Autumn Botanicals
50 fall-themed floral and greenery brushes for Procreate, filled with folksy blooms, leafy accents, berries and flower centres for lush card fronts or delicate finishing touches.
Fall 2026 Creative Cardmaking Challenge
Make five polished cards with a Toolkit that helps you keep creating.
Skip the overwhelm and create thoughtful greeting cards using simple tools, templates and step-by-step guidance. You’ll learn how to build your artwork around a message, make room for text and design cards that feel complete, personal and ready to sell.
You’ll finish the week with at least five polished cards—and a better sense of how to keep creating from here.
The VIP Card Creator's Toolkit is a brand-new Fall edition with three new classes, seasonal inspiration, updated assets and live coaching. Joined us as a VIP before? Enrolment is separate for each new edition.
Included Creative Assets
A generous collection of brushes, textures and ready-to-use resources for Procreate and Affinity Designer.
Pattern Pantry + Organic Marks
40 accent brushes, painterly strokes and background textures for cards, envelope liners, gift tags and coordinating stationery, plus new Organic Marks for extra depth.
Pre-Painted Backgrounds
Seasonal backgrounds that add warmth and painterly texture. Use them across your full card or clip them inside individual elements for subtle detail.
I’ll show you how to use the brushes and assets inside the VIP-only classes.
I found Delores’ 5 Cards in 5 Days Challenge at just the right time last year. I had just committed to greeting cards as a niche and saw this challenge. I immediately signed up and devoured everything Delores so generously offered during these five days.
Delores is one of the most generous and kind artists I have had the pleasure of getting to know. She has a vast knowledge of her subject and many years of experience in art and teaching.
During this challenge I learned about a site specifically for artists called CardIsle. Before this challenge, I was only posting my products on Zazzle and not having great success. I learned how to create cards intentionally and then started posting them on CardIsle.
By the end of December, just a few months later, I had sold over 6,000 cards on CardIsle! The Facebook community was, and continues to be, extremely important in my process. She is a gift!
Returning Cardmakers
Same five-card framework.A completely new Fall edition.
The Fall 2026 Card Creator’s Toolkit brings you a fresh collection of resources, instruction and expert sessions created specifically for this Challenge.
- 5New creative asset packs
- 6New Procreate card layouts
- 6New Auto-Magic Affinity Designer templates
- 3New step-by-step cardmaking classes
- LiveGuest experts, demonstrations and conversations
Carefully selected previous lessons are included as optional support, so you can revisit what you need without repeating the entire Challenge.
“By the end of December, just a few months later, I had sold over 6,000 cards on CardIsle!”Kim Snider, Greeting Card Artist
Five Days of Creating
Inside the Fall 2026Card Creator’s Toolkit
Toolkit Workshop and Live Kickoff
Workshop + Community KickoffCreate your first card using the supplied brushes, assets and a thumbnail sketch. Explore layering, sentiment placement, floral details and painterly textures. Then join Delores, Vanessa Stoilova and Lindy Perez live as we begin the Challenge with trends, industry insight and encouragement.
What Makes a Greeting Card Work?
VIP Live WorkshopDrawing on more than 40 years of experience, Delores will explore what makes cards appealing and marketable. Learn to design with collections in mind, balance creativity with commercial appeal and avoid common mistakes when preparing cards for sale or licensing.
Lettering with Nicole Mauloni
VIP Guest SessionNicole Mauloni of iPad Calligraphy will help you create beautiful lettering, even if you do not consider yourself a lettering artist. Practise and plan your lettering, improve consistency and prepare sentiments that fit naturally into greeting-card designs.
Multiply Your Ideas
Collection WorkshopTurn one strong card into a coordinated collection. By repeating colours, motifs and textures while varying layout, scale or sentiment, you can create five connected cards without needing five completely separate ideas.
Where Can Your Cards Take You?
