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I almost always use colored card stock as the base. Luckily I like the look of it, since I don't have much heavy weight white that's good for bases! LOL
I use colored cardstock more often than I do white. White can be a bit boring, coordinating colored cardstock makes what I've done stand out better I think. I almost always print my inside sentiments on my computer anyway so colored cardstock isn't a problem in that respect either, I just attach a sheet trimmed slightly smaller that the card or cut a panel that can be glue inside of the card.
I usually use a color for my card base. Sometimes if I don't have enough of a color, I'll use a quarter sheet as a back layer and stick a (trimmed down) white card on top of that -- you still get a layered look.
I make cards with both colored card stock or white card stock. It all depends on my MOOD;)
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Most of the time, I create my card front (usually 1/8" smaller than the card base) and layer it on top of a white or cream base. If I'm making a tri-shutter or other fancy fold, I'll usually use a colored cardstock for the base.
I really like PTI's cardstock because it is heavy and feels nice in my hands.
Almost always coloured. I've not found a white I like that's easily accessible to me (don't want to pay shipping from a US company, as I'm in Canada). I love SU cardstock, but I do NOT like Whisper White for bases.
Lately I've been using a lot of white because I want the color from the images to pop and white goes with everything so I spend less time thinking about what colors I can use that go with the base. I would say 10-20% of the times I use colored base.
This was not true for me a year or so back and I've stocked on all colored CS too. Now, the colored CS only feels like a burden - taking up additional space on my shelves.
Even if I am using color I will do a full mat of it on the front of white. I used to do it the other way but using white eliminates a lot issues I had from colored cardstock as bases. Either it was too flimsy/cracked/misaligned the panel to write on etc.... it just makes it easier for me to use white/cream as a base.
I have a stock of white, cream and kraft card bases that I tend to use unless I specifically want a colour. I also make a fair amount of cards that need to be flat and easily postable, so often do one-layer cards.
I like to use Amuse Studio cardstock for bases. It is a decent weight...not super thick but not think either and it is colored (or printed, patterned) on one side and white or vanilla on the other side, so it's the best of both worlds.
Both. It truly depends on my design and how CAS I want the card to be. I've moved towards using white a lot more often than I used to, but I still do a colored base when appropriate.
I also like Amuse Studio cardstock - both the white and the colors. The white isn't super thick but has a nice heft to it which makes it far superior for use as a base than SU's Whisper White. It's also a more true white - when I lay the two next to each other the SU looks almost off-white compared to the bright white of Amuse's Sugar.
The colors have a white back, so I don't have to layer a white panel on the inside if I'm using a colored base.
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I use white 95% of the time. It eliminates having to put a liner on the inside of the coloured base and I love the look of a the nice white crisp inside of a card. I occasionally use cream/ivory as my base, especially if my card has a more vintage feel to it. About the only time I use a black base is for Halloween and coloured bases at Christmas. I usually use the Wausau 110# index cardstock for my bases (its also great with copics) and cut 50 or so bases at a time. Since I've found the new Recollections 100# cardstock, I'll be using more of that too.
Hi. I always use colored cardstock for the base of my cards. I thought back over the past 14 years, and I dont think I have ever used white as a base, typically because I apply several layers to my cards and white isn't sturdy enough to support them.
Hi. I always use colored cardstock for the base of my cards. I thought back over the past 14 years, and I dont think I have ever used white as a base, typically because I apply several layers to my cards and white isn't sturdy enough to support them.
May I introduce you to a coupon and Michael's Recollections 110 lb cardstock in a ream sized package. It makes thud/heavy cards. I can verify that people actually looked around when I put a sympathy card in the wooden receptical at visitation.:oops: Luckily it was outside the main room.
Almost always coloured. I've not found a white I like that's easily accessible to me (don't want to pay shipping from a US company, as I'm in Canada). I love SU cardstock, but I do NOT like Whisper White for bases.
Do you have a Michael's? If so, they have a white cardstock, 110#, in their Recollections brand. Not all cardstock that is labeled 110# is truly heavyweight, but this one is (it's 297 gsm) and makes a great base. Another plus is that it's a great white, with no gray or off-white tones.
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I use colored cardstock almost exclusively. If I'm running low on the color I want, I'll put a piece on top of a white base. I use Georgia Pacific 110 pound weight for my cardstock.
I vary but most of the time it's a white/cream base and card front completely covers the white base. If I use colored cardstock as a base then the inside will have a white piece for the sentiment.
I take a pack of paper to Staples and have them cut the paper in half so I have ready made card bases.
