• Basic Paper


    • This is typically a lightweight printer style paper and comes in a variety of colors and patterns. Price may vary depending on the company and the detail of the pattern, but is usually less expensive than a heavier weight cardstock.



  • Cardstock


    • This is a heavyweight paper used in paper crafts, mostly for scrapbook layouts, postcards, greeting cards, business cards, etc. They vary in weight and size usually available in a variety of  from light weight cardboard to chipboard style consistency.



  • Vellum


    • Vellum is made just like normal paper with the difference being  that vellum is specially treated to give it It's transparent look and crispness. It comes in a variety of colors and patterns. It’s great for dry embossing, computer printing and layering over solid colored papers.



  • Mulberry


    • Mulberry paper is soft, fibrous and has a handmade feel to it. It can be described as a tissue paper that has some weight behind it. It usually comes in solid colors and it great to use to add a subtle texture and earthiness to your scrapbook pages. 



  • DSP's & Specialty Paper


    • Most name brand scrapbook stores will refer to any and all non essential paper as some type of specialty paper. Designer Series Paper (DSP) are usually known by which company sells and distributes them. They are often double sided and are found to be a little heavier in weight than normal paper, but not as heavy as most cardstock. They make great accent paper for scrapbooks and cards. They have become the crafter's dream paper, because if you can dream it... it can go on paper! Other specialty papers do include both the  mulberry and vellum, but also sparkly glitter paper, mirrored finish paper, and handmade with botanicals paper. These are often more expensive than regular cardstock or the patterned paper. These papers are usually used sparingly as embellishing rather than as the primary background for your layout. You also have to make sure when using specialty papers in scrapbooking that you use acid free papers. You will find that many are not.