How To Make Mini Art Work Greeting Cards: The Fun Process Of Using Up Scraps Of Paintings & Swatches

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Ай бұрын

I've had it in the back of my head for a while now to try and use up my scrap art pile and turn it into cards. I bought some fantastic square aperture card blanks for the job, and was happy with how they turned out!
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You can see some more cards which I made like this, towards the end of this video:
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@Everywhere2 Ай бұрын

Lovely results, Helen! If you'd ever like to tell us about how the art market runs and how you've taken part, I'd be very interested, and I'm sure others would be too.

@Erinba Ай бұрын

Yes same, I want to get into art markets but not sure about the digital payment machine and things.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks! I've thought about taking a couple of videos at ones in the past, but it's always been a bit problematic with people everywhere, including right behind my table and needing to get their permission etc, plus I've just felt a bit awkward about doing it. It's just a very small scale affair once a month in my local village, where about 25 vendors have a large tabletop each, spread over a few different rooms in a community building. So I have a table top with a few table top easels for framed pictures, plus a free standing card stand carousel. I keep my prices cheap (£15-£30) for prints and paintings, and cards £2.50. I use a 'Square' card reading machine, along with my phone, for taking card payments. The whole set-up cost £20, and is very straightforward to use. My table costs £10 each month.

@HiThereHeyThere 20 күн бұрын

Such a good table price @@helencryer. In my area everything is $$$ ☠

@beedee4427 Ай бұрын

Helen, every single one of your videos is so calming and inspiring. I also do this for cards (not to sell) and people just love them and will often tell me that they pop them in a frame. That's why I don't mind "stuffing up" any paintings because I know I can always utilise some part of said painting as a card. Anyhoo, thanks again.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks ever so much!!

@zenlife1200 Ай бұрын

What a great idea for using up scraps. They look very beautiful and professional when finished.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@berolinastrassmann Ай бұрын

These would make a lovely gift as a set! Stick 5 of them in a box and voilà! I am now full of ideas. Thanks for the inspiration, Helen!

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks! Have fun!!

@jude6752 Ай бұрын

Amazing what a mount will do! They look fabulous Helen :) I especially like the sea based ones🥰

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Mounts and also frames for bigger things make SO much difference!

@PEACEKEEPER-mm3js Ай бұрын

Wow keep creative by simple thing. 👏

@user-ol2bp3ns5c Ай бұрын

I have been looking for some frames to make a greeting card. Most have required too much "finicking"around with the art and the frame to make it fit. These are jewels. I live in the US and they may be a little price prohibitive but I will keep looking or something here. And your art is so beautiful in a full size setting or mini-art. Thank you, thank you.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I wonder if you could find them being sold by sewing suppliers too? I know they used to make cards like this for cross stitched pieces.

@CydneyMorel Ай бұрын

Were you able to find these anywhere?

@user-ol2bp3ns5c Ай бұрын

I have found them at the US Amazon site but they are very cost prohibitive here. Over $12.00 per pack of ten. Doesn't leave any room for profit if selling cards. UK Amazon (which is cheaper even with shipping) requires me to set up a different account from US Amazon and I'm not certain if I want to do that. I will keep looking for alternative sources and let you know if I find any. Thanks so much for your concern.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

That's such a nuisance! I'm sorry! I just assumed they'd be quite common everywhere!

@user-ol2bp3ns5c Ай бұрын

I must tell you that England is sometimes so far advanced over America. That goes for gardening and the arts as I have frequently found innovations in tools for both that you have that we don't. But I am slowly making my way through the internet and think I may have found cards sold by the American branch of a UK company. Cost might end up at a little over $1.25 per if i calculate right. I'll let you know who I choose.

@PEACEKEEPER-mm3js Ай бұрын

I scream her color 😱 so beautiful.

@janasher4940 Ай бұрын

Framing these prints/experiments/play sessions makes them feel more valued, gives them more perceived value. I do this by putting them framed on A2 cards and selling them. Many people buy them because the colors hit with their interior designs. But then I have a fortune in metal dies also. LOL. Wonderful video showing how you went through the various pads, books and paintings you have done to get those.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thank you! I too have a lot of die cutters, but haven't used them as much lately. (I used to be on the Design Teams for Karen Burniston, Stephanie Barnard and Elizabeth Craft Designs, so amassed quite a few!)

@KathyTincler Ай бұрын

I love those and thank you for the idea! Wow....awesome cards without actually purposefully sitting down and planning out a card. Just use ones' drawer full of paintings! Brilliant!! Thanks much for sharing this :)

@helencryer Ай бұрын

You are very welcome!

