PattiannPlease list any awards or contests you’ve won outside of GCU. None- this is a first for me! Please list the URLs of your 3 favorite cards in your storefront and why they are your favorites. Other than the card that won me this challenge, here are a few of my favorites: Papercut/collage style is … Read more
What was your inspiration for your winning card? This was a challenging prompt! I began by brainstorming each element—Flora, Fauna, Elements, and Objects—making a four-column list. Then I started mixing and matching ideas across the columns to see what creative combinations might emerge. My concept evolved as I worked, which is often the best part … Read more
What was your inspiration for your winning card? Please walk us through the process of how this card went from an idea to a greeting card. When I saw the subject for the Design Challenge, I was reluctant to enter because it required using a Stock Card image. For some reason, I shy away from … Read more
What was your inspiration for your winning card? Please walk us through the process of how this card went from an idea to a greeting card. I loved the colors in the blue and earthy color palette that I chose; they reminded me of a snowy wonderland. Woodland animals are a favorite of mine to draw … Read more
Garrett Overheul Design Challenge Winner, May 2025 Please list the URLs of your 3 favorite cards in your storefront and why they are your favorites. Easter Card – “Carrot Famine” I enjoy the playfulness and a touch of dark humor in this card. I was especially pleased with how the visual concept came together in … Read more
What were your inspirations for your winning card? Please walk us through the process of how this card went from idea to greeting card. When the notice of the Design Challenge was posted we immediately began to think about our own sisters and female camaraderie. The inside verse for the card was so important to us, and … Read more
Please list any awards or contests you’ve won outside of GCU. I’ve had a few yays including Best in Show Booth and a Pet Industry Best New Product featuring my artworks on gift decor but my biggest win (and this will sound cheesy) is winning the hearts of pet lovers who view my paintings. Please … Read more
Alda Monteschio Design Challenge Winner, August 2023 Please list any awards or contests you’ve won outside of GCU.I work for a Christian Gift company and was asked to write a Mother’s Day poem to accompany a piece of jewelry in the product line. It was the first poem I wrote for them and the product … Read more
You have a lot of wine-related designs. Tell us about your love of wine. Yes, I do have a LOT of wine designs! It’s because of where I live. For the past 30+ years, I have lived in wine country CA. It is beautiful and covered in vineyards, tasting rooms, and wineries. It seems everything … Read more
Mothers Day Grandmother Azalea Pink and Magenta Flowers Custom card Please list the URLs of your 3 favorite cards in your storefront and why they are your favorites. This ostrich art birthday card is a favorite because the bird portrait is quite whimsical and I feel the design came together well with my text. I … Read more