The colored envelopes that some greeting cards come is can be a good source of “found” color paper. With a finer grain than construction paper, they have the same matte finish and come in some of the same strong colors. There are also medium tints and pastels in the mail. If you do not want any writing on the project, use the inside of the envelope as the side that shows.
Discard the gummed parts of the envelope to ensure consistency in the way the paper behaves. Plan your project with the paper in hand as finding the same envelope again may be a problem.
Not acid-free, this paper is better about aging than some other in this guide. As always, use a light hand with water-based glues to prevent water spots and ripples. This paper takes a nice crease and holds it.
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