Nuts & Bolts: New Reviewer on Board
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Nuts & Bolts – New Reviewer on Board
In an effort to improve the review process lead time, we welcome a new member to the card review team. Please welcome Reviewer #892!
While getting up to speed we ask for your patience, understanding, and kindness. Thank you! Feel free to give #892 a virtual hello or welcome when you see the reviewer number at the bottom of your review email.  As a reminder, if you’re wondering when your card(s) may be reviewed, you can check the Reviewing Cards Submitted on: date on your Admin page.
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Wanted New Cards: Daughter Birthday Motorcycle
Birthday >> For Family Relation Specific >>
Daughter cid#8191
Mother cid#6855
Niece cid#8188
Aunt cid#8788
Sister cid#7665
Grandma cid#6259
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:
https://gcucommunity.com/2022/06/10/nuts-and-bolts-new-artist-enhancements/
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!
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Freebie Wednesday: Free 20 Autumn Squirrels
FREE 20 Autumn Squirrels
Explore the enchanting world of woodland squirrels watercolor illustration collection. This bundle features 20 whimsical and festive squirrel illustrations, perfect for adding a touch of autumn touch to your projects. From cute and cuddly squirrels adorned with cozy fall scenes, these charming illustrations will bring joy to your designs. Get inspired and create magical autumn-themed creations with our Autumn Squirrels illustration bundle.
Only available on the Hungry Jpeg site for one week, so don’t miss out!
Comes with complete License.
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Nuts & Bolts: Design Change “Do Not Purchase”
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Nuts & Bolts – Design Change “Do Not Purchase”
We sometimes see shoppers purchase a card of which they’ve sent a design change request for BEFORE the new card has been created. Apparently they think that the artist will change the card in their cart / they’ve purchased. Simply reply to the shopper sharing not to purchase until the new card is ready.
Consider using this statement in your replies to such requests:
“I will be creating a new card for you. Please do not purchase the original card as I will be sending you a link to your new card.”
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Wanted New Cards: Thank You Friendship Lift You Up
There are just some people who raise your spirits, have your back, lift you up, excellent listener, secret keeper, etc. Consider creating new cards for “thank you friendship” that are specific to these qualities.
Occasions >> Thank You >> Friendship cid#1507
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:
https://gcucommunity.com/2022/06/10/nuts-and-bolts-new-artist-enhancements/
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!
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Nuts & Bolts: Update Winter Holiday YEAR specific cards
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Nuts & Bolts – Update Winter Holiday YEAR specific cards
Get a head start on updating holiday cards! Do you offer Year Specific designs? Be sure not to miss out on sales or worse, have your card taken offline because you’ve neglected to update it for the new year.
Not only should images be updated but also card titles, keywords and artist notes. This even applies to custom front designs to make them more marketable and avoid shopper errors.
Please add this to your to do list and begin to update cards while you have time in the summer season.
Christmas cards should reflect the current year (2023) and New Year cards should reflect the coming or new year (2024). Please take the time now to update your designs before 9/1. After 9/1, GCU will take any outdated cards offline.
TIP: A quick way to pinpoint the bulk of your related cards is to search your storefront by entering in the search box “<holiday name year>” ie: “christmas 2022”, “new year 2023”.
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Dash of Inspiration: August 2023 Design Challenge
Time for another challenge, so let’s get inspired! Grandparents are called so many fun names other than the typical Grandma and Grandpa – this is the inspiration for this month’s challenge.
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Theme: Grandparents Day – OTHER (see categories)
Requirements:
- Create a brand new design for Grandparents Day using names grandmas and grandpas are called other than the ‘norm’. Such as; Pop Pop, Grammy, etc. See categories below for inspiration.
- Write your own verse/message, be creative and write a message that clearly speaks to your imagery, occasion and recipient.
- No Stock card creations will be accepted.
- Blank verse will not be considered for entry in this challenge.
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Entry Deadline: Thursday, August 31st
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How to Enter: Post the PID (card number) and the URL (public storefront link – please WAIT for the card to be available in the public marketplace, please DO NOT post a link to your Manage Cards area) as a post in the challenge blog. We’ll forward your entry to the jury.
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Category – Any from below:
For Mamaw & Papaw (12)
For Nana & Papa (6)
Grandfathers: For Abuelo – Dedushka – Nonno – Opa / Opi – Papa – Papaw – Papou – Pop Pop – Poppi / Poppy – or Zayde
Grandmothers: For Abuela – Babushka – Bubbe / Bubbie – Mamaw – Mimi – Mom Mom – Nana – Nonna / Nona – Oma / Omi – or Yaya
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Rules:
- Submission must meet GCU’s Submission Guidelines and be Approved through the usual Review Cycle– Fast Track your submission with this in the Notes to Reviewer: August Design Challenge Submission here is the link to the blog post: (include THIS blog post URL)
- Only ONE card per artist per challenge.
