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Posts: 10 (21/04/2008 09:06:16) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Tags : None Hi, I am a beginner to card making wondered if anyone could give me some advise on paper, I use photo paper for printing off but when I cut the pictures they still seem to smudge? Backing paper do folk just use ordinary printing paper? I have bought a couple of card making kits but love to make them from scratch, have bought a few CD of Joannes which are lovely. Thanks Les
matildasmum		#1	[-]
Posts: 1731 (21/04/2008 09:13:27) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	i'd say give the paper time to set after printing, i use ordinary printer paper for backing paper. mount my topper on a little mirri card (can get that from joanna, the silk is fab) then use the backing paper maybe torn or wrapped round the card front, have a look at the samples in ppl's images through their profiles it'll give you some great ideas. happy crafting, welocme to the forum, chell x
pixiehouse		#2	[-]
Posts: 2600 (21/04/2008 09:16:21) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Hi and welcome to our lovely forum i too have trouble with photo paper smudging,so i print it out then leave fro few hours before using it wendy xx
katrina		#3	[-]
Posts: 12603 (21/04/2008 09:20:38) Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	welcome to the forum , you have come to the right place for advice lol katrina x
sandy		#4	[-]
Posts: 262 (21/04/2008 09:23:42) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	welcome
Tina		#5	[-]
Posts: 28042 (21/04/2008 09:24:36) Administrator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	It does depend on the quality of the photo paper. You can buy inexpensive ones that work perfectly and ones that don't. I would suggest going on the website as the photo paper on there is not only very affordable but works perfectly. Also print with photo quality and leave it for a while to dry properly. Welcome to the forum
joanna sheen		#6	[-]
Posts: 14629 (21/04/2008 09:39:44) Administrator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I think this comes from the fact that there are two types of photo papers - one is instant dry and the other isn't - I really hate the not instant dry as it increases my naughty words vocabulary by the minute - I always seem to smudge it and can't be bothered to wait for ages for it to dry have a go at the £2.99 packs we sell on the website - and if you don't like it - then I am always happy to do a full refund - I think it's just the best - fast drying and brilliant both the satin and the gloss smiles joanna
Maccasmum		#7	[-]
Posts: 960 (21/04/2008 09:56:06) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Welcome Les. Well you have it from the BOSS - patience is a virtue, though not one usually found with crafters!! I have not had any smudging with photo paper but I do leave it to dry for a while and Joanna's phto papers are really affordable and very good. Kate x
Lesalice		#8	[-]
Posts: 10 (21/04/2008 10:10:27) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Thanks for all your replies I ordered some photo paper yesterday from Joanna along with more mirra card, have had a lovely time looking at the Cd gallery as I bought the fashion boutique Cd and have got some lovely ideas but not sure whether mine will turn out as fantastic as you guys. Great site this!! Les
matildasmum		#9	[-]
Posts: 1731 (21/04/2008 10:39:53) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	hi again, you are welcome to have a look at my images on my profile page anytime, we amostly all have one. chell x
JACQUI Q		#10	[-]
Posts: 11731 (21/04/2008 10:49:33) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	unlike everyone else, I only use photo paper if it's a proper photo I'm printing. I don't like shiny flowers etc, to me they're not natural. I like to use 120gms paper for my decoupage, and 160gms for my sentiments if I print those out on the pc. They're both widely available, best buys are very often from Tescos. HTH Jacqui......x sorry, welcome

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