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Hello. I use probably 90% stampin up. I like using the white shimmer paper with Brushos and Bisters. But, at $9.00 for 10 sheets, it's a little pricey since I end up experimenting a lot. So, here is my question. Is there an alternate product that is similar, but less expensive? I feel funny asking. It's like wanting a Mercedes at a Yugo price. But there you go. Should I just bite the bullet and buy several packs of SU white shimmer or is there something else to try? Thank you.
If I need a lot of sheets, I buy from another source. Sorry, I cannot remember who I last ordered from though. I'll try to figure it out and report back unless someone else responds first.
__________________ By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. Confucius
I think this is where I ordered before but I also think that Curious Cryogen White can be obtained from other sources. This place is almost three times the sheets for pretty much the same price. They will send you samples.
Hope that helps in some way.
__________________ By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. Confucius
Thanks for posting this info on a comparable product to SU Shimmer cs. The link you provided calls this cardstock Curious Metallic Cryogen White, 89# stock. I used that name to do a search on Amazon and found it available for $20.40 for 50 sheets, free shipping if you have Amazon prime.
I did read comments that people made about the product and they liked it....one commenter asked if the seller could send a sample and they said they could! This might be on my list to do. :cool:
Thanks for the link and the info!
Ps - I have ordered from cutcardstock.com before (most times through Amazon - they were the seller). Product always shipped quickly and arrived in pristine condition.
Are you all using this - or the SU version - to get a little sparkle in your background and/or behind your watercolored/brusho�ed/etc�ed images? Do you ever die cut it too? Enable me, please?
There are some techniques that need the coated paper that Cryogen white (and Poison Ivory, if you like vanilla color) are. What comes to mind is the one where you emboss an outline image with white, wet thoroughly and float the colors in the sections of the image. Here's a video:
I'm sure there are other techniques for coated paper that would work well on the shimmery cardstock.
I do like stamping on it, because it gives a nice background shimmer.
Thank you, Diane. I’ve used watercolor paper and plain glossy CS for the same type of technique with watercolors or ink. (I learned from videos, certainly not coming up with the idea myself.)
For Ocean County Stamper, when you’re experimenting, would it also work to occasionally use inexpensive glossy cardstock without the sparkle? That’s sort of like how sometimes when figuring out a stamping design, I test on copy paper, knowing it will go in the recycle bin.
It is gorgeous paper; I love using it, especially since you can use a 40% coupon and get a pack of 100 sheets for $9.
__________________ Linda E
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It is gorgeous paper; I love using it, especially since you can use a 40% coupon and get a pack of 100 sheets for $9.
It really is gorgeous - my bff back east and I split a pack of the white gold before I moved. I still have some. I needed shimmery purple for a Halloween card, so I covered the piece I needed with my purple Bic MarkIt marker, and it worked beautifully, so there's that tidbit, as well...
The Recollections shimmer papers are beautiful! They are thinner (not thin) than my stash of SU Shimmer cardstock. That isn't an issue since I wouldn't use either as a cardbase.
And, as Sue mentioned, it is easily colored and retains its shimmer (probably wouldn't with Distress Oxide or similar inks).
Office Depot carries different Neenah papers. I bought a package of different colored shimmer paper. Beautiful shades for Christmas cards. This is a layering weight, not card base weight.
Office Depot carries different Neenah papers. I bought a package of different colored shimmer paper. Beautiful shades for Christmas cards. This is a layering weight, not card base weight.
Nice!
FYI and sort of OT for those who want card base weight Neenah, big box office stores generally don't carry it. They carry a line called "Exact Index," a lower quality. "Classic Crest" (often in Solar White) is the line you often hear/see recommended and which is used by many card makers. : )
So true Beth. Awhile back I saw 110# Neenah at OD and started doing the NayNay.
After I checked the gsm and noticed the diff label, I realized not the same as classic crest Solar white.
I’ve been receiving packages of classic crest Solar white 110# with all the sheets fuzzy on one or two sides of each sheet.
I purchase cardstock from one of our favorite companies, but they are not doing the actual trimming to 8.5x11.
I’m hoping the company I purchased from is working with their supplier to correct this for future. They asked for photos and agreed not supposed to ship that way.
I did not ask for replacement on my 7 packages, figuring I could file all the fuzz off.
But, I was refunded in full.
Beth
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