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I'm using Stampin' Up! cardstock because I can get it for cheap/free because my FMIL has a bunch leftover from when she worked for them. A lot of people on the 'Bee use Paper Source & love it. (Both online companies; you can find them through Google.)
You can also buy "designer" brand cardstocks from Michael's, Jo Annes, etc., and "generic" from office supply stores like Staples/Kinko's/Office Depot.
The two biggest things to look for are full-bleed dying (no white core), and that the paper is at LEAST 80lb paper (65lb might do if you're going to be doing two or more layers) -- it should call it "card stock", not "cover stock".
ok so I guess the question I have is, If I am going by weight, say I want 80 lb, thats 250 sheets right?
@Jenniphyr: oh and thanks for the tips, I will definitly check out those places. I just don't know the weight and ct I should be looking for.
@Jane323: The number of sheets is totally separate from the weight. The paper will say what weight it is on either the packaging, or on the website when you order it. (Paper weight is measured really weird, just FYI. It's measured in uncut sheets, stacks of 500 I think.) A 100-110lb cardstock will be about the same weight as a Hallmark card, a 65lb a little more than half that.
Also, the larger you cut your paper (5x7 vs 4x6), the lighter it will feel.
What do you mean by ct? The cut of the paper? The size? The finish?
Order samples! Some people like a little ligher lb and some want it much heavier. It also depends on what your printer will take (if printing at home). I used anchorpaper and loved their customer service, but I'm sure all the other sites mentioned offer samples as well.
I think I might just go to the stores and see what they got. I was just getting confused because there may be 110 lb paper but its 250 sheets, but then I will see 90# or 80# for 100 sheets. So obviously there is a difference in the thickness of those papers. Thats what I mean by sheet ct (count).
@Jane323: Yes, there is a difference in the thickness of the sheets between a 100lb & a 80lb paper. But the number of sheets that come in the package have no bearing on the "weight". The weight is not per package!
I used Paper-Source 300lb letterpressed cardstock and printed on it at home with my inkjet printer. Love. it.
Out of all the paper I looked at the BEST place I found is anchorpaper!!!!!!!!!
They have an incredible selection, cost, and you can order all your paper pre-cut... AND they have some of the best customer service I've dealt with!
They were fast in correspondance & I always got EXTRA samples with the ones I requested!
Definitely check them out!
@Jenniphyr: ok I get it now! hahaa sorry a little slow on understanding. But it all makes sense now. Thanks so much!
@amnystik: I will check that out! Thanks!
@techie: thanks for the tip! I will check it out. :)
@Lulusmom: Holy crap, your home inkjet pulled 300lb paper?! That's, like, 2mm thick!
@Jenniphyr: It not only pulled it, but it did it WELL. I was amazed. The cardstock was not harmed in any way and the printing was perfectly aligned. I've ran 75 5x7 letterpressed cards and 75 four-bar response cards in under 20 minutes. :)
Now, to be honest when I was in the market for a new printer, I specifically researched one that could pull thick cardstock with the intent of using it for things like this.
This is the one I have. It was only $85 with free shipping and it came with full ink cartridges! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005D5M12W/ref=oh_o02_s00_i00_details
@Jane323: I am in Troy. I just bulk ordered paper from Michaels in Latham - if you go there, Wendy is the person to see. Michaels def has the best selection of solid papers, and Hobby Lobby in Latham and JoAnns in the Northway Mall both have good selections too.
I agree with Lulusmom
I work in a store that stocks Paper Source (well Waste Not Paper is actually the brand of paper they retail) and their 300lb is lovely. I would recommend that over their regular cardstocks if your program is a flat card (instead of folded) because what they have for "cardstock" is called cover paper and is lighter than most card. The 300lb is closer to a cardstock and has a really nice weight.
We have a run-of-the mill inkjet and it handles the 300lb just fine. You just have to feed it one sheet at a time.
I sell Creative Memories if you are interested. I have a website you can get cardstock paper on too in a variety of papers.
@SubmarinersBride: oh awesome! My mom had looked at Michaels for me one day, and said she couldnt find any. But I will run over to Latham and see if I can find Wendy. Thanks!
Thank you so much everyone for sharing! I've got the same dilemma going as OP...
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I am planning on printing my own programs, but I know nothing about cardstock. Can anyone recommend what they used?