Decorative Cardstock HERLITZ A4 Cream 230 g/m² — textured finish

HERLITZ A4 Cream decorative cardstock with a textured finish is a heavyweight paperboard designed for craft and presentation applications. At 230 g/m² it provides greater stiffness than standard paper, maintaining form in folded or freestanding items while remaining compatible with common cutting and adhesive tools. The cream tone and textured surface create a refined background for printing, handwriting, embossing and layering in both personal and educational projects.

Advantages

The 230 g/m² weight ensures durability and dimensional stability for cards, covers and small displays while still allowing precise cutting and neat folding. The textured finish reduces glare and hides minor surface imperfections, giving projects a premium tactile quality. This cardstock works with many common craft adhesives and is suitable for inkjet and laser printing when handled according to printer specifications.

Suitable for

• Handmade greeting cards and invitations
• Scrapbooking and photo mounts
• School projects and presentations
• Small packaging, tags and display elements
• Die-cutting, embossing and layering techniques

Key specifications

• Format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
• Weight: 230 g/m² for increased stiffness
• Color: cream
• Finish: textured surface for reduced glare and tactile quality
• Compatibility: suitable for manual cutting, folding, embossing and many craft adhesives

How to use

Cut or trim the cardstock with a craft knife, guillotine or scissors depending on the precision required. For folding, score the fold line first to avoid cracking and obtain clean edges. Use standard craft glues, double-sided tape or adhesive rollers for assembly; test any specialist adhesive on a small sample before full application. When printing, check your printer’s supported paper weight and feed the sheet manually if recommended to prevent jams. Allow ink or glue to dry fully before stacking or further processing.

Usage recommendations

Store sheets flat in a dry environment away from direct sunlight to prevent warping or color changes. When combining with other materials, match adhesive and cutting tools to the cardstock weight and textured surface to ensure durable joins and a neat finish.