Do you have a Michael's? If so, they have a white cardstock, 110#, in their Recollections brand. Not all cardstock that is labeled 110# is truly heavyweight, but this one is (it's 297 gsm) and makes a great base. Another plus is that it's a great white, with no gray or off-white tones.
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Originally Posted by RiverIsis
May I introduce you to a coupon and Michael's Recollections 110 lb cardstock in a ream sized package. It makes thud/heavy cards. I can verify that people actually looked around when I put a sympathy card in the wooden receptical at visitation.:oops: Luckily it was outside the main room.
On a slightly different topic, I have a related question about this cardstock:
I purchased some of this cardstock from Michael's in both white and ivory and have been very pleased with the weight, but have had some problems with feathering when using black ink. I was originally using Memento Tuxedo Black. I then tried Versafine Onyx Black and it is a little better. Have either of you had any feathering problems when stamping directly on this Michael's cardstock?
Interestingly, I am not seeing the feathering when using SU! colored inks--not sure if that's because of the ink itself, or because colored inks do not have as much of a contrast with white or ivory cardstock compared to black inks (hope that makes sense!). I haven't had the best results with SU! Basic Black, so don't use it much any more...
On a slightly different topic, I have a related question about this cardstock:
I purchased some of this cardstock from Michael's in both white and ivory and have been very pleased with the weight, but have had some problems with feathering when using black ink. I was originally using Memento Tuxedo Black. I then tried Versafine Onyx Black and it is a little better. Have either of you had any feathering problems when stamping directly on this Michael's cardstock?
Interestingly, I am not seeing the feathering when using SU! colored inks--not sure if that's because of the ink itself, or because colored inks do not have as much of a contrast with white or ivory cardstock compared to black inks (hope that makes sense!). I haven't had the best results with SU! Basic Black, so don't use it much any more...
TIA for any information you all can relay.
Stu
I'm not exactly sure what you mean by feathering. I just stamped several images in tuxedo and versa fine a and the images look good. My issue is that this card stock cracks at the fold
I haven't had a feathering problem but I haven't used it exclusively for one layer cards and I'm trying to think if I have stamped directly on it.
I haven't had the cracking issue either, I craft in a basement and wouldn't swear it is the dryest environment... Which direction are you folding. If you score and fold the fold should be a valley so like an M if you fold the other way that often makes cardstock crack because the fibers aren't stretched.
Last edited by RiverIsis; 06-07-2014 at 06:22 PM..
I have had the problem with the card cracking when it's folded, but I think the card I used was a cheap one bought from a newsagent, as I haven't had this problem when I have used stampin up card.
I have had the problem with the card cracking when it's folded, but I think the card I used was a cheap one bought from a newsagent, as I haven't had this problem when I have used stampin up card.
I was talking about the cards I make using Michaels recollections 110 lb. Card stock. It cracks at the fold. I don't see this with my su paper but that's 80 lb.
I was talking about the cards I make using Michaels recollections 110 lb. Card stock. It cracks at the fold. I don't see this with my su paper but that's 80 lb.
With heavy card stock like Recollections, GinaK and Papertrey, you have to use a score tool to make the folds. If you use score tool, you should not have any cracking problems.
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I do use the scoring tool. It still cracks, but not as bad as without scoring
Which way are you folding the score? It is counterintuitive but if the scored fold is the wrong way around it overly stresses the fibers of the cardstock.
I think you're right. What I'm doing as an extra help now is to score it on both sides. I just did that and folded the correct way and no cracking on the split!
I think you're right. What I'm doing as an extra help now is to score it on both sides. I just did that and folded the correct way and no cracking on the split!
I hope that continues to work. It should be making an " M " with the score and fold. It doesn't sound right but it works best.
I like to use Amuse Studio cardstock for bases. It is a decent weight...not super thick but not think either and it is colored (or printed, patterned) on one side and white or vanilla on the other side, so it's the best of both worlds.
As a newbie, this information is just what I needed before buying cardstock for a little party. I plan to put a smaller white piece on the front for decorating but hadn't thought about the inside needing a white sheet. It looks like Amazon carries some colored on one side cardstock that are prefolded. DCWV Box Of A2 Cards & Envelopes: Bright Solids
I think you're right. What I'm doing as an extra help now is to score it on both sides. I just did that and folded the correct way and no cracking on the split!
Scoring the cardstock a couple time will stretch and relax the fibres so the paper doesn't crack when folded. A trick I've been using is to run a damp paint brush along the score. The damp paper fibres also stops the paper from cracking when folded.
Color cardstock for base of card
