Cardstock is a type of material that is thicker and more durable than paper. Cardstock is frequently use to make different types of cards, like playing cards, business cards and the covers of paperback books. The thickness of particular types of cardstock can vary, depending on what it is being used for.http://www.ecopaper.com/catalog/cover-stock

Cardstock can be purchased in various different colors at craft stores as well as shops that sell office supplies. These plain pieces of cardstock can be used to create handmade greeting cards or even something like specialized business cards.http://www.thepapermillstore.com/cardstock/

Cardstock has many practical uses for the creative, artsy type of person in everyday life. People most commonly use cardstock to create a personalized greeting card rather than purchasing one at a store. This allows people to add certain accessories to their card such as a hand-drawn picture, beads, glitter, and other fun materials.http://awesomememories.blogspot.com/2010/01/26-uses-for-glossy-cardstock.html

Cardstock can also have more professional uses, such as the creation of business cards or brochures for businesses. Some places with professional printers can have personalized graphics printed on these cards for an affordable price. Some at-home printers allow cards to even be printed at homehttp://www.hp.com/sbso/productivity/color/smart_color.html?jumpid=ex_r11400_us/en/smb/IPG/smbpt_ps_g_printingbusinesscards/usbusinesscardsen&s_kwcid=TC|17980|printing%20business%20cards||S|b|4471024042

Cardstock can also be used for some hobbies, such as art or scrapbooking. The durable cardstock allows people's creations to withstand a long period of time and maximizes a person's ability to be creative.http://www.paper-papers.com/CardstockPaper.html

Many office supply stores as well as stores that sell arts and crafts products are good places to find different types of cardstock. Some office supply stores that may sell more professional types of business cards are Staples and Office Max. Arts and crafts stores such as Michael's and Jo-Ann Fabrics sell cardstock that is more for people looking to make personalized cards or scrapbooks.

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