What cs do you use? Cs from Su or others?

[stampowl1]

Hi ladies,

what cs do you use? I don`t know, should I use cs from SU, that coordinates with my stamp pads or others, but their colors are different. How do you combine your SU stamp pads and CS? I think there are extrem differences in the prices?
stampowl1

[Happy Heart]

I use mostly SU! Cs, except for white and vanilla....for those I buy PaperTrey Ink papers. I get my patterned paper from a lot of companies. I've also bought Bazzill textured paper, which is beautiful, but expensive. I'm not that worried that everything match perfectly, but rather that it works together.

[jackie1]

I use both SU and Papertrey CS. I use the PTI CS for the card bases and the SU for layering. I have found that the PTI and SU colors are very similar and I use my SU inks and markers for both CS. I do prefer to use the Gina K pure luxury CS for my copic's so I have a stash of that CS just for copic coloring. There is so much variety of colors and paper weights out there that I didn't like the idea of being limited to just one brand each person will have there own preference so you will have to try some different kinds to find out what works best for you and your budget.

[whoistracy]

I only use PTI cardstock. I've found it's the best weight and it's a really great price. Although I do wait until I have enough I "need" before ordering to get free shipping.

[Cynergy]

I use Gina K. Designs white, ivory and chocolate for card bases. I also use the white and ivory layering weights for, guess what, layering. :mrgreen:

For colors, I use PTI.

Both GKD and PTi have very high quality card stock. You should have no trouble with any of those papers.

Cyn

[kerbear]

I have always used Bazzill, DCWV and The Paper Company but I want to try PTI's.

Kerry

[buggainok]

I am a pretty adventuresome person, and I'm an equal opportunity stamper and crafter, too.

I have all kinds of stamps, inks and papers. I find it a lot of fun to try different things and and find combinations that go together and are pleasing.

I know this is not everyone's style, and it makes some people crazy to try to match things that didn't come as a set.

I have sewed for years and years, and guess I am accustomed to coordinating things that didn't start out together.

[missiowa81]

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Originally Posted by buggainok

I am a pretty adventuresome person, and I'm an equal opportunity stamper and crafter, too.

I have all kinds of stamps, inks and papers. I find it a lot of fun to try different things and and find combinations that go together and are pleasing.

I know this is not everyone's style, and it makes some people crazy to try to match things that didn't come as a set.

I have sewed for years and years, and guess I am accustomed to coordinating things that didn't start out together.

DITTO! (Except for the sewing part. :p)

Not everything has to match, as long as they "go" together. And what goes together is often in the eyes of the beholder.

For solid cardstocks I like Bazzill (I get a discount at the store where I teach) and Stampin' Up. For patterned paper: if I like it, I buy it. And I can always find solid papers to coordinate with them.

[Erin K]

I'm a horrible paper snob. I find what I like and stick to it like glue.

I use SU, Papertrey, and Gina K.

ONLY

for cardstock I mean.

All other cardstock is dead to me. haha

I'll use any ole pattern paper that I like. I don't really LOVE pattern paper though so it doesn't come up much.

[garkarlon]

I like my CS to be substantial. I'll use SU cardstock for layers and of course their colors. I also buy the PTI CS because of its weight - 110#. But in the last six months or so, I've discovered Poptone CS - I buy it at XPedX and Paper Zone. They have tons of great colors, and the weight is perfect for layers and card bases - 100#. For stamping my images, I usually stamp on Neenah Classic Crest Smooth CS - 80#. As with the Poptone CS, I buy the Neenah Classic Crest at XPedX and Paper Zone.

Hope this helps!!

[Cinnistew]

I use both Stampin' Up and Prism for colors. I like the way Prism has three shades of each color.

I use Gina K Pure Luxury White and Cream with my Copics and colored pencils.

[sugarbuffet]

I didn't really intend to.. but I find myself grabbing PTI cardstock again and again... MY SU cs is collecting dust..

[stampowl1]

Hallo stampladies,
thank you all so much for your answers.
I think I`ll buy both cs, the su and the PTI.
stampowl1