am sorry but I am clueless when a weight is posted on the package. I bought some at Micheals awhile back I thought it was too flimsy. Even for a base.

[Jovi]

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Originally Posted by Christine Elliott

Is it heavy enough? Compared to the SU cardstock?

I think the c/s from Wal-Mart is about the same weight as SU�s, at least I can�t tell the difference in weight! ;)

[JulieHRR]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joan B

I can totally understand the desire to get white or off white cardstock as cheaply as possible, especially if you are just using it as a base. But I have a theory. It takes me hours to make most of my cards -- hey, I'm slow! So, I like to use the best supplies I can afford.

So, I only use SU ultrasmooth or Becketts Expression (from marcos) cardstock for white or off white. They both have the ultrasmooth feel to them and are superior for stamping and pencil work. I also think that they are whiter than the bulk paper.

Now, I won't use any of the above for watercoloring -- for a little watercoloring, Confetti White is fine, but watercolor paper can't be beat when you wan't the "real deal".

I would agree with that, Joan. I did some comparison with GP vs. SU! Whisper White and found there was a tremendous difference in the results I achieved, and that I really did prefer SU! WW. It just takes ink beautifully.

I use the GP to test colors, or make templates, or as a protectant sheet on cards I send through the mail that have embellishments (row4d, I believe, suggested crimping it for this purpose, which I thought was a splendid tip!)