Stampin Up Card Stock VS Fun Stampers Journey Card Stock And What Else??

HELP with this and Read what I have found out.

Ok I just hate to type in black when there are so many beautiful colors.  I decided to post about something that has driven me crazy for years.  

Card Stock 

and the thickness of it.  In 25 years (omgosh didn't know it has been that long) but in all the years I have been stamping I have had a lot of trouble and still do NOT understanding 

Card Stock thicknesses.  All I know for sure is I love

 Stampin Up!s

 as it has always been the perfect thickness.  And with in the last 4 years I found 

Fun Stampers Journey

 and there card stock is almost identical to SU.   oh (not sure what is going on as I fell out of the card loop for a few months, but think Spellbinders and FSJ are now one or combined or something.  If you know please tell me what is up.)

Now for stamping images on white I have bought Good ole Walmart brand of CardStock 

for years.  It is 150 sheets of 110 lb for $4.99  Great price but to me to thin for cards or even business cards.  But there is nothing better for stamping my images on.  Hope they don't stop making it.

terrible pic from 2011 lol

Last week I went onto the internet trying to make heads or tails out of thicknesses and am just as confused as when I started.
First I found*****

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EHow:    By Danielle Fernandez

Paper that is sold as either "card stock" or "cover stock" is thicker and more durable than standard drawing or construction paper, but thinner and more flexible than cardboard. While these heavier mediums are sold under different weights, thicknesses and labels, they serve basically the same purpose in crafting projects and could be used interchangeably.

She also says:  The differences between card and cover stock are 

Card stock is typically smooth to the touch ,

Cover stock, on the other hand, is often coated and textured

You can read her article here:

Cardstock vs Coverstock

She said lots more and maybe it might help you, but all it did was confuse me.

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Next I googled and found Cover Stock VS Cardstock ...(What's the Differenc) 

They have a better explanation or one I understood a bit more.  Click below to read what they have to say.  

Printmoz

Here is a chart they provided that well has me thinking I understand, but do I really.

Here Are Some Ideas For Different Weights Of Paper For Your Paper Weighing Pleasure:

So according to the chart above i would think ok lets buy 130 lb Card stock to make my hand made cards from.  BUT is that what they are saying?   His or her article is a good one.  But well is not answering the question some of us card makers have.

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What is the best card stock to use for making hand made cards?

I don't want to measure by the weight or realm.  I want to know one (ONE) piece of card stock is better between the one (ONE) Sheet.

I do know if you use Walmart 110 lb cardstock for your base and start adding layers it is NOT thick enough to support them and still make your card look good.

I've read so many articles my head is hurting and I just want to throw my computer across the room.  Do I need to go back to school to get the answers to this.

Ok I've been to Hobby Lobby and bought Black Card Stock.  I figure hey they sell good stuff right.  I mean I have bought enough there haven't I ?

But no it was to thin.  More like construction paper.  UGH.

So I headed over to Amazon.  I mean you can buy from all over the place from there.

click pic above to this card stock
50 sheets for $7.43
Great price.  And several of the reviews said perfect for making cards.
And I love anything by Darice.

Well not this for card bases.  It is great for layering, but the same exact thickness as what Hobby Lobby sells.  Very disappointed.

So now I am calling out to all my fellow card makers.  PLEASE where can I get card stock the same thickness as Stampin Up and Fun Stampers Journey  ????   I love all they make, but I need more shades.  Like does no one make a nice manila folder type cream anymore.

I bought this from Amazon thinking it was what I was looking for.  But it is to light and to thin.

Click above pic to go to this.

Great price.  Works great for layering.

I did just notice while writing up this blog page that when searching for a picture of FSJ card stock there package of several colors ACTUALLY says 60 lbs.  First time I have seen anything telling us there thickness.  And what confuses me more is the above card stock I bought from Amazon says 65 lb.  Which by the way is just as thick or thin as the 110 lb from Walmart.  But the 60 lb from Fun Stampers Journey is a lot thicker.  AWSOME for card bases.  

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