@user-fp4rk2bj8r Ай бұрын

What a brilliant idea & such a good use for all those ‘bits’ 👏

@jessicastrideart Ай бұрын

They look great and such a lovely way to display little sections of your work for people to enjoy! x

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@GuyArab Ай бұрын

Is there no end to your talent? This was an excellent idea and the end product is quite charming.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

This definitely didn't require much talent, but is enormous fun!

@SAP64 Ай бұрын

Your cards are beautiful. What a great idea for using up watercolour scraps.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@janemcgrath9615 Ай бұрын

What a great idea , beautiful cards,looking at them you’d never think they came from your scrap pile!

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks! It feels a bit like cheating!

@janemcgrath9615 Ай бұрын

@@helencryer great imagination and great recycling I’d say 🫶🏻😊

@wendystapleton5130 Ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful and very inspiring. They each have a beautiful voice full of colour and interest. They are gorgeous and will be a pleasure to own. Thank you for sharing. ❤

@helencryer Ай бұрын

That's lovely - thank you!

@sylviestar8666 Ай бұрын

Gorgeous❤❤❤love,love,love!!!

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@carloshaun7297 Ай бұрын

Love these!

@teekierudite5108 Ай бұрын

Great way to use up bits of painting you don't want to throw away. More money for new supplies as well!

@helencryer Ай бұрын

😁 How well you know me!!

@dneel468 Ай бұрын

I do this too, it’s great fun! Thanks for sharing.

@christinaps Ай бұрын

I love the "thing" at 3.48!! Must do something like this!

@helencryer Ай бұрын

A bit of fun doodling!

@sarahgreenstreet7137 Ай бұрын

Great idea and lovely cards!

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@alisonlyons4691 Ай бұрын

Oh yes what fun it is doing this, something I've done for years. Isnt it amazing how so many of us seem to draw in the same ideas from somewhere out of the ether ? I like your aperture cards. l just cut out the images l want and stick them straight on to the card. Sometimes l tear them, and l like the ragged edges ( not for everyone) Thank you for this lovely video, your cards are beautiful.......Alioban ❤

@helencryer Ай бұрын

It really is fun! I've stuck things on cards in the past, but seeing the aperture cards for sale just got me super excited for some reason! Thanks!

@MoonstoneCastle1 Ай бұрын

This is an excellent idea to use up those scraps!

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@DebBat0519 Ай бұрын

What a great way to use your scraps!

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@kilamilka97 Ай бұрын

What a brilliant idea! ❤

@ericadrake2366 Ай бұрын

Enjoyable and inspiring, Helen! Love your work. Thank you.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@eileenboffo6300 Ай бұрын

Brilliant 👏🏼

@mmerriman4995 Ай бұрын

Great use of the pieces too beautiful to let go. Lovely project & video.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@sueberry1727 Ай бұрын

What a wonderful idea the cards look stunning

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Lauraisabelgonzalezart Ай бұрын

Wow, what a fantastic idea Helen! Thank You kindly for sharing!

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@christinejharts Ай бұрын

Great idea!

@armandaberlin2156 Ай бұрын

Love it!

@pviewer1234 Ай бұрын

Both enjoyable and inspiring! Thank you.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@isabeldurruty Ай бұрын

Amazing!

@KWicksable Ай бұрын

Great idea. I thank the card making community ( and of course you) for fresh ideas. 😉😊😊

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@suefilby1511 Ай бұрын

Lovely idea - lovely cards

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@MarianneVakiener Ай бұрын

Lovely idea and beautiful results.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@elliegreen872 Ай бұрын

They look really good, unique.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@acraftersstory Ай бұрын

I am definitely inspired. Thank you so much for sharing your process. 🥰

@helencryer Ай бұрын

That's great! Thanks!

@FaithAnnNB Ай бұрын

You always have such great ideas for cards… love these!! I might have to order some of those “window” card blanks.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

I think you would love them - I honestly found this such an enjoyable and satisfying process!

@gwenanderson1914 19 күн бұрын

What a lovely idea - thanks for sharing.

@helencryer 19 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@cindycreateforlife Ай бұрын

I sure wish the aperture cards were available in Canada! So much fun!💕🇨🇦

@helencryer Ай бұрын

I wonder if they're available from shops which sell sewing supplies, for people who frame little cross-stitches?

@karenstead8259 Ай бұрын

What a wonderfully satisfying process. They all looked so good together - like mini landscapes done on purpose. Now I know what to do with all my discarded abstract watercolour. Thank you for sharing.❤

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks! That's great!

@amieclay8409 Ай бұрын

Love this idea!

@agnespeterse2529 Ай бұрын

Very nice!!!! And a great idea!!!

@lisamclain2549 Ай бұрын

Great video and such a wonderful process and result. Thank you!

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@christinaps Ай бұрын

it's amazing what a frame does.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Yes!

