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Blog post: Scrapbook paper - the basics

Posted by: Spotlight on July 15, 2009

Most scrapbook paper or cardstock is available in 12” x 12” (30cm x 30cm) sheets. Some smaller formats 8”× 8” and 6”× 6” are also available. Scrapbook papers and cardstock come in a  wide range of colours, patterns and textures and are available in single sheets, packs or tear- off pads. Many papers are now double-sided with a primary pattern on one side and either a co-ordinating colour or a complementary pattern on the opposite side. Many companies now only produce double-sided cardstock as it is so much more versatile than regular patterned paper. It provides a variety of matching colour schemes and comes in visually appealing pattern combinations.

1. Patterned paper - to suit every occasion from everyday events to special occasions for baby, kids, teens, adults and even your pets.

2. Solid colour paper - in pastels, brights and deep shades, a colour to suit every theme.

3. Printed vellum - designs printed on vellum in metallic, pastel or bright colours.

4. Black and white patterned paper - comes black on white and white on black in a range of designs.

5. Textured cardstock - a fine washboard stripe in a single colour.

6. Distressed paper - can quickly add that ‘worn look’ to projects without the mess.

7. Glitter vellum - patterned glitter vellum for that special occasion.

8. Flocked paper - patterned paper with flocking (velvetlike pattern) on some areas of the design.

9. Textured cardstock - a fine linen weave in a single colour.

10. Glitter paper - patterned paper with a touch of glitter for that twinkle effect.

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