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Wanted New Cards: Thank You Retirement Gift

December 1, 2016
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Wanted Cards – Thank You Retirement Gift

 

This category currently has 2 cards.

 

Occasions >> Thank You >> For the Gift >> Retirement Gift

 

Additionally, we have had a request for White Coat themed retirement gift thank you cards.  These cards should go in these categories:

 

Occasions >> Thank You >> For the Gift >> Retirement Gift >> Other

 

Collections >> Photo Cards/ Your Picture Here >> Thank You >> For the Gift >> Retirement Gift

 

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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Rainbow Connection: Late Autumn Mood

November 29, 2016
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Here are some  Late Autumn Mood color inspirations I found on the internet this week:

 

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Font Frenzy: Hand Drawn Thanksgiving Vector Pack

November 23, 2016
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The Hungry Jpeg has a very nice deal in their $1 dollar section .
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Here’s what’s included:

  • 15 Hand Drawn Objects (Ai CS3, EPS 10, transparency PNG)
  • 4 Greeting Cards (Ai CS3, EPS 10, PSD, transparency PNG)

Details:

  • Organized in Layers
  • Vectors: 100% HAND DRAWN
  • Colors: RGB
  • Resolution: 300dpi
  • Size: 5000×5000

Please Note:

  • Text is not editable.

 

The hand drawn Thanksgiving Vector Pack by Cosmic Store comes with a full Commercial License.
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Nuts and Bolts: Show Us Your Studio

November 18, 2016
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Nuts & Bolts – Show Us Your Studio!

 

Where do you work?  Is it a formal studio with a tidy desk and color sequenced tools or uncontrolled colorful chaos?  Perhaps a cozy couch with a four footed muse nearby.  Maybe it’s a rogue studio – moving based on your mood or seasonal window view.

 

Wherever you settle your creative self … let’s see your spot!
Post a photo of your studio or the inspiring view from your studio on one or both of the following social media outlets.

 

Instagram, in your post tag @GreetingCardUniverse and use the hashtag #mystudio

 

Pinterest, in your pin description tag @GCUniverse

 

It will be fun to see the variety and perhaps many common elements among our GCU artists.

 

Be sure to read our prior post on Getting Social on Instagram and Be a Pinner.

 

Tip: be sure to follow GCU on Instagram and Pinterest.  See what GCU is posting and pinning – it just might be one of YOUR cards! 

 

The difference is made in the details!

 

Mindy
GCU Community Manager
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Wanted New Cards: Retirement – Bus Driver / School Bus Driver

November 17, 2016
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Wanted Cards – Bus Driver Retirement 

 

There are currently 2 cards in this category:

 

Occasions >> Congratulations >> Retirement >> Occupation Specific >> Bus Driver / School Bus Driver

 

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Please consider leveraging similar designs for this related category:

 

Announcements >> Retirement >> Occupation Specific 

 

If you intend on doing so, please Fast Track your original submission and include in the Notes to Reviewer that you intend on creating a like image series and are requesting a Concept Review.

 

Read more here about the Concept Review process and the benefits of pre-approval.

 

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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Rainbow Connection: Vintage Colors

November 16, 2016
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Here are some Vintage color inspirations I found on Pinterest this week:

 

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Nuts and Bolts: Dedicate Yourself to the Details

November 11, 2016
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Nuts & Bolts – Dedicate Yourself to the Details

 

Sometimes you’re so close to your work that you can’t see an alternative or different perspective.  In come the GCU reviewers with fresh eyes.  They may suggest something that you haven’t thought of yet.

 

Here is a wonderful example of a re-worked card by GCU artist Shoaff Ballanger Studios.  Dedicated to improvement and open to the reviewer’s suggestion of

 

“please consider adjusting the image so that the figure is facing to the right where the card opens. Thanks!”, Shoaff Ballanger Studios great trumpet blowing design got even better
and is sure to be a solid seller this holiday season!
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A tiny change can make a big difference.  Kudos to Shoaff Ballanger Studios and to Reviewer #619!

 

Tip:  Read the reviewers’ notes in your card review emails.  They are not just full of rules and change requests but also compliments and valuable suggestions!

 

The difference is made in the details!

 

Mindy
GCU Community Manager
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Wanted New Cards: Military Retirement

November 10, 2016
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Wanted Cards – Military Retirement

 

We have created new relationship specific subcategories for General Military Retirement Congratulations (not branch specific).  Please consider creating relationship specific designs.  Custom front designs of course encouraged!

 

If the relationship you have designed for is not listed please submit it to >> Other.

 

Occasions >> Congratulations >> Retirement >> From Military 

 

Additionally, new branch specific subcategories have been added to the Military Retirement category:
>> Air Force Retirement
>> Army Retirement
>> Coast Guard Retirement
>> Marines Retirement
>> Navy Retirement
>> Other

 

For now, these subcategories will serve as catch-alls for both relationship and non-relationship specific cards for each of the specific services accordingly.
If the branch you have designed for is not listed please submit it to >> Other.

 

Consider leveraging these designs for this related category:

 

Invitations >> Retirement Party >> Occupation Specific >> Armed Forces / Military Services   If you intend on doing so, please Fast Track your original submission and include in the Notes to Reviewer that you intend on creating a like image series and are requesting a Concept Review.

 

Read more here about the Concept Review process and the benefits of pre-approval.

 

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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Font Frenzy: Free Yolanda Font

November 9, 2016
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The Hungry Jpeg has a fantastic freebee for you this week.
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Free Yolanda Font – a lovely modern Caligraphy font by Alqaworns – comes with a free comercial license. It’s only up for grabs for 6 more days so be sure to get it today!

 

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Rainbow Connection: Autumnal Color Inspiration

November 8, 2016
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Here are some Autumnal color inspirations I found on Pinterest this week:

 

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