Which brings me right to the next topic... Paper!
If you're looking for paper for a project like a wedding invitation or business cards (or giclee print labels) and you want more than like 30 sheets, you only have so many options. Some of those options can be limiting and frustrating and expensive. Some of them, can be perfect and affordable!
Basically, your choices are as follows:
A---Go to your local craft store and buy what they sell for scrapbooking. This is a fine option if they have exactly what you want. I tried to make that work but... in the end, the craft colored paper they carried was just too dark to print on. I bought it and tried to go the easy route but it was not working and I knew that ultimately I had to find something better. I don't recall the price.
B---Cute online places like Paper Source. I looked up what I wanted on Paper Source (a fine place indeed...) but not fine for buying more than like 20 sheets. I added up the price of 250 sheets and it was $75, not including shipping.
C---Paper manufacturing companies. There's a bunch of places like Neenah or French Paper Co. where you can buy paper online. But a little hard to buy something specific if you can't see it for yourself. This can be an okay option... totally depends on your project.
D---Pssst......THIS is the correct answer! You look for a local paper reseller. Every town has one. They are there to sell large quantities of paper to anyone doing a large print job. But, they are more than happy to sell paper to little ol' you! You can march right in, look through the paper sample books and either buy something they may have in stock or they can order it. I am usually looking for something simple that they usually have in stock. The above paper is by Neenah and was about $32. "Environment cover - Desert Storm - 250 sheets" And, it's perfect!
I hope this information has been helpful because I know you want special paper for your special project and you want it at a reasonable price.
