Wanted New Cards: Thank You Assisted Living Staff
Wanted Cards – Thank You Assisted Living Staff
From a shopper:
Thank you for your service – I live in a senior living home with many residents. We owe many thanks to the dining room servers, the housekeeping, etc. and other employees.
Please consider creating general cards and staff role specific that should all go here:
Occasions >> Thank You >> Occupation Specific >> Assisted Living / Senior Living Staff cid#38402
Note: cid# is the speed entry method of adding a category to your card via category id number (cid#) vs using search terms or click and hunt. See here on the blog:
To expedite the review of these cards, please check Fast Track Review on the card image details page when you create your card and add a Note for Reviewers like “for BLOG– Wanted Cards”.
Consider using Stock Card Creations to create new cards quickly. These cards are automatically set for expedited review so no need to Fast Track. 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!
Mindy Rosso
GCU Community Manager
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Weekly Font Fix – Groovy Christmas, Luciena Font, Bedtime Story
Hello, fellow creatives! 🎨 Are you on the hunt for the perfect typeface to elevate your designs? Look no further! In this weekly blog series, “Font Fix,” I’ll be sharing a curated selection of stunning fonts that are not only free but also licensed for commercial use. Whether you’re crafting greeting cards, branding materials, or digital content, these fonts will add that extra flair to your projects. Join me as we explore unique styles and discover new favorites that will inspire your creativity and enhance your artistic endeavors. Let’s dive into this week’s font treasures!
Disclaimer:
These fonts are free, but to be safe always remember to check the specific licensing terms to ensure they meet your commercial use requirements.
Happy Designing!
Corrie
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Nuts & Bolts – December Design Challenge – 2024 Founders’ Choice Awards
Can you believe that we are beginning to wrap up another year? During the end of year sales and holiday hustle and bustle GCU looks forward to pause for this annual closure – December’s Design Challenge.
Winners to be announced in 2025, it’s the Best of 2024 – GCU’s Founders’ Choice Awards!
This end of year challenge will consider ALL cards created in 2024 – not just from prior design challenge submissions. There will be countless cards recognized! This means all artists and all 2024 card submissions are candidates. Stay tuned in January for the “best of” 2024 winners.
Winners will receive the same recognition rewards as in prior design challenges (except no card credits), PLUS winners will receive prestigious and coveted Best of 2024 digital awards for their online promotion and bragging rights.
See 2023’s Founders’ Choice Awards Winners
Taking a look back at your creative year is very nostalgic. Take some time to reflect on all of your hard and creative work over the past twelve months. Reflect on a top seller, a popular new series, a design that took you out of your comfort zone, experimenting with a new style or technique, or just the sheer number of new submissions you made. Go ahead, pat yourself on the back! We’ll be doing the same. If you’re not impressed with your year’s work, maybe take this as an opportunity to set a goal for 2025.
The difference is made in the details!
Mindy
GCU Community Manager
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Rainbow Connection: Pantone Color of the Year 2025 Mocha Mousse
Pantone has unveiled its highly anticipated Color of the Year for 2025, and it’s a delectable treat for the senses: PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. This rich, warm brown hue evokes the comforting essence of cacao, chocolate, and coffee, appealing to our desire for comfort and indulgence.
A Sensory Experience
Mocha Mousse is more than just a color; it’s a sensory journey. This soft, velvety brown tone has the power to transport us into a world of pleasure and deliciousness. Its visual appeal is complemented by its ability to stimulate our other senses, particularly taste and smell. Who can resist the aroma of freshly baked chocolate cookies or the smooth, rich flavor of a perfectly brewed cup of coffee?
Sophistication Meets Comfort
While Mocha Mousse exudes sophistication and luxury, it remains unpretentious and classic. This duality makes it incredibly versatile, suitable for various applications from fashion and beauty to home decor and industrial design. The color strikes a perfect balance between modernity and timeless artistry, making it a harmonious choice for those seeking both style and comfort.
Reflecting Global Trends
The selection of Mocha Mousse as the Color of the Year 2025 is not arbitrary. It reflects a broader shift in consumer behavior and societal values:
- Emphasis on Wellness: The color resonates with the growing importance of self-care and mindfulness.
- Sustainable Living: Its earthy tone aligns with the increasing appreciation for natural beauty and sustainable practices.
- Little Treat Culture: Mocha Mousse embodies the concept of finding joy in small, everyday luxuries.
- Versatility in Uncertain Times: As a neutral yet distinctive shade, it caters to the need for versatile, seasonless, and genderless products in an economically uncertain world.
