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

I recently took up watercolor painting and thought it would be fun to make my own greeting cards for birthdays etc. This was my first one in the photo, and its pretty easy to fill this space with something pretty. I thought that the paper weight was good. I did not put a ton of water on the paper but it did hold up well. The inside and outside are the same so you could paint something inside too. I just used a marker to write my message inside but in the future might paint a little something inside and out, or even on the back. The envelopes are just standard. It would be nice if they were colored, but I can live with white envelopes. I might try some different sizes next time. I just got a set of 10 of these to see how I would like them and I really love them. Thanks for reading my review

Im sure these are great blank cards but I didnt even open the package. They are definitely a cream color, hence the 3 stars across the board.

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.

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.

Good quality paper. Enjoyed for making cards.

Ive been working with these watercolor cards for years and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to purchase them at such a Great Price. Strathmore is a great company for Quality Watercolor Paper and all their paper products. Im always sure I will Get the Best Quality for my money. I have always recommended Strathmore to others ,especially if its to be used for painting with watercolors , although I Have used a combination of watercolors, Ink, and Acrylics when painting my Christmas Cards. Theres never been a problem with these combinations. I particularly like the way my Inkwork looks on the textured surface of these cards and Never Had a Problem with Ink Bleeding. I love these cards and Ive used others when I was unable to get these and its just not the same at all. I do hope this is helpful .

Theyre perfect.

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. :-)

Holiday cards

They were great! exactly what I wanted.