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How to Create & Print Greeting Cards with Your Own Artwork

Unlock creativity with Skillshare! Learn acrylic painting, AI writing, graphic design, and photography.

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About How to Create & Print Greeting Cards with Your Own Artwork

Welcome to Class!

Class Project

Supplies

Card Planning & Preparation

Back of Card Design

Front of Card Design

Borderless vs. Border Printing

File Setup: Borderless

File Setup: Border

Printer Settings

Testing & Color Adjustments

Trimming & Scoring

Envelopes & Packaging

File Organization

Selling Cards & Final Thoughts

What You Will Learn?

  • This class will teach you how to design, print, and package high quality greeting cards from your own artwork to sell and/or give to family and friends..
  • Throughout the class, you will learn everything you need to know to produce greeting cards from home, including card planning and preparation, file setup, printer settings, envelopes and packaging, tips for setting up an online shop to sell your cards, and more. We’ll work through each lesson step by step so you can follow along at your own pace and feel confident every step of the way. .
  • By the end of this class, you’ll be ready to set up shop and start selling retail-quality cards that showcase your unique artwork and designs. Your final class project will be a beautiful, customized greeting card made start to finish by you!.
  • This class is suitable for creatives of all levels, so whether your goal is to launch a successful online shop or simply learn to make cards for your family and friends, you’re in the right class! .
  • Here are some helpful links to get started:.
  • If you have questions or run into challenges during class, please feel free to post them in the discussion tab below. I will be responding to questions and comments frequently..
  • About the Artist.
  • Hello and welcome! My name is Priya and I’m the owner of Petals by Priya Watercolor Designs. I’m an artist, art teacher, surface designer, and paper goods shop owner based in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii. I’m passionate about teaching art in an approachable manner and helping artists at any level feel excited and empowered to create beautiful artwork that embraces their own unique style..
  • One of my absolute favorite parts about being an artist is connecting with other creatives and sharing our love for art, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Let’s connect!.
  • Next Steps.
  • Please don’t forget to upload your projects to the “Projects & Resources” section here on Skillshare. It’s a great way to receive feedback on your artwork and connect with fellow students and creatives. If you also share your project on social media, please tag me on Instagram @petals.by.priya so I can like and comment on your work and share it with my audience! .
  • Thanks again for joining this class. I can’t wait to see what you create! Have a question? Feel free to send me an email or DM me on Instagram!.