Red Cardstock 12x12 - 10 pack

Red smooth cardstock is a classic true red — bright, saturated, and the workhorse red for Christmas, Valentine's, and 4th of July crafts. Smooth solid-core at 67 lb cover, 12x12 sheets.

Best uses for red smooth cardstock

• Christmas cards & decor: The most-shipped red of the year, October through December. Pair with white smooth and gold glitter.
• Valentine's Day cards: True red is the Valentine's standard. Layer with light pink for the cleanest two-tone Valentine.
• Cricut paper flowers: 67 lb is heavy enough to hold petal shape on a layered rose or peony, light enough to curl cleanly.
• 4th of July banners: Red + white + royal blue is the Americana stack.

Specs

• Weight: 67 lb cover (≈180 gsm)
• Size: 12" x 12" (30 cm x 30 cm)
• Pack size: 10 sheets
• Construction: Smooth solid-core (no white-edge flash on cuts)
• Acid-free & lignin-free: Yes
• Cuts on: Cricut Joy, Cricut Explore, Cricut Maker, Silhouette Cameo, Glowforge, xTool

Frequently asked questions

How is red smooth different from barn red, crimson, and merlot?

Standard red is the brightest true red. Barn red is deeper and warmer. Crimson leans deeper with blue undertones. Merlot is the deepest burgundy.

Will red smooth cardstock work for paper flowers?

Yes — 67 lb is the sweet spot for petal shaping. Cuts cleanly, holds curl without cracking.

What Cricut setting should I use?

"Cardstock" or "Medium Cardstock," fine-point blade, StandardGrip mat.

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