DIY Invites: Cardstock and Templates

jesibel14

Two part question ladies!

Cardstock: I am planning on making my own invitations using pocketfolds from Cards and Pockets (and am waiting patiently for their 25% of sale lol) but I want to buy the card stock separately as theirs is pricey.  I checked out cardstock at Staples and their 65lb cardstock seemed oddly inexpensive ($15 for 250 sheets). 
Does anyone have any recommendations for cardstock?
Is 65lb the right size to use for the actual invite and inserts?  I have my work's high quality printer to use, so I'm ok on that front.
Has anyone used staples?
I don't need anything fancy - just ivory/natural colored paper and I'm a happy bride-to-be.

Templates:  Any recommendations on websites where I can find cute templates for my invites?  I'm looking for something with a garden theme/floral border...

Thanks for the help!

MandahGirly

Are you looking to pay for templates? I would check Etsy - There are loads of sellers that will customize your invites and then send you the digital file.

I used cards and pockets to actually print my invites as well - The price of the cardstock is including in the price and it really saved us a lot of hassle and annoyance with printing it on our own printer. HTH!

Shazzie116

I actually found the 65lb cardstock at Staples to feel a bit flimsy once I printed a sample and cut it out. I ended up using 80lb from Cards & Pockets and it was a really good weight. I also printed the incite, response, and reception card on one 8.5x11 so I only needed ~100 heets for the invitations. 

MissRoo

I am using a seller on etsy for my invites. She is designing and printing all of my invitations, RSVP Cards and Enclosure Cards on 120 lb smooth cardstock. I am then going to mount the invitations on mats from Cards and Pockets. I am getting 80 invites, 80 enclosure cards and 80 RSVP's for only $110. It's crazy how cheap it is! Plus I don't have to worry about cutting them.

I highly recommend contacting her. She did my STD's too.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/KMThomasDesigns

If you want to see my proofs I can email them to you. Just let me know what your email address is.

jesibel14

Thanks for the help girls!  I should check out Etsy or else better paper.  Wish I could have responded sooner but I can't get on TK on my work computer...BOO...

MissRoo - I would love to see the proofs, 110 for 80 is incredible!  my email is jessdonegan14 at gmail  Thanks again!

LoveAdopted

Miss Roo- do you think you could also send me your proof? She sounds like she might be what I've been looking for!

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caflygrl

I definetely recommend Paper and More (http://www.paperandmore.com/) for cardstock and even envelopes. They have pockets as well. You can order samples of everything if you want to test out the paper weight and/or if your printer will work. Plus shipping is only a flat $3.99!

ETA: I just reread and saw you are looking for cream/ivory paper. I am using the linen finish natural cream and it is really lovely!