Cardmaking Series: Sizes and Envelopes and Mailing OH MY!

[@ortizle1]

Yes, you are a wealth of info. I love all your tips since I am just starting. Yes, I have gone out and spend way too much money without even knowing what to do.

[@cocojo]

I know this is an older video but I am new to paper crafting and this is excellent! I am so glad I found your channel. Thank you for the simplistic precise explanation!!

[@terancedecker-harris1041]

Ohh yes and 6x6. I love the bigger one to make more impressive cards. Please use those bases love that idea of working with what you have. The postal board is awesome didn't know that was out there so I am ordering it from stamps.com today, it will explain a lot. Thanks very goos video

[@sheriwise5455]

I do love your videos. You make it so easy to follow and no matter how many cards and crafts I have made, I always learn something new. So, I checked out the mail templates because I do a lot of mailing and like everyone else have had the humiliation upon occasion of having something delivered postage due; *sigh* I really did not want to spend 8 bucks, plus shipping, so here's what I did: I copied and pasted from the USPS site the domestic mailing guide, and printed it on 11x17 paper. Then I spray glued it to a presentation board (using only the center part), taped two laminated rulers to form a 90 degree angle at the bottom to measure height and width. Then I cut a 1/4 inch slit on the side. Voila!

[@ssharp11]

I typically make A2 card size because of the efficiency of the card base. I do try to limit the dimensional elements on my Christmas cards because of the mailing issues. Cards to be delivered in person or sent in a priority box are the most fun because I am able to embellish as desired. Thank you for the excellent tutorials. Wishing you a super week. Hugs Susan

[@tewmuch7342]

Hi my preference is the 5x7 size cards and I wish there was more tutorials on the larger sizes. Thanks for sharing.

[@suzyq1730]

Yes, please use the bases. I am loving this series and I am a card maker but you always have something new to learn. Thanks for taking all the time to research and prepare these videos. Hugs

[@lillianmartinez1593]

This video was so informative. That USPS template with all the information on it was amazing. Who Knew !!!! As usual, your instructions were on point and were so helpful. Never a disappointment to spend time watching your videos. Thank you Maymay!!

[@KathyHansenazulskyjewelry]

Thanks for making this easy. Your tips regarding waste and explanations are great!

[@pk7094]

I make and mail many many cards throughout the year. The majority of what I mail is Non Machinable. I buy the stamps in bulk yes they are costly but I can't do the clean and simple. I like all the embellishments that are offered in the market place. I live really close to the post office and am up there weekly to check weight and size etc. This is a act of kindness and a way to pay it forward so I budget every month for this crazy hobby. It gives me pleasure and being retired offers me time for this crafty life! Great video and for the newbie to know about size weight and cost to mail.

[@judiblock1683]

Thank you Maymay!!! Very useful information! It is so kind of you to take the time to research and then pass it on. To those of you who put thumbs down...why? Just move on to something else you may enjoy. It just seems to me to be a mean spirited message. Just my thoughts.

[@wendyodell356]

Yes use those bases and use your fav tools. 💝

[@pattemaeayerbe]

I'm with you Maymay I prefer a2 and 6x6. I would love for you to show us a video on different tools that might make things easier. Thank you, keep making videos, I love your videos!

[@sarasharkey6150]

Love your series. Yes, use the bases. Loved the info about the post office. My PO guy wanted to charge me extra because I used yardstick for the envelope. He said, as you did, that it was considered, "rigid." He did relent, but now I know that I will have to pay more if I use cardstock for the envelope.

[@lubear413]

My fav sizes are A2 and 5x7, mostly because I'm frugal ;). I can find remade bases 5x7 and use them when I want a bigger card, but often make my own from 8 1/2 X11" card. Just love the versatility and most often it is the perfect size for me. Thanks for all that you do and share with us.

[@nancyedwards9640]

I like the A-6 card size. It gives me more room to create my ideas.

[@joanneprosser7608]

My favorite sized card is 5x7 when I am making speciality cards. I use an A2 size card more for note cards but also for small speciality cards.

[@connieweaver7348]

Thanks for all the information on the different size cards. I make the A2 size cards. I would like to see you make all the different s size card that you demoed today. Have a blessed day !

