Finding cardstock that cuts on Cricut and cuts well can be a challenge. It's so frustrating to load a fresh sheet of cardstock and hit cut, then have it rip and tear and become useless. But it's actually the worst when its the last piece of a color you need.
Encore Textured Cardstock for Cricut Cutting
I have totally fallen in love with Encore Textured Cardstock from 12x12 Cardstock Shop. This paper consistently cuts amazing. Full disclosure - I work for 12x12 Cardstock Shop, but that just means I have thoroughly tested Encore Cardstock against all of the other popular brands. I've cut into Encore Textured Cardstock so many times and it's 100% my pick for best cardatock for Cricut cutting.
Every single time it cuts amazing, even on small, intricate designs.
You can try out single sheets at 12x12 Cardstock Shop or buy a variety pack of all 100 colors.
I also really recommend an Encore Swatch Book so you can see all the colors in real life. I already have a few favorite colors: Encore Pink Grapefruit, Encore Sea Glass, Encore Mint Chocolate Chip and Encore Honey Bear.
What cut settings to use for Encore Cardstock
This is an 80# cardstock so on a Cricut Maker machine I cut Encore Cardstock on the heavyweight cardstock setting. This seems to be the optimal setting for good clean cuts every time.
If you're ready to try it out, head here and watch the video for more info or start shopping.
-Michelle
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