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Nuts & Bolts: Every Day vs Everyday

September 9, 2022
 
 
 
Nuts & Bolts – Every day vs Everyday
 

There are just some words that no matter how many people you ask or mnemonics you recite you just can’t pin down the correct answer.
 
Everyday vs Every day is one of these tricky ones.  The reviewers see this often especially in inside verses and are happy to assist. 
 
Here is a helpful trick:
A fork is an everyday item we use every day.
 
 
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Read more about this common grammatical error.

 

The difference is made in the details!

 
Mindy

 

GCU Community Manager

 


Wanted New Cards: Thank You for the College Tour / Campus Visit.

September 8, 2022
 

Wanted Cards – Thank You for the College Tour / Campus Visit


See the original request for cards and all of the requested tour subcategories here.

Please consider creating new cards here:

Occasions >> Thank You >> Tour >> College Tour / Campus Visit

 
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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!

 

 

 

Freebie Wednesday: Handwritten Font Goldluck

September 7, 2022

FREE Goldluck Handwritten Font by MaulanaCreative!

Goldluck is a 70’s retro script font with a bold slant stroke, fun characters, ligatures, and alternates! Make stunning designs that will be the talk of the town with this font! Available in OTF and TTF formats.

Only available on the Hungry Jpeg site for another 6 Days.

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This product comes with a commercial license.

Nuts & Bolts: Card Review Time Update

September 2, 2022
 
 
 
Nuts & Bolts – Card Review Time Update
 

As an update, card reviews are tracking at around 30 days right now.
 
This is longer than it has been in the recent past. As we continue to manage reviewer availability, we intend to speed this along.  You can check the Reviewing Cards Submitted on: date on your Admin page.
 
With that in mind, here is an oldie but goodie on designer’s schedule for holidays.
 
REMINDER: Cards for shopper requests should be set for FastTrack review for expedited review.

Thank you for your patience as your cards wait their turn in review.

The difference is made in the details!

 
Mindy

GCU Community Manager
 


Wanted New Cards: Halloween Trunk or Treat Invitation

September 1, 2022
 

Wanted Cards – Halloween Trunk or Treat Invitation


A relatively new but growing tradition as an alternative to house to house trick or treating is Trunk or Treating.  Trick or treaters visit trunk to trunk for festive treats – or tricks!  Cars are usually organized in a parking lot or parking area.  It may be sponsored by a church, school, or other community organization.   See here for more details.
 
Shoppers will find Truck or Treat Invitations here:
 
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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We’d like you to create at least one card for these categories using the Stock Cards function or your own graphic designs. 

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!

 

 

 

Freebie Wednesday: Life of a Dog Watercolor Elements.

August 31, 2022

FREE Life of a Dog Watercolor Elements by JenDigitalArt!


The beautifully hand painted “Life of a Dog” clip art collection comes as high resolution PNG files (300 DPI.) This set includes 39 beautiful watercolour elements. Each piece has been hand painted, scanned and carefully trimmed to create isolated PNG files (without backgrounds).

Includes:

  • 39 PNG elements – see preview images for all elements included in this set

Only available on the Hungry Jpeg site for another 6 Days.

 

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This product comes with a commercial license.

Nuts & Bolts: Reminder August Stock Card 2022 Design Challenge

August 26, 2022
 
Nuts & Bolts – Reminder August Stock Card 2022 Design Challenge 
 

Time for a Stock Card Creations only challenge. Be sure to submit your entry BEFORE Wednesday, August 31st  allowing time for review and approval.
 
 
Holiday Beach –  Season specific image for the holiday season that reflects coastal or beach theme along with a message that blends the season and image.
 
 
 
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Stock Card Creations are automatically identified as Fast Track – please add in the Notes to Reviewer: August Design Challenge Submission
 

The difference is made in the details!

 
Mindy
 


Wanted New Cards: Christmas Dance

August 25, 2022
 
Wanted Cards – Christmas Dance
 
 
There is a request for more Christmas cards for dancers of different styles.
 
Christmas cards featuring dance styles – hip hop, ballet, etc.
 
These cards should go here:
Holidays > Christmas Cards > Occupation Specific > Dancer (cid#7089)

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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”. (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!

 

 

 

Freebie Wednesday: Featly Note Font.

August 24, 2022

Featly Note Font!


Featly Note is a handwritten bullet journal font! This font is perfect for school projects, SVG designs, stickers, home decorations, quotes, headings, blogs, logos, invitations, and more! Comes in OTF and TTF formats!

This pretty freebie is brought to you by Niskala Huruf. Only available on the Hungry Jpeg site for another 6 Days.

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This product comes with a commercial license.

Wanted New Cards: Grandparents Day

August 18, 2022
 

Wanted Cards – Grandparents Day 


One reward of being a parent is that one day you may be graced with the title “Grandparent”.
With Grandparents Day nearing, September 11th this year, consider creating new cards.
 
Here are some Holidays >> Grandparents Day card categories in need of cards:
 
>> From 1st / First Grandchild (cid#2278)
>> From Only Grandchild (cid#2279)
>> For Secret Pal (cid#14576)
>> Missing You on Grandparents Day (cid#2276)

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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”. (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!