[@juanitawaford3516]

My favorite is the A2. Easy to make and no scraps. Thank you for all your time and effort to learn and explain the postage size limits. Yes, please use the bases you made today for different techniques. I can always find someone to hand a card to at church.

[@themima5]

you just made my day! Thank you. Ordered the mailing template and will be making my card templates today.

[@brendabuttress9482]

Yes please use the bases you made. thanks for sharing even though I'm from Aussie and our mailing system is a bit different. : )

[@wvmonograms2739]

I love love love making envelopes!!

[@peggylittle9224]

Yes, use those cards! Thanks so much for doing all the research with the PO for us. I normally use 5 x 7, because in the past I only made a few special ones to mail, but this year I'm making all of mine--could be 90-100 !!! Love my friends! Keep on crafting and inspiring us!❤️

[@deborahweilert9423]

Yes to card bases and minimal tools...I've become overwhelmed with what to purchase. Love your videos.

[@rosannapeterodrigues8833]

Yes use those bases. Thanks for sharing!

[@FreeSpokenOne]

Measurement chart moved but can be found by using the search feature. Excellent video, thanks for the help with learning this Maymay.

[@jeanneluddeni5159]

Boy I'm glad u did the usps part as I work for the post office and am so tired of telling people this is going to cost more and they get mad thank u

[@valhadfield6563]

Thank you Maymay, that is so helpful. It helps to explain why we pay so much in postage for items purchased from the USA. I live in the UK and we can pay customs and duty on anything over £15 which includes the cost of postage. I use A4 as our standard paper size, sorry don't know the measurements. I like to make bigger cards so would typically fold an A piece of paper in half or use either 6x6 or 8x8 which is a popular size card. We too have a postal formula in very much the same way you do so that we can check to ensure that envelopes are neither too big or wide. I'm guessing that this was standardized throughout the world. Blessings on you and yours

[@susang6193]

Thank you about postage. So many rules. I made 6x6 cards without knowing that extra postage was required and paid when they were all returned. I now make 6x6 cards and mail them in rectangle envelopes. I like to make both A2 and A7 cards. I am enjoy making center step cards - small and large size - that I cut with dies.

[@cynthiarichter792]

I am really enjoying this series. Lots of great info for those of us just starting out with card making. Thanks for all you efforts!

[@marshaniksich1448]

Thank you so much. I am sitting here making envelopes and made myself a template to measure the size. IT WORKED.(I always watch you when I'm crafting) You have shown me a lot of tricks. God Bless.

[@dorothyhuddleston3630]

Such a helpful video for newbies like me! TFS.

[@madeby2handswithlove-denis571]

Love this video series. I am brand new at making cards and I have no idea what I am doing and need every bit of information you are willing to give. Especially on what tools are truly necessary. Thanks Bunches for sharing😍

[@shaimaasamir7074]

Thank you so much for this video, I really needed it. I am not very creative in stamping and die cutting greeting cards, but I like watercolor painting a lot, and I though I can corporate them in greeting cards, not everyone can buy large paintings. and you were right I watched a lot of greeting cards video and everyone is using A2 cards and I felt lost, for me they are to small for my miniature paintings. I am going to make some A9 cards with a lot of confidence now LOL. Thanks again for sharing all your knowledge and talent with us.

[@BammyNC]

Somehow I missed this when you first published it. Excellent information. Thanks so much!

[@donnatregaro7375]

Maymay, I just think you are the cutest! I LOVE your Southern accent. Please try not to "stress" about sounding "too Country"! For me, that's one of the reasons I stopped at your Channel to begin with. I have a very dear friend in Arkansas and you remind me so much of her. I am in California.As for a video on these different card bases, YES please make a video. I am a fairly new crafter, but have decided to make paper crafting my new business at Craft Fair's, etc. You are an amazing teacher and I sure do wish I could be in closer proximity to you to come to one of your classes or shop. Looking forward to your next video. Hugs and kisses,Donna

[@ceeclearly6840]

I almost always make A-2 cards. I had pretty good luck finding colored envelopes and matching cards back when I ordered for a craft store so it was just a natural thing to start there. I try to make 'flatter" cards now...at least some of the time for mailing so I don't have to worry how they go through the mail (or more importantly) how they arrive to the recipient.

