Insert's and Verses - do you go for them?

[Dee100]

I seem to spend a great deal of time putting inserts with appropriate verses in my cards - what do you do?

[cw18]

depends on who the card is for, and how much of a hurry I'm in.

prefer to use an insert, even if it only has 'Happy Birthday' printed on it though.... looks much more professional

[mrsb]

i use an insert in 95% of my cards

[maddy]

Usually use an insert but it is often left blank , just think it is never to write on paper rather than the card .

[Hysteri-CAL]

Depends who the card is for .... sometimes I add inserts, sometimes I don't.

[Kitty Crafts]

I always add an insert and either print off a verse or whatever - or sometimes just stamp a 'Happy Birthday' 'Congratulations' etc

[lesleyuk]

What papers do you use for your inserts?

[mummygina]

I buy pre-printed inserts for my cards. however, i have been known to make my own inserts very simply by trimming down plain A4 paper to fit card, and adding a 'best wishes' peel off

[VAL DER RE]

Inserts always just seem to finish a card off, I tend to use white card but then try and match the insert up with any other colour I have used. If I am making a card to sell then I would always put a insert and verse inside. If I am in a real rush though and I am sending it to someone then sometimes I don't bother.

[Kitty Crafts]

I try to match up but I also like to use cream parchment paper and also vellum. I bought lots of pre-printed inserts last year for my Christmas cards.

[kt13mat11]

i use inserts i print special ones from the puter for special cards and for ordanary cards i have bought some from lakeland where you can also get smelly ones lol

[Mole]

These days, i usually pop an insert into my cards. Firstly, it helps make it easier for the purchaser to write in as often the cardstock I use is shiny or won't take ink well. Secondly, it gives the card a bit more substance anmd makes it a little sturdier. And then there's the handy fact an insert can often hide brad points, ribbon ends, stitching etc or other bits you don't necessarily want on display!
I hardly ever have any writing on the inserts as I find people buy the cards for different purposes. Christmas card inserts are the only one I'm likely to add any words to.

[Dee100]

I use plain paper as my insert and if the card is coloured I try to use a tone of the colour. My big problem is always finding suitable verses at short notice. I am not organised to have a stock of cards ready and usually end up making a card the day before it should be posted and it's then I seem to spend hours looking for site's that have good verses.

Anyone got any good site's they can recommend?

[Janice]

I put inserts into cards if I am making them for other people to send, and will put a verse or greeting in as requested. For those I make to send myself - it really depends on who it is for and the occassion.

Sometimes, I'll just tear a square/oblong of cardstock and add it in - gives a rustic look

[Pat]

I always use inserts as well. Cut down A4 paper and print a verse on it. Everyone I make for wants them. I got a CD from a craft fair I was at and it has all sorts of verses on it. Birthday Wedding Sympathy etc.