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I love all the layering on card fronts, the double, triple, quad mats and embellishments but then that seems to leave the card front so heavy compared to the inside (back) part. Makes the card feel "flimsy" when you open it up. Make sense? Does that bother you? or is that ok, dont worry about it, I am just being anal? I have gone so far as to add a few layers to the inside to balance things out weight wise. Just wondering your thoughts on this.
If mine feel "top heavy" I usually add a layer inside too to balance it out some also. It just seems weird to me when you open it and the front feels heavy and the back doesn't.
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I sometimes feel that way too but it's the front of the card that's the star of the show (usually!) and I don't think people really give it much thought when they are busy telling you how wonderful the hand made card you gave them looks.
I don't worry about it but I do understand what you're saying.
I'm such a fiend for layering and texture that I certainly don't care! Check this one out: Gallery at Splitcoaststampers
I count 6 layers, plus beads, ribbon and brads and there are THREE separate layers of dimensionals! Now that's a top heavy card. Dimensionals are simply pure genius.
I do always cut an inside piece for each card in white, vanilla or confetti, no matter the style.
I don't mind it. I try to keep the layering to a reasonable level with any cards that I am mailing out in bulk - Christmas, family occasions... but for cards I make for other demos and customers (you know, the people who really appreciate them!) I use multiple layers and embellishments galore!
When I used to use cheap cardstock (think Michaels ;)) it really bothered me how the inside of the card felt so flimsy when the outside had a few layers. After using SU's CS tho I haven't had a problem. Their CS is thick and heavy enough that it feels good to open it even w/ multiple layers on the outside.
As long as I use our colored cardstock (SU's, that is) it doesn't bother me much. When I use something thinner, like the Whispering White, as a base, it's just too flimsy for my taste. I know what you mean!
When I used to use cheap cardstock (think Michaels ;)) it really bothered me how the inside of the card felt so flimsy when the outside had a few layers. After using SU's CS tho I haven't had a problem. Their CS is thick and heavy enough that it feels good to open it even w/ multiple layers on the outside.
ditto! ditto! ditto! there is such a better quality to SU cardstock!
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I always cut a piece of cs to put on the inside to write on in vanilla or white...it makes the card look more finished, imo, plus, it seems to balance out the front.
I am not a fan of top-heavy cards. Some are tastefully done, but some just look like they are only missing the kitchen sink. I sometimes try to lessen the weight by cutting out the middle part of the frame (the part that's not going to be seen , plus then I have extra scraps to play with ~ I haven't made too many cards, so I don't have too many scraps yet~~
I don�t care for the heavy front either so I often switch to paper for layers. I wish SU sold paper in all the colors because it often takes more time to match up than to do the card. What a pain!
For the non SU cardstock that is lightweight I use a full or half piece of lightweight c/s on the inside - depending on rather of not I layered much on the front. That�s easy for me to do since a printer donates much of our cardstock for the charity work. Not everyone would have that extra c/s on hand. Another good reason for SU to sell paper.
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