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  • “Money for Creativity” Contest Winners:

    “Money for Creativity” Contest Winners:

    When it comes to sending birthday cards, there are people who are looking for just the right ones to send to a friend or loved one. So we decided to make celebrating birthdays simpler yet special by organizing a birthday card competition.

    We had some amazing entries that won the hearts of our millions of users. With pleasure, we would like to announce the winner of “Money for Creativity!”

    The winners for the contest are as follows:

    Brother Sister:  Onbothsides $70

    Husband Wife: Plaidkangaroo: $70

    Happy Birthday – Curlyvine won $100

    Just for Her: Curlyvine won $60

    Specials: Curlyvine won $50

    Messages: Curlyvine won $50

    Cakes & Balloons: Curlyvine won $50

    Grandparents: Curlyvine won $50

    Miss You: Curlyvine won $50

    Smile: Curlyvine won $50

    Zodiac: Curlyvine won $50

    Gifts: Curlyvine won $50

    Fun: Mannysoriano won $80

    For Kids: Mannysoriano won $70

    Blessings: Mannysoriano won $60

    Just for Him: Mannysoriano won $60

    Thank You: Themesloud won $90

    Wishes: Themesloud won $80

    Son & Daughter: Themesloud won $70

    Flowers: Themesloud won $50

    Milestones: SandraRose won $70

    Pets: SandraRose won $60

    Boss & Colleagues: SandraRose won $50

    Mom & Dad: Onbothsides won $70

    For Your Friends: cc-50 won $70

    Extended Family: Bebestarr won $70

    Belated wishes: Dragonfire won $60

    The simple and innocent Happy Birthday card with adorable teddy and beautiful background by Curlyvine won the hearts of our users.

    This cute yet funny ecard by Mannysoriano has brought a smile to the face of our audiences as well as the recipients and has the maximum sends in the Fun category.

    This beautiful Thank You Card by Themesloud has gained the maximum shares in the Thank You card sub-category.

    The lady holding her cake as a trophy perfectly portrays the theme of Birthday Milestone. This card by SandraRose has emerged as a winner in this sub-category.

    Onbothsides has managed to touch the heart of a lot of parents and has garnered the highest shares in Mom & Dad sub-category.

    PlaidKangaroo has managed to woo the audience by creating an adorable birthday card for wives and got the highest shares in this sub-category.

    Cc-50 is successful in winning the hearts of our users and garnered the highest conversions for her beautiful birthday card in the Friends category.

    This beautiful depiction of love for family has made Bebestarr a winner in the extended family sub-category.

    This elegant Belated Birthday Wishes card by Dragonfire has emerged as the winner in the Belated wishes sub-category.

    We would also like to thank each and every one of you for your active participation in the contest. We were happy to see your creativity and enthusiasm. Each one of your contributions matters and will definitely make a lot of birthdays special.

    Stay tuned to participate in our upcoming contests & win huge rewards.

  • National Rose Month: It’s Time For Roses

    National Rose Month: It’s Time For Roses

    With summer at its peak followed by light rains, June is an ideal month for the beautiful roses to bloom. For ages, roses have been adored by people across the world and are considered a symbol of love, romance, beauty, and eternity.

    Not just in season, roses are a popular choice on every occasion with each color stands to send a different message while giving it away.

    As we celebrate the beauty of Roses this National Rose Month, let’s have a look at the amazing events and festivals that are gracing the month of June.

    Friendship Festival (June3- June 5) – This day marks the celebration of the bond between America and Canada. The festival is an unofficial event to kick start the summer season and is celebrated with carnivals, concerts, beer gardens followed by complimentary breakfast and exotic animal displays. To help our users celebrate this special day of friendship, create cards that convey the feelings they wish to share with their friends.

    Best Friends Day (June 08):  This day is dedicated to celebrating the most cherished bonds in your life. This is a day to honor the most special person in our life whom we call “Best friend” and appreciate them for making your days joyful and happier. To make this day more memorable for our users, create cards that convey the emotions to their bestie and appreciate them for their presence in their lives.

    Father’s Day (June20): Fathers have been an important and special part of everyone’s life. He spoils you with unconditional love and his care and protection remain as a pillar of strength throughout our lives. This day is dedicated to celebrate such wonderful fathers in our lives and help our users convey their love to their dad with your beautiful curated e-cards.

