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 | Can you explain the paper weight system? | |
| The standard system of paper weights (lbs, #'s) can be confusing, so we also provide the metric weight on the bottom of each page. The metric system can be better used to compare different paper types. The article below explains in detail the weight syste |
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| Do you have any guidelines on making invitations? | |
| The tips & instructions here can help you get started in making your own invitations from our blank papers:
http://www.paperandmore.com/buying-guides/index.html#Making%20Your%20Own%20Invitations
You can also purchase custom printed invitations from |
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| Do you have legal, 8 1/2 x 14 sized paper? | |
| We currently do not have legal sized paper, but we do have 11 x 17 sized paper. We can cut down the paper to 8 1/2 x 14 size at no extra cost for you. You can simply order the paper online and in the Comments Box (on the final checkout page), indicate, "P |
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| What is the best way to fold or score paper? | |
| Scoring is the the act of creating a line or depression in the paper that will help the paper fold. This is the best way to create a fold in card stock or any somewhat thicker paper.
For example if you want to make a folded card it is best to score the |
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| What is the difference between cardstock & text paper? | |
| Cardstock is a thick paper like a greeting card and text weight is thinner like copy paper. This article will help explain in further detail:
http://www.paperandmore.com/buying-guides/article/understanding-paper-weights.html
We would encourage order |
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| Do you have photo paper? | |
| Unfortunately we do not carry any paper specifically for printing photographs. You can try printing on our Solid or Linen Cardstock, but it wouldn't have the same results as printing on photo paper.
We would recommend ordering sample sheet(s) to test o |
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| Will your paper print on my specific printer model/brand? | |
| I'm sorry but we do not have information on specific printer models or brand types.
We would recommend ordering sample sheet(s) to test out beforehand. They can be ordered from the bottom of any product page. |
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| Can I order half (50 sheet) packs or smaller quantities than shown online? | |
| We only have the pack quantities shown online and sample / single sheets (on the bottom of most product pages). |
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| Can all your cardstocks be printed on? | |
| Our Solid, Linen, Laid, Parchment, Recycled, Embossed, and Sparkles Cardstocks can usually go through most printers.
We would recommend ordering sample sheet(s) to test out beforehand. They can be ordered from the bottom of any product page.
The Pea |
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| Which papers are best for programs? | |
| It is of course a personal preference choice, but many customers use our Text weight papers or Vellum papers to make program booklets.
Text Paper: http://www.paperandmore.com/cat-text-paper.html
Vellum Paper: http://www.paperandmore.com/cat-vellum. |
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| Do you have perforated cardstock? | |
| Unfortunately we do not have any perforated cardstock. Our cardstock is flat 8 1/2 x 11 sheets. We do offer a cutting service however as detailed here.
http://www.paperandmore.com/cutting-service.html
You can also score the paper using readily avail |
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| Can you score the paper? | |
| We do not have a scoring service. Here are some instructions on how to score paper yourself:
Scoring Paper
Or you can have a local copy shop s |
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| Are your papers acid free? | |
| Many of our papers are acid free, but not all of them are. If a paper is acid free, it is indicated on the bottom of the page. In general, these papers are acid free: Vellums (27#, 29#, 30#, 48#), Pearlescent Metallics, Recycled, Parchment, Sparkles, Laid |
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| Can I order a sample of your papers, envelopes or cards? | |
| You can order samples or singles of any paper, card or envelope from the bottom of each specific product page. When on a particular item, you can scroll down to find the link to order samples.
We also have sample packs of our different papers in each s |
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| What cardstock do you recommend for postcards | |
| We recommend using our papers which are heavier than 216 grams/meter. You can find a full list of our papers and weights here:
http://www.paperandmore.com/buying-guides/article/understanding-paper-weights.html
Please be sure to check your final mail |
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| Does Cardstock or Text Paper work better as an Invitation Backing? | |
| Cardstock will definitely work better as a backing (where the text is being printed on a separate layer and attached to the backing layer below). Cardstock will provide the invitation with a nice sturdiness, whereas the text paper will be too thin and the |
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| Which paper do you use for the invoice included in the package? | |
| We use a variety of our papers for invoices and receipts. Please contact us with a description of the paper in detail to help determine which paper was used.
1) Was it translucent?
2) What was the surface? Metallic, textured or smooth?
3) Was it t |
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| Do you know if a specific printer will print on the paper properly? | |
| Unfortunately we can't offer advice on specific printers. We would recommend ordering a sample sheet from the bottom of the product page for which you are interested to test out beforehand.
We also have sample packs of our different papers in each sect |
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| Can you print on the Petal Cards Enclosures? | |
| We do not print on the Petal Cards as we do not have a printing service. You can contact a local printshop to see if they can do it. Customers typically print on a different paper and include it as an insert in the Card enclosure or glue it to the card.
