Art cards are pocket size original works of art. They are 2.5 x 3.5 inches, the size of a baseball card. ATC = Artist Trading Cards are artworks to trade with other artists. ACEO = Art Cards Editions and Originals are original artworks, photographs, prints or digital prints to trade with artists or sell to non-artists.Over last summer I painted lots of art cards. They are convenient to transport and work on in locations beyond my studio; on the porch, outside in the yard or on vacation.
Art cards can also be used as a marketing tool to promote your blog or website.
After completing a set of cards photocopy them in color. Staples has a self service center at about 49 cents per copy. I copy four cards at a time and then cut them out. From your computer use adhesive labels to print out your FB fan site address, blog or website with a blurb of copy. Stick the labels onto the backs of the color copies. (as in photo) They are perfect to hand out to friends, family and new people you meet. They are inexpensive and quick to make... kids love to receive them and... since it's only a copy... they can enjoy your art, in their own little hands, without fear of damage or loss.
Since these promo cards are larger than a business card they will not fit into a standard business card case. Near my home happens to be a card collectors shop which carries small hard plastic hinged boxes for baseball cards. (see left side of photo) You can probably find a source online. The thinnest box is about a 1/4 inch deep.
Hard plastic topload baseball card sleeves are great to protect each individual painted art card. Collaged cards may be too thick to slip in. (see right side of photo) Look for these at card collectors shops or online.
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