Wanted New Cards: Winter Bridal Shower Invitations
Themed parties are always more festive and really get guests in the mood of the season. Consider creating winter themed bridal party invitations.
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 Cute Cartoon Skeleton Clipart
This week’s freebie is
Cartoon Vintage Cute Skeleton Cliparts PNG 12 Designs Bundle available on the Creative Fabrica site. Fresh illustrations for your print-on-demand business. You can also get it printed at your home and make a creative gift for yourself and your loved ones. You can easily edit the design in Adobe Photoshop. The file is ready to print and upload.
You will receive a zip folder that includes PNG files with transparent backgrounds with high-resolution 300dpi :
Included in this package:
– 1 ZIP file
– 12 Halloween composition transparent PNG images – 300 dpi, 2000×2000″
Comes with complete commercial license.
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Nuts & Bolts: Artist Interview
One of the many perks of being a GCU Design Challenge winner is an interview. These mini-interviews are fun reads and a peek into the makings of the winning card.
Here is the artist interview for:
Congratulations to Alda on her Design Challenge win and channeling her Italian roots.
The difference is made in the details!
Mindy
GCU Community Manager
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Wanted New Cards: More Christmas Cards for Dogs
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/
Be inventive, be clever, be creative. Go for it!
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Freebie Wednesday: Autumn Vibes
This week’s freebie is Autumn Vibes font by Imagination Switch.
Autumn Vibes is a cute and fun color font that captures the essence of the vibrant autumn season. With playful letterforms adorned with colorful leaves, it brings a whimsical touch to your designs. Perfect for autumn-themed projects, greeting cards, and social media posts, Autumn Vibes adds warmth and cheer to your creative endeavors. Let the colors of autumn shine through!
Comes with complete commercial license.
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Nuts & Bolts: Collections Categories
Choosing categories is perhaps one of the most challenging parts of the card submission process. We strongly advise that you choose your category before actually designing your card. Since you can have two categories per card (2 not required) the second category should not be a random afterthought.
The difference is made in the details!
Mindy
GCU Community Manager
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Wanted New Cards: Thank You Injection Nurse
Med Spas provide many cosmetic injectables requiring the skill of a nurse – not always but often an aesthetic and cosmetic services trained nurse.
Please consider creating Thank You cards for this new occupation that should go here:
Occasions >> Thank You >> Occupation Specific >> Medical Spa Nurse / Aesthetic / Cosmetic Injection Nurse cid#37670
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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Freebie Wednesday: Christmas Cookie Font
This week’s freebie is Christmas Cookie Font by Imagination Switch.
This font is suitable for a wide range of purposes, including print designs, web designs, promotional materials, and more. Its excellent legibility and visually appealing presentation make it an ideal choice for enhancing the visualization of your message.
Comes with complete commercial license.
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Nuts & Bolts: Custom Card Requests, Be Holiday Ready
Custom design requests provide a wonderful opportunity to delight a shopper! Some requests are a simple color or word change while others are more involved resulting in a new design altogether.
* There can be up to a 24 hour delay in your updated message displaying on the site.
The difference is made in the details!
Mindy
GCU Community Manager
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Wanted New Cards: Bridal / Baby Shower Seasonal Themes
It is popular to match a bridal or baby shower theme to the season of the event – winter, spring, summer, fall / autumn.
Consider seasonal designs for these categories:
Occasions >> Bridal Shower >> Season Specific
Consider also trending baby themes like a little pumpkin, baby in bloom, little ray of sunshine, baby it’s cold outside, etc. Here is a pinboard for inspiration.
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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