Save this paper weight chart for your next crafting project—no more guessing!
Choosing the right paper weight can make a big difference in how your crafting and printing projects turn out, yet it’s one of the most confusing topics for many creators. With terms like pounds, cover, text, and gsm all used to describe paper thickness, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when shopping for supplies or preparing printables. The downloadable PDF chart will break down paper weights in a simple, easy-to-understand way so you can confidently select the best paper for card making, journaling, printables, and other paper crafting projects.
These vintage-inspired tags and labels add a rich, old-world charm to any paper crafting project.
Free Printable
Free Printable Tapestry Tags and Labels These tags and labels have a beautiful tapestry-inspired look, giving them the feel of an old-world book or vintage textile. The rich, layered colors add depth and elegance to any paper crafting project, making them perfect for journals, cards, scrapbooks, and mixed media pieces. Print them on cardstock for sturdy embellishments, on regular paper for layering, or try label paper to instantly create your own custom stickers. However you use them, they’re a wonderful way to add texture and timeless charm to your creations.
Print out the file on a full sheet of sticker paper for labeling, organizing, or paper crafting. You can find my suggestion on Amazon here: Sticker Paper.
If you are looking for a great crafting-weight paper for printables, I have been using HP Project Paper. It is heavier than copier paper but not quite as heavy as cardstock. It is a great medium weight for layering, folding, and more!
My go-to printer brand for years has been HP. I also use their ink supply service where I pay a monthly fee and they send me ink cartridges as needed. It comes out to be a lot less money this way and I don’t have to keep track because they do all the tracking for me. The HP Envy Inspire is a great-priced machine that will produce beautiful prints.
Add a touch of vintage charm to your paper crafts with this week’s free lace card printable
This week’s free printable is a page of lace cards designed especially for paper crafting. Featuring a soft vintage style and delicate lace-inspired edges, these cards add an elegant touch to any project. They’re perfect for card making, junk journaling, scrapbooking, mini albums, tags, and so much more. Use them as focal points, journaling spots, or layered accents to bring a timeless, handmade feel to your creations.
If you are looking for a great crafting-weight paper for printables, I have been using HP Project Paper. It is heavier than copier paper but not quite as heavy as cardstock. It is a great medium weight for layering, folding, and more!
My go-to printer brand for years has been HP. I also use their ink supply service where I pay a monthly fee and they send me ink cartridges as needed. It comes out to be a lot less money this way and I don’t have to keep track because they do all the tracking for me. The HP Envy Inspire is a great-priced machine that will produce beautiful prints.
A New Year’s Trivia card game to print for free and blog hop.
Put your guests to the test with these fun New Year’s Trivia Cards! Each card features a festive design on one side and a trivia question and answer on the other. There are 12 cards total, perfect for groups or family gatherings.
Simply print the design on one side of the paper and the questions and answers on the reverse—then cut them apart and start playing!
My go-to printer brand for years has been HP. I also use their ink supply service where I pay a monthly fee and they send me ink cartridges as needed. It comes out to be a lot less money this way. The HP Envy Inspire is a great-priced machine that will produce beautiful prints.
If you are looking for a great crafting-weight paper for printables, I have been using HP Project Paper. It is heavier than copier paper but not quite as heavy as cardstock. It is a great medium weight for layering, folding, and more!
Blog Hop
Make sure to visit and grab all the fun New Year’s–themed freebie printables shared in this hop! From coloring pages and puzzles to games and activity sheets, these creative printables are the perfect way to make heading into a new year a little more fun for everyone.
New Year crafting made easy—grab this week’s free page of festive ephemera!
This week’s freebie is a full page of New Year’s–themed ephemera, perfect for all of your paper crafting projects. The collection includes festive elements that can be printed, cut, and layered to add a celebratory touch to cards, tags, journals, scrapbooks, and planners. Whether you’re documenting memories from the past year or creating projects to welcome the new one, these pieces are designed to mix and match easily with your favorite supplies.
