Card Sizes - Which Ones Do you Use?

[stampinsweeney]

I was inspired by Sarah's (seewah) fun card size. What do you use? I was stuck in the 4.25X5.5 rut until her post. Forums at Splitcoaststampers
I have done 3X3, 4.25X5.5, 3.5X6.25, and 6X6. Any other good ones out there? I know that I could just experiment away myself (as I am sure I will), but I would love to hear about some of the dimensions and shapes that you like creating your cards.
Please post directions if needed. Thanks!!!

Morissa

[gmcbunny]

How about 8 x 31/2

[calgramma]

I usually do either 4.5 X 5.25 or 5 X 7. Bigger size usually for someone very special. I have done some 3 X 3's, but now that I'm a demo, I usually stick to the A2 size.

[Jami]

My current favorite is square either 4x4 or 4.25 x 4.25 so they still fit in a standard A2 envie. Here are some examples from my gallery

Gallery at Splitcoaststampers

Gallery at Splitcoaststampers

Gallery at Splitcoaststampers

[luv2create]

I usually do the regular sizes 5.5x4.25, but for special cards for special people I like to make them 6x6 or 8x3.5. I've also made many 5x5 - I get special envelopes and they take regular stamps (in Canada). The 8x3.5 fits into a regular business envelope.

[jenre lawyer]

I like to do 8.5 x 3.75 - you just cut a regular sheet of cardstock at 7.5 - leaving a strip of 3.5 x 8.5 and the card which you fold at 3.75. It fits perfectly in a No. 10 envelope - downside is you only get one card per sheet, but if you are using white or vanilla, the extra strip is perfect for stamping on, then matting on the card. I call it a "tall card".

[Bosco&Me]

This might be a stupid question, but what does A2 mean?

[stampinsweeney]

Quote:

Originally Posted by erinmarut

This might be a stupid question, but what does A2 mean?

A2 is an envelope size. They generally print that code on the box to refer to size. I imagine so you don't have to remember dimensions. Just a guess.

[GarnetJ]

I just recently bought a whole case of envies 3 7/8 by 7 1/2 inches. Have only posted one of the cards so far.Art Deco Lady
I'm working on this year's Christmas cards to fit this size.

[kristransue]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jami

My current favorite is square either 4x4 or 4.25 x 4.25 so they still fit in a standard A2 envie. Here are some examples from my gallery

Gallery at Splitcoaststampers

Gallery at Splitcoaststampers

Gallery at Splitcoaststampers

Jami, those are beautiful cards, I saved them to my favorites. I love the size and I think you sold me on houndstooth!

I made 3x3 cards for DD's valentines, and I tried a couple long ones, I will definitely have to experiment more.

[Jami]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kristransue

Jami, those are beautiful cards, I saved them to my favorites. I love the size and I think you sold me on houndstooth!

I made 3x3 cards for DD's valentines, and I tried a couple long ones, I will definitely have to experiment more.

Thanks! The square is so much fun to play with!

[StampinSweetie]

Gotta try these too!

[JulieHRR]

Personally, A-2 is my favorite canvas size! ;) Seems to give me the most flexibility in design/layout?

But, I also enjoy doing 4 1/4" square, and sometimes 3 5/8 x 8 1/2".

I prefer to send everything standard first-class postage, so I stick to sizes that will accomodate that.

[robbrd]

I guess I am one of those rut people that does the standard size most of the time. I go bigger sometimes if I'm not mailing it. Her post had me doing a different measurement from the norm yesterday though.

[needsmorestamps!]

I'm one of those that seems to be stuck in the standard A2 card size.

However, I got to thinking :0 that there are standard size envelopes and we should be able to find out what sizes those are. So I went surfing and found this website. It lists the measurements of standard size envelopes AND the enclosures. Maybe it will give us some ideas of sizes that we can even find envelopes for!

http://www.designerstoolbox.com/print/env_size.php

[stampabella]

Jodi,

You did a great service by providing the link to the Designers Toolbox website. Everything is summarized in one spot. Love it!!! Thank you!

Estella

[valeriewhit]

I love square cards and they seem to be my favourite at the moment. I either make 6 x 6 inch myself (from A4 cardstock) or use 5 x 5 inch from a pack of cards/envelopes. Also like 5 x 7 inch.

[mum-on-the-run]

I seem to make alot of 5x5 ATM

[laderme]

I usually go with an A2 size when I want to put something together fast and I don't have to think about layout etc.

My next favorite size to do is the 3 1/2 x 6. The layout is nice to work with, and some of the older SU stamps fit well on this size.

hmmmmm wonder what it would be like to work with 4 1/4 x 6....

[thechecker]

I like A2, but also just found the Tent Topper design- that way you can play and go outside the card, and still fit the envelope!


Anne

[gaylestamps]

Most of my cards are standard size, so they will fit in my display folder. I do make other sizes for fun; I have a bunch of envelope templates, so I make the enve first with DS paper and then size the card to match. I love 5x7 cards!