Hi, I'm Michele Frusciano —
The Greeting Card Girl
I've been living and breathing the greeting card world for over 20 years. I spent years working in-house as an art director at one of the country's top stationery companies — which means I've sat on the other side of the submission pile. I know exactly what makes a publisher stop scrolling, and what makes them move on.
I've also licensed close to 1,000 of my own greeting card designs. I know this industry from both sides — and I built Greeting Card Girl to give you every shortcut and insider insight I wish someone had shared with me.
My teaching style is warm, direct, and specific. No vague "follow your passion" advice — just practical, actionable steps with a seasoned guide by your side to help you get results. Join me to unlock your most meaningful, consistent income stream yet.
Industry Credentials
20+ years in the greeting card industry
Former in-house art director at a top stationery company
Close to 1,000 personal greeting card designs licensed
Named Top 10 Designers to Watch — Stationery Trends Magazine
Founder of Greeting Card Academy and Cardmakers Collective
B.F.A. in Graphic Design — Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University
This is where the magic happens.
The truth is I'm a watercolor girl at heart, but some days I prefer to grab my iPad and work in Procreate because of the flexibility it allows. That's the beauty of creating art for greeting cards... all styles and mediums are welcome!
No matter how you prefer to create your art, in GCA I'll show you exactly what you need to know to get it published on cards. Every lesson is something I wish someone had told me earlier.
Inside Cardmakers Collective, we lean on each other to help build consistency in our artmaking...and have fun doing it! I can't wait to meet you inside our growing community.