Strathmore (105-220-1 Full Size Creative Cards, Palm Beach/Plain Edge, 50 Envelopes

I recently took up watercolor painting and thought it would be fun to make my own greeting cards for birthday's etc. This was my first one in the photo, and it's 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

Quality cards

Love this product

I’ll use for my Christmas cards.

I like this product and had used it before. It is fun to do original watercolor art and give them as 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.

Good quality watercolor paper.

I like the weight. Sturdy for acrylic. No bleeding through.

If these had a deckle edge I would have given 5 stars.

It can handle light paint but curls if it gets too wet.

Much thinner. Much cheaper looking. Won’t be buying them again. Doubt they’re okay for acrylic or wet washes, pens, etc.

Très déçu

I think these note cards and matching envelopes are stunning. Firstly, the deckle edge on both gives it a very expensive look. The quality is very good, almost on a par with the Lalo stationery from France. I'm not an artist, so I simply write a heading on the front of the fold-over card and a personal greeting inside. Add a sticker and your card is ready to go. I wouldn't *hesitate* to purchase this again!