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To be blunt, yes, too thin.
We used 90lb for our invites/rsvps, and I really regretted not getting something heavier - I wish we'd gone 110lbs instead. I didn't think it would make much of a difference, but it really did, even if only to me. Also, our rsvp postcards were sooooo beat up when we got them back.
I used 110lb, so i'm not sure how 80lb will hold up. but i definitely recommend making a postcard out of it your sample, sending it to yourself and see how it comes back to you. Our postcards held up but since we used stardream paper the ink from the laser was rubbed off towards the edges from the postal machines.
@daydreamwanderer: Thanks!
I want to use a cream linen cardstock that matches my invitation but I can't find any type that is heavier than 80. I've checked cardsandpockets.com and paperandmore.com. The only cream cardstock that is heavier is the plain one or the metallic one :(
@Ms. Purple: Where did you get your cardstock? I'm crossing my fingers that it was a cream linen :)
Yes, those are too thin. I would say to go over 100lbs to be on the safe side, but I think you knew that :)
Since postcards get a lot of handling, they need to be extra thick. The other idea for your postcard is to put them in envelopes. That kind of defeats the purpose if you had intended on saving on postage, only to have to spend more money on envelopes. It can be sent though; however, they won't be in great condition when they are received.
@futuremrskelsey: i'm not sure where your located but i actually got my paper locally from Paperland in Markham. I actually bought Stardream paper which is metallic in the colour Opal.
I don't know if this helps, but you can definitely get cream 110lb paper from the papermillstore.com, they just don't have cream linen.
Hmmm. Thanks Ms. Purple.
Anyone have suggestions on where I might get heavy weight cream linen cardstock? Thank you!
@Ms. Purple: I have a smaple pack from cutcardstock.com and the Opal is so pretty. I was almost tempted to change my colors.
Okay, okay. I've convinced myself that I will now need to go with 110 weight card stock and I will probably have to buy myself a laser printer! My, how wedding costs add up!
LCI paper has cream 110lb linen cardstock.
http://www.lcipaper.com/search.html?section=retail&category=specialty-paper&q=linen&format=Sheet
We used 70lb for our Save The Dates but they went into an envelope.
Our invites were 110 and I def would have used that if I did RSVP Postcards.
I feel 80lb would be too flimsy.
But the other thing to consider is are you printing them at home? If so can your printer handle something heavier than 80lb?
Even though my printer manual said it could print up to 110lb it just didn't recognize it and just spit it back out.
Hi there, not sure if this helps, but I'm a designer who works often with my local printer in Champaign, IL. He is printing 75 two-sided RSVP postcards on 100# cream or cream felt cardstock for me at the following rates:
4.25" x 6" card - $49.00
4.25" x 5.5" card - $43.00
If this is something you'd be interested in, I would be happy to put you in touch. I wanted a matte paper instead of the high-gloss like vistaprint overs, so in the end these prices are even cheaper than vistaprint. Anyways, good luck!
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I found a cream linen cardstock on cardsandpockets.com and its only 80 coverweight which seems really thin. Just wondering if anyone used this weight and thought it was okay. I ordered samples and liked the thicker 100 lb cardstock much more.
Thoughts?