Colors
Below is a gallery of cardstock, envelopes, and wax seal colors. Backing layers are used to add another layer to your printed invitation, which is great for added thickness and a pop of color. The printed layer is adhered to the backing layer, and the backing layer adds a border of color around the invite. Some of the lighter cardstocks shown would work well for any inserts. Don’t see the color you want? Let us know and we can search our numerous vendors to find a color for you! These are not “ink” colors, as we print in CMYK and can print any color.
ABOUT OUR PRINTING
Most of our printing is done as a 4-color process + white ink. Foil embossing and letterpress printing can be added for an additional cost. These methods of printing can elevate your design and add that something extra! Both are done using a custom metal plate that is made specifically for your order. Each paper item is then embossed (or pressed) individually with either ink (letterpress) or foil (foil embossing). Ink and color foils can be customized as well.
ABOUT THE CARDSTOCK
Matte (most popular):
110lb, sturdiest stock, available in natural white and bright white
(most of our colored stocks are this weight as well)
– A thicker, 130lb is available for an additional cost
Shimmer:
105lb, metallic finish, adds a pretty sheen
(great for a more elegant look and more photo style designs)
Linen:
100lb, textured and lighter weight, more authentic to vintage postcards
(this is a lighter weight cardstock, best used for postcards that mail in a clear sleeve or envelope)
Cotton:
110lb cover, textured, absorbs ink for a softer look
(ideal for letterpress, gold foil embossing or watercolor designs, or designs where there is not a lot of ink coverage)
– A thicker, 220lb is available for an additional cost, this can only be letterpressed or foiled
Passports/book designs can not be printed on cotton
PAPER SAMPLES
When you purchase a design fee, we will mail you a sampling of our most popular finishes so you can see them in person.
FONTS
Below is just a SMALL sampling of some of our favorite fonts – we couldn’t possibly list all of the available options, but if you don’t see what you like here, check out www.creativemarket.com for more variety, and let us know what you like!
