Strathmore - Mixed Media Cards & Envelopes
Mixed Media Cards & Envelopes
Send handmade cards that handle paint, ink, and pencil like real art paper
Heavy 140 lb. stock gives you enough body to handle wet media without buckling. These cards combine watercolor paper's absorbency with a smoother vellum surface that accommodates fine line work, graphite details stay crisp, pen and ink don't catch on texture, and colored pencil layers blend smoothly. The weight means you can layer watercolor washes, add gouache details, or build up acrylic without warping. Acid-free construction ensures colors won't shift over time.
Three sizes handle different correspondence needs. Announcement cards (3.625" x 5.125" envelopes) fit standard invitation formats and qualify for first-class mail rates, practical for wedding responses or formal event announcements. Full-size cards (5.25" x 7.25" envelopes) provide enough space for illustrated holiday greetings or birthday designs with room for both artwork and message. Slim cards fit #10 business envelopes (9.5" x 4.125"), ideal for illustrated thank-you notes or personal stationery that looks professional but maintains a handmade quality.
The vellum finish means you're not fighting pronounced texture when switching between wet and dry media. Paint a watercolor background, add pen details once dry, finish with colored pencil accents, the surface handles all of it without the technical limitations of standard cardstock.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Heavy-weight 140 lb. watercolor paper
- Vellum drawing finish for versatility
- Works with watercolor, acrylic, graphite
- Compatible with pen, ink, colored pencil
- Acid-free paper prevents yellowing
- Three sizes with matching envelopes
- Announcement cards meet USPS First Class requirements