    Summer (June 20): With the falling of spring, June is the time to welcome the summer season. With the rise in temperatures, summer sets the mood for great outdoor fun or chilling on the beaches, along with cool salads and summer cocktails. Beat the heat and make this summer even more exciting for our users with your fun-filled and cool e-cards.

    We hope to see some amazing creations this June. Keep Contributing.

    Cheers!

  • Stepping Into May

    Stepping Into May

    As we bid adieu to April, it’s time to welcome this amazing month of May and celebrate the fun of summer. The month of May is often known as a month of new beginnings. As we embark on this new journey, it’s time to gear up for a month-long celebration with some exciting festivals to keep you occupied the entire month.

    May Day (1st May):  It’s a popular ancient festival that celebrates the return of spring. The day is celebrated by wrapping Maypole with colorful ribbons and dancing around, crowing a May queen and weaving flower wreaths as part of the festivities.

     Cino de Mayo (5th May):  Widely celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States, this day commemorates the victory of the Mexican army over the French troops at the Battle of Puebla. This heroic win is celebrated with parades, great food and drinks.  Make sure your cards can resonate with the spirit of this festival.

    Mother’s Day (9th May):  This is the most popular festival in May. This holiday is celebrated throughout the world to honor motherhood and the influence of mothers in society. It’s the perfect opportunity for visualizers to connect with the users by creating cards that showcase the unconditional love and care for all the amazing mothers around the world.

    Memorial Day (31st May):  This Federal holiday in the United States is observed to honor the brave souls who lost their lives while serving in the armed forces. As a token of remembrance, Americans observe this day by visiting cemeteries and decorating their graves with flowers. Make sure your cards can resonate with the sentiment of our users.

    Flower of the month: The month of May is a month of transition as we leap closer to the shining summer months.  The lily of the valley and Hawthorn are the two popular flowers of the Northern Hemisphere which creates a perfect contrast to the thriving nature. These beautiful blooms signify sweetness, humility and motherhood and can act as a perfect gift to spread happiness and joy to all our users.

    With so many interesting events to focus on, I’m sure you are equally excited as we are.

    We look forward to seeing your amazing creations. For more updates and announcements keep following our blog.

    Cheers!

  • March- It’s Time For Spring

    March- It’s Time For Spring

    We hope you all had a wonderful time as we celebrate this romantic month of love. As we bid adieu to February, it’s time to welcome the month of March with some great events and festivals to focus on.

    March is the time when the winter snows are thawing and gradually the spring usher in bringing bright light and color to the world. It’s time to shed those winter layers and become hopeful about the upcoming festivals and celebrations.

    So let’s gear up and check out what this amazing month of March has in store for us:

    International Women’s Day (March 8): This day is celebrated to honor the achievements of women in all spheres of life and at the same time bring attention to gender parity and women’s rights.  So get creative with your cards in celebrating this special day dedicated to women.

    Pi Day (March 14): Just like the infinite value of Pie, we celebrate the infinite essence of love and care for our loved ones. It’s a perfect day to express your feeling to your dear ones with our e-cards in this category.

    St. Patrick’s Day (March 17): This is a global celebration of the Irish culture that takes place every year remembering St. Patrick (one of the notable patron Saints of Ireland). This holiday is celebrated with parades, special foods, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green.

    Spring: March is the time when the long gray winter comes to an end thus, paving its way for cozy spring sunshine. This gorgeous season strikes a great balance between harsh winters and searing summer. It’s the perfect time to pursue great outdoor adventures and at the same time let you enjoy comfy evenings with your loved ones. The beautiful snowdrops, the refreshing breeze, colorful eggs and greener gardens give us enough reasons to celebrate this amazing springtime.

    So, just like the vibrant spring season, we look forward to seeing some vibrant and refreshing ideas to entice our users. For more updates keep following our studio blog.

    Keep Contributing!

    Cheers!

  • February: The Month Of Love And Romance

    February: The Month Of Love And Romance

    The month of February is the most awaited time of the year as we celebrate the festival of romance and cherish our moment of love with the special people in our lives.  The fabulous month of February is popularly known as Valentine’s Month i.e. celebrated on the 14th of Feb. Gracing the short month of February, this auspicious festival allows everyone to celebrate their moment of love with their partners in the most unique and exquisite ways.

