The Stories Behind the Greeting Cards

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Greeting Cards Designers Tell Their Own Stories

When you purchase a card, do you ever wonder what the story behind the card is? Here are real card designers who share their story with you, and how the power of the card moves them - both in creating the visual image as well as the message. From a Patriotic Wedding card, to a Dog Sympathy card, and many more, you will read about the story behind the card, and how the designers feel as they create it.

Sharing My Story About a Request for Military Wedding Card

Military  Wedding CongatulationsAs a Graphic Designer, I am blessed to be able to use my talents, education, skills and passion to create and sell greeting cards. I had a special request for a Patriotic Wedding card for a woman's son and soon to be daughter-in-law. This peaked my interest. As I learned more from speaking with the woman, the ideas began to form, both visual images as well as the content of the card. ... patriotic, flag, military, rose, lace, script fonts... sacrifice, duty, greater love, wedding vows... As we continued to talk, her emotions poured out with more details. Her husband died a few years ago. She wants to support her son, and welcome her new daughter-in-law. Military life, and how lonely and hard it will be for the young wife... their relationship is beautiful and they are very much in love... and yes, their love WILL withstand the rigors of army life.

Can I put all of this into a card? I created this card for her and within minutes of uploading it to my website, was able to show it to her. She was so touched by the card and how all of the emotions, feelings and distinguishing factors were present in such a beautiful way. ... the flag, rose, lace, rings, to have and to hold... with the unsaid "til death due us part" and the dual message of sacrifice for a greater good, both in service to God, country and marriage.

We made some final tweaks adding their names on the front to personalize it, switching the "we" to "I" and adding a religious touch with "God bless you on your wedding day and always."

I was inspired all day after this card creating experience. I am so happy and fulfilled in my work, creating cards to touch people in their relationships. I feel like I am a special part of their life now. Long after the card is tucked away with their wedding memorabilia, I will still be moved and think of them every time this card is sent to congratulate another military wedding couple.
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INSIDE of Card (above) - Military Wedding Congrats 

Another Greeting Card Designer and Her Story

You will be moved, as I was, by the Power of this Card! As the Director of the BuckHawk Animal Rescue Center, Susan understands the loss of beloved pets. This would be a perfect card to comfort someone on the loss of their dog.

Ginger, a Pet Sympathy Card Story

The Power of Greeting Cards Designers

Pet Sympathy Greeting Cards, Loss of GingerMy story is simple. I love dogs. Which, as all dog lovers know, means I take pictures of my dogs... just because. One picture turned out so beautiful and so memorable that it was suggested to me to put it on a greeting card. In truth, the photo was just one of my beloved Ginger resting in the sun on a lovely warm day. At that time, she was happy and active and I believed healthy. She was one of those dogs that showed her joy in her face with a huge smile and bright dancing eyes. When Ginger was happy, her tail wagged so hard it wagged her whole backend. Running for the sheer pleasure of it seemed to be her favorite pasttime. When I called her to me, she came at full throttle, slammed on her brakes at the last second and dropped her butt to the ground, awaiting the reward of petting. I never disappointed her. She was a handful of energy, yes, but I couldn't look at her without a chuckle in my heart for this joyful beauty of pure white. The photo seemed so serene, it belied the happy embracement of life that was Ginger. It was just a few months after this photo that Ginger lost her short battle with cancer. Looking at that particular photo brought back my flood of emotion at losing her. What better way to memoralize her than to share that emotion. So her photo turned in a comforting pet sympathy card.

Here is Susan's Charity - Help Support Them

This is a hard working group. They are passionate about the animals, and work hard to find good homes.

The BuckHawk Center is a nonprofit organization providing rescue, rehabilitation and adoption where possible for animals in need, located in Southern Missouri.

Share your Story

Are you a greeting card designer? Other's would love to hear the story behind your greeting cards.
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Fun Gift Site! - Hosted by Dogs and Cats!

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Comments? Thoughts? New card ideas?

  • aesta1 Jun 7, 2010 @ 5:14 am | delete
    Love these stories. My favorite is of Ginger.
  • rms Apr 24, 2010 @ 2:23 pm | delete
    This is wonderful. It's so interesting to know the story behind someone's artist design be it cards, or any other type of artwork.
  • KimGiancaterino Apr 24, 2010 @ 2:14 pm | delete
    These are very lovely designs. Your personal touch shines through.
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Apr 11, 2010 @ 6:08 pm | delete
    I like the stories of your cards. (Don't forget to change the default title on the table of contents.)
  • eclecticeducation Mar 31, 2010 @ 10:04 pm | delete
    Beautiful lens! :)
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