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Post by grammadee on Apr 5, 2019 18:07:01 GMT
When Bazzill sold sets of card bases in basic colours, I purchased base/envelope sets from them. I have been purchasing Recollections card bases & envelopes from Michaels.
The last few cards I have created, I have started with pp pads. The papers are often as heavy as cs No need to add layers and weight, b/c the front is a pretty base without adding pp, and the inside is white, all ready for the message and signature.
Just wondering what you use for your card bases?
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Post by cbet on Apr 5, 2019 18:33:24 GMT
I use the 110# Recollections from Michaels or the Heavyweight PaperSource brand from Hobby Lobby. Both are really sturdy for card bases and can stand up to any embellishments I decide to add. I also love Gina K's baseweight (which I believe is 120#) but hers I have to order. The Michaels and Hobby Lobby brand I can pick up quickly if I need it.
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Post by GiantsFan on Apr 5, 2019 20:22:41 GMT
For white or black I also use the Recollections 110#. It's pretty inexpensive. I think 100 sheets for $14.99 US. They also have a pack called Coffee & Cream that's grey, brown and cream colored that's 110#. Same price, $14.99 for 100 sheets and you can use a coupon.
For kraft I buy the 100# Neenah Dessert Storm.
For other colored bases, which I don't use often, I buy "sampler packs" from LF, MFT (although I don't think they sell the sampler anymore)l, GinaK
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Post by freeatlast on Apr 5, 2019 20:23:38 GMT
#110# from Michaels (90% of the time) and 110# Neenah Solar White Classic Crest for the remainder.
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Post by scrapnnana on Apr 5, 2019 20:45:45 GMT
I use whatever suits the card I want to make. I usually use 110 lb., but if I want to use a color of cardstock that happens to be a lighter weight, I just bulk up the front layer.
I do have and use some Recollections card bases and envelopes, too.
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Post by joblackford on Apr 5, 2019 22:11:30 GMT
I started out using basic white folded card bases from clearbags but now I just use Neenah 100lb for cards I sell and 80lb for cards I donate. I almost never use color. I have bought some Michaels card bases that were 4x5.25 in kraft and cream for a couple of projects.
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Post by Embri on Apr 6, 2019 6:45:38 GMT
Whatever I happen to have at hand, in the right size and colour. Most of my non-white paper is second-hand.
For white, that's usually Staples 199/gsm coverstock, or Recollections 300/gsm if I want something heavier. I don't make standard card sizes so there's no reason for me to pre-purchase already made ones.
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Post by anniefb on Apr 6, 2019 19:18:44 GMT
Mostly 110 Neenah solar white or PTI stampers select white for bases. I don't often make coloured bases but if I do I usually use PTI cardstock for those as well.
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Post by CardBoxer on Apr 10, 2019 1:22:38 GMT
Ditto mostly Neenah Classic Crest 110 lb., solar white or black. (Not Neenah Exact Index which is sold in big box stores.) But occasionally I’ll want a color. I used to use quite a bit of Hero Arts CS that was a color on one side and white on the inside. Now it’s whatever is handy and substantial from quite a few companies.
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