Wanted New Cards: CNY 2021 Year of the Ox.
CNY is February 12, 2021 … get your designs in NOW for review in order for shoppers to find them. CNY cards are already selling. Submissions in January may be too late to capture shoppers’ eyes. The early bird gets the worm, or gets the OX this year!
Holidays >> Chinese New Year >> 2021 / Year of the Ox
There are MANY specific subcategories in need of CNY Year of the Ox cards.
Please consider this new subcategory for your card’s second category under Collections >> Chinese Zodiac >> Ox
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Freebie Wednesday: Watercolor Christmas Advent Cliparts.
Get this collection of 50 high quality Christmas themed cliparts for the holiday seasons now! All files in PNG format for you to use freely!
This pretty freebie is brought to you by Olga Koelsch! Only available on the Hungry Jpeg site for a week!
This product comes with a commercial license.
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Rainbow Connection: Pantone 2021 Colors of the Year.
Trend forecasters have unveiled the color of 2021, and the message is one of optimism. For the 22nd consecutive year of its closely watched marketing stunt, Pantone, a company known best for its color chips, has selected two hues to represent the “meaning of the moment”: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating. Announced amid news that a Covid-19 vaccine was finalized, the colors conjure impressions of a departing deep fog or a shock of sunlight on a cloudy afternoon.
“This is a color combination that gives us resilience and hope” said Leatrice Eiseman, the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, said in a statement. The institute researches visual trends and consults companies on how to best optimize their findings.
This is only the second time in its history that two colors have been chosen by Pantone. In 2015, Rose Quartz and Serenity (a pastel pink and tranquil blue) were chosen for 2016. The two colors were represented as a gradient in a nod to the growing recognition of gender fluidity.
The colors of 2021 are intended as a distinct, but complimentary pair. Ultimate Gray, a neutral shade, is the first gray to be recognized with the honor. The Pantone press release described it as akin to earth elements which are “everlasting and provide a firm foundation.” Illuminating, only the second yellow hue chosen in 22 years, was described as “imbued with solar power.”
Don’t forget to check out our growing Pantone Color of the Year 2021 mood board on Pinterest
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Nuts and Bolts: Artist Interview Tammy Moody
Here is September 2020 Design Challenge winner, Tammy Moody’s, Interview.
Congratulations to Tammy on her winning card.
Be sure to stay tuned for GCU’s 2020 Founders’ Choice Awards coming in January.
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Wanted New Cards: 1st Interfaith Holiday
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”.
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Freebie Wednesday: 26 Free Tape
- 2 layered PSD templates with all shapes in layers
- 2 transparent PNG images 8000 x 5500 pix 300 dpi
This product comes with a commercial license.
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Nuts & Bolts – December Design Challenge – 2020 Founders’ Choice Awards
As we begin to wrap up another year (thank goodness), GCU looks forward to an exciting finish – December’s Design Challenge.
Yes, it’s that time again, it’s the Best of 2020 – Founders’ Choice Awards!
This end of year challenge will consider ALL cards created in 2020 – not just from prior design challenge submissions. There will be ooodles of cards recognized! This means all artists and all 2020 card submissions are candidates. Stay tuned in January for the “best of” 2020 winners.
Winners will receive the same recognition rewards as in prior design challenges, PLUS winners will receive prestigious and coveted Best of 2020 digital awards for their online promotion and bragging rights.
See prior Founders’ Choice Awards Winners.
The end of a year can be filled with mixed emotions, especially 2020. Take some time to reflect on all of your hard and creative work over the past year. It’s a perfect time to get a little nostalgic, be proud of your perseverance, and pat yourself on the back.
We look forward to doing the same!
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Wanted New Cards: 1st Valentine as Family / Parents
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”.
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Freebie Wednesday: Brandon Bromley Font
Brandon Bromley is a cute and quirky display font. It will add an incredibly joyful touch to your designs. Add this beautiful display font to each of your creative ideas and notice how it makes them stand out! Available for free at the Creative Fabrica site.
This product comes with a commercial license.
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Nuts and Bolts: November Design Challenge Deadline
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