Die Cuts With a View Paper

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Reported by Melissa Norris

I recently discovered Die Cuts With a View (DCWV) paper on a dig through the clearance bin at Michaels. Some of their Card Kits in a Stack had gone on clearance and I loved the patterns on the paper so I decided to try grab a stack. DCWV has a large variety of paper products, with a lot of it being stacks or kits full of coordinating papers, cardstocks, and accessories.

The Card Kit in a Stack package that I purchased includes everything you need to make 20 5.5"x5.5" cards. The cardstock cards are pre-scored and are made of textured cardstock. The kit also includes 2 sheets of stickers and 5 sheets of coordinating paper. Now, since I don't have any large square envelopes I chose to trim the pre-scored and cut cards down to a standard 4.25"x5.5" (A2) card. Plus by doing that you have more scraps of coordinating cardstock to use. Another thing to note about the DCWV textured cardstock is that it has a white core. This makes it a great cardstock for sanding to reveal the white inside.

This is the card I made using the DCWV Card Kit in a Stack. I chose the "Congratulations" kit because of the great colors and retro style designs. This card also features a Stamping Bella stamp and cardstock and stamps from Stampin Up.

I also purchased a DCWV Assorted Box of Cards. These boxes come in several sizes and styles including ones with scalloped and ric rac borders. This box I chose includes 5 each of 10 different styles. Each card is made of textured cardstock with the white core and features a printed front and coordinating solid back. I chose to cut one of mine in half so I had to pieces of paper to use on my card. Again as with the other DCWV pack I got the colors and patterns are fun and whimsical, which is just my style.

This is the card I made with the Box of Cards. It also features stamps by Stamping Bella and Gina K Designs.

Overall I really think DCWV has a great product. The cardstock isn't as heavy and some so you may want to add it to a heavier card. But the texture makes it look great and the coordinating sets really take a lot of the guess work out of it for you. Their products can be found at major retail stores like Michael's and JoAnn's and at some local stores. I would definitely recommend picking up a pack the next time you're out and giving it a try for yourself.