Sell Art With Postcard Mailers

By Matthew Kelly


While email use has become popular with business and personal communication, there are times when people want to receive paper mail. Although electronic mail may be faster and requires no postage for delivery, some things, like art, are better seen away from a computer screen. This is why postcard mailers are a good promotional tool for artists and crafters.

Often when people open their mailbox, they usually expect to find the usual bills or someone selling random products. However, when they see a familiar logo or image they can relate to, it changes their mindset. Imagine finding inside a stack of papers a beautiful glossy photo of landscapes, food, or a funny situation after a long day at work.

The days of using plain white or pastel postcards is history, as vivid photos allow the recipient to have a mental vacation. Seeing a picture of nature might think of a weekend getaway. An image with a realistic looking plate of food and a cold drink may inspire them to get together with friends. A postcard with a pet dressed up in a costume may have the recipient ponder getting a new addition to the family.

These are all positive experiences that are welcome most of the time. A real estate agent may send postcards announcing an open house with the interior of a gorgeous home that is on the market to a select group. One recipient may not be ready at the moment but keeps the card because this could change. Had the picture not been clear or the interior been average, at best, the card would be ineffective for driving new business.

Anyone who relies on visuals to sell their services or products should include as many of the best images they can find. It not only helps with promotions but an image can help with branding as well. A good, clean image will always resonate with clients and prospects. This does not translate the same in the online world, as some details may not be captured in the same fashion.

Although sending announcements electronically may cost little to nothing, the experience is not quite the same. This also goes for those who attempt to create mailing postcards at home. Few home printers can produce enough of the original details for multiple cards that will be visually appealing. This may work with textual documents intended for a small group of people.

What most new artists may not realize is that professional printing services are pretty inexpensive and can have some jobs ready within hours. Even if an individual is just testing out their promotion plan with a few cards, many services are happy to take on jobs of any size. Artisans with a small budget should find this to be great investment in their business.

Most printing services are also happy to make suggestions as to which images are best for reproduction. They will also use the best in technology to bring out the best in each image. A good printer wants repeat business so they will inform the customer as to what the end result will be.




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