- Submissions must be NEW, no existing designs.
- Your entry must meet the Challenge Requirements and Theme or it will not be included in the challenge.
- Stock Card Creations entries will not be accepted.
- Your designs should differ from those already offered in the category of your choice to offer shoppers a variety of choices, not more of the same.
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BLIND Judging: We hope each of you enters every month. Entries are submitted anonymously for judging by the GCU Challenge Jury which means that before and during the challenge, judges do not have any way of knowing what artist is behind each entry. This eliminates any and all concerns with ‘favoritism’. Results will post on the Community Blog. The jury will judge the entries on the following criteria:
- How well the card meets the Challenge Requirements and Theme.
- How well the card speaks to the Category the artist chooses for the card submission.
- Creativity, Execution and Marketability.
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Winners: 1st Place:
- The winning designer’s card and store will be featured on the GCU Public Blog – the blog which customers view and follow.
- As well as featured on the GCU Public Facebook Page – nearly 58,000 followers, now THAT’S exposure!
- The winning card will be Design of the Day following the announcement of the winners (within 48-hours).
EXCEPTION: Horizontal (landscape) cards may not be featured as DOD due to GCU Home Page space restrictions. In these cases, GCU will choose a different vertically oriented card from your store to feature as DOD. Thank you for your understanding and apologies for this limitation.
- The winning card will be added to the Greeting Card Universe Design Challenge Winners Pinterest Board – currently GCU’s Pinterest Page followers: 12.9K!
- The winning card, should the artist choose, may be referenced in a new series by the winning artist and he/she may Fast Track all cards in the new series (being sure to give the Challenge URL and winning card PID in your Notes to Reviewer for each card in this series).
- Winning card will be included in a marketing email to over 100,000 customers!
- GCU will create a Meet the Team board for the winning artist under the Pinterest GCU account where the winning artist will be able to pin and promote her own storefront and all that makes them a unique card designer and one of GCU’s artistic community team member.
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Winning card will be posted on GCU’s Instagram with 10,800 followers and counting!
- GCU will create a Meet the Team board for the winning artist under the Pinterest GCU account where the winning artist will be able to pin and promote her own storefront and all that makes them a unique card designer and one of GCU’s artistic community team member.
- 10 free greeting card credits added to your GCU account. Apply them at checkout and they never expire.
- A Design Challenge GCU digital award for 2023!
2nd Place:
- Your submission will be Design of the Day the following week of announcing the Challenge winners (within 7-days).
EXCEPTION: Horizontal (landscape) cards may not be featured as DOD due to GCU Home Page space restrictions. In these cases, GCU will choose a different vertically oriented card from your store to feature as DOD. Thank you for your understanding and apologies for this limitation.
- Your card will be added to the Greeting Card Universe Design Challenge Winners Pinterest Board.
- Winning card will be included in a marketing email to over 100,000 customers!
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Winning card will be posted on GCU’s Instagram with 10,800 followers and counting!
- 5 free greeting card credits added to your GCU account. Apply them at checkout and they never expire.
- A Design Challenge GCU digital award for 2023!
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Tips:
- Nuts and Bolts: The Right Image
- Dash of Inspiration – What’s In a Verse
- Inspiration Station: What to Say
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Doreen Erhardt© and SalonofArtGreetings
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Wanted New Cards: 1st Day of Pre-K
With a difference worth noting, Pre-K is not the same as preschool.
Occasions >> School Days >> 1st / First Day of School >> 1st / First Day of Pre-K / Pre-Kindergarten
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:
https://gcucommunity.com/2022/06/10/nuts-and-bolts-new-artist-enhancements/
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!
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Nuts & Bolts: Reminder July 2023 Design Challenge
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Nuts & Bolts – Reminder July 2023 Design Challenge
Monday, July 31st is the last day to submit your entries for July’s Design Challenge. Theme: Getting Older Humor
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Mindy
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Wanted New Cards: Cornhole Birthday
A request on the Forum, cornhole is a growing and popular sport that has skyrocketed just like pickleball.
Birthday >> Sports Specific >> Cornhole cid#37546
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:
https://gcucommunity.com/2022/06/10/nuts-and-bolts-new-artist-enhancements/
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!
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