Let's Talk - Coloring Cardstock

Howdy!! I wanted to chat with you about the cardstock that we carry that is specifically designed for coloring! We have 4 different types that we carry at Artful Angel. These 4 are my most favorite. I want to share with you a little bit about each one & why I love it.

#4 - Let's start with the Catherine Pooler Premium Cardstock

I love this paper for coloring as it has a really smooth texture & allows Copics to blend nicely. I will say that I don't recommend using any ink on this paper other than the Catherine Pooler Premium Dye Ink. I've tried using other inks (Memento <coming soon to the shop>, Kraftin' Kimmie) & it just doesn't work as well. There's often bleeding & smearing. The CP ink is specifically designed to work with the CP paper.

#3 - Sweet Sentiment Premium Kraft Cardstock

Sweet Sentiment Kraft Cardstock is really designed to work best with pencils. But, can I just say, I love coloring with Copics on it!! It doesn't bleed & the result of coloring on the Kraft compared to White is a more subtle or soft feel. Colors appear muted but, yet, are still clearly seen. It works will with both Memento & Kraftin' Kimmie inks.

#2 - Neenah 110lb Solar White Cardstock

The Neenah paper works amazing & blends well with Copics & pencils. It's got a very affordable price point which makes it even more appealing. It works well with Memento & Kraftin' Kimmie inks. I do find that it does help to let the ink set & "cure" on the paper for a time before coloring. But, it's not always necessary.

#1 - Sweet Sentiment Premium Cardstock

I've saved the best for last!! This is my most favorite coloring cardstock for oh, so many reasons!! The biggest reason that I love this paper is that it sparkles!! It's super hard to catch a good photo to show & explain what I mean. However, I'll do my best to describe it. The paper has sparkle imbedded into it. It's not glitter so it isn't hard on your marker tips. It's not super obvious but is very subtle. It really makes your images pop! And, the really great thing about the sparkle in this paper is that you can still see the sparkle even after you've colored. The paper works well with Kraftin' Kimmie ink & Memento. I will say that when I first started working with it, I struggled with getting my colors to blend the way I wanted. However, I now have zero blending issues with it. I would say that it's just a matter of learning to work with it & understanding how it works with the ink. But, it is BY FAR my favorite coloring cardstock.

If you are thinking that you would like to do a side by side comparison of these papers but you don't want to purchase a pack of each, then you are totally going to want to check out our  Cardstock Sampler pack! You get 2 one quarter pieces of each of the 4 cardstocks I have talked about above. This will allow you to compare and contrast the different papers without spending a fortune on packs of cardstock that you may not like. And, the great thing is that this little Cardstock Sampler is only $3.99!

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