Popular Photographic Cards

Besides handmade, 'crafty' cards, I also sell photographic cards. I find that they appeal to a wide range of people. Some cards are photos adhered to quality cardstock, which cost $2.50 each, whilst the majority are printed cards which I have designed online from photographs I have taken. Most photographs are digital, some are from scans of older photographs and some are scans from 35mm negatives. Currently, produced photographic cards cost $3 each. For every $20 you spend on photographic cards at my market stall, you will receive a free photographic card of your choice up to the value of $2.50.

More Making...

My stock was quite depleted by the end of the Queen's Birthday Long Weekend. It was so exciting to sell so many items to people from all walks of life. My cards were particularly popular, and it was great to receive so many compliments! I've recently been busy making some more items which cater to children. I love seeing their faces light up when they see inexpensive, beautiful items for them to purchase. Pictured below are hand-woven friendship bands and girls' bangles.

An example of my cards...

This is an example of the kinds of cards I was making a few years ago. Since that time, I have sold my cards at school open days, to a social group for birthday mail-outs, at a couple of annual fairs/festivals, and at the occasional market. Lately, I have been attending markets in the Blue Mountains more frequently and have been amazed by such positive responses from people purchasing my cards. It has encouraged me to diversify my designs even more, particularly in the area of collaged cards.

And about time too...

For someone who has been mucking around on computers for well over 20 years, this marks my very first blog entry... ever! I had a 'geocities' webpage many moons ago, but it was so difficult to create and alter back then - you had to know html in some depth (which I knew, but the internet speeds were the worst problem!) I love the online community, but have never become an active part of it. I'm quite a private person who finds it difficult to put myself 'out there' and self-promote. Recently, I have been concentrating my energies on expanding 'Green Gifts and Cards' as a business concept. I first registered this business name in 2003 but never prioritised the time to do anything serious with it. I chose it because I love nature and have always been aware of living sustainable lifestyle. This involves promoting nature, as well as protecting it. I originally started out by making recycled paper by hand. Although I haven't yet got back into doing this, I'd love to one day. My creativity is just starting to be unleashed. I have so many ideas for things to design and make, and I've started selling them at local Blue Mountains' craft markets. At this point, I'm just a hobbyist but would love for this venture to become a viable business in the oncoming years. Please visit if you're interested in updates and photos of my latest creations...

~ Melanie