[@dianatursky5774]

Love the idea of making cards out of the card bases you have already. Minimum tools would be great also. The information was great and the template from the post office would be a great tool to have also. Thank you!!!

[@Utube5562]

I love your videos, you are a great teacher. Thorough and very clear.

[@FlowerGemsGirl]

This was super informative!!! When I started doing my own cards, I only did the 8.5x11 folded because I did everything in my Hallmark card studio software and it was set at default size so I did no cutting. Once I got into actual card making, I would use the premade bases sold in boxes with the matching envelope. Now I try to make my own bases as I learn more skills! This video helped a lot, TFS!!!!☺️😊

[@Mospiers]

Wonderful series, yes please use above bases for cards, thank you Maymay & looking forward to all future videos xxx

[@jackieholder6631]

This is great information and so helpful. I really like the A2 size cards because the bigger cards are just a little overwhelming to me. Love your tutorial and li e and hugs to you Vince and all the gang. They do a wonderful job.

[@lisatruitt9889]

Thank you thank you Maymay! I love your videos. Yes please do a video on the minimum tools needed for card making. Thanks again. God bless

[@fayangster9385]

Just found your website and watched this video on sizes of envelopes. Very informative and helpful. I usually make A2 cards, but glad you gave the size for notecards, as I want to give several sets of notecards for presents. Looking forward to new videos in this series.

[@kimsettle4116]

Oh. And while sometimes I do make my own envelopes, I usually do also pick them up in assorted colors and sizes when they are on sale. But, my new favorite is that I splurged and bought a box of matching Neenah solar white A2 envelopes so now my plain envelopes match my stock card basics. Now I jjust decorate the plain envelope to coordinate with the card. Can also be done Mohawk card stocks, and probably other brands too. My other favorite is to buy the 100 pack of Strathmore watercolor cards with matching envelopes when they are on sale.

[@kimsettle4116]

Just shuck it down to the cob, Maymay!!!! Definitely a Southern sister! I needed this series 3-4 years ago when I decided it was finally time to invest in myself and reignite some hobbies. Then again buying everything I see has been so much fun - for me anyways, not so much for the Hubby who rolls his eyes every week when new packages from《Insert favorite crafty place here》are delivered!

[@imogenethomas1138]

I make mostly A2 cards. Lately, I have been playing with 4 bar size. Thanks for putting this wealth of much needed information into one place.

[@bettyparadis1606]

Thank you. This is so helpful. Especially learning about the card sizes. As someone new to card making, I was recently following a tutorial for making 20 notecards with one 12x12. The instructor said to use the notecards available on her web shop, but didn't say the dimensions. I just wanted to make my own, so I googled standard size for notecard and made 20 of them and put them aside to work on the embellishments and matting. When I went to dry fit the pieces, they fell short of fitting. Not a big deal, I just pulled out the trimmer and cut the cards down. It all ended well.

[@lindalebrun7484]

Love the idea of using the cards for videos. Is there a video or a sheet that will tell me basic sizes for layering cards? If so I would love to find it!

[@lunasquirl]

I love you and all of your information and helpful tips/careful research. I just wanted to mention that I have commonly had my A2 sized cards that are thicker than 1/4 inch be processed as "packages". Instead of paying an additional twenty-something cents, I have had to accept the fact that my dimensional cards, although being A2 size and only an ounce or two will cost me a dollar twenty something or more because of 3/8 to 1/2 inch thickness. ALSO- be aware that 6"x6" cards ALWAYS cost extra postage.

[@charg9027]

Good info. :-) Yes, use those bases and show use your basic cardmaking tools.

[@cindihanley7053]

Learned a lot today. Thank you. I love the idea to have the standard size cut out with the dimensions so I can refer to the one I want to make. I'm going to add the envelope info on it too. This way I won't forget! Thx.

[@shauna9747]

Yes please, use all of the card bases. It would be a nice way to have card layout ideas for each size. I stick with the A2 because I am never lacking for layout inspiration in that size and that is usually my biggest struggle with other sized cards. Thank you for your time and great information.

[@debbiehaney8996]

Yes! I'd love a video on the must-haves for getting started in card making!

[@Sjohnston1928]

Yes, please use the bases. Great video!

