Cardstock and scrapbooking

Cardstock and scrapbooking go hand in hand. Scrapbooking is an excellent way to preserve memories. Card stock is an ideal material and the best thing about it is that you can never go wrong with it. It is available in various colours and is heavy-weight and eco-friendly so you can preserve your memories on it for many years to come. 

Cardstock is famous for many amazing projects such as making greeting cards, invitations, and other stationery items. Due to its plain surface and heavy-weight nature, card stock is also used to make packaging boxes. The applications of this amazing material are endless. If you are planning to use card stock in your scrapbook project, here is everything you need to know. 

Is cardstock good for scrapbooking?

Cardstock is thicker than regular paper and is available in a variety of colours, textures, and weights. These features make it an excellent material to use for scrapbooking. It can be used for different scrapbooking effects.

When choosing cardstock for scrapbooking, consider the following: 

• The weight of the paper:

Heavier cardstock is better for scrapbooking pages that will be filled with a lot of photos and other heavy embellishments such as scrapbook stickers. Lighter card stock is better for pages that will have fewer photos or scrapbook embellishments.

• The colour of the paper:

Choose a colour that coordinates with the photos and other elements on your scrapbook page.

• The texture of the paper:

Smooth cardstock is best for photos, while textured cardstock can add interest to pages with fewer photos. 

 

Experiment with different types and colours of card stock to see what works best for your scrapbooking style.

What is the difference between cardstock and scrapbooking paper?

Card stock is widely used for scrapbooking. That is why most people confuse it with scrapbooking paper. Although, that is not the case at all. There are a few differences between the two. Here are a few differences between the both;

1. Cardstock is thicker than scrapbooking paper.
2. Scrapbooking paper is not as brightly coloured as card stock. 
3. Card stock is much more durable than scrapbooking paper.
4. Card stock costs lesser than scrapbook paper.
5. The surface of card stock is also smoother compared to scrapbook paper.

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These are the few differences between the two. You should consider these when choosing the right material for your scrapbooking requirements. Card stock may be much more suited for your heavy scrapbooking embellishments than scrapbook paper. Also, cardstock is more tear-resistant than scrapbooking paper.

Another material option that you have is Stamperia paper. It is an excellent choice as well for scrapbooking because it is thicker than standard scrapbooking paper.

These are some material options for you. Choose the material that suits you perfectly according to your requirements.

What weight of cardstock should I use?

When it comes to scrapbooking, the weight of the cardstock you use is important. Too light and your pages will be flimsy, too heavy and they will be difficult to cut and work with. The most common size of cardstock for scrapbooking is 12x12 inches and it comes in a variety of weights. The lightest weight is 65 lb (170 gsm), and the heaviest weight is 110 lb (300 gsm). 

If you are new to scrapbooking, it is best to start with lighter-weight card stock. You can always add heavier layers later on, but it is difficult to cut through thicker cardstock if you make a mistake. Once you have a feel for the weight of the card stock you prefer, you can experiment with different weights and sizes to find what works best for you and your scrapbooking style.