3 Ways to Utilize ‘Digital Downloads’ this Holiday Season

More and more we’re seeing artists grace the internet with versions of their work available as ‘digital downloads’. This is a fancy way of saying there’s no physical art being purchased but rather a digital file of the artwork is immediately downloaded to your device once you hit the pay button. Eureka!

There are many reasons as to why this practice has become so popular and is such a great approach to collecting art today.

To name a few…

• Accessibility ~ anyone - anywhere - at anytime can enjoy the art

• Affordability ~ It cuts down on excess shipping materials, waste and cost of transportation

• Personality ~ It allows more customization for the buyer!

Let’s explore the latter. When you get a digital download you now have the unique opportunity of controlling not only the size of the art to best fit your needs but also the possibility of using different materials +\ using the art itself in various ways.

TLA now has a spot on our website's main menu bar dedicated to everything digital downloads. From project files to screensavers, we’re building our roster of free art. All you have to do is sign up at the bottom of our website to receive access, which is also entirely free!

While digital downloads can make great screensavers for our devices, they also work wonderfully when printed out. There are so many ideas you can explore using a simple pattern or design.

Here are 3 ways to use TLA digital downloads this holiday season:

1. Gift Wrapping Paper

On a budget or simply cannot find any wrapping paper this late in the game? Print your own using this feature!

2. D.I.Y Peppermint Candy Garland

Dec-corate the halls with this fun all ages D.I.Y. Check out this blog post for the full step-by-step process.

3. Festive Napkin Rings

Temporary but effective! Why not take your favourite patterned download to the next level by wrapping your napkins or silverware in it? This one is the perfect compliment to your holiday place settings and can be made compostable when you’re done with them.

We hope this post demonstrates the power of your creativity using basic materials and completely free artwork so that you can keep in touch with your creative side this winter.

Stay Creative,

TLA