[@brendalawrence6732]

My main card size is an A2, but I also like to make square ones once in a while, 5x7's and I love the business sized envelope one. But A2 is my go to most of the time. Great video Maymay!

[@jonieisenberg2794]

I started cardmaking with Anna Griffin quite some time ago. That set my love for 5"X7" in place. I had large embellments that worked better for larger cards. My cardstock collection seems to have grown into 12"X12", so I use whatever size I feel appropriate for the reason for the card. As far as adding beads or items that change the texture of the card, I use the very thin packing foam cut to the card size. This tends to even out the envelope without adding weight or thickness, and also protects embellishments. By all means, I would love to see cards using all the sizes of cards.

[@TicketToLearning]

Carta Bella has matching 6x6 paper pads and 12x12 pads. I like to use the 6x6 pads to make my cards and the 12 x 12 pad to make matching envelopes. :)

[@tksixangels44]

Do you make videos using the 6x6 pads? I'm new to car making and I have some 6x6 paper packs but have no clue how to make cards with them.

[@pattemaeayerbe]

Balanced Vitality, Thank you so much for the advice that is an awesome idea. My new favorite size just may become 6x6 rather than the A2. I kind of like squares better anyway.

[@lesleypratley5125]

Yes be nice to see what to put on different sizes you have already made. Slimline get to me sometimes not sure what to put on them as I normally use 4 x 6 & so used to doing the same size. But have been doing 6 x 6 lately but not easy to fill.

[@nytflyt7]

Hey MayMay!! Newbie here!! I have been "binge" watching your channel for a very long time now & just "ohhh" and "ahhh" EVERYTHING you so graciously share with us and stand in the back of the class soaking it all in! LOL!! Yeah, call me chikin but I just need that nudge to dive into YOUR beautiful world of "Crafting Magic"😓😓 With that being said, I would love to see you design that tall, skinny card you have in your pile! I always like to send Christmas cards that really stand out! Sending Blessings & Love, Lynda xo p.s. Thank You for sharing your God given talents with the rest of the world 😇😁

[@LilCraftyNook]

nytflyt7 Welcome!! She is amazing, isn't she? I found her early on in my crafting also. Blessings!❤️

[@my2jedi]

This is brilliant! It will definitely go into my favorites to refer to often. I usually make 5x7 cards. I purchase the blank cards and envelope sets when they are on sale and keep a big stash of them. I use a lot of Anna Griffin products, and her things are geared for mostly 5x7. Also, when doing card fronts, I can get four 5x7 panels from a 12x12 piece of paper. I have occasionally made a 5x5 card and popped it into a 5x7 envelope, but haven't dabbled much in other card sizes. A lot of my bulky cards go to people at church, so they are hand delivered. Thanks for this wonderful lesson! I would love to see what you do with all the sizes you showed.

[@bettyhall9777]

Thank you so much for this information. It is very helpful. You are awesome MayMay. Thank you so much! Hope you have a great day

[@janicejackson8333]

My favorites are the A2 and the 3 x 3 cards. Also I make an odd 3 1/8 x 6 1/8 cards a lot, cause those fit in the standard small bill size regular envelopes. I make a lot of those, in fact I made a bunch of Christmas cards last year using those envelopes and it was great, I didn't have to spend more for mailing.

[@grannybibi]

Fantastic information, thank you. Love your videos MayMay, I always learn something. You’re awesome!

[@dmaynardabu]

Lots of great info Maymay! Thank you for all your hard work! I love making cards. I mostly make A2 size cards. For the very reasons you stated in the video. But, occasionally I do make what I call "speciality cards that may be larger in size or folded differently, etc. Thanks again and have a blessed day!

[@Beckyp1601]

I like to use the A2 card base. Just enough area to embellish for my creative level. Any bigger would be overwhelming for me. Thanks for this great info Maymay!

[@debbiehays9194]

6x6 cards are also nonmachinable and cost the extra 21 cents. You can purchase 70 cent stamps for nonmachinable cards (49 + 21 cents) just ask your post office to order them if they don't have them in stock. Good job Mayday on explaining! I work for USPS and couldn't have done better!

[@mamitch512]

Thank you for this! I'm a scrapbooker and have never made cards. I have been really interested and wanting to try but intimidated and totally confused by A2, A4, A6... I had no idea what those meant. Please use those bases, I would love to see what you come up with. This was very helpful!

