American Crafts Textured Cardstock Pack 12"X12" 60/Pkg-Solid Black

**Update** I just received two more packages of this card stock (one year later) and was very excited when I took the first pack out of the box. Pristine condition. Took the second one out. As you can see by my 5th and 6th pictures ... the first 13 sheets are useless. Where the actual company packaging is cut away from the box to allow you to touch/feel the paper, the paper has been bent back to render those pages useless if using in conjunction with a 12x12” project. The box measures 12.5x15.5x3.5”. Both packages of paper, total, measure 12x12x1.5”. There was no packing in the box to keep it from sliding around in the box. I truly believe this is an Amazon/American Crafts problem. I honestly have no idea why I continue purchasing this paper when nearly one fourth of the package (60 count) is unusable. This is the third year in a row I’ve struggled with is problem. +++++++++ I have been making cards and mini scrapbooks for over 15 years and have always used Bazzille (black) for my mats. Have 24 photo albums to do for my daughter’s K class with about 65 photos each. Decided to look for something more reasonable. Paper is very good, although not as heavy as expected from prior reviews. Color is not quite as intense. Texture is nice. Now to shipping ... I ordered three pack to begin with and every one of them has damaged sheets. Packaging was torn/popped open from shifting in the shipping box. There was not one piece of packing in the box. Even a piece of small bubble wrap around all theee packages would have probably alleviated any damage. I understood the problems before ordering and since I would be cutting this product was not concerned. However, if you are needing this to be used as a full sheet ... not good. I will probably order again considering the price and the way I use it but be advised.

Paper is excellent doesn’t crack when scoring or folding….just love it! However I would like to suggest that when packing for delivery that the open side is covered with bubble wrap or something of the sort to protect the exposed open edge of the paper pack from getting bent. Other than that paper is awesome quality! Now the price……since I’ve purchased this a few months ago the price has now doubled, which is a bit disappointing so when I say that this product is awesome for the price I’m referring to what I purchased it originally for. It’s not to say the product quality is diminished because the price is doubled now, I still think it’s worth the price but it does erk me that whenever I do find quality for a decent price it’s usually a one time find.

Heavy duty paper for craft projects. Love it!

This is my "go to" black cardstock. It cuts well with the Cricut Explore using the standard cardstock setting. It's a nice thickness and adheres well. It does have a subtle lined pattern that shows up if you put anything clear over it so that's the only time I don't use this paper. I use black a lot, so this pack is economical. It's a nice lot of good quality paper. The white is good too!

This is a heavy cardstock with a nicely textured surface on one side. It is boxed so you can pull out one sheet at a time while keeping the other sheets protected. I'm very pleased with the color, texture and weight.

The package looked like it had been opened some pages were folded on corner other then packing being so meh! The paper it’s self is good paper. I use it to make cards on the Cricut. Like this brand a lot just didn’t like how this one was opened and I don’t know if all the pages were there. I do recommend this paper just wish packing was better or at least in a plastic bag.

I purchased two packages of the black and the white card stock for my scrapbooking purposes. I use the white and the black as photo mats. Due to COVID-19 the yearly scrapbook fair was cancelled my scrapbook group and our instructor were unable to replenish our card stock.. This is a nice medium weight paper with a smooth side and a textured side. This is durable card stock if you make cards.

I purchased this hoping it matched single sheets I'd purchased at JoAnn, and it did. The corner of both boxes was slightly damaged, which impacted every sheet less than 0.25". This did not impact my overall project, however, as I was using these sheets in my Cricut cutting machine, and the damage was in the excess. My project included cutting, scoring, and writing with gel ink pens. This product accepts ink beautifully. For my project, I applied the writing on the smooth side, but I performed test marks on the textured side and it looked just as nice. I use the Cricut Maker. I selected 80lb cardstock for my material, used the fine-point blade, and the Light Grip mat. I applied each sheet with a brayer for best results. That combination worked perfectly for my project. I will buy this brand when I am in the market for this type product again.