PAPERS AND CARDSTOCK

PAPER - KRAFT OR KRAFT-LIKE

Kraft paper, Kraft-colored cardstock, patterned Kraft paper packets, brown paper bag, coffee sleeve, or any product made from Kraft-like paper in your project. Kraft can be used in any of these categories and is a perfect accompaniment to many combinations of colors and/or patterns.

PAPERS - DESIGNER/PATTERNED

A type of decorative paper, often sold in pads or paper packets with a wide range of designs like florals, stripes, dots, geometric patterns. Many patterned papers are double-sided and complement each other for coordinating colors. Patterned papers are used to add visual interest and texture to handmade cards by incorporating it as a background, layer, or accent element.  The ingredient quanity determines how many different  patterns are required.

In addition to regular patterned papers, you can use digital papers, provided they are printed on paper and used on a physical hand-held, paper-crafted item that a person would typically place in an envelope. 

PAPERS - TORN EDGES 

PAPERS - SPECIALTY:   

Specialty papers include glitter paper, metallic, embossed, foiled, patterned foil, Vellum etc. 

PAPERS - SHIMMER & SHINE 

Some of the products you can use for Shimmer and Shine are foil, ink splatter and spray, metallic ink, metalic paper, heat metallic embossing powder.

FOILING: 
A decorative technique that adds a touch of elegance and shine to handmade cards. It involves applying a thin layer of metallic or holographic foil to specific areas of the card design, creating a stunning and reflective effect. Foiling can be used to highlight sentiments, embellishments, patterns, or entire card backgrounds, and it's a popular choice for creating cards with a luxurious and sophisticated appearance. 

Several methods of adding foil are available, but special attachments for digital die-cutting machines, foiling pens, or machines specifically designed for hot foiling are also available.