Lisa Crisafi Design Challenge Winner, November 2017
Congratulations to Lisa Crisafi of Nest to Nest Greetings, Design Challenge Winner, November 2017
Please add the URLs of your favorite card in your storefront (Besides the winning card).
This Veterans Day card is among one of my favorites that feature this flag image. This image was created from two elements. I drew the American flag in Illustrator then overlaid a photo of my weathered deck boards in Photoshop.
My Thanksgiving word collage is another favorite. It quickly became popular among customers, and that inspired me to create more word collage cards.
I love the image on this card. It’s the hydrangea bush in my front yard which has been edited to give it a dreamy, romantic feel. I’ve used this image in a huge series for birthday, Mother’s Day and Sympathy.
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Designing for GCU inspired me to create a website for dog lovers. One day I was playing around with card ideas and added my American flag image to a dog paw silhouette. It was like a Reese’s, when chocolate met peanut butter. Patterns and Pups just went together beautifully, and I created an extensive line of apparel featuring over 30 dog breeds with holiday patterns.
I also have a Facebook page to showcase most of my GCU cards at
What was your inspiration for the winning card? Please walk us through the process of how this card went from an idea to a greeting card.
Everything I do is computer generated, though I have been challenged recently to break out of my shell and do some watercolor work. Remember those wonderful Hallmark contest friends I mentioned above? They’ve inspired me to step away from the computer and pick up a paintbrush.
Have you ever/do you currently have a job other than as an artist?
Like I said before, I love trying something new so, right now, I am working with elementary age students teaching science in the lab every other week. I absolutely love it, and my schedule allows me to still be creative on my weeks off.
What GCU artist(s) do you admire?
Corrie Kuipers. I just love her style! I have to say, I’m a little jealous. She has a very specific style. You can stumble across one of her cards and you just KNOW it’s hers.
We think you have a great sense of humor. What does your family think?
I do have a sense of humor. I love to laugh and my family loves my sense of humor… most of the time.
What a great interview! Lisa, you are my hero.
Gail
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