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In another thread, one I cannot find, a few people mentioned using Michael's brand (Recollections) 110# cardstock as a base for their cards. I just wanted to reply and say thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU!!!
I am learning that not all cardstock is the same--not even when they are the same weight.
I really like the very affordable Georgia-Pacific 110# white cardstock from Walmart for my stamping/Copic needs. But after replenishing my cardstock with the Michael's brand in preparation for the Hope You Can Cling To challenge, I realize the Georgia-Pacific brand is flimsy in comparison.
Yes, the Michael's brand is costly ($13 for 100 sheets as compared to $6 for 150 sheets of Georgia-Pacific) but if I use a 40-50% off coupon, the cost difference is not so great and it makes the Michael's brand so worthwhile!
So again, to all who recommended Michael's Recollections 110# cardstock, Thank You! You've made my week!
Another fan of Recollections cardstock! I get the black and kraft, and the multi-color packs when they are on sale. They are not as heavy as the white you are talking about, but are the perfect weight for layering, which I do on most of my cards.
__________________ Bugga in OK
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." Dalai Lama
Have you seen their Shimmer cardstock? It's gorgeous! They have white/gold (it's white with a subtle gold shimmer) and a combined pack of champagne and silver. The champagne is so elegant-looking, and the white/gold and silver are great for Christmas cards.
I have been enabled many, many times here, and just thought I'd return the favor.
__________________ Linda E
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Have you seen their Shimmer cardstock? It's gorgeous! They have white/gold (it's white with a subtle gold shimmer) and a combined pack of champagne and silver. The champagne is so elegant-looking, and the white/gold and silver are great for Christmas cards.
I have been enabled many, many times here, and just thought I'd return the favor.
Okay, you got me! Gotta have some Shimmer!
__________________ Bugga in OK
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." Dalai Lama
Bugga, I think that's a first! I feel like I've accomplished the impossible! LOL
__________________ 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.
Well, you get the credit. But I must tell you I am very easily influenced.
By the way, want to tell everyone how very much I enjoy coming here and the fun back and forth we have with each other.
I totally agree, we do have a great bunch here. I'll be heading to Michaels looking for some shimmer, should add that extra pizazz to my holiday cards. I'm easily enabled, and often feel guilty for caving. I feel so much better knowing shimmer caving has the "Bugga Seal of Approval". Thanks Bugga!
Have you seen their Shimmer cardstock? It's gorgeous! They have white/gold (it's white with a subtle gold shimmer) and a combined pack of champagne and silver. The champagne is so elegant-looking, and the white/gold and silver are great for Christmas cards.
I have been enabled many, many times here, and just thought I'd return the favor.
A picture of the package so I know what to look for?
FYI - I've used alcohol markers (Spectrum Noir, in my case) to color shimmer cardstock, and it looks AMAZING! I colored some purple and embossed it to use as a background for a Halloween item last year (or the year before?):
You can't see the shimmer that well in the pic, but it's very shimmery IRL. This panel is in a frame - this pic is just a closeup...
I am so happy to hear that the recollections brand is catching on. I started using it when it first came out, after it was recommended by a friend. Now, I rarely use anything else for card bases. It is great for "copicing". When I first started singing it's praises here, no one seemed very interested. So I am happy to hear crafters have tried it and, to quote Sally Fields..."They like me, they really like me." Happy crafting...Bobbi
I did not even think of looking for shimmer. I remember when I was looking, I was a bit overwhelmed as my Michael's had its single sheet cardstock in one place, Recollections card-size cardstock in another and the letter-size Recollections in a third. When I finally saw white 110# I grabbed it and left. Now I need to go back and get some shimmer. I think that would be PERFECT for Christmas!
Sue, I will definitely have to try your technique. It almost looks metallic! I have never considered using my Copic markers to completely color a background. I think I'll have to give that a try. Yours is so very beautiful!
With so many of us buying Recollections #110 cardstock .... perhaps Michaels' will NEVER consider discontinuing it! It's all I use for cardstock bases and I love it. Now I can't wait to try their shimmer cardstock!
__________________ Rita
God demonstrated His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us ... being now justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. Romans 5:8 & 9
I'm thinking of running up today. If I find it, I'll take a picture of the package...or is it single sheets? Anyone know?
It's in a package. At the two Michael's I go to it is on a shelf in the aisle with the loose scrapbook papers. The 110# and the 65# are on the same shelf and not easy for vertically-challenged crafter's to see.
Michael's currently has a 50% off coupon on it's website - good for today only. Let's go get some paper!!!
I tried to print a coupon before I left but it said to check back later because they were having issues. I didn't want to wait around. I don't really need it so I'll wait until I go again.
