Recollections 65lbs Cardstock – Swatch Book Toolkit

A Complete Swatch-Making Toolkit to Pair with the Free Recollections 65lbs Cardstock Colour Swatch Book

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Free Updates for Life:
Once you purchase the toolkit, all future updates will be included for free. New packs or update to the swatches, just re-download the files using your original email link. You’ll always have access to the latest version at no extra cost.

What’s Included in Your Download

After purchase, you’ll receive an email from designs@midankie.com with a download link (check your spam or junk folder just in case). The toolkit includes:

SVG Cut File

• A perfectly sized rectangle to cut cardstock swatches.
  File: Recollections Swatch Cut File.zip

 

Print & Cut Label Packs

5-Colour Pack Labels
Each 5-colour Recollections pack (e.g., Apricot Crush, Blue Ombre, Architecture) has its own SVG file with labels for all five colours. Upload only the packs you own, flatten for print and cut.
File: v4.0 Recollections 65lbs - 5 Colour Pack Labels.zip

Essentials & Bright Essentials (Letter and 12×12 Sizes)
These are pre-nested, letter-sized SVGs ready to print and cut. Each label includes info about what other packs the colour appears in.
File: v4.0 Recollections 65lbs - Essentials and Bright Essentials Labels.zip

All Labels (Full Collection)
Pre-nested SVGs of every Recollections 65lbs colour currently available, organized into four letter-sized print-and-cut pages.
File: v4.0 Recollections 65lbs - All Labels.zip

Digital Swatch Files

Skip the manual typing, import colour swatches directly into your design software.

ASE Files (Adobe, Affinity, Corel)
Each 5-Colour Pack, Essentials, and Bright Essentials are separated into individual .ase files for flexible importing.
File: v4.0 Recollections 65lbs - ASE Digital Swatches.zip

GPL Files (Inkscape, GIMP, open-source tools)
All 5-Colour Packs are grouped into a single .gpl, with Essentials and Bright Essentials as separate files.
File: v4.0 Recollections 65lbs - GPL Digital Swatches.zip

Recollections 65lbs Colour Swatch Book – Printable Sheets

High-resolution printable versions of the swatch guide pages (also available for free HERE, but included in the download for convenience).
File: v4.0 Recollections 65lbs - Swatch Book Printables.zip

Note: This is a digital product only. No physical items will be shipped.

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Who This Toolkit Is For

The free swatch guide is perfect for casual crafters, but if you need more flexibility, this toolkit helps you take your cardstock use to the next level.

Graphic Designers & Creators
If you’re designing a project meant to be cut from cardstock, this toolkit ensures your on-screen colour choices reflect the cardstock you actually have. No more guessing—design with confidence using both digital and physical swatches.

Makers Working with Clients
Custom order? Show your client a labelled swatch ring so they can choose from real colours you own. Then record the exact name for use later. It adds polish to your presentation and prevents costly colour mix-ups.

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Supporting More Colour Guides Like This

This toolkit helps fund future swatch resources — including:

• Recollections 80lb and 110lb collections

• Glitter, shimmer, and texture cardstock packs

• Swatches for other popular brands (like Astrobrights)

• Store-exclusive or seasonal colour sets

By purchasing this Recollections 65lbs Cardstock – Swatch Book Toolkit (or donating), you’re helping cover the cost of buying, measuring, scanning, and organizing cardstock into useful formats. This is how I “crowdfund” future guides, so if you want to see more, your support makes it possible.