Preferred kraft cardstock? Neenah Environment 80lb and 100lb DESERT STORM.
We paper crafters know, our paper (cardstock) makes a difference. Stamping and most any technique gives better results on quality cardstock.
A favorite light-colored kraft-colored cardstock in the paper crafting world is Neenah Desert Storm — we like both the 80lb and the 100lb versions.
There is nothing quite like the feel of good cardstock turned into a card or tag or papercrafting project. The 80lb weight is great for most any handmade card or project. It is smooth and substantial. Many cardmakers prefer the 100lb weight, although the difference in feel between 80lb and 100lb are not too noticeable (to compare, the difference in feel between 80lb and 110lb Solar White is very noticeable).
Either way, Neenah Desert Storm kraft cardstock is readily available online or even in your local paper shop. Some websites sell Neenah Desert Storm in smaller quantities if you’re not ready for the big pack. If you’re anything like me, however, I go for the whole ream!
Whether you’re looking for the 80lb or 100lb, or both, be sure to look for COVER SMOOTH, 8-1/2×11-inch, 100% recycled Neenah Environment Desert Storm cardstock. The best value tends to be the package of 250 sheets. That’s 500 A2-size cards (two cards per sheet)! A great value, right?
If you do prefer the pack of 250, did you know many local copy shops will cut your cardstock for you? I take my reams of cardstock to our local Kinkos store and, for just a few dollars, have some cut into card bases – 8-1/2×5-1/2-inch and 4-1/4×11-inch – and some cut into 4-1/4×5-1/2-inch layers.
Not only is the smooth and sturdy feel of Neenah Desert Storm preferred by many cardmakers for card bases, this also lends to great stamping and wonderful colored pencil coloring in particular.
Have you yet tried coloring images on this particular “Desert Storm” kraft cardstock with your favorite colored pencils? See my sample below (or here). So vibrant and beautiful.
Other quality, popular kraft cardstock for papercrafting
Just about every stamp company we know and love has great cardstock. Here are just a few (link to more comprehensive list coming soon):
Gina K Designs
Hero Arts
Brutus Monroe
. . . see more here (coming soon)
Thank you for stopping by! Happy Paper Crafting!
- Get Neenah Environment Desert Storm kraft cardstock:
- 80lb https://amzn.to/2vRJUmg and
- 100lb https://amzn.to/2xxnGWR
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