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

If you like quality ways of communicating with the hand-written word, youll really like this product. If you cant put down your cell phone, leave these for the classicists. I like a fountain pen and so does this paper. Ill buy more.

This is my go-to size for my art! I use to cut larger pieces of watercolor paper to this exact size before finding this product. (Which use to result in a waste of watercolor paper - and that price adds up!) Honestly, I use these for both watercolor abstract and testing purpose with colors and products. While I do not physically send these anywhere due to being afraid they would be ruined. I do use the backside to label and date my art! I found that these will buckle under a lot of water, but they do retain shape back and remain flat. I dont enjoy taping my watercolor paper and this size seems to automatically go back to flat even after soaking in many layers of water and color. I have only used watercolor, light washes of acrylic and ink. (Basically thinning my acrylic to almost water.) Using a dense ink WILL soak through this paper slightly. I havent found one that wont yet. I have no complaints as I do love the convenience of having a pad of watercolor paper that is easily removable and tolerates my abuse! The price is perfect and I feel that you definitely get your moneys worth for this product. I absolutely love this product and just cant get enough of these. I go through them pretty fast as I enjoy abstract watercolor art with finding and image within it.

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.

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.

Theyre perfect.

Buy them about three times a year and it’s worth every penny. I make my card for gifts

I am an artist and I have re-ordered these cards and envelopes several times. The quality is excellent each time which is especially important to me. I spend a great deal of time drawing and painting on each card and appreciate the consistent quality and longevity of the product. The cards arrive flat and scored. They create a clean line every time that I fold one. The heavy watercolor stock has a nice tooth, texture, providing an increased value to my finished artwork. Customers often comment about the nice paper and how they frame their cards after receiving them. The cream colored cards are accompanied by matching envelopes. They are smooth, nice looking and most importantly, easy to seal. I have previously bought other products with envelopes that did not seal well, requiring me find alternative means. Overall, the high caliber of the card and envelope set is my reason for repurchasing it each time. The value of the 100 pack allows me to keep my prices within reason and continue my artwork. The cards are also available in smaller quantities for those that don’t need a 100 pack and I have directed students to buy those instead. I continue to be very pleased with the card set.

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 .

using it for watercolor notecards and its the perfect size for a beginner

Many artists paint greeting cards and then use a good print resource to gift or sell copies. Its not my way. I really like to gift originals. The thank you (#1feedback) I receive is, I am going to frame this. So, no copies for me. Others do want to paint originals and their method is to crop water color paper to paint their art on and then use inexpensive (not watercolor weight cards) to adhere their art to. Yes, they are still nice, but these cards are excellent and they are frame ready. And, the envelope is nicely weighted, tolerates some water. I enjoy being able to watercolor a small something on a back corner of the envelope. They really are cost worthy in bulk!