@lisaharner3720 Ай бұрын

I love this idea. The cards look fabulous! You are so inspiring.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

I'm so glad - thanks!

@lyndamorrill5687 Ай бұрын

Great idea.

@chrishicklin2197 Ай бұрын

Amazing. What a great idea thank you for sharing 😊

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@zenandink3531 Ай бұрын

Very fun!! And they turned out great!!!❤

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@watercolor.wyloeck Ай бұрын

oh - this is such a good idea! going to buy me some of those square cards right now!

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy playing with them as much as I did!!

@avanellehansen4525 Ай бұрын

Where did you purchase them?

@watercolor.wyloeck Ай бұрын

@@avanellehansen4525 I got them from Amazon

@CydneyMorel Ай бұрын

Would love to know where to purchase these! Thank you for sharing this great idea

@irispeters7313 Ай бұрын

Amazing! A very creative way to use scraps for something turning out so beautifully! Love it! I would buy your stunning little cards!

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@montserratlavid3532 Ай бұрын

Fabulous!

@purplephoenixartbymicheled9298 Ай бұрын

🌬🎨Love this Idea 😊Thanks for sharing

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@karenrouth2056 Ай бұрын

Wonderful idea! Thank you for the inspiration!

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@theresa5168 Ай бұрын

Wonderful, thank you for sharing your video. Inspiring.😮

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@evocationart8370 Ай бұрын

So enjoyable watching your thought process 😊

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@uniquelylily1166 Ай бұрын

What a great idea! Thanks

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@BlueZion9 Ай бұрын

Excellent work and presentation. Thanks for the tutorial

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@wendydashwood7879 Ай бұрын

What a good idea! I've dug out a pile of scrapped painting and am really looking forward to making some greetings cards with them. Why havent I done that before! 🤦 The craft fair idea looks good. One day, I hope to give it a try. Really appreciate seeing your video. Thank you ! 😊

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Oh, that's great! I hadn't thought of it either till I saw these card blanks. I totally enjoy doing craft markets, and they're such sociable events!

@wendydashwood7879 Ай бұрын

@@helencryer😀 I might try gift tags too!! 👍

@Lily_The_Pink972 Ай бұрын

Great idea that would work with scraps of fabric as well.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Ooo, yes, that would be lovely!

@kennybelgrave3171 Ай бұрын

Really lovely and inspiring ❤😊

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@donnacarraway9182 Ай бұрын

Great idea!! Thank you!

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@janetkyle9932 Ай бұрын

Awesome thanks for this! 😊

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@sybileberhart3439 Ай бұрын

Great idea!! Thank you

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@theresaavery4670 Ай бұрын

Love this idea! I have a similar stack of cast off paintings. I was commissioned to do a large abstract and started with smaller pieces to get the feel. This is an excellent way to offer original work at a reasonable price! Just found you and subscribed.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

That sounds great!! Thanks so much for subscribing!

@julieallen8125 Ай бұрын

Very nice work.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@bethv3411 Ай бұрын

I've used the same cards. Love them

@avanellehansen4525 Ай бұрын

Where did you purchase them?

@Erinba Ай бұрын

Wonderful idea thank you

@dinamic6210 Ай бұрын

Wow!!

@marionwigzell7334 Ай бұрын

They look great Helen (-: Marion 🎉

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@susanorban3059 Ай бұрын

Hi ❤ was going noooo I loved everything you cut up!😂❤ Just finished your video. Your cards all turned out beautiful! Lucky people will be getting them! Thanks for sharing❤

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Haha, thanks! I honestly think video makes everything look better 😂

@bdickson2413 Ай бұрын

Wonderful idea. I am going to make some abstract watercolours and then see what happens.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

That's great!

@andreatorraca8755 Ай бұрын

Love this……

@chamilrathnayake 26 күн бұрын

Lovely video. This gives me a couple of ideas on what I can do with my watercolour postcards. Just subscribed to the channel. You have great content :)

@helencryer 26 күн бұрын

That's very kind of you, thank you!

@carolgehman6036 Ай бұрын

Beautiful! Can i ask what you would charge per card? Thanks!

@helencryer Ай бұрын

My cards whether they're my prints or handmade are £2.50.

@CydneyMorel Ай бұрын

Would love to know where to purchase these! Thank you for sharing this great idea

@purrcinn8 Ай бұрын

Love these cards! Wish I had such pretty scraps. One cautionary note: here in the U.S. a square envelope requires extra postage.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks! Ah - I never knew that!