    Valentine Week has its significance, where each day is dedicated to a different element of love displayed in many forms.  The Week starts with a Rose Day (7th February) which marks the gentle way of conveying your feelings to your loved ones by gifting a beautiful bunch of Roses.

    Propose Day (8th February) is dedicated to confessing your feelings to the significant other and become vocal about your feelings.

    Love is all about the display of affection in many forms. Similarly, Chocolate Day (9th February) is dedicated to making your loved ones happy with sweet gestures wrapped in a beautiful box of Chocolates.

    A life-size teddy can be a great gift to fill their rooms with more of your love and warmth and make your loved ones feel special on Teddy Day (10th February).

    Promises built trust in a relationship. The Promise Day (11th February) is dedicated to strengthening the bond of your relationship with countless promises towards each other.

    Hugging is the best way to say that you care. On this Hug Day (12th February) pass on a warming hug to your loved ones.

    On Kiss Day (13th February) let your lips speak your heart.

    Finally comes Valentine’s Day (14th February) the most coveted day of the month.  This is the day to make your loved ones feel special as you celebrate the most romantic festival with your loved ones in the most exquisite ways.

    As we celebrate this weeklong emotion of expression in different forms, what better way can you express these different colors of love other than with beautifully crafted e-cards? Yes, you heard it right! It’s time to make this romantic festival even more special in crafting beautiful and heartfelt e-cards for our users to help them lift the spirit of the person they love and care for.

    The journey of celebration doesn’t end here. As we move ahead from the primary festival of the month we have another memorable event i.e. The International Friendship Week as we celebrate the beautiful bond of friendship with our dear ones.

    With such great events coming up, I’m sure you are unable to hold on to the excitement.

    We look forward to seeing some great cards from your end.

    All the best!

    Cheers,

    123Greetings Studio

     

  • Christmas Contest Results

    Christmas Contest Results

    December has been a phenomenal month involving some great events and festivals. We are truly overwhelmed to see the spirit and enthusiasm of our fellow artists in making incredible cards for Christmas.

    The wait is finally over and we have the names of the winners who managed to fulfill the contest criteria and emerged victorious. Here are the names:

    Winners:

    Highest US+CA: Curlyvine won $100

    Highest ROW: Themesloud won $50

    Sub-Categories:

    Merry Christmas: Jothi won $50

    Spirit of Christmas: Jothi won $50

    Flowers: Dragonfire won $50

     

    Artist Curlyvine has managed to re-create the festive magic of Christmas with its creative artwork and winning the hearts of the users with the highest N.A sends. Here is the card that fetched maximum sends.

    Card by Curlyvine

    Artist Themesloud has managed to entice our users with its warm and cool design and thereby the bragging the second position with the highest ROW sends. This beautiful Christmas card highlights the charm and spirit of Christmas.

    card by Themesloud

    Artist Jothi has beautifully showcased the spirit of Christmas and New Year with her creative brilliance and has won the hearts of our users garnering maximum card sends in two sub-categories i.e. Merry Christmas Wishes and Spirit of Christmas.

    E-card by Jothi
    E-card by Jothi

    Artist Dragonfire has managed to create the perfect festive feel of Christmas with this glittering floral e-card.

    e-card by Dragonfire

    Many congratulations to all the winners. For those who did not win, please don’t lose hope as we have many such exciting contests in store. We have an ongoing Referral Campaign, refer more friends to join the studio and make most of this exciting opportunity to win exciting rewards.

    For more, watch this space for more updates.

    Keep Designing!

    Cheers,

    123Greetings Studio

  • January- Beginning Of A New Year.

    January- Beginning Of A New Year.

    It’s 2021 already. It’s time of the year when we bid adieu to the year gone and kick start this New Year with a vengeance. In the middle of uncertainties and difficult times that the globe has ever witnessed, our artists have done a remarkable job in bringing a smile to the face of our users with their amazing creations. So, as we leap to this New Year, it’s time to focus on the endless events and occasions that would keep you occupied for the rest of the month.

    Here is the list of events below:

    New Year (Jan 01) – As the term suggests, it relates to the coming of a New Year. This day marks the celebration of a New Year with new hopes, new dreams and new goals. It’s the time to cherish the memories of the past, gather experiences and make an effort in exploring newer ways in enticing the users with your creative brilliance.

