As an artist, I have always been on the lookout for new and practical ways to share and sell my cartoon artwork.
Prints and online images are fine, but I wanted to give people something more tangible – something they could hold, gift, or keep. I am sure that other artists and designers have felt exactly the same.
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| Sell your own greetings cards at craft fairs and markets |
After some experimenting, I discovered that it is surprisingly straightforward to produce professional-quality greetings cards from home using a few carefully chosen items I sourced from Amazon.
Below, I’ll walk you through the process and each product I purchased to make it happen.
A printer that handles card
The first essential step was finding a printer capable of handling thicker card stock.
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After plenty of research and reading reviews, I settled on the Canon PIXMA PRO-200S Professional 13" Wireless Inkjet Photo Printer (USA) or, if you are in the UK, you can find it here.
This printer has an excellent reputation for colour accuracy and sharpness, and its 8-colour dye-based ink system produces vibrant, gallery-quality results. Crucially, it handles card beautifully, making it ideal for greetings cards and other printed artwork. I couldn't be more delighted with it!
Pre-cut and scored card stock
Once I had the printer, the next step was sourcing the right card blanks.
For my square greetings cards, I use Crafts UK 50 Cards and Envelopes, White, 6 x 6 inch.
These come pre-cut and pre-scored, which means they fold neatly every time and save me hours of work. The pack also includes envelopes, so each card is ready to sell straight after printing.
I simply save my cartoon artwork as high-quality JPG files and print them directly onto the cards.
Protective packaging
Presentation makes a big difference when it comes to selling cards, so I package each card with its envelope in a biodegradable clear sleeve.
Display stands for selling
If you’re planning to sell at markets, craft fairs, or in local shops, display stands are a must.
I use two different types: a handy table-top rotating stand that’s perfect for markets...
And a sturdy countertop fixed stand that works well for permanent shop displays...
Both make it easy for buyers to browse and really help showcase the artwork to its best advantage.
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| Experiment with different card sizes and envelope colours |
Ready to start selling
With these items, I now have everything I need to produce and present my own greetings cards. The results look professional, and the process is simple enough for any artist or designer to try.
Whether you want to sell online through Etsy, stock local independent shops, or set up at a market stall, this method gives you control over your product and the chance to see your artwork enjoyed in everyday life.
For me, it has been an exciting new way to share my cartoons – and I think many other creatives will find it just as rewarding.
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