Need KRAFT CS - any suggestions for LOCAL purchase?

[DigitalStamper63]

Hi Everyone,

I know there have been great suggestions for purchasing white cardstock locally (say Neenah at Walmart, for example), but I recently placed an SU! order and did not realize that I inadvertently ordered a pack of very vanilla instead of Kraft.

I don't plan on placing an order for quite some time, but was wondering: where do you purchase good quality KRAFT cardstock locally? I guess I could call SU! and see if I can do an exchange, since it's less than 90 days, so we'll see....

Thanks,
Kelli

[floyd]

Michaels has a pack of Kraft cardstock. It is a bit darker than others I have seen, but it is still quite nice.

[sherry327]

I use Recollections from Michael's. Joann also has it but found that to be flimsy and didn't like the shade of it personally.

[gregzgurl]

Hobby Lobby has some that is a rich caramel-y color and has flecks in it...

[buggainok]

My very favorite is the Recollections Kraft at Michaels. I keep a good stock of it on hand.

I used a bunch of it for one layer note cards as Christmas gifts and it was surprisingly sturdy used that way.

I happen to like that it is smooth and not rough like some other Kraft papers. If you want to stamp on it, your images look great.

[DigitalStamper63]

Is the Recollections Kraft at Michael's 80lb or lighter?

[BA]

Stampin Up will do an exchange and it is super easy.
The other thought would be to see if anyone will trade you in the BST forum (under Trade)

[RiverIsis]

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Originally Posted by DigitalStamper63

Is the Recollections Kraft at Michael's 80lb or lighter?

It's 65 lb. I use it on its own. It will be similar to store bought cards in weight. Just fine as a single layer or a light layer on top. HTH

[KristaTracy]

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Originally Posted by RiverIsis

It's 65 lb. I use it on its own. It will be similar to store bought cards in weight. Just fine as a single layer or a light layer on top. HTH

When I bought my 110 lb Recollections card stock at Michael's, they had kraft, in addition to white, ivory, and shimmer. Based on the assortment, I think Michael's may be focusing on the wedding card maker.

[cbet]

Quote:

Originally Posted by KristaTracy

When I bought my 110 lb Recollections card stock at Michael's, they had kraft, in addition to white, ivory, and shimmer. Based on the assortment, I think Michael's may be focusing on the wedding card maker.

That means a stop back at Michael's is in my near future I was only able to find the white and cream when I checked at mine, but that was back before Christmas.

[RiverIsis]

Quote:

Originally Posted by KristaTracy

When I bought my 110 lb Recollections card stock at Michael's, they had kraft, in addition to white, ivory, and shimmer. Based on the assortment, I think Michael's may be focusing on the wedding card maker.

Still ream size package?

Gonna have to grab my mother and go in with two coupons and blinkers...

[arlenevita]

I have been buying The Paper Studio kraft at Hobby Lobby and for a few more days it is 50% off. It probably is 65# (it seems a little heavier than that but is definitely lighter than 80#) but it is sturdy enough for me to use for card bases. For $3 sale price for a pkg it is a deal!

[mobrien207]

Just saw that Hobby Lobby has their Kraft stock 50% off this week and they've got envelopes to match also on sale.
mob

[DigitalStamper63]

Thanks, everyone! Good to know. I contacted SU! and they are sending me out a package of Crumb Cake (kraft) with free shipping. I had to purchase the pack as it was over 90 days (thought I had purchased it in December, but it was actually April - doh!)