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It's really weird, but I've been using the "el-cheapo" papers from Recollections - 67 lb. weight. They come in many different colors. I've been watercoloring (experimenting) and because the "end goal" is creating variations of color when I apply the inks (I use distressed reinkers) - there is usually a few variations of color that matches perfectly with these papers. Or at least I think so and have been very happy. 67 lb. cardstock makes perfect layering papers; watercolor papers are very heavy, so it "evens out" and allows me to ship my watercolored cards using the price of one standard stamp, as long as I don't put embellishments on the cards. I hope this helps. If you are stamping using one color or 2 colors (flower and leaf) you won't get the variations of color so it may be harder to match the colors up with the paper. Did I explain that right? I hope this helps.
Thank you for sharing this. Sometimes experimenting is the best way to find good tips to share. The Covid-19 quarantine has actually been helping me to use what is in my stash....instead of running down to my nearby craft stores to buy new stuff (like special papers, etc.).
Your comment about sending a flatter card with one stamp is a good money saver, too! I use Stamps.com to get cool commemorative stamps (USA) to send my cards. They only charge a small amount of postage to send the stamps to your home (less exposure to folks in line at the post offices).
I am grateful for you and this group......
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Ditto what Shaz said. I'm gifting all of my colored cardstock to others and keeping only neutrals, as I often use whatever medium I'm using already to make mats and diecuts match. Saves space and money...
It's really weird, but I've been using the "el-cheapo" papers from Recollections - 67 lb. weight. They come in many different colors. I've been watercoloring (experimenting) and because the "end goal" is creating variations of color when I apply the inks (I use distressed reinkers) - there is usually a few variations of color that matches perfectly with these papers. Or at least I think so and have been very happy. 67 lb. cardstock makes perfect layering papers; watercolor papers are very heavy, so it "evens out" and allows me to ship my watercolored cards using the price of one standard stamp, as long as I don't put embellishments on the cards. I hope this helps. If you are stamping using one color or 2 colors (flower and leaf) you won't get the variations of color so it may be harder to match the colors up with the paper. Did I explain that right? I hope this helps.
Thank you for sharing this. Sometimes experimenting is the best way to find good tips to share. The Covid-19 quarantine has actually been helping me to use what is in my stash....instead of running down to my nearby craft stores to buy new stuff (like special papers, etc.).
Your comment about sending a flatter card with one stamp is a good money saver, too! I use Stamps.com to get cool commemorative stamps (USA) to send my cards. They only charge a small amount of postage to send the stamps to your home (less exposure to folks in line at the post offices).
I am grateful for you and this group......
You are very welcome. You are so, so right about this site - people are wonderful to share their thoughts/feelings and I've used others suggestions many times myself. Good luck and have fun!
Thank you so much for this suggestion about coloring the card stock to match! I did that when I needed a dark brown paper to match on a card, but instead of coloring it with ink, I used an alcohol marker. However, I am buying some more distress oxides, and I will definately be using your tip! Thank you!!!
I sponge too if I want a perfect match. Which is why I dont worry about using matching paper and inks.
BTW-you can order directly from the PO (stamps) I do it all the time. They have beautiful florals and American Gardens this cycle...unfortunately for me...the ones I love best like american landscape types tend to end after one year. You can buy them on Etsy...for a lot more. I just discovered people doing this...who knew? Buy stamps, sit on em for three years till they stop being made and triple the price.
Anyone tried to match cardstock to Distress Oxides?
