Freebie Wednesday: Cotton Candy Digital Papers.
Cotton Candy Digital Papers is the freebie this week.
This collection of 12 sweet candy themed digital papers are here for all you sweet lovers! All files come in JPEG format!
This sweet freebie is brought to you by MutchiDesign! Only available for a week on the Hungry Jpeg site!



This product comes with a commercial license.
Nuts and Bolts: Reminder February 2021 Design Challenge.

Nuts & Bolts – Reminder February 2021 Design Challenge
February is a short month and can catch us by surprise. With one week left, leap or hop to completing and submitting your Stock Card Creations Design Challenge entry. See February 2021 Design Challenge here. The theme is Bunny – Bunnies.

Simply submit your card for review as usual and include a Note to Reviewer “this is for February’s design challenge”. (Psst … since we’re getting close to the deadline go ahead and submit your design for Fast Track review and tell the reviewers Mindy said it’s ok).
NOTE: After your card is approved, 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 design challenge blog. We’ll forward your entry to the jury.
Read more…Wanted New Cards: Grandpa / Grandma Would Have Loved You Day
Freebie Wednesday: Glamlips Font.
Glamlips is an elegant and flowing handwritten font. It is PUA encoded which means you can access all of the glyphs and swashes with ease! It features a varying baseline, smooth lines, gorgeous glyphs and stunning alternates. It maintains its classy calligraphic influences while feeling contemporary and fresh. Fall in love with this font and bring your projects to the highest levels! Available on the Creative Fabrica site.





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Nuts and Bolts: In-Store Pick Up Update

Nuts & Bolts – In-Store Pick Up Update
GCU’s In-Store pickup option has been a great solution for shoppers who need their cards on the same day or next day. A great option for last minute shoppers. These orders were printed and picked up in the stores’ photo departments. The majority of GCU’s In-Store pickup locations were Target stores. Unfortunately most Target locations have closed their photo departments.
Since June of 2020, GCU has no longer offered In-Store Pickup. We are in development with another partner to offer this service and expect to have it operational later this year, 2021. In the interim, shoppers can upgrade their shipping options for cards mailed back to them with blank envelopes. Cards mailed directly to recipients are not eligible for upgraded shipping.
When communicating with shoppers, please do not recommend in-store pickup if they are in a rush but instead expedited shipping. Thank you for your understanding.
Read more…Wanted New Cards: Mother’s Day both my Moms from Twins.
Freebie Wednesday: Sweety Blue
Sweety Blue is a simple and friendly handwritten font. Its natural and unique style makes it incredibly fitting to a large pool of designs. The only limit is your imagination! Available as free download at Creative Fabrica.



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Dash of Inspiration: 2020 Founders’ Choice Awards.
1. Best New Artist: Sabina Kovacheva of SABIVO Designs

Honorable Mentions Best New Artist:
Amanda McDonough of Paper Yay

and Cynthia Shatzel of Cynthia’s Art Designs


Honorable Mentions Best Overall New Card:
Betsy Bush of Dragonfire Graphics – PID 1606850

and Sandra Rose Designs – PID 1583424

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3. Hottest Seller – CHRISTMAS:
Doreen Erhardt of SalonOfArt – PID 1643332

Honorable Mentions CHRISTMAS Hottest Seller:
Michelle Lanoue of Illustrations by Michelle – PID 1654418

and Mindy Pierce – PID 1641868

3a. Hottest Seller – CHINESE NEW YEAR:
Doreen Erhardt of Salon Of Art – PID 1655578

Honorable Mentions CHINESE NEW YEAR Hottest Seller:
Teri Nelson Kuster of Che Bella Nota – PID 1631938

and Tanya Hall of Moonlake Greetings – PID 1647954

3b. Hottest Seller – BIRTHDAY:
Sharon Dominick Photography – PID 1606092

Honorable Mentions BIRTHDAY Hottest Seller:
Sharon Dominick Photography – PID 1606764

and Mike Baldwin of Cornered – PID 1619538

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4. Best Custom Front (Text):
Annie Lang of Annie Thing’s Possible – PID 1654068

Honorable Mention Best Custom Front (Text):
Teri Nelson Kuster of Che Bella Nota – PID 1607434

and Sharon Dominick Photography – PID 1616652

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5. Best Custom Front (Image):
Mindy Pierce – PID 1595122

Honorable Mention Best Custom Front (Image):
Teri Francis of Squirrel Hugger Greeting Cards – PID 1637246

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6. Best Business Logo/Name: Ramelle Richardson of Eloquence by Ramelle PID 1661672

and Mindy Pierce – PID 1659080

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7. Funniest Card: Pamela Jorgensen of PAMJARTS – PID 1606400

Honorable Mentions Funniest Card:
Sharon Dominick Photography – PID 1606842

and Greetings from Anne – PID 1608834

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8. Most Creative Stock Card Creation (BigStock):
Doreen Erhardt of Exclusive Creations – PID 1629578

Honorable Mention Most Creative Stock Card Creation (BigStock):
Pamela Jorgensen of PAMJARTS – PID 1607394

and Stacia Gorge of Good Things by Gorge – PID 1600176

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9. Rising Star:
Cynthia Shatzel – PID 1655706

Honorable Mention Rising Star:
SABIVO Design – PID 1628468

and Carol Kearns – PID 1607722

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10. Custom Request – Nailed it:
Cisillia Tay – PID 1599676

Honorable Mentions Custom Request – Nailed it:
Alda Monteschio of Heart Tugs – PID 1629032

and Cards by Gail Pepin – PID 1650618

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11. Best Uncommon Card:
Teri Nelson Kuster of Che Bella Nota – PID 1611190

Honorable Mention best Uncommon Card:
Kate Taylor – PID 1611504

and Joy Ellaga of Creating with Joy – PID 1616408

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12. Best Design Challenge Submission:
Sharon Dominick Photography – PID 1657904

Honorable Mention Best Design Challenge Submission:
Simply Put by Robin – PID 1608578

and Liz Van Steenburgh of Starstock Greetings – PID 1598400

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13. Simply Clever:
Greetings by Anne – PID 1606408

Honorable Mention Simply Clever:
Kathleen Johnson of Encouragers for Christ – PID 1610332

and Stephanie Laird – PID 1608180

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14. Reviewers’ Choice:
Fiona, Reviewer #825 – Joyce Geleynse of JoyfulArt Cards – PID 1658192

Ella, Reviewer #758 – Colleen Kong-Savage of Konga Line – PID 1641880

Mackenzie, Reviewer #528 –Nancy Mink – PID 1636422

Desiree, Reviewer #121 – Christie Black Creations from the Heart – PID 1653948

Phoebe, Reviewer #443 – M. M. Anderson Art – PID 1663764

John, Reviewer #233 – Mindy Pierce – PID 1641868

Catherine, Reviewer #871 – Christine Quimby Art – PID 1662694

Victor, Reviewer #992 – Ron Magnes – PID 1641216

Sue, Reviewer #120 – Cher Jiang – PID 1658182

Jessica Renee, Reviewer #937 – Randy Burns – PID 1621834

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So there you have it, a true reflection of 2020 chronicling the ups and downs of the year. Your creative works continue to exceed shoppers’ expectations and chronicle the landscape of their lives. Thank you to our amazing community of artists for your endless creativity, support, and your resilience during a very challenging year once again making Greeting Card Universe the go to site for Any Card Imaginable.
Mindy
GCU Community Manager
Nuts and Bolts: New Earnings Thresholds Effective 1/1/21

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