Scrapbook Paper Packs & Kits

What types of papers for scrapbooking?

Paper is of course one of the main elements of a successful and quality project. Since its possibilities and variants are endless, it is essential to choose the right paper. First of all, you will need to choose a paper that is acid-free, or even acid-free and lignin-free, in order to protect your project and all the photographs that could come into contact with the sheets of paper.

This is why we offer here different types of Scrapbooking paper and paper kits.
Choose the scrapbooking paper you need :

Format

Scrapbooking papers are presented in various formats, the most popular being 30x30cm paper or A4 format, but recently, brands have been offering smaller sizes such as 20x20cm, 15x15cm and even 10x10cm for small jobs or to focus on making small details.

Weight

It represents the "weight" of the sheet; the higher it is, the thicker the sheet will be and therefore, waterproof, perfect for using with watercolours. The weight of scrapbooking papers generally varies between 150 and 250g/m2.

Colour

The range of colours is now almost infinite: pastel, fluorescent, bright colours, it is almost impossible not to find the desired tone.

Theme

As well as the colours, the themes are so varied that most of them have certainly been presented more than once: birthdays, fairy tales, weddings, births, love, animals, seasons, etc.

Finish

The leaves, in addition to providing illustrations and colours, sometimes also offer more or less rough finishes, some are even textured to obtain magnificent reliefs.

Prints

Some scrapbooking sets offer double-sided printed sheets. The sheets printed only on the back can be used to make covers, decorations or small details.
Paper printed on both sides can be used to create beautiful objects by playing with folds.

Types

There are many types of paper sheets. Here are the most representative:
Vellum paper - Perfect for playing with transparencies.
Mulberry paper - Cottony paper with exposed fibers to play with texture.
Embossed paper - Embossed paper that emphasizes the texture and pattern chosen.
Corrugated cardboard paper - To play with shapes again.
Rice paper - Very fine paper to play with the superposition and patterns.
Glossy paper - Solid coloured paper with interesting reflections.
Metallic paper - Also known as foil paper, very common on holidays such as Christmas, New Year's Day or for events such as weddings.
Tracing paper - to copy patterns and colour them to your liking.
Kraft paper - Its natural appearance offers many possibilities.
Crepe-paper - Paper known for its texture.
Stretch paper - Other slightly textured paper.
Tissue paper - Lightweight, malleable crepe paper.
Photo paper - High gloss paper like magazine sheets.
Pergamano or parchment paper - Perfect for wrapping pretty handmade gifts, creating greeting cards, etc.