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Paper Frames for Botanical Graphics: A Buying Guide

Whether you’re looking to frame your own botanical graphics or you want a cheap framing solution to sell your botanical prints at art fairs, farmers markets, or online, we have some great options for you.

First things first: we need to talk about archival-quality framing.

The botanical print frame options we have for you are all made out of acid-free, archival-quality materials. What that means is your artwork won’t fade or yellow. Of course, if you put the print in direct sunlight, fading could occur; however, the areas protected by the frame won’t fade or yellow. Likewise, if the print is exposed to extreme humidity, the print could get brittle (low humidity) or moldy (high humidity).

Let’s look at some different options for framing botanical or floral prints.

Budget-Friendly Botanical Print Frames

If you’re working on a budget or are just looking for cheap frames for your botany prints, you’ll want archival-quality paper frames. We have many recycled options in a variety of standard print sizes.

5″ x 7″ Photo Insert Card Frames for 4″ x 6″ Prints

Our Simplicity photo insert cards are popular with nature photographers, so we know they’ll complement your botanical artwork as well.

Recycled kraft paper photo insert card with hand-drawn flower picture framed in the front window.
Shown: Recycled Desert Storm (Kraft) Photo Insert Card

The beautiful thing about these acid-free photo frame cards is that the card itself fits a 5″ x 7″ frame. This is the perfect, budget-friendly selling option for when you want to let buyers of your art choose their own frame. So not only can you sell photo insert cards as a custom greeting card, but you can also sell them as inexpensive picture frame mats.

Whether you sell these at art fairs or give them out as botanical birthday cards, photo insert cards are an upscale—but inexpensive—way to frame your botanical prints.

Bonus: Many of these photo frame greeting cards are made of recycled paper. Plus, if you’re ordering blank photo insert cards, there is no order minimum. Get as many—or as little—of whatever colors you need! Learn all about our popular photo insert cards.


Easel Back Paper Frames

If you want a true paper frame with easels for easy display on a desk, mantel, or end table, you’ll want acid-free paper frames made of recycled black or white textured cardstock. These cheap paper frames are an economical way to frame your prints of flowers.

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Textured black paper frame with watercolor painting, set on long, flowing Prairie Dropseed grass blades.
Textured black paper frame—perfect for colorful watercolor botany paintings.

Where can you sell botanical prints in paper frames?

  • Point-of-purchase display (retail shops)
  • Art fairs
  • Craft bazaars
  • Gift shops
  • On consignment
  • Online marketplaces (like Etsy)
  • Tourist areas
  • Parks & nature centers
  • Flower shops

Upscale Frames for Botanical Graphics

If you want to sell prints at art fairs, or just want a ready-framed option for your customers, you’ll want to check out our acid-free mat boards in sleek and stylish poly frames. Designed to look like real wood, these durable plastic frames are available in black, cherry, or walnut.

Learn more about upscale botanical print frames.

Watercolor floral painting in a black frame with white mat. Sitting on a wooden desk with a plant sitting by the side.
For a more upscale framing option for your botany prints or artwork, consider poly frames with mat boards.

Who frames botany art prints in poly frames?

  • Artists. Do you sell at art fairs? While some of your clients might choose botanical prints in paper frames, offer this upscale option for those looking for an elegant display.
  • Botanical Gardens. Sell prints in your gift shop that artists have made on your grounds.
  • Garden Centers & Nurseries. A great selling option in the off-season. This is a great options for garden centers that remain open year-round. These make great Christmas gifts for gardeners.

Are you selling botanical graphics?

If you’re selling botanical prints in frames, make sure you’re getting them at the right price.

We have a wholesale program at StudioStyle.com for any business or artist who uses our products to resell their artwork. Here’s how it works:

You sign up for a wholesale account, and you can save up to 50% off retail prices, giving you plenty of room to make a profit on your framed botanical graphics and floral prints. Sign up for your wholesale account at StudioStyle.com/Wholesale.


Let’s see YOUR botanical artwork.

If you sell botanical prints, or if you make sketches in the field, share them with us in the comments below! We’d love to see (and share!) your art.

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