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Wanted New Cards: Pet Sitter / Dog Walker

June 16, 2016

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We have many great cards in this category.  In fact over 150!  However most are general and for dogs and cats.  A few birds and horses.

 

Occasions >>Thank You >> Pet Sitter / Dog Walker

 

Consider creating cards for other kinds of pets …
rat, hamster, snake, fish, bearded dragon, guinea pig, turtle, tarantula, rabbit, etc.

 

Vacation time is coming and these non-traditional pets need special TLC just like Fido and Snowball!

 

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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!

Font Frenzy: Modigirl Sans

June 15, 2016
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The Hungry Jpeg has a lovely font on offer for just $1.
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Modigirl Sans is a useful, sturdy font with a handmade feel to it. It’s easy to use and it will give your work an illustrative handmade feel.Files included :

  • Modigirl Sans otf
  • Modigirl Sans ttf
  • Web Fonts

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It comes with a complete commercial license.

 

Rainbow Connection: Rustic Colors

June 14, 2016

I want to share some calming rustic color inspirations I found on Design Seeds this week:

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Have fun and happy designing!

 

Dash of Inspiration: Photoshop Fun

June 13, 2016

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Sometimes it’s just fun to take some time out and learn something new with the tools of your trade. Today I offer a few Photoshop Tutorials which might inspire you to experiment and who knows what you might create?

8 Steps to Adding Fantasy Lighting with Photoshop by Robert Cornelius at PetaPixel.com

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Here is another by Robert …

5 Steps to Creating a Dreamlike Gown in Photoshop by Robert Cornelius at PetaPixel.com

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How to Conquer the Most Difficult Hair Selections in Photoshop by DL Cade at PetaPixel.com – great for animal selections too!

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Last, but not least –

Photoshop Background Eraser Tutorial by Steve Patterson at PhotoshopEssentials.com

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Spending a little time learning how to do something you didn’t know how to do, will always reward the artist by taking them places they’ve never been before … and the destination may be endless.

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Remember to check out the June Dash of Inspiration Design Challenge and join in the fun!

So until next week … Learn … Create … Inspire!

 

Nuts and Bolts: Design Challenge Prizes & NEW Bonus

June 10, 2016

GCU’s Design Challenges have been very popular and offer creative challenges not only resulting in fresh designs for GCU shoppers, but also encourage artists to stretch their imagination, skills and to try something new.

 

Winners of Design Challenges are showered with so much good stuff!

 

The winning cards (1st and 2nd place) and artists receive these features and perks:

 

Additionally the following rewards are exclusively for the 1st place winner:
  • Mini-interview on GCU’s public blog Occasionally Thoughtful
  • FastTrack Review permissions for a new series of cards based on the winning design
  • PLUS A NEW PERK, the 1st place winning artist will receive a Featured Artist Pinterest Board on GCU’s Pinterest account.
April’s Design Challenge 1st place winner, Barbara Schreiber, is GCU’s first featured artist to have her own GCU Pinterest Board which offers additional social media exposure and serves as a visual “about the artist” Meet our Team: Barbara Schreiber

Wanted New Cards: Thank You Camp Counselor / Summer Camp Staff

June 9, 2016

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We have a category that needs your attention:

Occasions >> Thank You >> Occupation Specific >> Camp Counselor / Summer Camp Staff

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Millions of kids will have the time of their lives at summer camps across the country.  They’re left in the care of the hardworking camp staff and administration.  Not only will parents want to send “thinking of you while you’re at camp” cards to their campers, which are strong sellers at GCU, but when camp is over they’ll want to thank those special individuals who kept a watchful eye on their camper and shared the camp experience with them, their camp counselor.

 

We only have 2 cards in this category:

 

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!

Font Frenzy: Sweetwater Handwritten Font Trio

June 8, 2016

 Creative Market has a free font on offer for this week only.
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Introducing Sweetwater, a delightful font trio by Millie mae and Co.

 

Details: Sweetwater font, Lilypad Font, Sweetlily Font

 

What’s Included: 3 OTF Font Files, 1 Vector File (EPS), Commercial License (1 seat)

 

Compatibility: OTF Desktop Font

 

Copyright: All products are copyright Millie Mae lane Ltd. 2016. By downloading this listing you are granted a license for personal and commercial use

 

 

Rainbow Connection: Rustic Stone and Tile Colors

June 7, 2016

I want to share a few nice rustic stone and tile colors this week:

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Have fun and happy designing!

 

Nuts and Bolts: Be a Pinner

June 3, 2016

Nuts & Bolts – Be a Pinner

Are you on Pinterest?  Most creative types are.  It is so visual, it’s a feast for the eyes! Not only is it a good place to share your creations (greeting cards and more) but a wonderful place to find inspiration – design trends, color palettes, etc.  Don’t be surprised if you get sidetracked and find 101 new ways to eat Nutella or re-tile your bathroom in vintage bottle caps!

 

Be sure to follow GreetingCardUniverse on Pinterest to see what GCU is pinning – it just might be one of YOUR cards!  You can interact by repinning, liking, commenting, etc.
You’ll notice you can pin a card right from GCU’s product pages. This is a great way for your cards to get shared on Pinterest and get extra exposure – by GCU, by you, by other artists and by shoppers.
See this card for example under the social media “Share” buttons:

Happy Father's Day, from daughter, humor, blue, red,... (1095924) 2016-06-03 20-57-08

Something new, GCU is going to start “Meet our Team” featured GCU Artist boards.  Here’s GCU Community Manager, Mindy’s, Meet our Team: Mindy.  See what makes her tick, what she crushes on, obsesses over and more fun tibdits!

Wanted New Cards: Welcome Home from Mission / Missionary

June 2, 2016

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We have a new categorie that needs your attention:

 

To clarify, this is the Missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church)—widely known as Mormon missionaries.
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At the moment there is only 0 cards in this category.

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!