Nuts & Bolts: Storefront Sub-Galleries Removed
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Nuts & Bolts – Storefront Sub-Galleries Removed
As announced in 2018, the storefront sub-gallery feature was longer being supported. As of this week, we have removed the sub-gallery option as well as removing any configured sub-galleries from all storefronts using them. For artists’ who had sub-galleries, this should not impact your cards. It only impacts the way your storefront looks. Please notify us is you see anything not working properly.
Originally announced here. See this prior post on Storefront Organization.
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Pickleball is still the fastest growing sport in the USA, accelerated since the pandemic and with participation doubling since 2014.
Occasions >> Congratulations >> Sporting Event / Game >> Pickleball cid#37528
Occasions >> Good Luck >> Sporting Event / Game >> Pickleball cid#37530
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 Mermaid Tails Font
Introducing Mermaid Tails font – a beautiful and playful font with a unique twist. This whimsical typeface has been designed to make your projects stand out. Each letter of this font is has been adorned with delicate tails, making it the perfect choice for creatives who want to make their projects memorable.
Only available on the Creative Fabrica site for one week, so don’t miss out!
Comes with complete License.
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Nuts & Bolts: Reminder June 2023 Design Challenge
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Nuts & Bolts – Reminder June 2023 Design Challenge
Friday, June 30th is the last day to submit your entries for June’s Design Challenge. See June’s 2023 Design Challenge here.
Theme: Balloons!
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Wanted New Cards: American Family Day
American Family Day: It’s all about quality time together. See more about how this special day for families can be celebrated.
Holidays >> National & International Days >> American Family Day cid#37526
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/
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Freebie Wednesday: Bank to Vintage Font
Back to vintage font is a vintage-style retro font. Inspired by the retro typography and typography of the 60s 70s and 80s, anything written in this font is instantly recognizable and will grab attention. It has a unique shape where every corner is softer and more rounded. Use this display font to add a special retro touch to any design idea you can think of.
Only available on the Creative Fabrica site for one week, so don’t miss out!
Comes with complete License.
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Vote for GCA Consumer’s Choice Card of the YearVote for your favorite card of the year from the winners of the Greeting Card Association’s (GCA) LOUIE award winners.
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You can view the 34th Annual Louie Award Competition finalist and winner gallery here.
There is still one final award to be given out – the Consumer’s Choice Award. The Consumer’s Choice Award is unlike any of the rest because our judges don’t choose who wins it – you do. Voting is open NOW! The winner will be recognized at next year’s award ceremony.
The 34th Annual Louie Award Ceremony took place on April 26th in San Francisco at NOTED and was an unforgettable evening of connection and celebration. View photos from the event here. See more about the LOUIE awards and the NOTED greeting card expo here.
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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: Berry Bright paper Set
Freebie of the week is this sweet Berry Bright paper set by Poppymoon Design.
Berry Bright is a fun and colourful set of papers featuring cute strawberries, rainbows and flowers.
All created in a sweet colour palette, perfect for summer…
Great for party invites, greeting cards, backgrounds and scrapbook paper
10 coordinating papers, sheet size 12″ x 12″, file format JPG and PNG.
Only available on the Creative Fabrica site.
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My Use of Artificial Intelligence for Cards
By: Sun At Night
I found a way!
At first I thought that using Artificial Intelligence (AI) wasn’t for me. However, I’ve been testing
two engines: Spark by Creative Fabrica and Stable Diffusion. The talk of the town is Stable
Diffusion, not only is it free, but because the sister program is ChatGPT. Just know that Stable
Diffusion is still in the playground phase.
Signing up with Creative Fabrica’s Spark gave me a way to use the AI, comfortably. Spark has
the ability to create repeating patterns. One simply can’t recreate these patterns in the time it
took to generate them. The patterns, in my opinion, are one of the easiest to implement “added
value”.
The idea with the AI is that you can either use simple sentences or just keywords for the engine
to generate. These methods are called “prompts”. The person generating the prompt is referred
to as an “author”. In my case, I only use keywords. I think the keywords are a little faster to
generate with additional proof of intellectual property not being infringed upon.
Creative Fabrica’s Spark generates images more relevant to the prompts. The author can
generate the same prompt repeatedly and not get the same image twice. On the other hand, I
had to generate the prompt multiple times to get something that I like or one that was suitable.
Some authors are protective of their prompts and that’s ok. Just remember that a list of simple
words (keywords) or a simple sentence may not be copyrighted.
For a better understanding, I’m sharing my prompt for you to try out with any of the AI engines
that is available: blue, white, china, ornate, toile, baroque, watercolor
The link below shows how I used the AI prompt for a repeating pattern in the greeting card.
https://www.greetingcarduniverse.com/anniversary-wedding-cards/for-spouse-general/year-specific/porcelain-vase-20-year-anniversary-1771120
Please remember to use GCU’s policy and instructions for submission:
https://gcucommunity.com/2023/05/05/nuts-bolts-artificial-intelligence-policy/
Other Copyright references:
US Reference https://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ33.pdf.
World Reference https://www.wipo.int/copyright/en/faq_copyright.html
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