Fun with Core'dinations Paper

Hey Kids!  It's Cindy for the Scrapbook Blessings Club and we're exploring Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock today. 

TiP:  Watch for sales of 12x12 single sheets of paper at your big box stores and stock up.

Here's the explanation of ColorCore paper directly from Core'dinations website:

What Is It?
Core’dinations ColorCore Cardstock has a core color which “core’dinates” with the surface color. Each sheet has a tab underneath labeled “core color” that represents the interior color of the sheet.

You can choose to keep that color hidden or add your own creative touch by sanding, tearing or embossing.

Here are some specifics:
A sandable cardstock that has a “core’dinating” core color instead of a white core.
Heavy weight, 80 lb., premium, acid and lignin free.
Sand, tear or antique it to reveal the beautiful core colors and add your own creative touch.
Canvas texture on one side and smooth on the other

Okay, it's time to add our own creative touches :-)

Tools I've used:
embossing folder (charles)
Tim Holtz sanding tool
Tim Holtz distressing tool
chipboard letters
repositionable adhesive


Ripping provides a really fun look.  And it's really easy...LOL!

Embossing is my favorite technique to use with this paper.  You're only limited to your stash of embossing folders.

Steps:
1.)  emboss with the folder of your choice
2.)  lightly rub over your embossing with a sander

Distressed edges:            TiP:  Try using distressed edges on a card for a man or boy. 

Steps:
1.)  Lightly use the distressing tool on the edges of the cardstock
2.)  Go over it several times to get the look you want

For an antiqued look:

Steps:
1.)  Crunch your cardstock into a ball
2.)  Flatten it back out
3.)  Sand lightly with your sander

Letters:

Steps:
1.)  Stick down your chipboard letters to your craft mat with repositionable adhesive
2.)  Cover the letters with your cardstock
3.)  Lightly sand over the letters

Recipe:
Core'dinations papers
Tags, Bags, Boxes and More Cricut cart - tag @ 5"
TC Dec 25th Cricut cart - deer @ 3 1/2"
Sew Easy candy stripe floss
Impression Obsession - Fall borders stamp set
pop dots
Charles embossing folder
Tim Holtz sander

Hopefully I've inspired you to get out your core'dinations paper and play!  If you'd like to see more of my work please visit my blog In Love with PAPER.

Have a blessed day and thanks for stopping by,

Cindy---