Freebie Wednesday: Give Me A Hug Cute Animals Set.
Give Me a Hug Cute Animals Set By Pencil Twist for this week’s freebie. Create decoration for children’s parties, design cards, invitations, labels, apparel, or make lovely nursery wall decor.
What will you get in this pack?
- 30 vector illustrations of animals in AI, EPS, JPEG and PNG Format
- 4 patterns in AI, EPS, JPEG and PNG Format
- 14 hand written phrases in AI, EPS, JPEG and PNG Format
- 9 bonus elements (party hats, crowns and bows) in AI, EPS, JPEG and PNG Format
Only available on the Hungry Jpeg site for another 6 days, so don’t miss out.
Comes with complete License.
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Nuts & Bolts: 2023 Tradeshows
A few new things in the making for 2023. I will be attending a couple of trade shows this year to be the eyes and ears of GCU, meeting new artists, possibly meeting existing GCU artists, and always valuable education and networking opportunities.
This is a great chance to take in new trends, colors, and design happenings across many consumer markets including of course paper goods/stationery for greeting cards. I will be certain to report back with a trip report for our artist community.
Additionally, as an experiment, GCU has submitted 3 cards of my own to the Greeting Card Association’s (GCA) Louie Awards. Finalists are announced in February, and then winners announced at NOTED in April. After our observation of the entry and judging process, GCU is looking to add this “Louie Award submission” as a reward to 3 select winners in the GCU Founders’ Choice Awards (FCA) (entry fee is $125 per entry).
The difference is made in the details!
GCU Community Manager
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Wanted New Cards: Birthday Cycling Class Instructor
Wanted Cards – Birthday Cycling Class Instructor
We have detached retina cards but nothing for torn retina. Please consider creating cards for this new sub-category in need of cards.
Birthdays >> Occupation Specific >> Cycle Class / Indoor Cycling Instructor cid#37386
Note: please do NOT use the trademarked terms Spin or Spinning
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: Cornflowers
Cornflower Collection by HappyWatercolorShop
This collection includes separated PNG files, transparent background:
– 10 floral bouquets, size approx. 3000×3000 px./10×10”/25×25 cm)
– 20 floral elements, size approx. 1000×4000 px./3.3×13.3”/8.5×34 cm)
– 2 seamless patterns, size 5000×5000/16.66×16.66”
– 26 letters, & and 10 numbers with cornflowers, size approx. 2500×2500 px. (8.3×8.3 inches)
High quality illustration of 300 dpi, RGB. All files can be reduced without loss of quality.
It can be used for Sublimation design, printing on fabrics, t-shirts, mugs, paper, pillows and much more.
Only available on the Hungry Jpeg site for another 6 days, so don’t miss out.
Comes with complete License.
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Nuts & Bolts: 2022 1099-NEC Form (MISC)
Nuts and Bolts: 2022 1099-NEC Form (MISC)
Form 1099-NEC will be mailed out the week of January 16th to all U.S. based artists who were paid more than $600.00 in 2022. When you receive your Form 1099-NEC, please review the information and let us know ASAP if there are any errors as the forms must be filed with the IRS on January 31st and it is difficult to correct mistakes after that date.
Note: 1099-NEC (Non-employee Compensation) will now be used instead of the 1099-MISC form:
https://bench.co/blog/tax-tips/1099-nec-vs-misc/
All corrections should be sent to accounting@gcuniverse.com
Thank you!
The difference is made in the details!
GCU Community Manager
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Wanted New Cards: Thank You Conservator
Wanted Cards – Thank You Conservator
Please consider creating new cards for this new sub-category:
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
Here is an overview of What is a Conservator?
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”. (stock cards are automatically fast tracked).
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: Cute Foxes Patterns & Clipart
Cute Foxes Patterns and Clipart by Inna Moreva!
Oh, yes, it’s all about foxes! Aren’t these cute? You will not only get patterns (set of 5), you will also get around 100 clip art elements (high resolution PNG on a transparent background) to create your own foxy design!
Here is what’s inside:
- 5 patterns (4 unique patterns and 1 recolor)
- 93 clip art elements
You will get following files:
- vector in ai and eps
- high resolution png files on a transparent background
- high resolution jpg
Only available on the Hungry Jpeg site for another 6 days, so don’t miss out.
Comes with complete License.
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Nuts & Bolts: When to Capitalize a Relationship
Here is a guideline to clear up confusion on cover designs and particularly inside verses. When to capitalize the first letter of a relationship like Mom, Dad, Granny, etc.?
Some examples:
As for capitalization in a phrase, like on the cover design of a card GCU prefers it to follow the guidelines of title capitalization like the following:
See this correct Father’s Day example by Stephanie Laird:
See permitted caps for artistic emphasis in YOU by Renee Clark:
The difference is made in the details!
GCU Community Manager
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Wanted New Cards: Get Well Torn Retina Surgery
Wanted Cards – Get Well Torn Retina Surgery
We have detached retina cards but nothing for torn retina. Please consider creating cards for this new sub-category in need of cards.
Occasions >> Get Well / Feel Better >> Eye Surgery – Torn Retina cid#37364
If you have a detached retina get well card, consider creating a version for torn retina. If so, please add to your Notes to Reviewer in the new submission a note like “for forum wanted cards request and based on approved card pid#1234567”
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: Whimsical Bird Collection
Whimsical Bird Collection by TWB Supply co.! is freebie of the Week.
What will you get in this pack?
- 10 Whimsical bird characters in AI, EPS and PNG Format.
- 10 Extra elements in AI, EPS and PNG Format.
- 6 Seamless patterns in AI, EPS and PNG Format.
What are the file specifications?
- AI and EPS files are vector based and can be scaled to any size. PNG files are transparent and easy to use! (300dpi, 8.27″ x 8.27″, 2481 x 2481 px)
Only available on the Hungry Jpeg site for another 6 days, so don’t miss out.
Comes with complete License.
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