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Design Spotlight: Priscilla Starling

July 6, 2011

Our Design Spotlight today is on Priscilla Starling of Periwinkle’s Card Store. Thanks, Priscilla!

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Hi, I have been with GCU over three years, now, and love it. I am a photographer and have a vast, varied index of my photography, and use my photographs for my cards, throwing in some Photo Shop effects now & then. I chose this card because it reminds me of the Thanksgiving my husband and I spent with our daughter and other children, grandchildren, sisters & brothers in Ohio two years ago. This card is not a huge seller; I’ve only sold 6 of them since I created it, but the photo is one of my favorites, as it was taken at our daughter’s home in Ohio. We had driven up from Florida to spend the Thanksgivng holiday with her, her children, some of our other children, and a few other relatives. Since we would not be there for Christmas, she set up her house for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It was beautiful, with the Christmas tree, the fireplace, and the stockings. I took many photos and decided to use this one to create some Christmas cards, with atmosphere. It is strictly my photograph with a stock Photo Shop background added.

15 Comments leave one →
  1. Rachel Lea Owen's avatar
    July 6, 2011 7:53 am

    This is such a beautiful photo Priscilla – it has a lovely warm feel about it. Perhaps Christmas 2011 will be the big selling year??

    I think it’s gorgeous, well done.

    Rachel 🙂

  2. Janet Lee Designs's avatar
    July 6, 2011 7:58 am

    Priscilla, I love your cards.
    What a beautiful photo, what a wonderful holiday!

  3. Beverly's avatar
    July 6, 2011 10:38 am

    The perfect Christmas Card, just Beautiful!

  4. Brenda Thour's avatar
    July 6, 2011 1:47 pm

    What a gorgeous card and lovely memories!

  5. Cathy Gangwer's avatar
    Cathy Gangwer permalink
    July 6, 2011 2:22 pm

    Beautiful card, Priscilla!

  6. Christie Black's avatar
    July 6, 2011 2:59 pm

    Congratulations on your spotlight, Priscilla. Your card is perfect for the holidays…warm and inviting! Best wishes for many more sales!

  7. Doreen/Salon of Art's avatar
    July 6, 2011 3:09 pm

    Your photo is so inviting Priscilla, it just makes me want to walk right in and warm my hands by the fire and I can even smell the fresh pine scent from the tree! To have such beautiful memories attached to it, makes it even more special. Thank you for sharing it with us.
    Doreen Erhardt
    http://www.facebook.com/SalonOfArt

    http://www.greetingcarduniverse.com/SalonOfArt

  8. Sue Baumgardner's avatar
    July 6, 2011 3:26 pm

    Priscilla, Congratulations and I too find this card image entrancing. Isn’t it amazing how when you use a photo that touches your own heart strings, it also stirs like emotions in others! When I look at this image, “I’m there.” Thanks!
    Sue

  9. Gail Pepin's avatar
    Gail Pepin permalink
    July 6, 2011 3:58 pm

    Beautiful! I’m sure it will sell more this Christmas. What a wonderful time you must have had with all of your loved ones.
    Gail

  10. Priscilla of Periwinkle Cards's avatar
    Priscilla of Periwinkle Cards permalink
    July 6, 2011 4:39 pm

    A warm thanks to my wonderful GCU friends for the sweet response to my Christmas card. You have all touched my heart.

    Thanks Corrie for the Spotlight!

    Priscilla

  11. Donna Lorello's avatar
    Donna Lorello permalink
    July 6, 2011 5:13 pm

    absolutely beautiful image…

  12. Lloyd Cain's avatar
    July 6, 2011 6:02 pm

    Great photo. And someone is very good at decorating.

  13. Sher's avatar
    July 6, 2011 6:12 pm

    Lovely card Priscilla!

  14. Lj's avatar
    July 6, 2011 8:08 pm

    Very nice.. I so like the story behind it too~ Congrtas! Lj Maxx

  15. Sri's avatar
    July 6, 2011 8:22 pm

    Warm Congratulations on your Design Spotlight Priscilla.
    This moment is one of those snapshots in your heart and it’s wonderful to see it manifest in such a beautiful card.
    Kind Regards,
    Sri

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