If you are looking for a great crafting-weight paper for printables, I have been using HP Project Paper. It is heavier than copier paper but not quite as heavy as cardstock. It is a great medium weight for layering, folding, and more!
My go-to printer brand for years has been HP. I also use their ink supply service where I pay a monthly fee and they send me ink cartridges as needed. It comes out to be a lot less money this way and I don’t have to keep track because they do all the tracking for me. The HP Envy Inspire is a great-priced machine that will produce beautiful prints.
I hope you find these year end journaling card useful to document your memories.
This week’s free printable is a set of journaling cards designed to help you document memories from the past year. Use all of the cards or just a few—each one can be written on both the front and back. Add them to your journal, tuck them into a special envelope, or simply use them as a quiet way to reflect on your memories.
Grab the free PDF file: [journaling cards.pdf]
If you are looking for a great crafting-weight paper for printables, I have been using HP Project Paper. It is heavier than copier paper but not quite as heavy as cardstock. It is a great medium weight for layering, folding, and more!
My go-to printer brand for years has been HP. I also use their ink supply service where I pay a monthly fee and they send me ink cartridges as needed. It comes out to be a lot less money this way and I don’t have to keep track because they do all the tracking for me. The HP Envy Inspire is a great-priced machine that will produce beautiful prints.
This week’s freebie is a Norman Rockwell–style Christmas coloring page.
This week’s free printable is a Norman Rockwell–styled Christmas coloring page featuring a heartwarming Santa visit. Download yours and enjoy a calming coloring break during this festive—yet sometimes stressful—season.
If you are looking for a great crafting-weight paper for printables, I have been using HP Project Paper. It is heavier than copier paper but not quite as heavy as cardstock. It is a great medium weight for layering, folding, and more!
My go-to printer brand for years has been HP. I also use their ink supply service where I pay a monthly fee and they send me ink cartridges as needed. It comes out to be a lot less money this way and I don’t have to keep track because they do all the tracking for me. The HP Envy Inspire is a great-priced machine that will produce beautiful prints.
Today’s freebie is a 2026 black and white printable calendar! The clean, white paper-craft backgrounds can be colored in if you’d like to add your own creative touch. Print the entire calendar at once or choose to print one page each monthas you go. Each page is sized at 8.5″ x 11″, but you can easily adjust the scale in your printer’s dialog box if you need a smaller size.
If you are looking for a great crafting-weight paper for printables, I have been using HP Project Paper. It is heavier than copier paper but not quite as heavy as cardstock. It is a great medium weight for layering, folding, and more!
My go-to printer brand for years has been HP. I also use their ink supply service where I pay a monthly fee and they send me ink cartridges as needed. It comes out to be a lot less money this way and I don’t have to keep track because they do all the tracking for me. The HP Envy Inspire is a great-priced machine that will produce beautiful prints.
Christmas tags and a Free Christmas printable hop.
Grab this festive freebie to make your gift wrapping extra special this season. This printable set of Christmas tags makes it easy to label all your gifts with cheerful, holiday-inspired designs. Just print, cut, and attach for instant Christmas charm!
My go-to printer brand for years has been HP. I also use their ink supply service where I pay a monthly fee and they send me ink cartridges as needed. It comes out to be a lot less money this way and I don’t have to keep track because they do all the tracking for me. The HP Envy Inspire is a great-priced machine that will produce beautiful prints.
If you are looking for a great crafting-weight paper for printables, I have been using HP Project Paper. It is heavier than copier paper but not quite as heavy as cardstock. It is a great medium weight for layering, folding, and more!
Blog Hop:
This month I’m joining my talented printable creator friends for a Christmas-themed blog hop! We’ve each designed something fun and festive for you to enjoy. Take a moment to visit their projects using the links below — you’re sure to find lots of creative inspiration for your holiday crafting.
