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Fun and Inexpensive Ways to Frame Art
In my experience, the main hang-up some artists have when it comes to framing their work is that it can be expensive to have it done professionally or difficult and time-consuming to do it yourself. So this week, I wanted to show you some of my favorite quick and inexpensive ways to frame your work!
Fun and Inexpensive Ways to Frame Art
In my experience, the main hang-up some artists have when it comes to framing their work is that it can be expensive to have it done professionally or difficult and...
How to Make Christmas Greeting Cards
Sending Christmas cards is a tradition cherished since the 1840s, and for good reason—there’s something special about both giving and receiving those little notes of holiday cheer. But what if your Christmas card could do more than spread seasonal sentiment? What if it could double as a piece of art? You can easily make your own Christmas greeting cards through printmaking. Creating your own artistic greeting cards adds a deeply personal touch and turns a simple card into a lasting gift. Your design doesn’t have to scream “Christmas.” Instead, let it reflect your personality and style. A beautiful watercolor, a striking sketch, or even a festive mixed-media creation can become something frame-worthy. Recipients can display your art during the holidays—or year-round, depending on your theme. The key? Design with the intent to inspire. Fun Facts About Christmas Cards Americans send 1.5 billion Christmas cards annually. 85% of those cards are purchased by women. 91% of people over 55 continue this cherished tradition. Nearly 45% of all cards sent during the year are holiday cards. Create Your Own Cards with Cheap Joe’s One of our favorite ways to craft custom cards is with Cheap Joe's Goof-Proof Greeting Card Set - Deckled Edge, Box of 25. This all-in-one kit includes cards, envelopes, adhesive strips, and 4x6 watercolor paper blanks—everything you need to bring your holiday vision to life. Whether you prefer painting, drawing, or printing, this kit is a time-saver for any DIY card enthusiast. However, you can use any type of printmaking papers you’d like. Make It Memorable: Art That Multiplies Looking for some inspiration? Check out this “Winter Horses” project. Here’s how we did it: Transfer the pattern to the Ampersand Aquaboard. These boards have a unique clay surface that is textured and absorbent. They make lifting a breeze for watercolor so it’s difficult to make a mistake. They’re available in flat or cradled panels in various sizes. Completely saturate the surface with clean water. The first wash. The second wash. Adding detail. Refining detail. Completing the painting detail. Finished painting photographed and cropped for printing. This painting yielded a three-fer! Take separate photos of each horse and create an individual card from each. You end up with three unique cards from one painting! Pair your custom cards with affordable frames like the Nielsen Bainbridge Gallery Airfloat Wood Frame or Miller’s Traditions Gallery Wood Frames for a polished gift your loved ones will cherish. A Gift That Lasts Beyond the Season When you take the time to create something unique, your friends and family will look forward to your cards every year. And for those far away, a gift like this can be delivered for the price of a stamp! So, when is a Christmas card more than just a card? When it becomes a heartfelt work of art—a gift that keeps giving long after the holidays. Happy Christmas Card Day, and as always, Paint On!
How to Make Christmas Greeting Cards
Sending Christmas cards is a tradition cherished since the 1840s, and for good reason—there’s something special about both giving and receiving those little notes of holiday cheer. But what if...
The Logan 650 Mat Cutter: Your New Best Friend ...
Designed for serious volume artists and framers, the Go to Logan 650-1 Framers Edge Elite series mat cutter is a heavy duty, high production mat cutter with dual purpose straight and bevel cutting head on a sturdy 3/4" MDF base.
The Logan 650 Mat Cutter: Your New Best Friend ...
Designed for serious volume artists and framers, the Go to Logan 650-1 Framers Edge Elite series mat cutter is a heavy duty, high production mat cutter with dual purpose straight...
Floating Picture Frames: What They Are And How ...
What are floating picture frames, and how are you supposed to use them? We’ll teach you everything you need to know about these floater frames, including basic uses and how to take advantage of the optical illusion they can create.
