Part 1: Designing Greeting Cards That Actually Sell – With Vanessa Stoilova
Description
In this episode of Creative Juggle Joy, Delores sits down with artist, YouTuber, and creative business coach Vanessa Stoilova from Art Business With Ness for a deep dive into one of the most approachable—and profitable—art formats: greeting cards!
They chat about:
✨ Why greeting cards are a great entry point for artists
🎯 What retailers and art directors actually look for in a card line
🧠 How to balance your unique style with market trends
🎨 Evergreen card themes that consistently sell
🛍️ The difference between art licensing and selling on POD sites like Card Isle or Etsy
📦 How Vanessa and Delores have each built card-selling strategies that fit their life and goals
Plus, they share smart first steps if you want to get your card designs into the world this season!
👋 Vanessa will also be a guest speaker in Delores’s upcoming Five Cards in Five Days Challenge, running September 22–26. Get ready to level up your card design skills and learn from TWO seasoned creatives.
🎁 Sign up for the FREE challenge or upgrade to the VIP Creator’s Pack (so worth it!)
Vanessa Stoilova is a licensing artist, illustrator, and educator behind Art Business with Ness. She helps artists build thriving creative careers through licensing, surface design, and business strategy. Vanessa’s YouTube channel, Art Business with Ness is a go-to hub for illustrators wanting to learn about licensing, portfolios, and selling art commercially. She’s also the creator of the Art Business Bootcamp a 12-month mentorship that reopens each September.
🎁 Grab her free guide: 6 Essentials for Your Surface Design Portfolio
🖥️ Explore her offers & courses: www.artbusinesswithness.com/links
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