Strathmore Cards & Envelopes 3.5X4.875 10/Pkg-Watercolor -105023

Used it for cards for occasions. Painted watercolor cards.

Im printing on these using a Canon Pro9000 Mark II. I used to glue glossy prints of my nature photos onto these cards, but now I prefer to print directly on them. Due to the rough texture, the images come out with a slightly soft look (a bit like a pencil drawing), which I find to be a lovely, artistic look. UPDATE (Dec. 20, 2022): Ive been getting lots of glowing compliments on my card photos this year. Of course thats partly a reflection of the photo I used, but this card stock definitely adds a classy, professional element.

These cards make a perfect gift after you paint on it. Fits perfectly into a 5x7 frame .

Ive used these watercolor cards for years, but the quality of the current paper is not the same. One side of the card has a cold press waffle texture which is really not desirable in watercolor paper.

. I have painted on more than 200 Strathmore watercolor cards. The cards now are of inferior quality. They do not hold water and they buckle. Paint looks completely flat. I have reached out to Strathmore with no reply. Unfortunately, I don’t have a better card to recommend. I have to cut my own now from better paper. Read some reviews. If the artist used Strathmore cards in the past, they likely note that the quality is different and worseY

I needed to print some of my photos onto stationery cards. The older stationery that I printed on in past years has yellowed over time, and I was cautious about ordering cheap blank cards / envelopes out of fear they wouldnt be durable, would yellow gradually, or wouldnt take the ink properly. After much searching I discovered the Strathmore cards on Amazon and ordered them because they were acid-free and the reviews were outstanding. When the blank cards arrived I was a bit concerned about being able to print on them because of the rough, ripped edge on the front cover, and also by the rough-ish fabric-like texture of the card stock, but my fears were unfounded - I was very pleased with the results, notably by the brilliance of the colors that came out on the cards from my inexpensive ink jet printer. I like the brightness / purity of the white of the cards and envelopes, and I think the quality of the product relative to the price makes this an easy choice. If/when I need to print out more stationery cards Ill definitely be buying this product again.

Good quality paper. Enjoyed for making cards.

Theyre perfect.

Not bad quality for the price. Doesnt hold water to well, buckles quite a bit. It holds pigment decently on the rough side. Not too bad for a quick sketch, watercolor impressions, and sending it off. Good for a hobby, not professional quality.

I use these cards for sending formal or bereavement messages where an image might not be appropriate. Theyre elegant because the paper is of such high quality and I think they make an impression in their simplicity. I cant stress enough how impressive the paper is for the price.