Splitcoaststampers.com - the world's #1 papercrafting community
You're currently viewing Splitcoaststampers as a GUEST. We pride ourselves on being great hosts, but guests have limited access to some of our incredible artwork, our lively forums and other super cool features of the site! You can join our incredible papercrafting community at NO COST. So what are you waiting for?
Do many of you use paper for cards/scrapbooking? I have so much paper and tend to grab my cardstock instead. Thinking about downsizing my paper stash and sticking to cardstock. Thank you in advance.
I use cardstock (the heavier the better such as Gina K Designs, Recollections 110#, Stampjn Up Thick) for my card bases. If I scraphooked, I would also use cardstock but think it is harder to find heavy weights in 12x12.
I use 110# cardstock for my cards. I will use patterned paper to decorate my cards sometimes, and when I do, I add a strip inside the card and on the envelope to coordinate. And sometimes I make envelopes out of my patterned paper.
If I have 12" paper with a pattern small enough for a card, I will cut it into 6" squares. I'm much more likely to use it that way. And sometimes I use it to cover those composition books with the black binding, and make a journal for myself.
__________________ Linda E
Caution: You are entering an artistic zone. This is not clutter - this is creating. These are not pajamas - it's my work uniform.
I use 110# cardstock for my cards. I will use patterned paper to decorate my cards sometimes, and when I do, I add a strip inside the card and on the envelope to coordinate. And sometimes I make envelopes out of my patterned paper.
If I have 12" paper with a pattern small enough for a card, I will cut it into 6" squares. I'm much more likely to use it that way. And sometimes I use it to cover those composition books with the black binding, and make a journal for myself.
I also use the patterned paper for making journals out of composition books. Last Christmas I made 25 of the books for gals in my family and used up a whole bunch of my paper!
__________________ Bugga in OK
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." Dalai Lama
I use heavy card stock for card bases and thinner card stock for dies. I almost always use patterned paper on every card and put a matching strip on the inside. I also use paper that has either a subtle pattern or no pattern for the inside of my cards.
Like most of the others, I use both. Equally, I buy a lot of pre made card blanks. Often I will add patterned paper to a card front. I often use thinner cardstock for die cuts.You just have to find the balance between how much weight you add to your card front without making it too heavy, so it topples forwards.
I'm right on board here with the rest of the posters. I personally HATE a flimsy card, so I use 110-134# cardstock for a base. Then I often cover the card front with paper, or layers of lighter cardstock. Lighter cardstock does die cut easier. I have many files of digital papers, usually I print that on the lighter weight CS- 65#-92#. It's easier on my printer than heavy base weight CS.
And, just by the way, I do not scrapbook, but I have a commercial double rack of 12 X 12 papers, and it's full. One cannot have enough paper or cardstock says the obsessive compulsive paper crafter, LOL!
I too use both: heavier cardstock for base cards and lighter for die cuts. I use my paper for decorations, and also for making my own envelopes. If the paper has a design only on one side, I use the white on the outside and the design for the inside of the envelope. Makes it easier to write the address on...
I also use the patterned paper for making journals out of composition books. Last Christmas I made 25 of the books for gals in my family and used up a whole bunch of my paper!
Annette, I don't remember anyone other than the 2 of us who got that awesome deal on those composition books. Are you anywhere near the bottom of the stack? I only have 5-6 left, but that's only because I moved cross-country, and I refused to take all those with me. So my family and the local Head Start benefitted greatly!
__________________ Linda E
Caution: You are entering an artistic zone. This is not clutter - this is creating. These are not pajamas - it's my work uniform.
I am with the others. I use heavy weight solids for base and DP for layers, die cutting...maybe envelope liners...I use scraps to make patterns.
Of course you could also use a heavy DP on top of a light base to bulk it up or for envies or small gift boxes...many of the pre-cut specialty cards are light weight for example.
Tip: if your front is too heavy, I will line the inside to get some weight to the back. Might bump it up a stamp but it will stand up.
Annette, I don't remember anyone other than the 2 of us who got that awesome deal on those composition books. Are you anywhere near the bottom of the stack? I only have 5-6 left, but that's only because I moved cross-country, and I refused to take all those with me. So my family and the local Head Start benefitted greatly!
Linda, I just now saw this post. I remember when we scored that great price on all those comp books. I've made tons of decorated books, and still have a few of my original stash hanging around.
__________________ Bugga in OK
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." Dalai Lama
paper vs cardstock
