Staples 49703 Cardstock Paper, 110 lb, Ivory, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 250 Sheets

Some projects call for everyday paper, others need a sheet with more body for a finished piece. Staples 49703 cardstock is 110 lb. stock for invitations, signs, notices, and creative work.

Its smooth, ivory-colored surface gives cards and printed materials a soft, neutral look. The letter-size sheets are designed for standard-sized printing and fit standard paper trays.

With 250 sheets in the pack, it’s ready for a run of invitations, classroom materials, or a supply of custom cards for home and office projects.

Technical details

• Brand: Staples
• Model: 49703
• Type: Cardstock paper
• Size: 8.5 x 11 inches
• Weight: 110 lb.
• Color: Ivory
• Capacity: 250 sheets
• Material: Paper with 10% post-consumer recycled content
• Additional details: Acid-free and archive safe

Everyday use

Use the sheets for invitations, thank-you cards, RSVP cards, place cards, posters, signs, and notices. The smooth finish is suited to graphics, prints with moderate solid areas, and saturated colors, making it useful for projects where the printed design should stand out against a light background. The 8.5 x 11-inch format also gives you room to arrange a design before printing or trimming it for a specific project.

Buyer feedback often highlights the cardstock’s usefulness for homemade cards, along with its print appearance and sturdiness. Opinions vary on the exact ivory shade, with some describing it as creamier or more yellow, and buyers also have mixed impressions of its thickness and weight. That makes the stated 110 lb. weight and ivory color useful details to consider when planning a coordinated project.

Usage tips

For invitations or place cards, lay out the text and graphics on a letter-size page first, then print and trim as needed. For signs, notices, or classroom displays, the heavier stock provides a more substantial paper format than a routine sheet. The ivory tone works well when a softer background suits the design better than bright white. Keep the pack on hand for recurring projects at home, school, or the office.

When it makes sense

Choose this pack when you need a supply of smooth, letter-size cardstock for printed pieces that benefit from a heavier feel, such as event stationery, custom cards, and small signs. For routine documents, standard copy paper is a different practical choice, this 110 lb. stock is aimed at projects where the paper itself contributes to the finished presentation. It suits you if you want 250 ivory sheets for repeatable printing and creative use, with acid-free, archive-safe construction for paper projects intended to be kept.