Applications Across Industries
Pantone’s Color of the Year influences various sectors, and Mocha Mousse is no exception. We can expect to see this rich brown hue making waves in:
- Fashion: As a versatile neutral, it’s likely to become a staple in wardrobes.
- Interior Design: Expect to see Mocha Mousse in furniture, wall colors, and home accessories.
- Technology: Companies like Motorola are already planning to incorporate this color into their product designs.
- Beauty: The warm undertones of Mocha Mousse will likely inspire new makeup and skincare trends.
Tonal Shift
Mocha Mousse marks a departure from the vibrant and bold hues of recent years:
- 2024: Peach Fuzz (a soft, nurturing peach tone)
- 2023: Viva Magenta (a vibrant crimson red)
- 2022: Very Peri (a dynamic periwinkle blue)
- 2021: Ultimate Gray & Illuminating (a pairing of neutral gray and bright yellow)
Mocha Mousse introduces a rich, warm brown that hasn’t been seen in Pantone’s selections for over a decade
Emotional Resonance
While previous colors often aimed to evoke specific emotions or reactions, Mocha Mousse takes a more nuanced approach:
- 2020’s Classic Blue aimed for calm and confidence
- 2019’s Living Coral promoted playfulness and optimism
- 2018’s Ultra Violet was provocative and enigmatic
In contrast, Mocha Mousse appeals to multiple senses, evoking comfort, indulgence, and a connection to nature.
Symbolic Meaning
Mocha Mousse carries a different symbolic weight compared to its predecessors:
- 2021’s Ultimate Gray & Illuminating symbolized strength and hopefulness in the face of the pandemic
- 2020’s Classic Blue represented stability at the dawn of a new decade
Mocha Mousse, in contrast, symbolizes a return to simple pleasures and everyday luxury, reflecting a shift in global priorities post-pandemic
PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse represents a more subtle, sensory-driven choice compared to recent Colors of the Year. It reflects a global desire for comfort and authenticity while offering versatility across design applications, marking a new direction in Pantone’s influential color forecasting.
A Global Celebration
To mark the 26th anniversary of Pantone’s Color of the Year, special events and experiences featuring Mocha Mousse will be held worldwide, from New York and London to Shanghai and Mumbai. The London Eye will even light up in this delectable shade to celebrate its unveiling.
As we look forward to 2025, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse invites us to savor life’s simple pleasures, find comfort in our surroundings, and embrace a sense of grounded luxury. Whether you’re a designer, artist, or simply someone who appreciates the power of color, Mocha Mousse offers a rich palette of possibilities for the year ahead.
For more Pantone Color of the Year 2025, also visit:
And don’t forget to pay a visit to our own GCU Pinterest Page on the color of the year!
Happy Designing!
Corrie
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Wanted New Cards: CNY Year of the Snake – Relations
Wanted Cards – CNY Year of the Snake – Relations
Many subcategories for Chinese New Year, Year of the Snake are still in need of cards. We especially need relationship specific cards. Please take a look at the list of subcategories noticing the ones with 0 cards and consider submitting cards.
Holidays >> Chinese New Year >> 2025 / Year of the Snake
Note: cid# is the speed entry method of adding a category to your card via category id number (cid#) vs using search terms or click and hunt. See here on the blog:
To expedite the review of these cards, please check Fast Track Review on the card image details page when you create your card and add a Note for Reviewers like “for BLOG– Wanted Cards”.
Consider using Stock Card Creations to create new cards quickly. These cards are automatically set for expedited review so no need to Fast Track. 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!
Mindy Rosso
GCU Community Manager
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Hello, fellow creatives! 🎨 Are you on the hunt for the perfect typeface to elevate your designs? Look no further! In this weekly blog series, “Font Fix,” I’ll be sharing a curated selection of stunning fonts that are not only free but also licensed for commercial use. Whether you’re crafting greeting cards, branding materials, or digital content, these fonts will add that extra flair to your projects. Join me as we explore unique styles and discover new favorites that will inspire your creativity and enhance your artistic endeavors. Let’s dive into this week’s font treasures!
Disclaimer:
These fonts are free, but to be safe always remember to check the specific licensing terms to ensure they meet your commercial use requirements.
Happy Designing!
Corrie
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Nuts & Bolts – Reminder November 2024 Design Challenge
Nuts & Bolts – Reminder November 2024 Design Challenge
Don’t miss the last design challenge of 2024! Saturday, November 30th is the last day to submit your entries for November’s Design Challenge. You have a couple of days in the holiday weekend to finish your entry. Perhaps while enjoying some Thanksgiving leftovers or do some brainstorming with your holiday company. But don’t wait until the last minute in case your submission requires edits and you may not have time to complete them before the deadline.