I love the Recollections papers. I haven't bought the shimmer (yet) because its 19.99 here, but if there's a 50% off coupon I think I'll have to get some for my Christmas cards (not that I don't have 10000 sheets of paper I could use already). I also found packages of velum that is really nice as well in the Recollections brand. They use to have some really nice acetate sheets as well, but I think they discontinued it. :(
Like Bobbi, nobody really paid attention when I first started praising the upgraded Recollections papers. I've always felt like alot of crafters here poo-poo'd it, but in my experience, its a fantastic product for a great price. And it is the best - THE BEST - for using in the electronic die cutters. I've had my cutting machines for about 10 years and have always used it without any problems.
I think I will call myself a paper snob and say I only use Recollections.
Well, you get the credit. But I must tell you I am very easily influenced.
By the way, want to tell everyone how very much I enjoy coming here and the fun back and forth we have with each other.
__________________ 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 love it, too! I use it as a a replacement when I run out of PTI (also thick and lucious but wow, the shipping is killing me!)
I haven't been able to get the Rec. #110 to go through the printer - even with adjustments. Sure wish I could, but in the meantime, it's AWESOME as a card base and stamping images!
Count me among the people who thought "meh.." about the Recollections. I assumed that all of it would be the same as the multi-coloured packs (which are great for cutting or for layers, but a bit light and flimsy as a base). Then I bought a pack of the #110 and couldn't believe it! The first sheet I pulled out to make a base I thought I'd died and gone to heaven -- and I didn't have to order it online!
I got a pack of that Recollections shimmer recently, too. Great with a coupon and it is really gorgeous and a nice weight for layers.
Here is a wedding card I made using the Recollections #110 ivory as the base and the shimmer for the die-cut pieces (notice how the shades match perfectly -- like a matte and shimmer of the same shade!)
They're beautiful! Love how the shimmer paper looks as you die cut it. I assumed I would have to color it but its perfect as is! Thanks for sharing pics!
FYI. I have downloaded the michaels app and the coupon is always available whenever I am running errands . This way I don't have to cut the coupon / print it / or drag the coupon around . It's a free app
__________________ Creativity is intelligence having fun. - Albert Einstein
Your card is beautiful Carol, the design and matching envelope are absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for sharing! I love the shimmer paper, and can't wait to pick some up. I would jave gone today, but just couldn't get away. I'll have to take my DH with me so I can use two coupons.
Gosh, thanks for the compliments! It's the first time in all the years I've been a member of SCS that I actually uploaded a photo. You folks are so sweet to comment.
A while back I bought a package of Rec#110 and when I got home and ripped the pkg open I was surprised to see the shimmer. Darn it. And since I had ripped the pkg open (my usual way of opening things, by the way) I couldn't return it. So I put it away and thought I would give it to one of my stamping friends. And forgot all about it. Now I am reading how great it is. So I'll be bringing it out and using it. All thanks to all of you who sang it's praises. Thank you. Now, I wish Rec. would come out with 110# grey (I think they have it in 65#) and kraft. Maybe that will be my wish when I blow out the candles on my birthday cake. Happy Stamping...Bobbi
Recollections has a grey kraft in their regular weight that I love - I would kill or die (exaggerating, but only a little!) to be able to get both the regular kraft and the grey kraft in the 110#!!
I have both of the current shimmers, but back in the day they sold a pack of jewel-tone shimmers (red, dark blue, dark green, purple, gorgeous brown) and I bought a few packs. I really wish they'd bring those back! Although seeing the card Sue posted, I'm thinking I could use my alcohol inks and get some pretty nice colors.
Here's a card I made using the white/gold shimmer; it embosses beautifully! I made 80 cards to use as Christmas birth announcements. 80 snow globe shaker cards - even now I can't believe I did it. But I had advance notice and was well-paid!
__________________ 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.
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Here's a card I made using the white/gold shimmer; it embosses beautifully! I made 80 cards to use as Christmas birth announcements. 80 snow globe shaker cards - even now I can't believe I did it. But I had advance notice and was well-paid!
Wonderful card. The sentiment is just perfect!
__________________ Bugga in OK
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." Dalai Lama
Here's a card I made using the white/gold shimmer; it embosses beautifully! I made 80 cards to use as Christmas birth announcements. 80 snow globe shaker cards - even now I can't believe I did it. But I had advance notice and was well-paid!
That is just the sweetest thing. The combo of the image and the sentiment for that occasion -- perfect!
And I agree, the shimmer paper embosses beautifully! It's an ideal weight for that.
Recollections (Michael's) Cardstock
