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Blank note cards
A2 folded cards with matching envelopes, blank inside for any occasion.
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Cards & envelopes
Nothing beats real mail in a mailbox full of bills. Here's how to get the card, the envelope and the postage right.
US envelope cheat sheet
| Envelope | Size (inches) | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | 4 1/8 × 9 1/2 | Letter paper folded in thirds; the standard business envelope |
| #9 | 3 7/8 × 8 7/8 | Return envelopes that slip inside a #10 |
| A2 | 4 3/8 × 5 3/4 | Folded note cards (4 1/4 × 5 1/2) |
| A6 | 4 3/4 × 6 1/2 | 4 × 6 photos and cards |
| A7 | 5 1/4 × 7 1/4 | 5 × 7 invitations and cards |
| 9 × 12 catalog | 9 × 12 | Letter paper unfolded |
Postage pointers
A standard one-ounce letter in a rectangular envelope mails with a single First-Class Forever stamp. Square envelopes, stiff or lumpy mail and anything with a wax seal may be treated as non-machinable by USPS and need extra postage. Check current rates at the post office or on usps.com before mailing a big batch of invitations.
Writing a good note
Keep it short and specific: name the gift or kindness, say how you'll use it or what it meant, and close warmly. Three or four sentences does it. A fine gel pen or felt tip writes cleanly on most card stock; glossy cards may need a quick-dry pen.
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Thank-you notes
Bulk boxes for weddings, baby showers, graduations and teacher appreciation.
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Holiday cards
Boxed cards for Thanksgiving, the winter holidays and the new year.
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#10 envelopes
Standard business envelopes, including self-seal and security-tint options.
Shop now for #10 envelopesMailing 5 × 7 invitations? You'll want A7 envelopes.