It's been a while since I've used actual greeting card paper to make my photo greeting cards.  The first time I made greeting cards on a PC, I used HP greeting card paper, which I found on clearance.  I loved making photo cards!  Unfortunately, I realized greeting card paper was a bit costly when not on clearance, so I turned to other paper for my cards.  Mostly, I have made them on&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Canon-Matte-Photo-Paper-8-5-x-11-Inches-50-Sheets-7981A004/dp/B0000721Z3/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Canon Matte Photo Paper, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 50 Sheets (7981A004)</a>.  (Note, however, I have not bought this paper since 2005, when I stocked up on it, because it was so cheap.  Thus, I don't know if Canon has changed anything about the paper or not.  The box itself looks different.)  It is basically inexpensive photo paper, and has no Canon name on the reverse side, so you can print your greetings on that side.  (Just make certain you print the photo on the right side.  If not, it will look horrendous, whereas words look just fine.  Hold the paper up to a lamp to find the brightest white side for the photo.)  It also folds relatively easily.  If you want your card on glossy paper, use glossy photo paper for your photograph, pastel or bright bonded paper for your message, and tape or paste the bonded paper to the back of the glossy paper. (All glossy paper I have ever seen has the brand's name on the back, so messages can't be printed there.)  Then, just get a box of envelopes that fit your cards, such as&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Columbian-CO468-Grip-Seal-Invitation-Envelopes-A9-5-3-4-x-8-3-4-White-Box-of-100/dp/B000J0B3K2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Columbian CO468 Grip-Seal Invitation Envelopes A9, 5-3/4" x 8-3/4" - White (Box of 100)</a>.