How I make my greeting cards
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- Have you ever wanted to turn your artwork into professional, saleable greeting cards? It's very straight forward and I share loads of tips on the steps you need to go through in this film. From taking a photo of your artwork, to deciding whether to go DIY or work with a printer, I'm here to point out the pitfalls and what to look for.
I work with a printer called The Dandy Arthouse. I love them! This film is NOT sponsored in any way. Www.thedandyarthouse.com
steps:
Photograph your artwork - I share tips and don’t worry, a phone camera is probably fine
Adjust the photo - I make some recommendations
Decide if you will print at home or use a printer. I’ll gives you pros and cons
Prepare artwork ( you might not need to) I suggest using Canva if you need to do this
Proof it carefully. Then check it again…
Decide on pricing and where to sell. I will share some ideas.
Oh, and if you want to buy some cards from my art, please go to www.lizchaderton.co.uk
If you enjoyed this film, please like, comment and subscribe. Anything you do, helps it get shown to more people and that means I can carry on making useful content each week.
If you are looking for a friendly place to share you art and ask questions, I run a Facebook group here: groups/watercolourstudiowithlizchaderton
If you want to brush up on your skills, I have in depth courses and workshops available on www.lizchadertonstudio.co.uk
#lizchaderton #greetingcards #artbusiness
Hi Liz, just to let you know I took a plunge and with the help of the team at The Dandy Arthouse I now have a range of cards from my original watercolour art. Thank you very much for the clear and honest video. I love your videos and your art is brave and spectacular. I’m jealous! Thank you.
oh that is brilliant! I love TDAH and cards are so popular. I hope they sell like hotcakes!
I'm sure your raccoon painting would be a huge hit. All your paintings are absolutely stunning & I am so looking forward to being a collector & commission many works for my wildlife & animal rescues. You're so gifted!
Thank you so much! you are very kind
Thanks so much for the clear, detailed description of the card making process from original art.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this. This is the first video i've found that goes into all the details of pricing etc.
I’m glad you found it useful!
Thank you - how generous of you to share your experience.
Not at all. I love seeing my art in print and I really like Dandy!
Thank you so much for the common sense information! Your experience is so valuable.👍
My pleasure. I hope it helps!
Liz you’re a star, thank you for all you share here on UA-cam xXx
My pleasure. I enjoy it
Wonderful, helpful and generous with your time and expertise as always. Thank you!
I’m glad it was helpful
Thank you for this really helpful information.
You are so welcome!
Thank you very much for the helpful information.
glad it was useful
Such a great video. Thanks so much Liz.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you!
my pleasure!
Wonderful info! Thank you!❤
My pleasure!
Very helpfully VIDEO! Thank you ❤
So pleased it was helpful.
Very well explained Thankyou!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and the helpful information! 😄 I have just recently started looking for information on how to create print cards from my artwork and you have helped tremendously!
Perfect! Hope it has helped with a few pointers
It is very helpful information in this video. Thank you so much.
my pleasure!
Great practical tips thx
My pleasure. I hope this was useful
Excellent video! really enjoyed it 😊💐
Great - glad it was useful
Wonderful content. Love your cards well done!
Im new to this but very interested.
Welcome aboard!
Thank you for sharing this. It’s got me thinking about using cards to raise money for local nature group. Your recommendations are very helpful because otherwise I would be scratching around, trying to find printers and apps etc.. 😊
That’s a really lovely thing to do. They are a very good fundraiser. Make sure your details go on the back along with theirs so that it helps you and them.
@@LizChadertonArt I will. At the moment I’m trying to design a logo. I have the design but it’s the tech bit which I’m unsure of. It’s all a good learning experience! Thanks.
@@paulineshelley4421 Yes, translating idea into digital file can be tricky. Good luck
Excellent information! Wish I could find a printer here like you have in the UK.
There must be one! Or Dandy might post overseas??
