Your favorite double sided designer papers

[stephanie932]

I'm very, very new to card making but stumbled across an OSW set in the templates section that I just love: Au Chocolate tote & cards OSW by akstampmama at Splitcoaststampers

I would like to make this set using a different color scheme so I can sort of do my own thing, but when I look at all of my papers, none of them are double sided.

Is there a company that you prefer to use for your designer double sided paper? I'm up for suggestions as I really didn't like my Michael's selection. I do a lot of online ordering for my stamping since my area doesn't have many options to buy at retailers.

TIA!

[allee's]

I always reach for my BasicGrey.

[cpyrch]

I LOVE Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper.

Chris

[Mel H.]

Echo Park
October Afternoon
Basic Grey
SEI
Little Yellow Bicycle
Crate Paper
Pink Paislee
American Crafts
Just to name a few, LOL!!

[mtgchic]

My new favorite is Echo Park, but I love October Afternoon, too (their 8x8 packs are single sided, but the 12x12 are double sided). American Crafts has a coordinating solid color on the back, which can be fun for making boxes or bags.

[amberfite]

My Minds Eye is one of my favs along with some mentioned above.

[53queenbee]

Bo Bunny!

[NWstamper]

Well, I do really like Stampin' Up designer paper for cards and crafts where the designer paper is used for color. I like that it comes in sets so I get a variety of patterns but they all go together and the paper is a heavier weight without being too thick and stiff.

For projects where I want the patterned paper to be something like a 3d object, I like My Minds Eye a lot. It is more like a printed cardstock but is really nice and has super cute designs.

[mlehmer]

I like K & Company along with all the others named. It is sturdy also.

[Makaren]

I like SU but for the kind of cards I do K & Company is really my favorite. And it's readily available without mail ordering at Michael's or Joann's.

Makaren

[Paula in GA]

CTMH also has gorgeous double sided designer paper & cardstock.

[jpmayo]

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Originally Posted by mtgchic

My new favorite is Echo Park, but I love October Afternoon, too (their 8x8 packs are single sided, but the 12x12 are double sided). American Crafts has a coordinating solid color on the back, which can be fun for making boxes or bags.

Me too on ALL of these!

[mouseprints]

One of my favorites was/is ChatterBox, but I can't seem to find it anymore. My local scrapbook stores don't care it anymore.

[Ldumont999]

K&Company & BasicGrey are my two favorites. Check out all the names in previous posts. Each has a different style. I'm sure you'll find something that suits you.

[minstrel]

I love, love LOVE October Afternoon!

[stephanie932]

Thanks everyone. I searched at Michael's a little bit more tonight and found SEI and K&Company.......although they don't offer many double sided pads that have smaller designs. I wanted sort of smaller designs due to using them for A2 sized cards. I did order some retired SU designer paper today. I'd love to find the "au chocolat" that is used in the tutorial, but I'm guessing it's retired now.

Thanks again for all of these suggestions. As a newbie, you can never get enough suggestions or info.!!!

[sprtchick]

I love these totes and I use all kinds of DSP for them. They are so cute when you decorate them all up. I sell tons of these with 6 cards and envelopes in them. I do not follow the card directions on this pattern just the tote.
blessings.

[Cynamom]

I love Cosmo Cricket!

[maryrose]

Webster's Pages has some lovely double-sided papers.

[stampencamper]

I have purchased a lot of designer prints here on this site with the buyer/seller forum. With this wonderful gallery, at hand, it great
to see the patterns, if you don't have any past SU catalogs.
SU designer prints and designer paper packs have double sided patterns,
and cardstock to match. Since the new catalog has been out;
there aren't as many sales, as people posted the last few months already, but just keep watching.

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Originally Posted by stephanie932

Thanks everyone. I searched at Michael's a little bit more tonight and found SEI and K&Company.......although they don't offer many double sided pads that have smaller designs. I wanted sort of smaller designs due to using them for A2 sized cards. I did order some retired SU designer paper today. I'd love to find the "au chocolat" that is used in the tutorial, but I'm guessing it's retired now.

Thanks again for all of these suggestions. As a newbie, you can never get enough suggestions or info.!!!