Category: Popular Posts
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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!
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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
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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
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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
- Visualizer with highest US+CA sends for Christmas category (excluding Thank You cards): $100
- 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
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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
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Get Ready For Festive Fun This September
Hello Folks,
The month of September is marked as a month of transition and change. The warmth of summer is gradually fading away thus, paving its way to welcome the new season of autumn and brings us a step closer to the federal holidays of America. As the end of summer nears, we have some awesome events coming up to keep you hooked up the whole month.
The festive magic begins with the celebration of Labor Day (Sept7) – this federal holiday is celebrated to honor and recognize the social and economic achievements of American workers.
Patriot Day (Sept 11) – This day marks the anniversary of the terror attacks in the United States in 2001. This day marks as a remembrance to those brave men who lost their lives to save the innocent souls.
Rosh Hashanah (Sept 18) – This day is celebrated as the Jewish New Year and is known as the holiest day of the Jewish Year. On this auspicious occasion, Jews from all across the world celebrate God’s creation of the world.
First Day of Autumn (Sept 22) – Autumn signifies change and the falling of colorful leaves ushering into new ones. The beginning of autumn often ushers in cool breezes and crisp nights.
With cooler weather and longer nights, autumn is one of the best seasons filled with festivities and celebrations.
With so many interesting events coming up, I’m sure you are unable to hold on to the excitement. Make use of this opportunity to entice our users and garner great sends this festive month.
Apart from the above events, do check out our events calendar to explore the other upcoming events. Don’t miss out on the chance to experiment with some new events and diversify your portfolio.
Hope you have an exciting month. Keep designing and keep following our blog for more updates.
Cheers,
123Greetings Studio
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August – The Month Of Romance And Friendship
With summer coming to an end, this new month of August creates a perfect ambiance for the celebration of many interesting events. The month has started with a festival to honor the beautiful bond of Friendship i.e. Friendship Day.
August is popularly known as Romance Awareness Month which makes it the best month to celebrate romance. Sometimes it is the little things that make big difference such as holding hands, a flower, a warm hug, or spending some time together. This month is the perfect time to celebrate those beautiful romantic moments with your partner and let them know how much you care.
As we celebrate this month of Romance, there are many interesting events which will keep you occupied for the rest of the month. Here are some popular events gracing the month:
Friendship Week (August 16 -22) – ‘There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship’-Thomas Aquinas. Friendship is one of the most beautiful bonds in the world. Having true friends in our lives is like having warm sun rays giving us joy, hope and turning all our glooms into happiness. On this International Friendship Week let’s celebrate this special bond of friendship to make our friends feel loved and cared.
Senior Citizen Day (August 21): This day is celebrated to recognize the achievements of the senior citizens of our country. This day is an opportunity to show our appreciation for all their achievements and accomplishments throughout their lives.
Hug Month– A warm hug is a sweet gesture of love and affection that strengthens the bond between two people. A gesture of embrace offers a sense of safety and care to your loved ones. So, it’s time to show them your love with gentle hugs this Hug Month.
With so many interesting events to follow this month, I’m sure you are equally excited as we are! We look forward to your contributions.
For more updates on facts, guidelines and contest keep following our Studio Blog!
Cheers,
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Usher In festivities This May
The month of April has been a memorable month involving some great events. As we bid adieu to April, it’s time to welcome this new month of festivities and celebrate the transition and beginning of the growing season. As you embark on this amazing journey, you can experience a slew of exciting festivities to keep you occupied this entire month.
The Month of May begins with May Day (1st of May) – a popular holiday to celebrate the welcome of the new spring season. The day is celebrated in different countries around the world with dancing, singing and weaving flower wreaths as part of the festivities.
Cine de Meyo (5th of May) –This is yet another popular festival that celebrates Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla. This holiday is celebrated with Parades; colorful dresses followed by typical spreads including tacos, guacamole and tequila shots. Make sure you capture this festive spirit of this occasion in your cards.
Mother’s Day (10th of May) – It is the most popular event in May. This day is celebrated across the world to honor motherhood and make them feel special giving gifts, greeting cards and shower love with some small surprises. It’s a perfect opportunity for our visualizers to create amazing Mother’s Day ecard and win the hearts of our users.
Memorial Day (25th of May) – This Federal Holiday in the United States is observed to honor the lost souls who died serving in the military. The day is spend offering tributes to the fallen soldiers decorating their graves with flowers and reciting prayers. Respecting the importance of the event, make sure you create heartfelt ecards to resonate with the sentiment of our users.
May Flowers– Each flower month holds a unique meaning. May is also known as the month of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and is marked by the vibrant bloom of spectacular Lilys and hawthorn. These vibrant Lilys of the valley create a striking contrast with the lush greenery of the thriving nature. These beautiful May flowers signify sweetness, sanity and motherhood and can be a perfect way to convey happiness and best wishes to the recipients.
With so many events to focus on for May, I’m sure you are as excited as we are. We look forward to some amazing creations from your end to entice our users.
All the best!
Cheers
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Celebrating Friendship Week With The Many Feels of Friendship
We could all feel that romance in the air as we have stepped into this Romantic month of the year. It is that time of the month when people start feeling differently with the numerous events and occasions that fill your heart with joy and gives you a reason to enjoy those special moments with your loved ones.
As we celebrate this month of love and cherish those special moments with our significant other remembering all the good things, it is also the time to celebrate another purest form of relationship which we called Friendship.
Friendship is not an emotion but a unique form of a relationship connected to many different emotions. The kind of relationship you hold with your friend is connected with a type of emotion you have for your friend, it can be happiness, love, respect or admiration.
Happiness -Finding happiness in little things, a good laugh and a feeling that your presence is an addition to their comfort give you enough reason to be happy in that company.
Feeling of belongingness– That sense of longing you feel thinking that you could have more fun doing certain things if your best friend was there by your side.
Love– That special bond and unconditional love you feel for your best friend thinking about the several unforgettable memories you have created together.
Feeling of Sadness– The feeling of losing in touch with a close friend or a moment when you haven’t heard from a friend in a long time can make you feel sad as you recall those happy memories of the past.
Admiration– There are no other people other than friends who can understand you better. It is the friends who admire you for your noble deeds or criticizes you if you are at fault. They help you to be yourself and make you feel desirable in every means irrespective of your qualities and flaws.
It is these emotions and feelings that make this relationship the purest form of relationship in the world. They are the emotional punch bags, confidante, the rock that keeps you grounded and selfless love without expecting anything in return. So, make sure that you invest time in understanding the different emotions of friendship in creating meaningful cards for our users this International Friendship Week.
Hope you keep all these elements in mind to trigger great sends this festive month. Keep following our Studio blog on the latest update on facts, guidelines and contests in the upcoming months. So stay tuned for more.