    Orthodox Christmas (Jan 07) – This is another popular festival that celebrates the birth of Jesus with traditional customs and the “Feast of Nativity’. The cards must contain an element of Lord Jesus in your cards and can be best suited with hymns or Christmas Carol music.

    Orthodox New Year (Jan 14) – It is an informal traditional holiday that is celebrated as the start of the New Year by the Julian calendar. This day is widely celebrated in many countries marking the joyful beginning of a New Year.

    Martin Luther King Jr Day (Jan18) – It’s an American Federal holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. This day is celebrated to honor the legacy of a great leader. His righteousness and justice had brought a great difference in the life of many. Make sure your cards portray the themes that speak of righteousness, pride and justice with the right form of music that emphasizes pride and respect for him.

    Penguin Awareness Day (Jan 20) – Penguins are the most lovely creatures in the world. This day is celebrated to create awareness and educate people on how climate change has affected them and help them thrive in the wild. So make sure your cards have an element of fun with a meaningful message to connect with our users.

    Send A Hug Day (Jan 21) -Hugs are the best way to convey your emotions and love to your near ones and make them feel special. Be it a friend, family, or your beloved, a warm cozy hug can easily melt anyone’s heart. This allows you to experiment with the various sub-categories of hugs and try out innovative ways to convey the love for your loved ones.

    With so many exciting events and occasions, I’m sure you are equally thrilled to start this New Year with a bang. Also among so many events, don’t forget to create cards for Season’s Greetings, Happy holidays and Holiday Thank You as it can still fetch you great sends till the end of January.

    We appreciate the effort and contribution of all our artists and we hope to see some great work coming in making this New Year even better. Keep Contributing and keep following our blog

    Wishing you all a Happy New Year!

    Cheers,

    123Greetings Studio

  • Delightful December

    Delightful December

    December marks the beginning of the holiday season. The onset of the winter season sends Christmassy vibes all over the country. As we leap closer to the popular events of the year, it’s time to rejoice and celebrate this month full of festivals with great vigor and enthusiasm.

    With so many diverse festive cheer to settle for, one can be easily overwhelmed by the oncoming of Christmas. To make this festive month grander than ever, we urge everyone to join in the celebration and take advantage of one of the biggest festivals of the year to maximize your earnings.  

    Here are the popular events to keep your spirit high this festive month:

    Christmas Card Day (Dec 9) – Christmas is around the corner. This day sets the mood for the upcoming Christmas festival. This day is celebrated all around the world on this day to pay tribute to the creation of this form of a greeting card.

     Hanukkah (Dec10- Dec 18) – This festival marks the celebration of lights and the eight-day celebration of the Jews. This festival reaffirms the ideals of Judaism and this holiday is celebrated with the lightening of the menorah followed by traditional foods, games and gifts.

     Christmas Carol Day (Dec 19) – Christmas Carol is a song or hymn which is traditionally sung to welcome this oncoming Christmas. There are many popular jingles which each of you can resonate to welcome this festive season and holds a special place in your heart.

     Christmas Tree Light Day (Dec 22) – This marks an important day as we all gear up for the big day decorating the Christmas tree with ornaments, decorative lights and holding vivacious parades and festal celebrations. The Christmas tree adorned with sparkling lights sets the mood for Christmas celebrations.

     Christmas (Dec 25) – Christmas is the jolliest time of the year. This day celebrates the birth of Jesus and is widely celebrated across the globe. People celebrate this day decorating the house, spending time with loved ones over a family get-together and preparing a big Christmas dinner. Christmas is the most popular festival of the month offering tremendous scope and opportunity to showcase your creativity and double your earnings. 

    Dec 20- Jan 21 Season’s Greetings, Happy Holidays and Holiday Thank You –

    With so many diverse festivals to keep you occupied this month, I’m sure that you will be equally excited to know that the three more month-long events will keep you further occupied till the beginning of next year. Celebrate the warmth and joy of this holiday season with our Happy Holidays, Season’s greetings and Holiday Thank You e-cards.

    With more than a month-long event, I’m sure you are excited to spread the joy and love to our users with your innovative cards. We wish you merry times ahead and hope that together we’re able to make this delightful December, truly a one to remember!

