Handmade, handcrafted cards

What's a better way to refine one's artistic talent than to practise, and what's even better than to practise and earn at same time? Hmmm...sounds good to me. Definitely a "win!" in my book.

one of my series of cards 2016

Before I left the Philippines, I was already selling my cards in a store nearby and they always got sold out. Last March, my husband and I went on a church car boot sale. He was able to show off his wood working skills by putting his salt and pepper grinders, bowls, candle holders and pens on display. Of course, I brought my paintings and hand painted cards too and guess what? Two of my paintings were sold and all of my cards were bought too. 

They were cheap and whoever got them got a very good bargain. Each painting and card is unique. A copy of nothing else in the planet. Each one was painstakingly done with love for the art. I sold them cheap because I'd rather get rid of them than have them pile up in a corner in my house. Getting rid of them means I have space again for more art works and practise, and since I made money too, I wasn't only able to cover my initial expenses but also was able to get more materials and practise more until the next sale. 

So while you're learning your skill and honing your artistic talent, why not make cards? Practise on greeting cards. If you don't want to sell them, give them away at Christmas, birthdays, Easter etc. Saves you money. People do appreciate handcrafted, handmade cards. That way, they don't continue to clutter and fill up your space. You can always fill it up again with your new projects.