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Wanted New Cards: New Year’s In Remembrance.

December 27, 2018
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Wanted Cards – New Year’s In Remembrance

 

Life without a loved one is hard enough throughout the year, but  even more so during the holidays.  Quickly on the tail of Hanukkah and Christmas comes New Year’s eve and the start of a new year.
For many, it is a difficult and emotional time with little motivation for celebration.

 

Please consider creating cards for New Year’s In Remembrance and the many specific subcategories (1st New Year’s alone, relationship specific, etc.):

 

Here are some prior and related card requests for “in remembrance” cards:

 

 

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Freebie Wednesday: Watercolor Winter Animals

December 26, 2018
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Freebie Wednesday:

 

Creative Fabrica has a cute set of watercolor winter animals for free for another 2 days so you better hurry. Don’t miss out!

 

 

 

 

This product comes with a complete commercial license.

 

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Nuts and Bolts: My and Our Variations.

December 21, 2018
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Nuts & Bolts – My and Our Variations

 

We have seen shopper requesting term variations on cards.  This is very common when the greeting is on the cover and a relationship specific card.

 

For example:
Happy Birthday to Our Lovely Daughter
Happy Birthday to My Lovely Daughter

 

From Our Home to Yours
From My Home to Yours

 

There are many times when an individual is giving the card.  Not from a couple or group, for whatever reason.

 

When you create cards with cover text like the above examples, please consider creating a variation for both of these pronouns.  This is permitted as a differentiating word variation of a like image design (as long as the variation is on the cover).

 

This of course is not limited to Birthday nor Daughter.  Could be any occasion or holiday and from any other relation (my niece, our niece, my grandson, our grandson, etc.).

 

Here are some example by GCU artist Michael Peychich:

 

See this Nuts & Bolts – Leveraging Designs

 

TIPS:
– be sure to include the specific term in your metadata (card title, keywords, artist’s notes) to help searching shoppers find the perfect card
– add a note to the review team in the Notes to Reviews calling attention to the variation like “this design based on pid#xxxxxx with a variation for our vs my”

 

The difference is made in the details!

 

Mindy
GCU Community Manager

 

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Wanted New Cards: Dental Award Certificate / Recognition

December 20, 2018
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Wanted Cards – Dental Award Certificate / Recognition 
 
Patient communications is an important and appreciated gesture.  Appointment reminders, birthday greetings, etc.  It is a great way for businesses to maintain and foster their relationships with the patients.

 

We have created a new category for Dentists to send appointment follow up cards to their patients, particularly for the youngest of patients.

Please consider creating cards for this new category:

Business >> Industry Specific >> Dental / Orthodontic >> Dental Award Certificates / Recognition

Some common “awards” or special recognition are no cavities, brave at the dentist, first dental visit, perfect checkup.

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Freebie Wednesday: Sushi Omelette Font

December 19, 2018
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Freebie Wednesday:

 

Sushi Omelette Font is a happy and fun typeface and it’s free at Creative Fabrica for another 5 days so you better hurry. Don’t miss out!

 

 

This product comes with a complete commercial license.

 

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Rainbow Connection: Mary-Margaret Marx Color Palettes

December 18, 2018
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Mary-Margaret Marx is a designer, artist, illustrator and coloring book author. She creates lovely color palettes too. Here are a few and there are many more on her Instagram page.

 

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Nuts and Bolts: In-Store Pickup Offline 12/13/18 – 1/2/19

December 14, 2018
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Nuts & Bolts – In-Store Pickup Offline 12/13/18 – 1/2/19

 

Please note that GCU will NOT be offering In-Store Pickup beginning 12/13/18 through 1/2/19.  From prior years, GCU has experienced that although shoppers may desire a same day card pickup, the quality of the finished product and service this close to the busy holiday are not acceptable and do not meet GCU’s standards.

 

Per usual, there are expedited shipping options available to shoppers who want to upgrade their shipping method.

 

We have posted a notice prominently on the site.

 

When communicating with shoppers, please do not recommend in-store pickup if they are in a rush but instead expedited shipping. Thank you for your understanding.

 

 

 

The difference is made in the details!

 

Mindy
GCU Community Manager

 

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Wanted New Cards: LGBTQ Name and Gender Change.

December 13, 2018
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Wanted Cards – LGBTQ Name and Gender Change 

 

Legally changing your name is a big deal and can be an administrative nightmare.  If you have a marriage certificate it’s relatively easy peasy.  But for those in the LBGTQ and specifically trans community it’s not so, shall we say, straight forward.  When complete it is a big relief and significant step in the process of being recognized under the new name that likely has been used by friends and family long before the legal effort began.

These categories are in need of cards:

 

Occasions >> Congratulations >> Name / Gender Change LGBTQ
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Freebie Wednesday: Scandi Fest Patterns

December 12, 2018
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Freebie Wednesday:

 

Scandi Fest Patterns is a beautiful Scandinavian style collection (by Zzorna Art) and freebie of the week at The Hungry Jpeg. Don’t wait too long, the offer expires in 6 days!

 

 

This product comes with a complete commercial license.

 

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Rainbow Connection: Pantone Color of the Year 2019

December 11, 2018
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Pantone Color of the Year 2019 – 16-1546 Living Coral.

 

An animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge.

 

 

Vibrant, yet mellow PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral embraces us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment.

In reaction to the onslaught of digital technology and social media increasingly embedding into daily life, we are seeking authentic and immersive experiences that enable connection and intimacy. Sociable and spirited, the engaging nature of PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral welcomes and encourages lighthearted activity. Symbolizing our innate need for optimism and joyful pursuits, PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral embodies our desire for playful expression.

Representing the fusion of modern life, PANTONE Living Coral is a nurturing color that appears in our natural surroundings and at the same time, displays a lively presence within social media.

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