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Nuts and Bolts: Stock Card Creations Unmatched Image.

November 1, 2019
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Nuts & Bolts – Stock Card Creations Unmatched Image

 

As I continue to update some of my own Stock Card Creation cards that had unmatched images, I’d like to share some before and after images.


Don’t be discouraged if at first you do not find a near identical image. If you explore enough and try different search terms you will find an image that will work and may even be a breath of fresh air.

BEFORE:

NEW STOCK IMAGE:
NOTE: A few tips to make things easier:

 

– After updating the image and card you are brought back to the Manage Cards page, often not to the card you were working on.  Beforehand, simply write down or paste on a notepad the pid# of the card you’re working on and if you are not brought right back to it in Manage Cards enter the pid# in the “Find Specific Cards by: Product ID” box on the left. This brings you to the card to click the all important orange RESUBMIT button.


– If the stock image you choose is a different orientation than the original image that’s ok.  One little oddity is the inside verse image will show in the old orientation.  Use the orange button “Save and Edit Inside Verse” to correct this, simply click on the inside text image box (as if you’re going to edit the text) and click the orange button “Save” and it will correct itself.

– When updating a series and using the same new stock image, be sure to note the new stock image id.  When updating the image for the balance of the series simply enter this stock image id into the search box to locate the image quickly vs search terms and re-searching for the desired image.

 

– Lastly, I add the following comment at the end of my Notes to Reviewer “updated with new stock image”.

 

Please see this prior post on Unmatched Image Card Tips

 

The difference is made in the details!

 

Mindy

GCU Community Manager
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Wanted New Cards: Occupation Specific Christmas.

October 31, 2019
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Wanted Cards – Occupation Specific Christmas
 
Christmas is just around the corner and there are many professional services that people may have appointments with in preparation to look their best for the holidays.  This is the perfect time to drop off a little gift and or card of holiday greetings and appreciation.

 

 

Please consider creating new Christmas cards for these occupations:
>> Esthetician
>> Eyebrow Shaping Professional / Microblading Technician
>> Eyelash Extension Technician
>> Hair Removal Professional / Technician
>> Spray Tan Technician / Professional

We’d like you to create at least one card for these categories using the Stock Cards function (Bigstock) or your own graphic designs.

Remember, when you’re submitting your new Stock Card, add a little note about the intended category in your Notes to Reviewers. Be inventive,  be clever, be creative. Go for it!

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Freebie Wednesday: A Bientot Font

October 30, 2019
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Freebie Wednesday:

 

A Bientôt (by Nursery Art) is a perfect font for wedding invitation or your blog. You can also create a logo or beautiful frame for your home. Or just use for your small business, book covers, stationery and more. Include languages in script font: English, France, Italian, Spanish, German, Dutch, Finnish and Danish. A Bientôt is free for another 6 days on the Hungry Jpeg site, so don’t miss out!

 

This product comes with a complete commercial license.

 

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Rainbow Connection: Winter Wedding Color Inspiration.

October 29, 2019
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Get inspired by 22 Winter Wedding Color Inspirations That Aren’t Just Red and Green.

To see all 22 winter wedding ideas, go to the article on the Martha Stewart Weddings site.

 

 

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Nuts and Bolts: Artist Interview Betsy Bush.

October 25, 2019
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Nuts & Bolts – Artist Interview Betsy Bush

 

One of the many perks of being a GCU Design Challenge winner is an interview.  These mini-interviews are fun reads and a peek into the makings of the winning card.
Note: Read about the other rewards and the two new rewards for 2019, in addition to bragging rights, of being a Design Challenge winner.  And be sure to enter October’s Stock Image Only Design Challenge.

 

The difference is made in the details!

 

Mindy

GCU Community Manager
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Wanted New Cards: Thinking of You – Natural Disaster.

October 24, 2019
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Wanted Cards: Thinking of You – Natural Disaster
 
Like a death or illness, the occurrence of a serious accident or natural disaster is one in which you are thinking of friends & family impacted but simply don’t know what to say.  So nothing is said, which can be even worse.

 

Thinking of you cards can drop a thoughtful little note of care and concern.

 

This new category and subcategories are in need of cards:
>> General Natural Disaster
>> Blizzard / Snowstorm / Ice Storm
>> Drought
>> Earthquake
>> Fire / Wildfire
>> Flood
>> Heat Wave
>> Hurricane
>> Thunderstorm / Hailstorm
>> Tornado
>> Other Natural Disaster
Before you jump into designing mode, be aware that this is a topic requiring sensitivity on your part. Some research will be required to ensure you set the right tone in image and verse.

 

Here is an interesting read from a grief expert on what to say (and not to say) after a disaster / catastrophe.


We’d like you to create at least one card for these categories using the Stock Cards function (Bigstock) or your own graphic designs.

Remember, when you’re submitting your new card, add a little note about the intended category in your Notes to Reviewers. Be inventive,  be clever, be creative. Go for it!

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Freebie Wednesday: Emily Diana Font

October 23, 2019
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Freebie Wednesday:

 

Emily Diana is an equally adorable and elegant handwritten font. It’s free at Creative Fabrica for another 5 days so you better make sure you don’t miss out!

 

This product comes with a complete commercial license.

 

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Nuts and Bolts: Dedicate Yourself to the Details.

October 18, 2019
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Nuts & Bolts – Dedicate Yourself to the Details
 
It is often the little details that escape the artist’s eye. It is always a good idea to step away from a design that you have been meticulously working on or ask a brutally honest companion to give it a once over.  The review team is certainly a fresh set of eyes and often catches tiny fixes or areas of improvement.  GCU is grateful for artists who are open to collaborating with the reviewers on minor adjustments that make a big difference.

 

With a keen eye for design and composition, the review team asked GCU artist Sharon Fernleaf the following:

 

Reviewer’s Request for Edits:
 Hi Sharon – because of the smoothness of all the edges on the other graphics, we find that the rough edges of the heart are a little distracting. Would you please smooth the outline of the heart? Thanks. 
Original Image:

 

Resulting Image:

 

 

Thank you to Sharon, for her adept design skills and collaborating with our review team to create a cheers worthy submission.

Refer to the GCU Submission Guideline for Composition – Balance of Elements for the foundation of this request for edits.

 

The difference is made in the details!

 

Mindy

GCU Community Manager
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Wanted New Cards: First Thanksgiving.

October 17, 2019
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Wanted Cards: First Thanksgiving 

 

If there is something to be thankful for it’s a special first on Thanksgiving.
Please consider creating cards for these First Thanksgiving categories in need of cards:

 

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Freebie Wednesday: Christmas Cuties Illustration Mini-Pack.

October 16, 2019
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Freebie Wednesday:

 

A super kawaii Christmas Cuties Illustration Mini-Pack gives you just the bare necessities – 17 Christmas elements in vector EPS and transparent PNG formats, in one, inexpensive pack. It’s free at Creative Fabrica for another 2 days so you better make sure you don’t miss out!

 

This product comes with a complete commercial license.

 

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