Dash of Inspiration: 2019 Founders’ Choice Awards.

Honorable Mention Best Overall New Card:

Greetings by Anne – #1563308

and Kong Savage – #1583424

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3. Hottest Seller – CHRISTMAS:

Linda Gladman of Bright Star Greetings –  #1581774

Honorable Mentions CHRISTMAS Hottest Seller:

Stephie McCarthy – #1523736

and Ron Magnes – #1587038

3a. Hottest Seller – CHINESE NEW YEAR:

Doreen Erhardt of Salon Of Art –  #1580276

Honorable Mentions CHINESE NEW YEAR Hottest Seller:

Teri Nelson Kuster – #1585818

and Kong Savage – #1553154

3b. Hottest Seller – BIRTHDAY:

Judy Adamson – #1554506

Honorable Mentions BIRTHDAY Hottest Seller:

Judith Gargone – #1580244

and Nancy Mink – #1570880

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4. Best Custom Front (Text):

Judy Adamson – #1573536

Honorable Mention Best Custom Front (Text):

Liz Van Steenburgh – #1580162

and Doreen Erhardt of Salon Of Art – #1576862

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5. Best Custom Front (Image):

Pamela Jorgensen of PamJArts – #1586882

Honorable Mention Best Custom Front (Image):

Sandra Rose – #1569340

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6. Best Business Logo: Teri Nelson Kuster of Che Bella Nota– #1583432

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7. Funniest Card: Bill Thomas at Thomas Toons – #1574336

Honorable Mentions Funniest Card:

Bill Thomas of Thomas Toons – #1584620

and Mike Seddon – #1594430

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8. Most Creative Stock Card Creation (BigStock):

Doreen Erhardt of Exclusive Creations – #1573538

Honorable Mention Most Creative Stock Card Creation (BigStock):

Shoaff Ballanger Studios – #1571340

and Janet Pallagi – #1574644

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9. Rising Star:

Puppy Valentine by Diane Deiderich – #1592750

Honorable Mention Rising Star:

Cat Easter by Sharon Dominick – #1558822

and Cradle to Cross by Caryn Brame – #1561622

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10. Custom Request – Nailed it:

Laughing Hippo Studio – #1582500

Honorable Mentions Custom Request – Nailed it:

Gail Pepin– #1572686

and Cisillia Tay –  #1569198

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11. Best Uncommon Card:

King Kahmeha Day by Ron Magnes – #1565444

Honorable Mention best Uncommon Card:

Father’s day to be by Cheryl Jones – #1568928

and Construction Management Grad by Kate Taylor – #1563258

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12. Best Design Challenge Submission:

Betsy Bush of Dragonfire Graphics – #1575656

Honorable Mention Best Design Challenge Submission:

Pamela Jorgensen of PamJArts – #1554942

and Michelle Lanoue – #1587624

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13. Simply Clever:

Synonym Rolls by Doug Hill – #1589538

Honorable Mention Simply Clever:

Keep Believing by Lisa Crisafi – #1584006

and College Miss U by Judith Gorgone – #1576564

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14. Reviewers’ Choice:

Fiona, Reviewer #825 – Mindy Pierce – #1539044

Ella, Reviewer #758 – Maria Forester – #1586208

Mackenzie, Reviewer #528 –Stephie McCarthy – #1584754

Desiree, Reviewer #121 – Kathleen Johnson – #1589756

Phoebe, Reviewer #443 – Stephanie Laird – #1564840

John, Reviewer #233 – Greetings from Anne – #1569702

Catherine, Reviewer #871 – Tam Moody – #1583540

Victor, Reviewer #992 – Wotto – #1593846

Sue, Reviewer #120 – Christine Quimby – #1593294

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What an amazing line up and such a very difficult job for our judging team. So many great new cards to consider and simply not enough awards. It was a trip down memory lane reflecting all the new additions, artists and cards, that made 2019 another awe inspiring year at Greeting Card Universe. Thank you to our amazing community of artists for your endless creativity and support!

Mindy
GCU Community Manager