emma
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Post by emma on Mar 27, 2024 0:00:04 GMT
What's your favorite heavy white cardstock for card bases in terms of pure white color and thickness?
Thx!
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Post by Night Owl on Mar 27, 2024 0:20:18 GMT
I have been buying 110 lb. smooth Neenah cardstock from Amazon, you get a lot of sheets of paper for the money.
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Post by Linda on Mar 27, 2024 0:27:48 GMT
I'm not a cardmaker - I just happen to make cards as an adjunct to my scrapbooking but I've been happy with the white cardstock at Walmart - Pen and Gear premium - in the office section
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GiantsFan
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Post by GiantsFan on Mar 27, 2024 0:32:20 GMT
I prefer the Neenah classic crest solar white 110lb (04456). It's a nice white.
I also use the Michael's Recollection 110#. It's a good value, but it's a little off white, next to the Neenah.
I've been testing out the Hammermill 100#, the one with the chameleon on the front. It's a good white. But only for side folding cards. Not sturdy enough, IMO, for top folding cards.
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pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Mar 27, 2024 2:16:55 GMT
I have been buying 110 lb. smooth Neenah cardstock from Amazon, you get a lot of sheets of paper for the money. I second this! It is great for use as a base and for stamping on as well as using alcohol markers on. |
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Post by FurryP on Mar 27, 2024 4:29:41 GMT
I use the Neenah also. And I also have some Recollections 110lb that I am trying to use up because like GiantsFan said, it is not as white as the Neenah.
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Post by caspad on Mar 27, 2024 15:17:16 GMT
either Neenah solar white 110 lb or Papetrey Ink Fresh Snow
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Shakti
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Post by Shakti on Mar 27, 2024 15:41:59 GMT
Also Neenah 110# CC Solar White. Accidentally bought a ream of Natural White, which is a very nice off-white.
I have tried the Hammermill and I do not like the way it scores and folds.
OfficeSupply.com usually has reams of Neenah cheaper than Amazon. There free shipping point is only $45 and they have a surprising selection of crafty things as well as general office supplies.
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Post by mbanda on Mar 27, 2024 15:51:50 GMT
I primarily use Neenah 110# Solar White and love it. I also really like Simon Says Stamp 120# white cardstock.
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Post by justjac on Mar 27, 2024 19:32:43 GMT
I'm in Canada and I order Accent opaque white 100 lb from Amazon. I did just buy a bunch of Recollections 110lb in a variety of colours to make coloured card bases.
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Post by Embri on Mar 27, 2024 21:59:51 GMT
I get whatever I can access locally - that's usually Staples house-brand heavy cardstock or whatever Michaels has in stock.
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Shakti
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Post by Shakti on Mar 27, 2024 22:11:05 GMT
I will second the Michael’s/Recollections for colored card bases. Love their assorted packs.
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Post by kitbop on Mar 27, 2024 23:16:34 GMT
The Accent Opaque is quite equal to Neenah and cheaper! I have 80 lb, 100 lb and 110 lbs. The two higher weights are my cardbases.
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