have a question about card making

**favesis37** · 12-22-2006, 07:27 AM

i got some awesome homemade cards from folks here, what i am wondering is where do yu get the envelopes? and the cards themselves is that construction paper or do you use something else? i really want to make my own for next year.

**nuisance26** · 12-22-2006, 09:14 AM

~I buy packs of pre-cut cardstock cards and envelopes. I just used a coupon at Michaels to buy 96 sets for $10. You could buy cardstock and cut your own. To make an envelope, take a square piece of paper and place your card diagonally on it. The TG has some illustrations on how to do this. There should be about an eighth inch of paper showing on each corner of your card. Trim down the square if nessessary. Then fold in the triangles and trim and glue. I'm not explaining this really well, so if you don't have the TG I can post an illustration for you.~

**Missy** · 12-22-2006, 01:16 PM

I get cardstock from Hobby lobby...1/2 of an 8 x 11 (something like that) paper fits into an invitation sized envy. i get mine at office depot or walmart in boxes. Hobby lobby has em too in multicolor packs.

**favesis37** · 12-23-2006, 04:45 PM

thanks! had no idea you could buy them.

**staceyy** · 12-23-2006, 06:18 PM

Most craft stores carry the blank cards and envelopes. I shop at Joann Fabrics and Michael's.

**LastDragonfly** · 01-04-2007, 05:38 PM

I've been making my own recently. I have found I can make many cheaper than I can buy them. I've even made some individualized ones with the help of my copier and little trinkets and what nots.

I use an envelope template ( I bought back in Oct. @ Hobby Lobby for $2)
It's really fast and simple. My two girls also make their own envelopes.

Good Luck!