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

Nothing not to love!

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 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.

Ive used Strathmore cards for my greeting cards for decades. The paper quality is excellent.

Used for holiday cards and metallic watercolors. White gel pens don’t work super well on this particular paper.

I use this high quality water color paper for card making. Works like a gem.

I’ll use for my Christmas cards.

Excellent quality, holds washes well, and generally takes pen and ink without problems although too much pressure can break the papers surface or scuff it or cause the ink to bleed. Works with acrylics but may buckle if too much water is used*. For watercolors, I tend to use Strathmores cards (105210) made for that medium. Great for adults and kids to create their own holiday cards, greeting cards, or invitations. Note: When I use an ink that may bleed if it gets wet, I will spray it with a fixative to help protect it. If I mail it, I wrap it in plastic and send it in another envelope just in case. The paper is 80-lb. and lightly textured (looks like an orange peel). Good all purpose paper and I like deckle edges. I would never use this in a color printer -- too much lint, ink doesnt seem to adhere well, and may cause printer problems if used too often. (Check with your printers manufacturer first. Some printers can take card stock; some cannot.) *When (not if) Ive done this, I usually can unbuckle the cards by letting the card dry so the colors dont smear, then put the card on a hard surface with a plain piece of paper on top of the painted side, then put a heavy book or two on top of that for a couple of days. Also, Ive placed a warped card face down on a sheet of plain paper on top of a board, placed a dish towel over the card, and ironed it with a slightly warm (not hot) iron in a circular pattern for several minutes. Both have worked, but its easier not to flood the paper to begin with. Easy to say, so hard to do at times. :-)

Vrry good quality. Nice, heavy paper. I love to make greeting cards with them.

Well made card stock that I’ve used for several months to create beautiful cards using watercolors. The paper is sturdy, wet on wet techniques work fine, and I’ve been very pleased with the results. They come with nicely made envelopes, also. I splurged and bought the pack of 100 and I’m going to use them to create Christmas cards.