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It's back!  With the goal of bringing a little cheer to patients in the hospital during the holiday season, the deviantART Holiday Card Project connects deviants from around the world and applies their tremendous artistic abilities in designing and creating uplifting holiday cards.

In past years, the Project has received more than 5,000 cards sent in by more than 1,000 deviants from 50 different countries/political regions. Cards were then divvied up and distributed in-person by deviantART members to local Los Angeles, CA hospitals, with additional cards given to various hospitals in the U.S. and abroad for hospital staff members to hand out to patients.

The idea behind the Holiday Card Project is simple: do something nice for others. However, if you're looking for even more incentive, every deviant who submits a card will be given a free one-month Premium Membership to deviantART.

Please read the following text for more details on the Holiday Card Project.



 What is the deviantART Holiday Card Project?The purpose of the Holiday Card Project is to have deviants create physical holiday cards for people who are hospitalized during the holiday season — helping to bring a little cheer to those who are undergoing a hospital stay.



 Who receives the cards?The cards will be distributed to both U.S. and international hospitals. Some cards will be delivered in-person by select deviants in the areas of the respective hospitals, while other cards will be distributed by hospital staff members. The patients who receive the cards age in range from children to seniors, and have illness or injuries that vary from mild to terminal.



 What should I write in a card?Be as creative as you’d like, but remember, the degree of illness for patients will vary from mild to terminal, so it is important to be cheerful. Some suggested greetings include, “Hope you’re feeling better,” “Thinking of you,” or “Have a nice day.” Try and stay away from “Get well soon” as it might not be appropriate for all patients. Be sure include a message of “Happy holidays” as the cards will be distributed for the holidays.



 Can I make a card myself?Of course. An 8.5" × 11" (21.59 cm x 27.94 cm) sheet of paper folded 2 ways to a total size of 4.25" × 5" (11.43 cm x 12.7 cm) works nicely. Though, there is no specific “set” size for cards. Use your best judgment. You can personally design and decorate cards by drawing, coloring, or painting. Construction paper, cardboard, markers, crayons, colored pencils, ribbon, etc., are all great to help make your card as special as possible.



 Can I use holiday cards purchased from a store?Absolutely. Store bought cards are great for the Holiday Card Project, but try and add a little extra flair and pizzazz by drawing on the inside of the card or including a few doodles. Use color to brighten up the presentation; be creative.



 How much is postage for sending a card?If you live in the U.S. and are sending an averaged sized card, it will probably cost one first-class stamp ($0.45). If you live in a country other than the U.S., the best thing to do is to check with your local postal agency for rates.



 Can I send more than one card?Please do. You can even put more than one card in the same envelope or package to save on postage. However, remember that quality is better than quantity. Sending one quality card that you put time and effort into is better than sending two cards that were thrown together.



 Will patients know who made their cards?The only way a patient will know who made a card is if you sign your name, which you are welcome to do. You may also include your e-mail address and/or deviantART URL in hopes of getting a reply; though, that can’t be guaranteed. If you wish to send a card anonymously, you may.



 Can non-deviants participate in the Project?Definitely. The Holiday Card Project accepts cards from all participants who are willing to contribute to a good cause. The Project is a great way for schools, clubs, church groups, or family and friends to get together and work on a fun activity. No deviantART affiliation is necessary.



 What do I get out of this?The idea behind the Holiday Card Project is to try and bring a little cheer to those undergoing a hospital stay. The patients and their families are deeply touched by the kindness and caring from those who take time to create and send cards.

Additionally, once the Holiday Card Project has been completed, all registered deviantART members will be given a free one-month Premium Membership just for sending in a card. In order to be awarded a Premium Membership, please include your username on a piece of paper separate from the holiday card. Premium Memberships will be distributed no later than January 31, 2013.



 When is the deadline for the Holiday Card Project?All cards should be received by December 15, 2012.



 Where do I send a card?Please use the following address:

deviantART, Inc.
Holiday Card Project
7095 Hollywood Blvd., #788
Hollywood, CA 90028
U.S.A.

Please remember to include your deviantART username on a separate piece of paper when mailing in a holiday card. To ensure that you successfully receive your free Premium Membership, it is vitally important that your username be written in such a manner that it easy to read!



 Rules and TermsLimit one one-month Premium Membership per participant. DeviantART reserves the right to deem any card contributed to the Project as unacceptable and therefore ineligible for a Premium Membership.



 Spread the WordIf you’d like to help promote the Holiday Card Project, please use the image below and link back to this journal.



 Past Projects



 Where do I direct questions and concerns?Please note that many common concerns have already been addressed in the above questions and answers. Take care when reading the Project's description because there's a good chance it already contains an answer to your question. For any remaining issues, please leave a comment in this journal.



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Comments: 6950

EverAfterHigh2004 [2015-03-16 13:11:17 +0000 UTC]

I DON'T Have The Card,,,...

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monibegs [2014-12-17 22:51:01 +0000 UTC]

Whoa.