[@CreationsByChar]

I have been an Anna Griffin follower for many years also and make 5x7 Cards and 6x6 sometimes. One thing I noticed when you showed that device from WeRMemoryKeepers, I didn't notice the ability to make an "Envelope Box" that the Original one has (you know it puts a 1/4" side all around your envelope). I will make one out of coordinating AGriffin CS for the Real BIG cards! lol! Just something I think the newbies would like to know about! Great job on your video May May! 😊

[@b.a.fisher4743]

Thanks for the mailing info. I usually use 4bar for gift card sets and A2 and A6 for most of my other cards depending on the design I need. Please use the bases you cut, would like to see what you do with the long one. I watch all your video's and really love them.

[@debt.2210]

Wow Maymay! Great video! A lot of helpful information! I make most of my cards A2 size, but I am starting to branch out more. I bought a bunch of pre made cards from craft stores while they were on sale, and I am getting towards the end of them. When I do, I will stick with standard sizes most of the time. I do have an envelope maker, but to be honest, I don't use it often. There is an app for it that if you put in the measurements of the card, it tells you what size to make the envelope. One more thing, for a card exchange, someone made a beautiful Christmas card that fit inside a regular letter envelope. For someone who can't get to craft stores and doesn't want to try making an envelope, maybe that would be a thought. Thank you for another great video.

[@jesseb5112]

I have sent a2 cards with some bumpy embellishments that were still light, and thin enough to go through the slot. I slid a 4.25x5.5 piece of cardstock in front of the card. Those mailed just fine. I wrote this on the last video, but I am an A2 card maker. I donate a lot of cards. I make over 500 cards a year. I need low waste. I try to donate at least 300 cards to the USO each year. Larger cards means more space to fill on the i sides. The Fond Noel stamp set makes awesome quick one layer cards! I received my set last week. Life got a little crazy so I have only made 4 cards with it so far. I am going to try to make 40 cards with it this week.

[@covalyngiles5410]

Very good information! Thanks for doing all the research.

[@atinybitofthisdesigns]

I would love to see you use the sample card bases because it will give us inspiration especially with the odds sizes

[@bonitabrunner9459]

Thanks. The video was very interesting. I knew there were different rates but not how or tell which rate was used.

[@virginiawimer8064]

Love this. Just what I needed.

[@steelpandt]

That was a real eye-opener. Thanks for sharing this helpful information.

[@sandyshelton-rodriguez6094]

You are the BOMB, MayMay!! Thanks so much for all the work you do to make us aware! I am pretty new and love your new series!! xoxo

[@826313sherry]

I prefer the A2 size cards, because they are more cost effective for me to make. I also prefer to make all my own envelopes and envelope glue for the same reason. I prefer to save crafting money to buy more stamps, ink, etc...things I can't make myself. Thanks for your hint, I am going to make myself a "postal slot" cause I tend to add dimensionals to a lot of cards and usually end up putting them in padded envelopes which cost a lot more to mail. LOVE all your videos and hints, but sure missed the Crafter After today.

[@ecilagrove355]

Wonderful tutorial. Please share what type of paper and the weight to use that will mimic store bought envelopes .

[@pctchr]

I'd enjoy seeing examples of techniques of all kinds, using the card bases that are not as frequently used, especially 3x3 and the A-9 (the tall skinny one), and maybe the 4-bar, too. Thanks for your hard work! Your videos are very informative!

[@c.joymccoy]

My preference is the 5 1/2 x 4 1/4. for the reasons you mentioned. Recently I bought a card making magazine that came from the UK. It had card bases and envelopes enclosed. They were 5x5. I tried to mail one and it came back with 21 cents postage due. So I hand delivered it. Most of the cards I make are for people at my church, so it's easy to hand deliver.

[@Pauline-ir2tr]

I bought Christmas cards that I thought were really cute but when I opened the box, they were square, the box they were in was rectangular. I know that would cost extra in postage but the envelopes that accompanied them were rectangular and had part of the envelope glued together to make a square "pocket" for the card. I thought it was a great idea and have done that when making cards and envelopes by putting a white scrap in the end of the envelope and gluing it in place so regular postage can be used.

