Dash of Inspiration: 2019 Founders’ Choice Awards.
1. Best New Artist: Linda Gladman of Bright Star Cards


and Bill Thomas of Thomastoons

Honorable Mention Best Overall New Card:
Greetings by Anne – #1563308

and Kong Savage – #1583424

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3. Hottest Seller – CHRISTMAS:
Linda Gladman of Bright Star Greetings – #1581774

Honorable Mentions CHRISTMAS Hottest Seller:
Stephie McCarthy – #1523736

and Ron Magnes – #1587038

3a. Hottest Seller – CHINESE NEW YEAR:
Doreen Erhardt of Salon Of Art – #1580276

Honorable Mentions CHINESE NEW YEAR Hottest Seller:
Teri Nelson Kuster – #1585818

and Kong Savage – #1553154

3b. Hottest Seller – BIRTHDAY:
Judy Adamson – #1554506

Honorable Mentions BIRTHDAY Hottest Seller:
Judith Gargone – #1580244

and Nancy Mink – #1570880

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4. Best Custom Front (Text):
Judy Adamson – #1573536

Honorable Mention Best Custom Front (Text):
Liz Van Steenburgh – #1580162

and Doreen Erhardt of Salon Of Art – #1576862

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5. Best Custom Front (Image):
Pamela Jorgensen of PamJArts – #1586882

Honorable Mention Best Custom Front (Image):
Sandra Rose – #1569340

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6. Best Business Logo: Teri Nelson Kuster of Che Bella Nota– #1583432

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7. Funniest Card: Bill Thomas at Thomas Toons – #1574336

Honorable Mentions Funniest Card:
Bill Thomas of Thomas Toons – #1584620

and Mike Seddon – #1594430

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8. Most Creative Stock Card Creation (BigStock):
Doreen Erhardt of Exclusive Creations – #1573538

Honorable Mention Most Creative Stock Card Creation (BigStock):
Shoaff Ballanger Studios – #1571340

and Janet Pallagi – #1574644

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9. Rising Star:
Puppy Valentine by Diane Deiderich – #1592750

Honorable Mention Rising Star:
Cat Easter by Sharon Dominick – #1558822

and Cradle to Cross by Caryn Brame – #1561622

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10. Custom Request – Nailed it:
Laughing Hippo Studio – #1582500

Honorable Mentions Custom Request – Nailed it:
Gail Pepin– #1572686

and Cisillia Tay – #1569198

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11. Best Uncommon Card:
King Kahmeha Day by Ron Magnes – #1565444

Honorable Mention best Uncommon Card:
Father’s day to be by Cheryl Jones – #1568928

and Construction Management Grad by Kate Taylor – #1563258

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12. Best Design Challenge Submission:
Betsy Bush of Dragonfire Graphics – #1575656

Honorable Mention Best Design Challenge Submission:
Pamela Jorgensen of PamJArts – #1554942

and Michelle Lanoue – #1587624

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13. Simply Clever:
Synonym Rolls by Doug Hill – #1589538

Honorable Mention Simply Clever:
Keep Believing by Lisa Crisafi – #1584006

and College Miss U by Judith Gorgone – #1576564

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14. Reviewers’ Choice:
Fiona, Reviewer #825 – Mindy Pierce – #1539044

Ella, Reviewer #758 – Maria Forester – #1586208

Mackenzie, Reviewer #528 –Stephie McCarthy – #1584754

Desiree, Reviewer #121 – Kathleen Johnson – #1589756

Phoebe, Reviewer #443 – Stephanie Laird – #1564840

John, Reviewer #233 – Greetings from Anne – #1569702

Catherine, Reviewer #871 – Tam Moody – #1583540

Victor, Reviewer #992 – Wotto – #1593846

Sue, Reviewer #120 – Christine Quimby – #1593294

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What an amazing line up and such a very difficult job for our judging team. So many great new cards to consider and simply not enough awards. It was a trip down memory lane reflecting all the new additions, artists and cards, that made 2019 another awe inspiring year at Greeting Card Universe. Thank you to our amazing community of artists for your endless creativity and support!
Mindy
GCU Community Manager
Nuts and Bolts: January Design Challenge Deadline.
Theme: Classic Blue Pantone© Color of the Year for 2020 – The Classic Blue Pantone© color of the year for 2020 must be primary in your imagery. Color of the Year for 2020 PANTONE© Classic Blue
See January’s Design Challenge details.
GCU Community Manager
Wanted New Cards: Priest Ordination Anniversary.

We’d like you to create at least one card using the Stock Cards function (Bigstock) or your own graphic designs.
Remember, when you’re submitting your new 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: Free Buffalo Font
Freebie Wednesday:
Buffalo Font (by HanzelStudio) is an elegant and timeless serif font and is only available for the next 6 days at The Hungry Jpeg. Don’t miss out!




This product comes with a complete commercial license.
Rainbow Connection: Trends Senses for 2020/2021
Nuts and Bolts: Papyrus Removal.
GCU Community Manager
Wanted New Cards: Wirehaired Dachshund.

NOTE: consider designs that feature more than one animal as breed fans or breeders will typically have more than one and also consider different colored coats.
We’d like you to create at least one card using the Stock Cards function (Bigstock) or your own graphic designs.
Remember, when you’re submitting your new 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: Free Papercut Floral Bundle
Freebie Wednesday: free Papercut Floral Bundle.
This beautiful free Papercut Floral Bundle (by Tatiana Cociorva Designs) is only available for the next 6 days at The Hungry Jpeg. Don’t miss out!



This product comes with a complete commercial license.
Nuts and Bolts: Classic Blue Inspiration – January Design Challenge.

Our challenges are opportunities for artists to break a creative slump or think outside of their normal go-to design (or color) box. Consider it a fresh departure from the holiday blues!
See the details of January 2020 Design Challenge here.
GCU Community Manager
Wanted New Cards: Invitation Honeymoon Fund Bridal Shower.
















