Tag Archives: Greeting Cards

‘Dare To Be Different’ Christmas Card Series

My brand new Christmas card series “DARE TO BE DIFFERENT CHRISTMAS’ debuted this week at a holiday craft fair near my hometown. I’ve created scores of Christmas themed cards in the past, but last year, for some reason, I didn’t do anything new. However, this year, I just couldn’t resist something a little “out-of-the-ordinary.” I created three new designs featuring my watercolor and acrylic paintings. So I thought I’d share pictures of the fronts, along with the inside sentiments.

Also, I’m thinking about getting set up to sell my greeting cards online after the first of the year. I’d appreciate hearing from any of you out there who have online marketing experience. Do you have any advice — pro or con — about the different kinds of marketing venues such as E-Bay, Etsy, Personal E-Commerce Sites, etc.?

Hope you enjoy these three new designs. They were really fun to make.

Merry Christmas!

PINK CHRISTMAS TREES W. IPICCY BORDER - EDITED - w. sentiment

Wishing you an out-of-the-ordinary,
spectacularly happy
Christmas!

YELLOW TREE LIGHTENED IN U-LEAD w. credits

Wishing you a holiday season
whirling and twirling with
loads of laughter and love!

 

BLUE BCKGD W. WHITE TREES 2 full creditsJPG

Silent night …
Holy night …
Peace …
Be still …
And know that I am God.

 

 

Abstract Greetings

These are two of my newest greeting cards — somewhat abstract in nature. Actually, they don’t look as good on here as they do in “real life,” but I like to post them anyway, because sharing what I’m creating helps keep me in the creative flow even when other things press me for time and energy. I got a kick out of creating both of them, so I hope you get an equal kick out of seeing them.

 

FUNKY FOREST W. CREDITS

CACTUS CARD

 

Cee’s Fun-Foto Challenge: Orange

I didn’t have a good photo with orange that I hadn’t used at Thanksgiving time, but I had just put together a graphic design this week to use on a set of greeting cards I was making for a friend. So I thought I’d just share that rather than a traditional photo. It’s sort of cheating, but Cee did say the challenge was to have some fun with. I had a lot of fun creating these cards and even more sharing the design with you.  (There’s definitely some orange in here!)

FIREWORKS HEART FROM MONKEY

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Hop over and visit Cee for the details.
http://ceenphotography.com/2014/02/18/cees-fun-foto-challenge-the-color-orange/

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Irreverent Valentine Sentiment # 1

The month of love is almost upon us, and Valentine’s Day is rushing toward us at full speed. The store shelves are heavily laden with enormous boxes of fine chocolates and all manner of stuffed animals holding out decorated hearts. Florists are gearing up for orders of more roses than they get the whole rest of the year. Jewelers’ cases display sparkling hearts in all shapes and sizes, and as for the greeting card business – yep, it’s booming. I enjoy Valentine’s Day well enough, but I’m just not in the mood for all the ooooey-goooey cards and messages yet. So I decided that I’m going to do a series of ‘Irreverent Valentine Sentiments’ this week. It’s my attempt to lead into the holiday with a lighter touch.  Here’s # 1.

WOMAN AT WINDOW - RED

HIDE AND SEEK SIGN

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge — Red and White

Cee’s challenge this week is the colors Red and White. I chose a photo of the front of a greeting card. I create greeting cards, and this particular design is from a set I created for a lady who takes her walk of faith very seriously, but has fun with it too. The cards are blank inside for personal notes, but the cover reflects a feminine take on “walking by faith.”

HIGH PLACES SHOES PIC - STRAIGHTENED

To participate in Cee’s challenge, visit her site:
http://www.ceephotography.com/2013/02/19/cees-fun-foto-challenge-the-colors-of-red-white-or-red-and-white-together/