Printable Cardstock Is Here: 8.5x11 White Cardstock for Your Home Printer
You asked, and I listened: our smooth white cardstock now comes in 8.5" x 11", ready to slide right into your home printer.
For years, the number one request in my inbox has been some version of "I love your cardstock, can I get it in a size that fits my printer?" So here it is. It's the same smooth 67 lb white cardstock you already use for your 12x12 projects, cut down to standard letter size. I tested it the way you'll actually use it: printed a sheet of turkeys on my home inkjet, ran it through Print Then Cut on my Cricut, and turned it into Thanksgiving place cards.
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Meet our printable cardstock
Each pack comes with 10 sheets of bright white, smooth cardstock in a clear bag, with printing tips and project ideas right on the back of the header card.
- 📏 8.5" x 11" (21.6 cm x 27.9 cm): standard US letter size, so it fits most home printers
- 💪 67 lb cover (about 180 gsm): sturdy enough to feel like a real card, not flimsy copy paper
- 🤍 Bright white, smooth finish: keeps text sharp and colors bright
- 🖨️ Inkjet and laser friendly: prints cleanly on both
- ✂️ Print Then Cut ready: cuts cleanly on Cricut, Silhouette, and laser machines
- 🌿 Acid free and lignin free: stays bright white in scrapbooks and keepsakes
What you'll need
- Printable cardstock 8.5x11
- A home inkjet or laser printer
- A Cricut cutting machine and a StandardGrip mat
- A design to print: I used my Turkey Place Card SVG, or browse all digital downloads
- Smooth cardstock for the place card base and any layered pieces
- Craft glue or double sided tape
How to print and cut on printable cardstock
Step 1: Load your printer
Set the paper type in your print settings to Cardstock (some printers call it Heavy or Matte Paper). If your printer has a rear or manual feed tray, use it. That path is straighter, so thicker paper feeds more smoothly. I load one or two sheets at a time.
Step 2: Print your design
In Cricut Design Space, send your project to Print Then Cut and print it on your cardstock. Design Space adds the black registration marks around your design so your Cricut can find exactly where to cut. Print a test page first so you can check your colors before you use a full sheet.
Step 3: Let the ink dry, then put it on the mat
Give the ink a few minutes to dry completely so it doesn't smudge. Then line the sheet up in the top left corner of a StandardGrip mat and smooth it down.
Step 4: Cut
Choose the Cardstock or Medium Cardstock setting. Your Cricut scans the registration marks first, then cuts right around each printed design.
Step 5: Peel the sheet away
Slowly peel the leftover sheet up and away. Your cut pieces stay behind on the mat, ready to lift off with a spatula or your fingertips. The cuts come out clean, with no fuzzy edges.
The project: Thanksgiving turkey place cards
Every turkey on this sheet becomes a place card. I glued each one behind a folded tent card made from smooth cardstock, added a little Pilgrim hat, and left the front blank for a name. One sheet of printable cardstock gave me a whole table's worth, and they stand up on their own because the cardstock is so sturdy.
🦃 Want my turkey? The Turkey Place Card SVG is the exact file I used. It comes with the layered SVG plus a PNG that's ready for Print Then Cut.
More ideas for printable cardstock
- Invitations and place cards: birthdays, showers, weddings, and holiday dinners
- Party printables: favor tags, food labels, banners, and signs
- Print Then Cut stickers and toppers: cake toppers, cupcake picks, and gift tags
- Planners and recipe cards: sturdy enough to write on and handle every day
- Coloring pages and kids' crafts: markers and crayons won't tear through it
- Greeting cards: print your sentiment, then fold and layer with colored cardstock
Tips for printing on cardstock
- Check your printer's paper weight: most home printers handle cardstock in this range, and your manual will list the maximum weight
- Use the rear or manual tray: a straighter paper path means fewer jams
- Print a test page first: colors can look a little different on cardstock than on copy paper
- Let it dry: give inkjet prints a few minutes before cutting or stacking
- Mind the Print Then Cut size: on letter paper, Design Space limits Print Then Cut images to about 6.75" x 9.25", so plan your layout inside that area
Frequently asked questions
Will this cardstock fit in my printer?
It's standard 8.5" x 11" letter size, so it fits most home inkjet and laser printers. At 67 lb (about 180 gsm), it's within the range most printers list for cardstock. If you're not sure, check the maximum paper weight in your printer's manual.
Is this the same cardstock as your 12x12 white?
Yes. It's the same smooth 67 lb white cardstock, just cut to letter size so it fits your printer. For bigger cutting projects, grab the 12x12 white cardstock.
What printer settings should I use?
Set the paper type to Cardstock (or Heavy or Matte Paper), load one or two sheets at a time, and print a test page first.
Can I use it for Cricut Print Then Cut?
Yes. Let the ink dry fully, place the sheet on a StandardGrip mat, and choose the Cardstock or Medium Cardstock setting.
How many sheets come in a pack?
Each pack has 10 sheets of 8.5" x 11" white cardstock.
Ready to print something pretty?
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If you make something with it, tag me at @ashleeyfalco. I want to see it.
xo, Ashlee