     

  • Christmas Contest 2020

    Christmas Contest 2020

    December marks the beginning of the holiday season. This is a great time for celebration, family gathering, gift buying and spreading happiness with some holiday cheer. With Christmas in the offing, this month going to get busy for everyone before the festive holidays bring most things to a halt. To keep this festive spirit soar higher, we are back with an exciting contest to celebrate this joyful festival of Christmas.

    The most popular entries get a chance to win exciting rewards.

    Read on to know more about the contest and participation:

    Winning Criteria

    1. Visualizer with highest US+CA sends for Christmas category (excluding Thank You cards): $100
    2. Visualizer with the highest ROW* sends for Christmas category (excluding Thank You cards): $50

    (Exclusive winner for criteria A and B. Winner of one criterion cannot win in other criteria)

    3. For cards having the highest global sends over 250 in any sub-category. (Each visualizer is eligible to win in a maximum of 3 sub-categories, post which the reward will be passed on to the next in line)

    Merry Christmas – $50

    Humor & Pranks – $50

    Spirit of Christmas – $50

    Friends – $50

    Religious Blessings – $50

    Family – $50

    Business Greetings – $50

    Love – $50

    Santa Claus – $50

    Hugs – $50

    Social Greetings – $50

    Christmas Eve – $50

    Carols – $50

    Good Tidings – $50

    Nativity Scene – $50

    Angels – $50

    Flowers – $50

    Jukebox – $50

    Goodies – $50

    Miss You – $50

     

    Contest Dates:

    Card sends calculated from 1st of December to 25th of December, 2020 on cards uploaded from 1st of December till 18th of December, 2020.

    Conditions:

    • Minimum of 3 cards to be submitted
    • All 3 cards to be submitted in different sub-categories of Christmas for the contest. (EXCLUDING Thank You section of Christmas)
    • All cards must be new, suppressing old cards and re-uploading them will not be considered.
    • The winners will be announced via studio Blog community/ social media/email.
    • The winners will win a cash prize which we will be credited into their PayPal account

     

    Christmas is a widely celebrated festival around the world. Make use of this festive time to engage with our users in some seasonal fun creating praiseworthy e-cards. Pay close attention to the message that you intend to share with your loved ones. It’s the thought and the personal touch that makes it special!

    All the best!

    Cheers,

    123Greetings Studio

     

  • November: A Month Full Of Festivities

    November: A Month Full Of Festivities

    The festive season has already begun with the celebration of Halloween. As we take a leap closer to the winter months and embrace the cold chill in the air, it’s time to gather around the fire and get into the festive spirit.

    The month of November is best known for the celebration of Veterans Day and Thank giving along with an abundance of special days and events to keep you occupied the whole month.

    Let’s have a look at the popular ones:

    Veterans Day: This federal holiday in the United States is observed to honor the fearless spirit of military veterans. This day is dedicated to honoring the brave souls who died in the country’s service and the day is celebrated with parades and public meetings.

    For creating cards on this special occasion visualizers must make use of different elements that portray the fearless spirit of the army personnel. You can use colors of the flag, ‘symbols of freedom’ and courage to express your pride for the brave heroes of the country. The card should be created to suit the purpose and can be shared via our users to their loved ones to spread the love and respect for our military veterans.

    Thanksgiving Day: This national holiday is also known as the festival of Harvest. This day is celebrated as the day to offer Thanks to the Almighty for their autumn harvest and for the success of the preceding year. This day is celebrated over great meals that include Turkey Roast and Pumpkin pies along with the exchange of gifts with loved ones.

    For creating greetings make sure you use the different elements celebrating love, affection, happiness and wishes for a good harvest with a pinch of fun element. For creating cards for family and friends, make sure there must be a personal touch that our users can resonate with. Along with celebrating the bond of love and togetherness on this festive time, it is also the time to indulge in mouth-watering feasts. So do not miss out on using Turkey as a primary element to trigger some element of fun in your cards. The essence of Thanksgiving is to be thankful for all the blessings. Don’t miss out on creating Thank You cards expressing heartfelt gratitude.

    Apart from the popular events, the other events that you can focus on are World Kindness Day, Universal Children’s Day, etc.

    With so many exciting events, I’m sure you are equally excited as we are. This festive time is the perfect opportunity to explore new ideas and entice our users with your creative brilliance.

    We look forward to seeing some great cards this November.

    Good Luck!

    Cheers,

    123Greetings Studio