Hi Liz! Lightbulb moment for me after watching this, so thank you! I haven't bought a card in over 15 years - I have made own with my scrapbooking supplies (die cuts, rubber stamps, patterned paper, etc.) and also with my own photographs in conjunction with scrapbooking supplies. Since I started watercolor painting last year, I have made cards for people using the actual paintings. (At Christmas, I handpainted 25 cards!) I always cut my own cards using cardstock and a guillotine trimmer and I have plenty of envelopes on hand (and even a supply of plastic sleeves as I have sold some in the past). My printer doesn't take cardstock, but since I want to mount the photo of my painting on coordinating paper like I do my "regular" photos, I can just print them on regular photo paper! And............I just tried a few on some matte photo paper and they came out just fine! How fun! I already take a photo of every painting I do and have them in files on my laptop so I can see my progress and past attempts, even if I "trash" the painting. Now, using your tips on photographing the paintings, I'll have a supply of ideas at the ready when I need a card for something (and I send cards all the time!). This will really help as it isn't the easiest to layer a painting on watercolor paper with sometimes 2 layers of coordinating paper and the cardstock! Thank you very much for this video and also - for future reference - the tips on outside printing in case I ever want to do them in larger quantities.
oh that sounds great. Really? 25 hand painted cards? You are good!
@@LizChadertonArt Don't give me too much credit!! HAHA! Some were full sized greeting cards, but I did a lot of notecard sized ones, so the actual painting was only 3 x 4 1/2. I picked out several tutorials I liked and did 5 or 6 of each........so assembly line.....backgrounds, salt, some pen and ink. I'm a homebody, especially when it's freezing out - and I just listen to podcasts and spend hours in my craft room! 🥰But this year I will probably use your idea and print copies so I don't have to paint the same thing multiple times!
@@tracylamarca575 I do give you credit!!
@@LizChadertonArt 🥰
This is such beautiful work!!! (I've found my favorite are channel 💗)
Welcome! Glad you are enjoying it.
So interesting. Thank you. I love your kangaroo card and wonder if you could share how you painted that wonderful background?
It is painted using an ink resist technique. I have a short course here if you are interested: www.lizchadertonstudio.co.uk/turtle-ink-resist
Thank you so much for this video Liz. Absolutely brilliant. I won’t be so scared now!
Go for it! It’s so nice to see your work in print.
This video is fantastic! You really helped me with taking pictures of my art! I would love to make cards at a later date, so again, very helpful! 😊🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
oh good!
Thank you for such a clear explanation of this process.
hope it helps!
This is so helpful, I keep coming back to your videos because you share things that are fantastic. Thank you so much.
That’s wonderful to hear!
Liz you are so generous with your information. It is a minefield out there for cards etc so thank you so much. This is soooo helpful 🤪
My pleasure. It does not have to be a minefield 😊
Thanks so much Liz. This was very informative and you made it so easy to follow the steps. I want to make cards now ❤️
Seeing your work in print is lovely and people are thrilled to receive them.
Hi Liz, can you tell me where to find the video about how you painted the kangaroo using a weird process? I saw the short, but it explains nothing, and I can't find the full video. It looked intriguing. Thank you.
I have a course at www.lizchadertonstudio.co.uk for painting a turtle in the same way
I love love love this video. Thank you for sharing this process. One last question…how do you get over the feeling that you’re not good enough? I’m 72 and took up watercolor 5 years ago and feel like an imposter. Though I’ve had people ask if I sell my work?
oh Mary, that’s so hard. We all get imposter syndrome. I was doing an event this weekend and the other artist had been to art school etc etc. I felt such a self-taught amateur. But you need to give yourself a stiff talking to. Save all those nice comments and write them on postit notes above your work space. Read them and say them out loud. You will gradually believe it, but we all have wobbles!
@@LizChadertonArt You are awesome! Thank you for this message❤
Thankyou Liz. Do your supply the Dandy Art House with your digital card design scaled or at 100% for them to print?
I just send them the jpg cropped to a square (because that’s the shape I like) and they do everything! so easy
Thank u! Ive been wanting to do this n tried a local shop that was a so so experience and kinda discouraged me. You make me want to try again and i will 😊. When taking the photo i noticed u didnt pay any mind to the color of the surface u layed the painting on. I notice when i use different backgrounds it makes the picture look different. Does it color adjust or just appear that way and not an issue once its cropped? Do u notice this? Im just using phone camera. Also, any special tips on making prints from watercolor? Your art is so cool 😊
Yes tge colour of the background makes a difference. I think I said in the film you should experiment to find your favourite place with good light. Reflected colour of the background can make a colour cooler or warmer. As these are cards not limited edition prints, exact colour matching isn’t an issue (unless it matters to you).
Thank you 😊