Betsy Bush, Design Challenge Winner, September 2019 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 had the email from GCU Forum Wanted Cards in my mailbox regarding wanting Adopt a Shelter Pet Day designs, and as … Read more
Teri Francis of Squirrel Hugger, Design Challenge Winner, August 2019 Please list any awards or contests you’ve won outside of GCU. I don’t usually enter contests. Only did this one because I was curious to learn how to do the Stock Cards on GCU. It was really a fun experience, and I look forward … Read more
Shoaff Ballanger Studios, Design Challenge Winner, June 2019 Shoaff Ballanger Studios is a collaborative wife-husband team consisting of Susan Shoaff-Ballanger and Jay Ballanger. Please list any awards or contests you’ve won outside of GCU. Both of us have had our pojagi fiber art (Korean patchwork) accepted and exhibited internationally in South Korea at the Pojagis … Read more
Sharon Dominick Photography, Design Challenge Winner, May 2019 Please list the URLs of your 3 favorite cards in your storefront and why they are your favorites. I love these three designs as they give a little taste of my favorite style of cards that enjoy creating. A tad funny, a bit quirky and … Read more
Design Challenge Winner, April 2019, Graduation Season – Cathie Richardson of Country Garden Cards Please list any awards or contests you’ve won outside of GCU. Other than a few fair ribbons, this is my first contest win! Please list the URLs of your 3 favorite cards in your storefront and why they are your favorites. … Read more
Design Challenge Winner, January 2019, Living Coral – Lisa Crisafi of Nest to Nest Greetings Thank you for choosing my design for the January 2019 contest. I love these challenges as they encourage me to try something new and to think outside of my box. I would encourage any GCU artist reading this interview to enter the … Read more
Stacia Gorge of Good Things by Gorge, Design Challenge Winner, October 2018 Please list any awards or contests you’ve won outside of GCU. Ages ago, prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom, community volunteer, & GCU card designer, I worked in the corporate communications field as a writer and editor. I served on teams … Read more
Ness Nordberg, Design Challenge Winner, September 2018 Please list any of your professional social media sites. Instagram Facebook What was your inspiration for your winning card? Please walk us through the process of how this card went from ideas to greeting cards. I wanted to create a card for mothers … Read more
Tammy Moody, Design Challenge Winner, August 2018 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. Honestly, I wasn’t going to enter the contest until Corrie shared a link to the Nuts and Bolts … Read more
Tammy Moody, Design Challenge Winner, June 2018 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 was growing up, the phrase, ” I’m singing your praises” was often heard whenever people wanted to thank you … Read more