Floating Picture Frames: What They Are And How ...
What are floating picture frames, and how are you supposed to use them? We’ll teach you everything you need to know about these floater frames, including basic uses and how...
Put Some Spring in Your Art!
The daffodils are popping up here and there and the robins have made their way back home; the first of many signs that Spring has arrived. Another sure sign of the changing of seasons is the Sales at Cheap Joe’s!
Put Some Spring in Your Art!
The daffodils are popping up here and there and the robins have made their way back home; the first of many signs that Spring has arrived. Another sure sign of...
The Power of One Word
On New Year's Eve we all wait and watch for the stroke of midnight. Watching the ball drop in Times Square, counting down the seconds, ready to celebrate the New Year. Out with the old, in with the new.
The Power of One Word
On New Year's Eve we all wait and watch for the stroke of midnight. Watching the ball drop in Times Square, counting down the seconds, ready to celebrate the New...
Super Size 'em
Trading cards are all the rage, right now. You have probably seen information on Facebook, websites, or in magazines to encourage you to swap. Or perhaps, you have purchased the Strathmore Trading Card products as I have and traded them locally with all of your artists friends.
Super Size 'em
Trading cards are all the rage, right now. You have probably seen information on Facebook, websites, or in magazines to encourage you to swap. Or perhaps, you have purchased the Strathmore...
Using the Logan Picture Framing Sander
A brief demonstration on how to properly use the Logan picture framing sander. Start with light pressure until the disc is spinning. Then increase the pressure for easier sanding. Check the sanded surface of the molding to see if it is smooth. If it's not smooth, continue sanding.
Using the Logan Picture Framing Sander
A brief demonstration on how to properly use the Logan picture framing sander. Start with light pressure until the disc is spinning. Then increase the pressure for easier sanding. Check...
Using the Logan F300-1 Studio Joiner
Logan F300-1 Studio Joiner is an all-purpose picture framing joiner designed for light duty framing. Produces perfect joined corners.
Using the Logan F300-1 Studio Joiner
Logan F300-1 Studio Joiner is an all-purpose picture framing joiner designed for light duty framing. Produces perfect joined corners.
Using the Logan 201 Circle and Oval Mat Cutter
Featuring a 3-step mechanism, the Logan 201 Circle and Oval Mat Cutter is fast, portable, very easy to use, and costs hundreds less than comparable oval cutters.
Using the Logan 201 Circle and Oval Mat Cutter
Featuring a 3-step mechanism, the Logan 201 Circle and Oval Mat Cutter is fast, portable, very easy to use, and costs hundreds less than comparable oval cutters.
Using the Logan 750 and 760 Simplex Elite Plus
The Logan 750-1 Simplex Elite Mat Cutter is a base board mounted mat cutter with a 40" capacity. It features a hinging guide rail with production stops, a parallel mat guide in aluminum channels, and a 27" squaring arm with a stop.
Using the Logan 750 and 760 Simplex Elite Plus
The Logan 750-1 Simplex Elite Mat Cutter is a base board mounted mat cutter with a 40" capacity. It features a hinging guide rail with production stops, a parallel mat...
Custom Framing At Your Fingertips: Nielsen Bain...
Quite often we have customers who call needing assistance with the products we sell. Whether it is setting up an easel, stretching canvas, or in this case, assembling a metal frame kit, we try to answer any question that is asked. To us, that is just good customer service, so we do all we can to help out.
Custom Framing At Your Fingertips: Nielsen Bain...
Quite often we have customers who call needing assistance with the products we sell. Whether it is setting up an easel, stretching canvas, or in this case, assembling a metal...
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Recent Posts
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Floating Picture Frames: What They Are And How To Use Them January 20, 2023
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Using the Logan F300-1 Studio Joiner July 25, 2012
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Using the Logan Picture Framing Sander July 25, 2012
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Using the Logan 201 Circle and Oval Mat Cutter July 25, 2012
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Using the Logan 750 and 760 Simplex Elite Plus July 25, 2012