@timeenuf4200 Ай бұрын

How fun! What a great idea. Great way to use up all of those gel prints that tend to pile up 'cause that's not addictive is it? Thank you for sharing your time, talent and inspiration. New subscriber.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Welcome! Thank you! Ha - noooo, not in the least addictive 😂

@avanellehansen4525 Ай бұрын

Super. New subscriber. I'll look for the blank cards in the USA.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Lovely! Thank you!

@tdelphia1 Ай бұрын

Brilliant! I've not seen aperture cards before and, hmmm, maybe because even ordering them here in the US, they have to be shipped from the UK! (if another US viewer knows of a US supplier, I'd love to know).

@Decopainterandtea Ай бұрын

I saw similar ones on Etsy. Just google paper aperture cards and choices come up. Michael's has white frame cards and envelopes set of 10 by Recollections but the opening is bigger.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Maybe you could find them under a different name - window cards? Or I know that people who sew use them - like for little cross stitches.

@HiThereHeyThere 20 күн бұрын

Some those looked like a few extras near the ones you picked would be good too. I was screaming for a color print or two of those sections to have more card images 😅😁

@helencryer 20 күн бұрын

Haha! Sorry about that!

@cindyfromsydney7693 Ай бұрын

Lovely! I’m so glad you didn’t cut up the watercolour rocks with doodles on them tho!!

@ellingtonthorpe Ай бұрын

Great video of a great idea. I’d be interested in a video on Gel printing:

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm not very good with a gel plate yet, but I use one here from about a quarter of the way through: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oZZofryJtpfJoZc.htmlsi=gwW0Zb_xuNEsOz_s

@Paintspotsandpaper Ай бұрын

Hi Helen, this is a wonderful idea and one I have often thought of doing. I would love to have seen what you added to the more plain ones and perhaps your process and thoughts. I agree with another comment that I’d love to hear more about your art market and also how well these cards sold as like yourself, I’m also an artist and crafter with, as yet, a very small and admittedly very amateur KZfaq channel and any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou so much as always, for sharing, take care xx

@helencryer Ай бұрын

I just added a few splodges with Tempera paint sticks, here and there! I just gave some more info in reply to another comment - I'll just copy and paste for you!

@helencryer Ай бұрын

"I've thought about taking a couple of videos at ones in the past, but it's always been a bit problematic with people everywhere, including right behind my table and needing to get their permission etc, plus I've just felt a bit awkward about doing it. It's just a very small scale affair once a month in my local village, where about 25 vendors have a large tabletop each, spread over a few different rooms in a community building. So I have a table top with a few table top easels for framed pictures, plus a free standing card stand carousel. I keep my prices cheap (£15-£30) for prints and paintings, and cards £2.50. I use a 'Square' card reading machine, along with my phone, for taking card payments. The whole set-up cost £20, and is very straightforward to use. My table costs £10 each month."

@Paintspotsandpaper Ай бұрын

@@helencryer I would love to see how you added extra paint, podcaster pen etc to enhance the plainer scraps that you framed, any chance of a video in future of this please? Kindest Regards june ❤

@Paintspotsandpaper Ай бұрын

@@helencryer lovely, many thanks ❤

@Paintspotsandpaper Ай бұрын

@@helencryer Take a couple of photos just to give the feel of the place, I’m sure that would be just as nice ❤❤

@karendirmish2696 Ай бұрын

Wonderful to Learn how to use art tucked away! I’ll try this, thanks, Karen Dirmish, learner 11:04 11:04 s

@helencryer Ай бұрын

I'm so glad! Thanks!

@susanh9113 Ай бұрын

Looks great, do you cellophane them as well, just thinking fingermarks on your cards otherwise? Thanks for sharing the technique.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

I do. I've experimented with biodegradable wrappers too, but still need to find one I'm happy with.

@coloredcarol8074 Ай бұрын

I love your last swatch sheets with mark making full of vibrant colours. Were these acrylics? Very inspiring! 😍

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks! I think they were watercolour, then the surroundings filled in with Tempera paint sticks, then some coloured pencils on top.

@coloredcarol8074 Ай бұрын

@@helencryer oh you inspired me to try my tempera sticks out again! I’m definitely getting a pack of those cards now 😊 thanks for replying

@amgpaints Ай бұрын

These are very lovely! what kind of tape is the brown tape?

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks! There's a link in the description box.

@WolfmanWoody Ай бұрын

Interesting. It raised a question in me for you - have you ever done ACEOs? I did quite a few at one time. Might restart them.

@helencryer Ай бұрын

I had to go away and look up what they are! Look fun!

@christianebehr138 Ай бұрын

Hello Helen, I realy like what you made of your unused paintings. I have also kept mine. Out of one I drew a Toscana landscape. So where did you get the little cards ? Many Greetings Christiane from Berlin Germany 😊😊

@helencryer Ай бұрын

Thanks ever so much! There's a link in the description.