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

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.

Holiday cards

Good quality watercolor paper.

I’m not sure why but I assumed these cards would be smooth. This was likely my mistake (not fully reading the description). Since they are heavily textured they are not ideal for drawing. I also was not a fan of the torn edge on one side. That being said, I made them work but I probably wouldn’t purchase them again.

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!

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.

Have been using this product for many year for attaching photographs. They are perfect.

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 .

Nice paper, well made, and fun for a child to make her own postcards to send to grandma.

Dont warp much at all if you tape them down. Do well with a reasonably dry design, but I am having trouble with my background washes coming out very blotchy. I think I am going to stick to a plain white background for the rest of my cards.