Cardmaking Series: Sizes and Envelopes and Mailing OH MY!

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@ortizle1 Жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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!!

@pk7094 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@KathyHansenazulskyjewelry Ай бұрын

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

@sheriwise5455 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@brendabuttress9482 6 жыл бұрын

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

@debbiehaney8996 6 жыл бұрын

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

@pattemaeayerbe 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@suzyq1730 6 жыл бұрын

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

@wendyodell356 6 жыл бұрын

Yes use those bases and use your fav tools. 💝

@Utube5562 6 жыл бұрын

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

@juanitawaford3516 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@marshaniksich1448 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@lubear413 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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

@sarasharkey6150 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@peggylittle9224 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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

@lillianmartinez1593 6 жыл бұрын

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!!

@Usdukes 6 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@themima5 2 жыл бұрын

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

@cynthiarichter792 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@pathickman4897 6 жыл бұрын

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

@rosannapeterodrigues8833 6 жыл бұрын

Yes use those bases. Thanks for sharing!

@madeby2handswithlove-denis571 6 жыл бұрын

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😍

@parmacrafter 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@FlowerGemsGirl 6 жыл бұрын

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!!!!☺️😊

@grannybibi 6 жыл бұрын

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

@kimsettle4116 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@debblws1961 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@tewmuch7342 Жыл бұрын

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

@Only1MrsLOW 6 жыл бұрын

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

@sandyshelton-rodriguez6094 6 жыл бұрын

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

@kimsettle4116 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@dmaynardabu 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@wvmonograms2739 6 жыл бұрын

I love love love making envelopes!!

@jeanneluddeni5159 6 жыл бұрын

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

@brandiledell4795 6 жыл бұрын

This is so so helpful! Thank you for researching and sharing! ❤️

@my2jedi 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@mariselaspaulding2741 6 жыл бұрын

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

@LilCraftyNook 6 жыл бұрын

Yay!!! This is great!! I was just looking earlier this morning to find measurements to make 6 x 6 cards!! 😃 And the USPS measuring thing is very, very much appreciated!! I will buy myself one ASAP! I have three standard sizes I use the most-A2, A7 and the 6 x 6. (some store bought) Thank you SO SO much for sharing!!❤️

@imogenethomas1138 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@broussardfamily1 6 жыл бұрын

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

@lorettahead5097 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your time explaining! 💟

@Mospiers 6 жыл бұрын

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

@steelpandt 6 жыл бұрын

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

@judyestrada1446 6 жыл бұрын

Maymay - Thank you so much for this information ! It is so useful for everyone to understand. I usually make A2 sized cards. Occasionally I do 5 X 7. Thanks for this video !

@dianatursky5774 6 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@teresaselby3536 6 жыл бұрын

yes use the bases! Love this info!

@reneecharleswell5139 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the information. I'm a crafters companion product fan, and the tend to make bigger cards like 8x8. This video was very helpful.

@gen-thethreadedbobbin 6 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@virginiawimer8064 3 жыл бұрын

Love this. Just what I needed.

@lisatruitt9889 6 жыл бұрын

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

@brendalawrence6732 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@claudettegulley4181 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the resource you did on mailing and card sizes. I have found this very helpful. Thank you, God Bless 🙏🏻😊✂️🖌✏️

@bettyhall9777 6 жыл бұрын

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

@MyCraftyMind4U 6 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Good to know information. Thank you so very much for sharing your tips on mailing and all the research you did to help us.

@dorothyhuddleston3630 4 жыл бұрын

Such a helpful video for newbies like me! TFS.

@jackieholder6631 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@judiblock1683 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@janicejackson8333 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@MsGettinready 4 жыл бұрын

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

@janets132003 6 жыл бұрын

Great information, thank you A2 is my go to size, less "waste", those scrap pieces can get out of control...fast.

@barbbrewer770 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maymay, very helpful information

@melissabryant672 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this info. I have decided to make my own Christmas cards but a little intimidated but your card series is helping alot!!!

@TicketToLearning 6 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@sharonschweitzer5897 6 жыл бұрын

Yes

@bettyparadis1606 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@susang6193 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@pdelmercado 6 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful information. Thank you for this wonderful tutorial.

@maryannstahl8681 6 жыл бұрын

Loved this!! Thank you!!

@lunasquirl 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@ssharp11 6 жыл бұрын

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

@hulie67Julie 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you so much for all this helpful information and I think it is an awesome idea to use those bases in this card series

@cindihanley7053 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@charliedelara8146 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks May May

@wendyrobert3799 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This have been very helpful.

@karenkeltner2014 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Excellent information.

@vswaddy620 6 жыл бұрын

Thank You For Sharing, love your videos!

@PaperToPetals 6 жыл бұрын

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

@Craftie 6 жыл бұрын

Yes please, use those bases. 🤗

@micheleanderton4280 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maymay - very informative!

@janellejones196 6 жыл бұрын

This video was soooo incredibly helpful! Thank you for your hard work researching this! I was just trying to google whether 4bar cards require extra postage and was having trouble finding the answer- thank you also for the link to that helpful tool! 😃😃😃

@covalyngiles5410 5 жыл бұрын

Very good information! Thanks for doing all the research.

@bethannekollman8483 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Maymay, I made my first A2 card the other day and have learned so much with this video!! I would love to see what your go to tools.. I am so new in paper crafting have bought things I already dislike!!!

@marie_h1104 6 жыл бұрын

The mailing section was really helpful; thank you!

@sandralopez-nd5rg 6 жыл бұрын

This has been very helpful. Thank you!

@debbiehays9194 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@shauna9747 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@wvmonograms2739 6 жыл бұрын

You are awesome MayMay!!

@MaymayMadeIt 6 жыл бұрын

+D Stowers thanks D!

@DianaHernandez-kn1ne 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thanks for taking the time to do the research. You are so awesome. This was very helpful.

@826313sherry 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@connieweaver7348 6 жыл бұрын

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 !

@ruthannamarteifio2521 5 жыл бұрын

Great info! Thank you!

@ceeclearly6840 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@joycecreceliusUtube 6 жыл бұрын

Tysm for another great video May May. Very informative! I am just now getting into card making and don't really have a favorite size yet. I would love to see you use these card bases for the future videos. I love all of your videos and appreciate all the time and effort you put into them for us. P.s. Just finished my weekly bible journal page right before watching this video😍

@krystleburgess1052 5 жыл бұрын

Maymay, thank you so much. This was very helpful. K

@CraftsandTrueCrimeTracy 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an informative video! I learned ALOT!

@maidaacosta8582 5 жыл бұрын

Great helpful info! Thanks for sharing it. I normally stick to the A2 card size for the reasons you gave. Often when I do other sizes with thickness, they are hand delivered.