Good morning, everyone! Today’s post is about the often overlooked, but so very, very important envelope. Your card’s envelope is a multi-tasker. Not only does it protect your card from damage, but it can also coordinate with the card to carry on the overall look and feel of your design.
All of the cards on this blog so far have been 4 1/4” x 5 1/2”. This size is the perfect fit for the A2 envelope, which measures 4 3/8” x 5 3/4”. See the chart below for other common envelope sizes used in card making. Remember to pick an envelope that's slightly larger than your card. Usually 1/8" to 1/4" added to the length and width will do it, depending on the thickness of the card.
Common card making envelope sizes:
Name | Size |
Bar 4 | 3 5/8” x 4 5/8” (great for wedding replies or other small cards) |
A2 | 4 1/4” x 5 1/2” |
A6 | 4 3/4” x 6 1/2” |
A7 | 5 1/4” x 7 1/4” |
A8 | 5 1/2” x 8 1/8” |
No. 10 | 4 1/8” x 9 1/2” (most common size used in business post, but also great for tall, skinny cards) |
Square | Many different sizes available, including: 6” x 6”, 6 1/2” x 6 1/2” and 7” x 7”. |
Most paper, craft and office supply stores usually carry most, if not all, of these sizes in stock. The former two are your best bet for selection – they usually carry them in multiple colours. Office supply stores will usually have a few sizes in white (and sometimes kraft), though occasionally they will stock other colours as well. Online paper stores are a good bet as well. If you live in the States, you’re golden for ordering paper and envelopes online at a low cost. If you’re a Canadian resident, however, make sure you check shipping and duty costs before ordering – sometimes these costs can be quite prohibitive.
Remember to check Canada Post and/or United States Postal Service postal guidelines if you’re planning on mailing your cards. Some envelope sizes (including all of the square sizes) are categorized as non-standard or oversized and will cost more to send.
See you on Friday!
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