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Do any of the larger photo Christmas card producers (Shutterfly, Costco, Snapfish, etc.) include envelopes that are worth half a dang to write on with a dip pen? The ones we got from Costco last year were awful.

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What size envelope do you need ? Consider checking the stationery aisle to find paper that suits you.

(such as resume paper) 4 x 6 & 4 x 7 envelopes are simple to fashion from your favorite paper.

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Any store that carries scrapbooking supplies will probably have kits and templates to help you make your own envelopes.

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Thanks for the replies, but I'm not really looking to make my own. I'm just curious if any of the big card makers have a better envelope than any of the others.

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Your local office supply store would carry 24 lb. envelopes in various sizes. A word to the wise, however, not all 24 lb. paper is created equal. I bought some cheap Staples 20 lb. copy paper that takes fountain pen ink very well. I also purchased some 24 lb. Epson printer paper, and I swear I could hear a sucking noise as the ink met the paper, spread out and feathered.

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