VIP Live RoundtableJoin Delores, Lindy Perez, Faith Brewster from 1-800-Flowers and Vanessa Stoilova of Art Business with Ness for a candid conversation about card platforms, selling, licensing and building collections. Bring your questions and explore practical next steps.
Five focused days, reusable creative tools and a clearer path from your first idea to a coordinated collection of cards.
Hi, I'm Delores...
I’m here to guide through the world of cardmaking and creative design. With over 40 years of experience in graphic design, fine art, and theatrical design, my work has been sold and licensed internationally through retailers like Hallmark, Bloomnet, Cardisle and 1-800-Flowers. My teaching is grounded in real-world, hands-on experience and decades of creative exploration across acrylics, ink, markers, and everything digital art related.
At the heart of everything I do is a passion for helping artists discover their unique creative voices. After founding the School of Art following a personal cancer journey, I’ve built a supportive, transformative approach to teaching that empowers growth and confidence. When you join 5 Cards in 5 Days, you’re not just learning to make beautiful cards, you’re developing skills, process, and creative momentum that help your work truly reflect you. Let’s create something unforgettable together.
FAQs
Q: I purchased a VIP Upgrade for a past 5 Cards in 5 Days Challenge. Do I need to purchase this one?
A: You only need to purchase the Fall 2026 VIP Upgrade if you would like the additional tutorials, templates, replays and bonuses created specifically for this challenge.
Each VIP Upgrade covers one challenge, so a previous VIP purchase does not automatically include the Fall 2026 Cardmaker’s Toolkit.
Q: Does the Fall 2026 VIP Upgrade include content from previous challenges?
A: No. The Fall 2026 Cardmaker’s Toolkit contains the new tutorials, templates, replays and bonuses created for this challenge.
If you missed the Spring 2026 VIP Challenge, you may receive the option to add the Spring 2026 VIP Upgrade to your order at a special discounted price during checkout.
This is completely optional—you do not need the Spring VIP content to participate in or enjoy the Fall 2026 challenge.
Q: I’m brand new. Do I need the Spring 2026 VIP Upgrade or the existing VIP Vault too?
A: Not at all. The Fall 2026 Cardmaker’s Toolkit includes everything you need to enjoy this challenge.
The previous challenge content simply offers additional cardmaking projects, templates and inspiration for anyone who would like more to explore. It is entirely optional and is not required to complete the Fall 2026 challenge.
Q: What if I already purchased the Spring 2026 VIP Upgrade?
A: You do not need to purchase it again. Please use the same email address connected to your existing DeloresArt school account when purchasing the Fall 2026 VIP Upgrade.
Q: What does “lifetime access” mean?
A: When you purchase the Fall 2026 Cardmaker’s Toolkit or the VIP Vault, you’ll receive lifetime access to the included course materials. This means you can return to the tutorials, recordings, resources and downloads for as long as the product remains available through the DeloresArt school.
“Lifetime access” refers to the lifetime of the product rather than your personal lifetime. In rare circumstances—for example, if the school is sold, retired or no longer offered—access may end. My commitment is to keep the content available for the foreseeable future so you can return whenever you need inspiration or a refresher.
Q: What if I only signed up for the free Fall 2026 Challenge?
A: You’ll have access to the free challenge hub for two weeks. After that, your access will expire unless you upgrade to the Fall 2026 VIP Cardmaker’s Toolkit.
VIP members will retain access to the materials included with their purchase.
Q: When does the Fall 2026 Challenge take place?
A: The live challenge runs from Monday, September 21 through Friday, September 25, 2026.
VIP members will receive access to some of their content and bonuses shortly before the challenge begins. Additional resources and live-session replays will be added throughout the challenge.
Q: Can I get a refund if the VIP Upgrade isn’t for me?
A: Because this is a digital product that provides immediate access to the materials, refunds are not available. Please review the information on this page carefully before purchasing to make sure the Fall 2026 VIP Cardmaker’s Toolkit is right for you.