See November’s 2024 Design Challenge here.
Theme: Fusion Design
Create a brand new design by choosing at least FOUR items from the list of eight objects below and create a greeting card design. You may use more than four, all of them, or add additional items, including people and animals – but a minimum of four from the list must be clearly visible and important elements in the overall card design and message. ** shoes, pencil, paint brush, chocolate, needle & thread, sofa, bow, flag **
The difference is made in the details!
Mindy
GCU Community Manager
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Wanted New Cards: Christmas for Choir Director
Wanted Cards – Christmas for Choir Director
Shopper requested more options for a Choir Director at Christmas.
Please consider creating new cards that should go here:
Holidays >> Christmas >> Occupation Specific >> Choir Director cid#38384
Note: cid# is the speed entry method of adding a category to your card via category id number (cid#) vs using search terms or click and hunt. See here on the blog:
To expedite the review of these cards, please check Fast Track Review on the card image details page when you create your card and add a Note for Reviewers like “for BLOG– Wanted Cards”.
Consider using Stock Card Creations to create new cards quickly. These cards are automatically set for expedited review so no need to Fast Track. 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!
Mindy Rosso
GCU Community Manager
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Nuts & Bolts – Thanksgiving Office Closure
Nuts & Bolts – Thanksgiving Office Closure
In observation of the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, GCU offices will be closed on Thursday 11/28 & Friday 11/29. This includes our Card Review team members who will not be reviewing cards on either of those days.
Additionally, in preparation for the holiday, we will be lightly staffed on Wednesday 11/27.
As Black Friday is a big sales day, we will have customer service assistance staffed to assist all the shoppers eagerly purchasing your cards.
Thank you for your understanding & for those in observation and celebrating, enjoy!
The difference is made in the details!
Mindy
GCU Community Manager
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Wanted New Cards Extra: Spring Fever and Winter Blues
As a greeting card artist, I’ve always been fascinated by how our emotions ebb and flow with the seasons. There’s something magical about capturing the essence of Spring Fever – that giddy, energetic feeling when the world awakens from its winter slumber. On the flip side, the Winter Blues, or seasonal depression, is a very real challenge that many face during the darker months. Today, I’m excited to share some of my favorite text ideas for greeting cards that celebrate the joy of spring and offer comfort during those chilly, blue periods. Whether you’re looking to spread cheer or offer a supportive word, these messages are designed to bring a smile to your loved ones’ faces, no matter the season. So, grab a cozy blanket or step out into the sunshine, and let’s explore the art of seasonal sentiments together!
Spring Fever
Lighthearted Messages
- “Spring fever: the only fever you’re actually looking forward to catching.”
- “Hello, spring! Time to switch from hot coffee to iced and from winter blues to spring sneezes.”
- “With spring, the sun plays peek-a-boo, and so do I with my responsibilities.”
- “When spring arrives, I like to jog outside and by jog, I mean brunch on the patio.”
Playful Puns
- “Spring into action – when’s our next get-together?”
- “What could be better than talking with our ‘two-lips’? Let’s get together!”
- “Let’s enjoy seeing our friendship blossom!”
Emoji-Inspired
- “Sending you a bouquet of 🌺😊– Happy Spring!”
- “Spring fever caught me thinking of you!🌹Miss ya!”
- “Fresh blooms, fresh vibes! 🌷 Feeling springy yet?”
Winter Blues (Seasonal Depression)
Supportive Messages
- “It’s okay not to be okay. Sending you warm thoughts to melt away the winter blues.”
- “No wise words here. Just me, thinking of you, and wishing you brighter days ahead.”
- “Winter hibernation is over – let’s catch up and chase away those blues together!”
Humorous Approach
- “If this card didn’t make you smile, let me know, and I’ll send you my senior yearbook picture instead. That’ll definitely cure your winter blues!”
- “Sorry things are frosty. If you need somebody to binge-watch a whole season of something with you, I’m your personal ray of sunshine.”
- “This winter shall pass. And hopefully not like a kidney stone. Hang in there!”
Encouraging Words
- “I believe in you! And unicorns. But mostly you! You’ve got this, even when it feels cold and dark.”
- “You’re being so strong through these winter blues. Keep the faith. Spring is just around the corner!”
- “Sending you good thoughts—and hoping you believe in yourself just as much as I believe in you. You’ll bloom again soon!”
Remember, when addressing sensitive topics like seasonal depression, it’s important to strike a balance between humor and empathy.
Happy Designing!
Corrie
GCU Community 