Resources
Belletristics' Design Directory A glossary of the different stationery designs offered by Belletristics with explanations, printing and usage tips, and guidelines
Belletristics' Printable Color Chart Use this pdf chart to pick the colors to use in your design. For best results, print out the chart using the paper and printer you'll use for your final project. Since colors on a computer monitor won't match the printed color, the only way to insure your colors will look the way you want is to print out a sample.
Belletristics' Font Style Guide Not sure how to describe the font you'd like to use in your design? Look over the sample fonts in the guide and find the look you're going for. The guide is not a complete list of available fonts (there are many other options available!) it's just a way for you to easily explain the style you're looking for.
Belletristics' Wedding Stationery Wording Guide Not sure what information to include in your invitation? Though there are many different wording options to consider, this guide gives you an overview of the important information to include and the most common phrasing used. The guide also includes samples of wording for your rsvp, reception card, save the date, and ceremony program
Paper Weights Confused whether you should order 100lb text weight or 80lb cover weight paper? Check out this handy page from Paper-Papers explaining the difference between different weights.
Paper Finishes Not sure what a linen paper finish is? Find out in The Paper Hub's guide to paper finishes.
Envelope Sizes Need to know what size envelope to use for your 4.25" x 5.5" card? Use Paper-Papers list of envelope sizes and their coordinating enclosures to find out.
Postcard Sizes from the USPS website.
- Minimum: 3-1/2 inches high by 5 inches long by 0.007 inch thick
- Maximum: 6 inches long by 4-1/4 inches high
- Additional postage required for larger postcards
Do-it-yourself Supplies
Looking for a good place to buy specialty paper, envelopes, or labels? The following sites are a great place to start. Most of these sites offer sample packs so you can see the colors and test the quality in person.
Paper and Enclosure Cards
Anchor Paper carries a wide variety of specialty papers and card stock, such as Stardreams, Crane's Crest, and Curious Metallics. Anchor paper's pricing and customer service is excellent, and they will also custom cut paper for you.
Paper and More has the most affordable prices I've found for pocket fold cards. Although they don't have a huge selection, there are metallic, linen, and solid color options in both A-7 and square sizes.
Cards and Pockets carries a variety of card stock, pre-cut paper, and enclosures at reasonable prices.
Paper Papers stocks specialty paper in large sizes (11 x 17 and larger)
Blank Labels and Stickers
Labels by the Sheet carries a huge variety of shapes and colors of labels and you can order any number of sheets. They also stock water-resistant labels perfect for use with ready-made water bottle label designs.
Envelopes
Anchor Paper stocks a variety of sizes and colors of envelopes. If you don't see what you're looking for on the site, make sure to email them since they carry more envelopes than are shown on the site.
Envelope Mall carries a multitude of specialty envelopes, including kraft and translucent options.
Fonts
Looking for a fancy or decorative font to use? Check out www.dafont.com for a wide variety of free, quality fonts available for download.