What to Look For in Different Types of Scrapbook Paper By Neil Minetto

In this post you will find some suggestions on what to look for in scrapbook paper and what types of papers are out there. It is important to note that there are many types and styles of it and we will not be able to cover all of them here but we want to help guide you in the right direction.

When looking for good scrapbook paper, before you look at color and size you must make sure that it is acid and lignin free. This will make the paper better for preservation. It ensures longevity of the paper and means that it will not yellow with time or deteriorate as is the case when using standard paper. You will see that when paper is left out, over time, it becomes brown and yellow. This is caused by the lignin, which creates acid in the paper and discolors the paper's fibers.

Scrapbook paper is generally sold in a normal size that measures twelve by twelve inches and in some instances, eight by eight inches. It usually comes in a durable cardstock weight that is also great for stamping, card making, and crafting as well as scrapbooking.

You can buy it from many stores online and around your neighborhood. It comes in different quantity packs and we have found a great variety of colors, design and patterns. It is good to buy in bulk and split it among friends and neighbors so it costs less and you still get what you are looking for. These packs have so many different design types and styles that you might find ugly looking sheets of paper. Do not worry, you should look to use those pieces of paper as accent pieces by tearing them apart or using them for shapes, letters and various designs.

If you are looking to use a printer to make designs, letters or symbols on your paper, make sure it can be fed through your printer. Get the exact weight and size of the paper you would like to buy and then look at the specifications of your printer to make sure it can handle the size and weight of your paper. Most printer websites can tell you what types of paper it can handle. Above all, look for the scrapbook paper that compliments your style and artistic nature. You will find that your paper collection will reflect your personality. Plain paper can instantly be transformed with a bit of imagination and your personal artistic flair to make something you will be truly proud of.

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