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

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.

. I have painted on more than 200 Strathmore watercolor cards. The cards now are of inferior quality. They do not hold water and they buckle. Paint looks completely flat. I have reached out to Strathmore with no reply. Unfortunately, I don’t have a better card to recommend. I have to cut my own now from better paper. Read some reviews. If the artist used Strathmore cards in the past, they likely note that the quality is different and worseY

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.

First off, I wasnt aware that blank postcards were sold. I took a watercolor postcard class that offered different designs. These cards hold the paints beautifully without buckling, which I often find with watercolor paper products. In addition, they are a great value for the price. My postcards came out so pretty that I dont want to give them away!

The cards and envelopes are cute, but its not the best watercolor paper. The absorbance is okay, though not fantastic if you want very watered down colours. The paper warped quite significantly after watercolor painting, and so the cards cetainly dont look professional.

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

I needed to print some of my photos onto stationery cards. The older stationery that I printed on in past years has yellowed over time, and I was cautious about ordering cheap blank cards / envelopes out of fear they wouldnt be durable, would yellow gradually, or wouldnt take the ink properly. After much searching I discovered the Strathmore cards on Amazon and ordered them because they were acid-free and the reviews were outstanding. When the blank cards arrived I was a bit concerned about being able to print on them because of the rough, ripped edge on the front cover, and also by the rough-ish fabric-like texture of the card stock, but my fears were unfounded - I was very pleased with the results, notably by the brilliance of the colors that came out on the cards from my inexpensive ink jet printer. I like the brightness / purity of the white of the cards and envelopes, and I think the quality of the product relative to the price makes this an easy choice. If/when I need to print out more stationery cards Ill definitely be buying this product again.

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

I make my personal cards applying 4 x 6 photos and these fit the bill.

These cards make a perfect gift after you paint on it. Fits perfectly into a 5x7 frame .