Cheap as chips..

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lilstarry1 · 12/04/2006 16:33

Or close to :)

I've just started making cards, but all the cards and envelope sets seem rather pricey.. So I was wondering where everyone gets there's from? I've not investigated e-bay yet, but need to.. is there anywhere else? I'm only after simple pre-folded white/beige/cream cards with matching envelopes.

Any suggestions? (Can't you tell I'm new to this!)
TIA x

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Pixiefish · 12/04/2006 17:03

I get mine from the PAPERMILL shop. They have shops in various shopping centres. I also buy A5 card from there and make my own.

Some people have talked in the past about PDA- don't know what their prices are like.

In what region are you as there may be somewhere specific to your region

PutAPeachyInYourSimnelCake · 12/04/2006 17:55

The Works and e-bay, generally (used to be papermill which is similar to Works card section but bigger but not near one now)

Whizzz · 12/04/2006 18:33

Argos also do big packs (but you might want to start out smaller)\link{http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/0216973.htm\argos}

Hobbycraft do smaller packs but can be pricey. I've even seen packs in Asda recently - sorry didn;t look at price

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lilstarry1 · 12/04/2006 20:32

Thank you all.. I'm in Norwich, never seen a Papermill shop, which is a shame! I should check out The Works, ours isn't very good tho'!
Definitely need to investigate e-bay :)
xx

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Pixiefish · 12/04/2006 21:33

I've had fairly good packs in hobbycraft as well

hulababy · 12/04/2006 21:38

Asda have some small packs of about 10 cards - white or cream available. Pretty cheap too.

Dior · 12/04/2006 21:46

I buy my envelopes from Idealuk.co.uk.
I got a pack of 100 sheets of 280 gsm A4 white card for £5 (therefore 2.5p per A6 card) from Rapid Electronics...really good quality. It s so much cheaper to make your own card blanks, and you get much more choice that way too. You can get envelopes from just about anywhere.

Dior · 12/04/2006 21:46

'It is'

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lilstarry1 · 13/04/2006 09:54

Thanks :) I have lots of beige card, which I can easily fold.. I just thought it looked more professional if I had matching envelopes, perhaps I should try and find some beige envelopes in the right size.

I clearly need to check out Asda too... I bought some from The Range and they were fairly reasonable, but I'm sure I could get cheaper!
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