Printer Paper?

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  1. FarrahJobling

    FarrahJobling FarrahJobling

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    If you print your own elements, etc.....what sort of paper do you use? I have 32lb paper for planner pages...but thinking that I should use something thicker for scrap items
     
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  2. Kat

    Kat Seeking wine/shopping/teeth brushing support group

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    I like the 90lb.
     
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  3. SeattleSheri

    SeattleSheri Movers, cleaners, great hair. I'm a socialite!

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    I use "standard" cardstock (TBH, I'm not sure what the specifics are since I no longer have the packaging). It's pretty sturdy, but not so much that it's too stiff. I guess my answer isn't super helpful ;)
     
  4. gonewiththewind

    gonewiththewind I choose joy.

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    LivyBug I should be considered yarned and dangerous.

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  6. umyesh

    umyesh President of the Hangry Ladies Supper Club

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    I’ll be referring back to this thread!
     
  7. MishSpar

    MishSpar Well-Known Member

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    I also use the Epson Premium Presentation Paper MATTE. Colors stay true and I like that is double sided. Just the right weight and clean cuts.
     
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  8. jenn mccabe

    jenn mccabe She's OUR sunshine!

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  9. BevG

    BevG If I can't remember it, it didn't happen

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    I use regular copy paper for art journaling - I like the edges to curl up & I love to rip it. I use cardstock (65lb) if I am making cards or tags. Also recently got some craft paper in 65lb - that has been fun to use as card bases.

    I print stickers on Staples White Matte Sticker Paper - nice paper at a good price (just about 50 cents a sheet).
    I print watercolor/paint stickers on Avery's Clear Shipping Labels - pricey at $1 a sheet, but love the results.

    Now if I could just find ink that didn't cost $$$$ - sigh.
     
  10. Rachel Jefferies

    Rachel Jefferies Designer

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    I use Epson Archival Matte Paper it's 100lb and I use Matte White Sticker Paper by Evergreen Goods, it's the first one i've tried from an Amazon purchase.
     
  11. bestcee

    bestcee In love with places I've never been to

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    I use the Epson Presentation mentioned above for cards and such.

    For stickers for my personal planner - I'm cheap. So, I use Amazon Basics Full Page Shipping Labels. It's almost off white, but it works for me. It looks fine in photos for CT work, and I don't mind it in person. I like that it's cheap because I screw up printing and cutting often. Plus, I'll use it with my stamp sets in my planner too, and it takes stamp ink really well.
     
  12. jenn mccabe

    jenn mccabe She's OUR sunshine!

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    will have to check out that sticker paper - don't think i've heard of that before!
     
  13. Karen

    Karen Wiggle it, just a little bit!

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    For paper elements with amazing color I use a matte presentation paper like the ones listed above, but I use the HP brand:

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    I was shocked what a difference it made in colors vs. regular cardstock. Here's a comparison:
    (the brochure paper is on the left)

    Paper Compare.jpg
     
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  14. Karen

    Karen Wiggle it, just a little bit!

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    I just checked your Epson paper out and it looks like it's the same thing I use, but a different brand and I love that you can get just 50 sheets. I'm almost out of my kind, so I'm going to try yours next! :agree
     
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