Collage art looks great in small Fames

Framing collage cards protects your art and makes it look great. 

I make a lot of collages with my gel prints. A lot of the time I use the prints to make greeting cards which I sell whenever I have an exhibition. Sometimes my friends will buy cards, as they know I make them and they want cards that can’t be bought elsewhere.

However one of the big advantages of these little greeting cards is that they are the perfect size for putting in frames. Small frames are easy to find. Because of their size, collage cards look great in both traditional frames and more creative presentations. A simple white mat with a slim black frame gives your card a gallery-style finish, while vintage or decorative frames add character and charm. Many inexpensive decor shops sell frames or you can buy small frames at flea markets or online. They are light and make perfect presents to send by mail. A group of these little frames look perfect grouped together on a wall. If it’s  a big wall hang them in a horizontal line but if it’s  a narrow wall then hang them vertically. Another option is to group several collage cards together in one larger frame with a grid-style mat. This creates a mini exhibition on your wall and highlights how each piece connects to the others. 
Whether you choose sleek minimalism or eclectic arrangements, framing collage cards helps protect them while showing off the textures and details that make them special. 

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