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Card Makers Collective
An exclusive, curated community of greeting card artists working to get their card artwork licensed.
Every month, clear prompts spark new work. Every piece gets sharpened through honest critique by an Art Director with 20 yrs experience and a community that has your back. Every quarter, our strongest work goes out the door in a curated catalog, straight into the hands of the publishers looking for exactly what we make. We don't create in isolation and hope for the best. We create together, refine together, and submit together, because momentum multiplies when it's shared. And when one of us gets licensed, it proves the path works for all of us! This isn't a hobby club. It's a launchpad. We're here to get our art into the world, into people's hands, to make them feel something, and get us paid for years to come. We create together. We sharpen together. We get licensed together.
Whether you're just starting out or actively licensing your work, this is your place to get support, stay inspired, and make real progress.
What's inside each month
Design Prompts
Monthly design prompts telling you exactly what cards to create based on industry needs.
1:1 Feedback
Direct feedback from an art director on every card you make
Quarterly Catalog Pitches
Your art gets pitched FOR YOU every quarter inside our curated catalog.
Live Critiques
Live critique sessions where Michele reviews your work with an art director's eye.
Active Community
A community of like-minded creatives to connect with, share work, and give feedback.
Accountability
Accountability and momentum to keep creating consistently, month after month.
Who this is for
Artists serious about taking the next step to get their work licensed. Join the waitlist to be alerted when the next round of applications opens.