[@c.joymccoy]

Good idea

[@fairycardmakerlisa3359]

I use A2 (5.5 x 4.25 inches, also referred to as invitation size) for no waste. I also do A7 (5 x 7 inches) if I need a bigger canvas. I never do squares. I bought a die for making envelopes for those 2 sizes. I use 32lb printer paper for the envelopes. Less than that is too flimsy and I don't like if my recipient can see through the envelope to the card. For 5 x 7, I have to use larger than 8.5 x 11 inch paper for my envelope die. I buy sarge sketch books or pads on sale for that, so long as the paper isn't see through. I have an envelope punch board if I want to make any other sizes. BTW, the scorpal score board also has a triangle score guide you can get to make envelopes.

[@mariselaspaulding2741]

I use stamps.com at work and ordered me one. Thanks for all your tips.

[@PaperToPetals]

Hey May-May, Debbie here! Thanks so much for all your research and sharing the info with us!

[@susankingcs]

Great video! Sometimes when I go to the PO and I have written Hand Cancel I am blessed as I don't get charged xtra!

[@pathickman4897]

Thanks so much for this information, especially the mailing. I am looking forward to all the videos you make for card making.

[@wvmonograms2739]

You are awesome MayMay!!

[@MaymayMadeIt]

+D Stowers thanks D!

[@parmacrafter]

I love your videos! Thank you so much for explaining the sizes and mailing info. That has always been a super confusing issue with hand made cards.

[@carolbostick414]

When I retired I got interested in scrapbooking and started getting Paperwishes scrapbooking kit of the month. I really after 3 years haven't gotten into scrapbooking but each month there's a card to make in the kit. This card is 5 by 61/2. I thought all cards were really this size. Paperwishes webisodes always use this size. I noticed that you didn't include that size. I've bought the envelopes and cards at Michaels. After watching you and other crafters, I've started making A2 sizes also. I love watching everything you do! By the way, will you be getting anymore of the special edition for juvenile diabetes in stock. I keep missing it! Thanks for all you do!

[@gen-thethreadedbobbin]

Thank you sooooo much! I appreciate you taking the time to make this video and doing all the leg work. This has been eye opening! Oh and I love all card sizes! Really enjoy all the videos and inspiration you bring to us, thanks again :)

[@bethlong1757]

I wish way back when I started I'd have seen this video...it would have helped me understand so much. I used a computer program to make cards and in the beginning all I knew were half fold and quarter fold cards. ;0) I think my favorite is the A2 not only because you can get 2 cards out of every piece of 8 1/2 x 11 card stock but because you can also make the envelope out of an 8 1/2 x 11 piece as well. I live in a town where if you can't get supplies at Wal-Mart or Dollar Tree (and lately my Dollar Tree hasn't been so good) you have to order it on-line...so 8 1/2 x 11 paper works best for me. ;0)

[@juliasatterwhite9835]

Yes use those bases! This video is great! Thank you! I don't have a preference! I bought a package of card bases with envelopes and have been using them to make my cards. So I am loving this series too start making my own bases and the envelopes! Thank you for sharing! God bless! Love hugs and prayers! O:-)

[@DonnaJo3452]

Julia Satterwhite Making envelopes is fun--I love that I can make them match the card.

[@Usdukes]

I really appreciate this incredible amount of information you have done for us! You explain things very well and sometimes that is the most important part of it all. Thank you!!!

[@nyokasmith6611]

Great informative video!!! Even some stuff I didn't know... Thanks for the info on the tool from the PO. I will definitely check that out as I like to add embellishments to my Christmas cards and I don't like to pay extra for sending... awesome video!!!!

[@Only1MrsLOW]

I would love to see you do a video on tools you recommend to get started. Thanks MayMay!!!

[@nanettechurch1319]

Very good information Maymay. I would like to know paper weight of envelopes for mailing. Thank you, have a very nice day!

[@petiest1]

Very informative. Thanks for sharing. ☺️❤️

[@debblws1961]

I love this series I am learning so much. You are a great teacher. I created a book to keep my notes in and are loving this! Yes use the bases, it will help the newbies like me :) Thank you.

[@broussardfamily1]

Super helpful! I've been a card maker for a long time & I didn't know all of that so, thank you Maymay!