Magic Postcard "Mermaid's Full Moon" by Artist Sue Halstenberg
Postcards containing custom artwork and images of magic are big sellers, and many people are making money online promoting and selling their magic postcards. Starting a small online business selling them can easily be accomplished using a computer and utilizing a print-on-demand company. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you turn your magic postcard artwork into a profitable business venture.
Instructions
1. Scan your artwork onto your computer. If your artwork is already on file in your computer, save each file in JPEG format. To do this, open each file in a basic art program, available on every standard computer. Click on the word "File" at the top of the screen and select "Save As" from the drop-down list. Select JPEG as the file type, then click on the "OK" button.
2. Register with a print-on-demand company (see Resources below). Many are well-established, and charge no fees for uploading or setting up your account. Once you have registered, you can upload your artwork files to their server. Now select the items you want to put your magic artwork on, such as postcards, and set your profit amount.
3. Once your magic postcards are finished, the print-on-demand company will automatically place it on its website for sale. Your magic postcards will be available to millions of people, and you will profit off of each one sold. You will typically begin to receive royalty payments 30 days after your first sale, and when your royalties reach an amount over $20.
