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Envelopes?

posted 2 years ago in Paper
  • poll: Envelope Dilemma!
    Make your own with the leftover 110lb cardstock : (0 votes)
    Buy new ones : (3 votes)
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    Use the ones that are the wrong colour : (16 votes)
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    toothfairyb    September 4, 2010   Vancouver, BC

    I ordered envelopes without seeing a sample first (Don't do this!) and it turns out they're way way way the wrong colour. I do however have an extra 200 sheets of 110lb cardstock. Could I make my own envelopes with the heavy cardstock or is it too heavy for envelopes? Should I just suck it up and order more? *sigh*

     

     

     
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    Future Mrs. Martin    August 21, 2010   London Ontario Canada

    I would use the envelopes you got - people keep the invitations and throw out the envelopes so I don't think it is a big deal if the envelope colour is off!

    Just remember no one really cares about the little details except you - it stops me from freaking out over the little things!

     
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    Ember78    December 15, 2012  

    No one will notice or care that they don't match your colors since they will be tossed in the trash immediately. 

     
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    Charm bracelet    July 24, 2010   Placentia, CA

    I think the heavy cardstock might be too hard to make into envelopes.  Even if it works, it will be so time consuming.  You could use your time to make a cute DIY project.  I am very picky and I think I'd order or buy new envelopes and try to sell the ones that don't match.

     
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    kate6214    July 17, 2010   Maryland

    Without seeing the difference in colors I can't tell you if I would just use them anyway (probably what I'd do), but do not use the extra paper to make envelopes. It is way too heavy!

     
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    toothfairyb    September 4, 2010   Vancouver, BC

    Trying to add a picture...

     
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    toothfairyb    September 4, 2010   Vancouver, BC

    Can't do it. Here's a link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/36625750@N05/4083904195/

     

    The 3 pieces of paper are parts of my invite and the yellow is the envelope. 

     
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    kate6214    July 17, 2010   Maryland

    I think I'd still just send them. Ember78 is right. They are going to go straight in the trash.

     
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    toothfairyb    September 4, 2010   Vancouver, BC

    Haha, in my head I know that! But I just can't seem to get over the envelope thing. Being anal about details is bad for wedding planning! I keep all the invitations I receive, often with the envelope, but I'm probably a rare breed. :)

     
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    Sulli301    June 26, 2010   Michigan

    I say keep the ones you bought :) that isn't the part people pay attention to! Pretty small when you step back and look at the larger picture

     
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    Hawaiiloverchic       SF

    Use the ones you bought.  But if I may suggest, if you do decide to order more or have extra that you are not planning on using, donate them.  Give them to a local school or Veterans/nursing home.  They are always looking for little extra's like this.Laughing

     
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    Irishker03    June 12, 2010   Boston (home), Geneva, NY (wedding)

    If you can't return them and get ones that are the correct color, then I would just use them! People don't keep the envelope - they only keep the invite! 

     
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    amariem25    October 2009  

    I think the color of those envelopes is still acceptable.  I'd use them if I were you!  Or see if the place you bought them from will do an even exchange for a better color.  Maybe just stick with white next time!

     

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