Kellie Chasse Fine Art: Packaging

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Thursday, November 7, 2019

Let's Talk about Your Art Cards and Prints

Excited to quickly share this with you before we dig into the card/prints.
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When I first began painting it was hard to let go of my original art, you may know exactly what I mean, right? It wasn't quite time to make a number of costly prints because I was just starting out as an artist, and I did not have a place to sell my work in bulk, like in a retail setting, but I wanted to offer them up on Etsy, ebay, and to my friends and family at first.

After some research with Fine Art America , I downloaded a few of my favorites to test for my etsy orders. It was a successful platform because they could ship, mat, and even frame my prints on metal, canvas, and even acrylic! I had some success with it, but if you are looking to expand and make more money with your art then working with a local printer in bulk is the way to go. Some will even have Digital designers that can work with you.

Watch Video: How to download an image on FAA

Another great starting platform that is inexpensive to create your Christmas cards or promotional items, like your business cards, is an online company called Vista Print. Mind you that the colors may not be exact. Heads up, it can be a bit frustrating when placing your order with all the pop ups and options. Make sure to take your time and have your images ready when you sit down to place your order.

When you are ready to invest a bit more in your art and begin selling in larger quantities, check with your local printer company. I use A7 envelopes and Clear plastic sleeves for my cards. If you want to see how I package my prints for the holidays you can check out my Youtube Video here and under the description box is a list of the mat kits that I use.

Friday, November 24, 2017

Artist Tip: Matting and Packaging Art Prints

How I Mat and Package my Art and Prints

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, are you eating leftover pumpkin pie for breakfast like me? It's Black Friday today and since the Holiday Season is now upon us I thought I would share a quick Artist Tip with you!

I remember when I first started to purchase mats for my work I was having them cut by a professional framer and they were like $12+ dollars each time, and this was for the small 8x10" size.

As a simple living, debt free artist I'm always trying to find deals and came across these lovely little Mat Kits. They come in a standard 8x10" or 11x14" Size that will fit your 5x7" or 8x10" Prints. In the video below I'll cover where I purchase them and how easy it is to package up your prints to mail.

I also found some Gold Autographed copy stickers that I add to the prints that I've personally signed.

Subscribe and Check out the Video below and if you watch it on my Youtube channel you can access all the links for the materials I used in the video:

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Packaging Jewelry - Making Original Hang Tags For Your Necklaces

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Art Tags - Perfect for Retail Shops and Craft Fairs

If you have taken an online course with me (Course Sale Links Below) on Pendants and are thinking about selling your work at craft fairs or online at Etsy, let me share with you my easy way of creating some retail shop tags for your Alcohol Ink pendants and other items. I made these online at Vista Print using the square business cards. (Referral Link) ----> Vista Print

I used a Metal Punch for Retail Hanger that I purchased on Amazon to punch out the little peg hooks holder for my hanging jewelry pieces. I found that you can also use just a regular hole punch, but it will depend on the retail hooks.

Another option and one of my favorite ways, because I'm all about presentation is to use the cards to write up a mini description. This let's your customers know that these are original one of a kind, hand painted art piece. I then place the pendant in a simple elegant white gift box. It is a bit more expensive but it really creates that next level of professionalism.

You can order these little jewelry boxes from Amazon. I like to purchase them in Bulk and they end up around .35 cents a piece for 100 with Prime free shipping for me.

Please feel free to check out the Online Course's: Resin Jewelry Pendant Now $12 or Alcohol Ink Pendant Course Now $12 both are normally priced at $40 each.

~HAPPY PAINTING

Monday, November 4, 2013

Hand Painted Ornaments Perfect Holiday Gift

I've been meaning for years to paint some handmade ornaments, and finally did! I think they make such wonderful little gifts for those folks you have no idea what to buy.

I purchased a box of 10 clear ornaments and painted little snowy blue holiday trees on them with acrylic paints. Tied a ribbon on the top and packaged in a clear bag. The little tags are a cute added touch too. I'll be posting how I made those tomorrow. They are WICKED easy to make!

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