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smack1019
November 2nd, 2007, 09:00 PM
I'm getting ready to plan my Chrismas card project and I would like some suggestions on paper. I'm interested in a paper that when printed has photo quality but can folded and printed on both sides in order to make a card. Any photo paper that I have found has been either too flimsy or if it's the right thickness it can't be printed on the back. Card stock paper just doesn't have the photo quality I want.

An alternative would be a web site where I can upload a picture onto a blank card. Most card making sites that I have found have pre-designed cards but no blank ones.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Steve

pixlbandit
November 2nd, 2007, 09:09 PM
Try this:
http://www.inkjetart.com/wc/museum/index.html
It is a really nice dual-sided 100% cotton photo rag paper at a very reasonable price. This isn't a glossy, if that is what you are looking for--don't know if it is possible to print dual-sided glossy at home without the printer feed mechanisms damaging the surface. The company is very reputable and shipment is quick and reasonable as well. They may have other dual-sided (coated for printing) papers too, and, in many cases, you can purchase sample amounts.
Vicki

smack1019
November 3rd, 2007, 12:37 PM
Thanks Viki I'm going to give the sample a try.
Steve

Tom K
November 3rd, 2007, 07:03 PM
Really good card stock here...

http://www.redrivercatalog.com/cardshop/index.htm

Tom :D

smack1019
November 5th, 2007, 09:20 AM
Thanks Tom!
That site was what I was looking for. I'm going to get a sample of paper from there as well. I guess I'll be spending a lot of time sampling in the next few weeks.
Steve