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| Do you have other Mix & Match packs? | |
| I am sorry but we have custom variety packs only in the 8 1/2 x 11 vellums and metallic text papers. We do not yet have custom Mix & Match options in the other papers. |
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| How can I leave a product review? | |
| You can leave a review by going to the product page of the item purchased and underneath the Add to Cart button is the link to Write a Review. Please contact us f you have trouble and we can provide a link to leave the review. |
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| Do you have any glossy papers? | |
| I'm sorry but we do not have any glossy / photo papers available currently. |
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| Do you have any papers with an adhesive backing? | |
| Unfortunately we do not have any papers with an adhesive backing. |
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| How should I store my paper? | |
| Storage of your vellum paper, vellum envelopes, and all other paper is vital. Keep your paper and envelopes cool and dry. Paper does not like moisture or heat as it tends to curl and ripple when exposed to it. The adhesive gum on envelopes tends to moiste |
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| Do you have PMS numbers for your papers? | |
| We do not yet have PMS numbers available for the papers unfortunately. |
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| Can the Card Enclosures be mailed without an envelope? | |
| The Card Enclosures are best in a separate envelope. Some have mailed without an envelope with success as long as you can keep it closed properly. It would be best to check with your local Post Office first. |
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| Do you sell parent size sheets? | |
| We only have the sizes shown on our site and not any parent size sheets unfortunately. |
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| Do you have enviromentally friendly products from recycled materials? | |
| We have these items from 100% recycled materials:
Recycled Cardstock
Recycled Text
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| Do you have mirrored cardstock? | |
| We do not have any cardstock with a mirror, reflective type finish. Our Pearlescent Metallic has a soft shine, but is not mirrorlike. |
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| Can you print custom seals? | |
| Unfortunately we are not able to make custom print seals. |
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| Can any of your items be used for food safe packaging? | |
| None of our items are officially designated as food safe. There likely would not be a problem with most of our papers to be used in that fashion, but please use at your own risk.
We would recommend ordering sample sheet(s) to test out beforehand. They |
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| Do you have any papers with deckled / torn edges? | |
| We do not currently have any papers with deckled / torn edges. All our papers have straight edges. |
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| Do you offer scoring / folding services? | |
| I'm sorry but we do not offer a scoring or folding service. You can find some tools at a local craft store to help score or fold the paper. You would want to score the paper first to get a clean fold. |
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| Do you have paper which can be used for soap wrappers? | |
| Many of our customers purchase our vellum paper for soap wraps. Samples of any item can be ordered from the bottom of any product page or sample packs can be purchased here:
http://www.paperandmore.com/products/samples/cat_samples.html |
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| Can you custom print address / return labels? | |
| I'm sorry but we do not have a printing service available for our address / return labels. You can order our mailing labels and print them using a home printer (laser or inkjet).
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| Are your papers / cardstocks double sided? | |
| All our papers are double sided (same color and finish on both sides) EXCEPT the Embossed Metallic papers which are single sided with a solid white color on the opposite side. |
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| Do you have any papers which are close to "Tiffany Blue" | |
| Our Aqua Lagoon in the Pearlescent Metallic sections and Aqua in the Solid sections are a very close, though not an exact match to "Tiffany Blue". |
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| Which cardstock do you recommend for business cards? | |
| Any of our 80# cardstocks or higher should work great for business cards. Please be sure that they are cardstock and not text weight. And we would recommend ordering samples from the bottom of the product page to test out first. |
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| Can dark paper be printed on? | |
| Dark paper cannot be printed on with a home printer as the ink will not show. To have lighter colors printed on dark paper, it is best to have the item professionally printed, using offset or thermography printing. |
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| Do you have duplex (different color on each side) paper? | |
| We do not currently have any duplex paper. Our Embossed Metallic is white on one side, but we do not have any paper that is different colored on each side. |
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| Do you have tips for printing on labels? | |
| Please try printing on the labels with these printing tips:
* Select "economy", "draft" or "speed" print mode (depending on the specific machine). This will lay down the least amount of ink possible, making it harder for the ink to smear.
* Let the in |
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| Do you have any perforated paper? | |
| We do not have any perforated paper. We can custom cut our papers, but not with a perforation.
http://www.paperandmore.com/cutting-service.html |
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| Can dark paper be written on with a pen? | |
| Dark paper can be written on by a Gel pen, but NOT with a regular Ball Point pen as the ink will not show properly. \\ |
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| Do you have any paper / cardstock which is white on one side? | |
| Our Embossed Metallic papers are white on one side and have the Embossed finish on the other side. |
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| Do you have any paper with a deckled / torn edge? | |
| We do not currently have any papers with deckled / torn edges. All our papers have straight edges.
But for many of the items, especially the Pearlescent Metallic, a deckled edge can be created by hand tearing the edges of the paper. |
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| Are your items made in the USA? | |
| About half of the papers are made in the USA and half are made in Europe. |
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| Do you have any handmade paper? | |
| We do not have any handmade paper at this time. |
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| Do you have any crinkled paper? | |
| We do not have any crinkled, handmade paper at this time. |
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| Do you have any velcro sensitive paper? | |
| Unfortunately we do not have any paper that would be usable with velcro. |
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| I'd like to order the information cards that go in the A7 envelopes, where do i find them? | |
| Our blank papers are sold in 8 1/2 x 11, 12 x 12 or 11 x 17 flat sheets which we can custom cut for you. You can find more about our cutting service here:
http://www.paperandmore.com/cutting-service.html |
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| Which card stocks meets the minimim .007" thickness for postcards by the Post Office (USPS). | |
| All our available card stock inventory meets the USPS Post Card thickness regulations of .007.
65# - .0078
74# (110# Index) - .0085
80# - .0092
92# - .010
100# - .011
105# - .013
107# - .014 |
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| Does your papers have watermark on them? | |
| None of our blank paper products have watermarks or manufacturer names imprinted on them.
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