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jazzgirl3223 [2014-11-16 14:23:04 +0000 UTC]

Can I help pass out cards?

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Gotapenname [2014-01-08 01:01:37 +0000 UTC]

How do you know if you're card made it safe and before the due date.

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AnfelMeva [2013-12-15 22:38:55 +0000 UTC]

where I can send the card from internet?

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PinkysunTransformice [2013-12-15 14:05:45 +0000 UTC]

Well, I was going to do it just for fun.

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Ganbatte526 [2013-12-10 00:26:37 +0000 UTC]

do i have to send them in separate envelopes or

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YOUNGFAN196752 [2013-12-06 14:50:07 +0000 UTC]

th08.deviantart.net/fs71/150/f…

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Guitar-Geek [2013-12-02 18:27:30 +0000 UTC]

I didn't receive membership ..

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AuroraL1GHT In reply to Guitar-Geek [2013-12-04 02:07:57 +0000 UTC]

It says they'll be distributed January 31st, 2014

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LaShaNicole [2013-11-16 01:08:54 +0000 UTC]

I gonna do this!

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LaShaNicole In reply to LaShaNicole [2013-11-16 01:09:05 +0000 UTC]

*I'm

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SunHatter [2013-10-05 09:11:19 +0000 UTC]

will there be another one this year??

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theCrow65 [2013-02-02 02:43:44 +0000 UTC]

Like many, I have not seen a premium membership activated in spite of sending in a card. What is the status of this?
Not that I wouldn't have sent a card anyway, but it does beg the question...

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avecsoree [2013-01-31 22:55:29 +0000 UTC]

Hello. Seeing as how it is the last day of January, I thought I would inquire as to the status of all the Premium memberships. I sent in a card for the Holiday Program with my info on it, but have not yet received the membership. Is there something I am missing?

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Mainedessert In reply to avecsoree [2013-03-11 14:52:24 +0000 UTC]

I didn't receive mine either :c
Perhaps the paper you're supposed to write your name on it fell off or smth 0-0

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Star-Brite [2013-01-22 04:40:42 +0000 UTC]

Am I too late?

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Mainedessert In reply to Star-Brite [2013-01-23 12:05:04 +0000 UTC]

Very late :c It was done a few months ago. Try again this year maybe c:

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Star-Brite In reply to Mainedessert [2013-01-23 21:21:21 +0000 UTC]

Okay.

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Southrobin [2013-01-20 09:07:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the pm ;A;
This was a really great project, and i'd say it really benefitted the community and really helped the sick kids c':
Deviantart should have more projects like this c:

Im just wondering though, because my brother sent one in for my old account ~starfire-wolf , why were both pms sent to my main account? Just need to clarify. Thank you c:

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MoonieStarSky [2013-01-17 17:52:11 +0000 UTC]

thx so much for the premium membership. I hope my card got in time.

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Hi-Agni [2013-01-10 21:02:55 +0000 UTC]

I just get Premium, thank you! It is nice to know you get my card in time

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Koceta [2013-01-10 19:24:29 +0000 UTC]

I love seeing everyone with a little * by their names as I scroll down through the comments! I hope we get to see pictures of patients with our cards soon!

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audweam [2013-01-10 18:28:59 +0000 UTC]

Are you going to post pictures up of the holiday card project? :'D I'd really like to see the cards that were given to the patients

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pigiama [2013-01-10 17:29:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the membership! And I hope that the patients who recieved the cards liked them

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joandnah [2013-01-07 09:53:10 +0000 UTC]

sorry to bother, but have the free memberships been given out?

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Mainedessert In reply to joandnah [2013-01-23 12:05:45 +0000 UTC]

All Premium Memberships will be received by the end of January, as promised in the journal.

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joandnah In reply to Mainedessert [2013-01-23 12:23:46 +0000 UTC]

thankyou <3

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Mainedessert In reply to joandnah [2013-01-23 12:32:39 +0000 UTC]

No problem c:

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Yllari [2013-01-06 15:40:19 +0000 UTC]

Hello deviants, has everyone who submitted a card receive the promised free Premium Membership, or at least some communication that you will receive it soon?
Asking, because I sent 2 cards with separate sheet of paper as asked from deviantART and haven't known anything from DA regarding the promised free Premium Membership so far.
Regards

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Heidi In reply to Yllari [2013-01-07 00:48:38 +0000 UTC]

All Premium Memberships will be received by the end of January, as promised in the journal.

Thank you for your participation.

~Heidi

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pokadot6584 [2013-01-06 07:56:24 +0000 UTC]

When does deviant art hand out the cards?

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Yobuko [2013-01-06 00:13:49 +0000 UTC]

I can't wait to see if they take pictures! <3

So excited to see what they think. >v<) <3

Also, I guess others haven't gotten their premium yet either- so there must be some delay.
Oh well, as long as they get their cards! ^0^)/

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Douglas85 [2013-01-03 07:15:56 +0000 UTC]

I eagerly await my premium membership and I'm so glad I might have brightened up two peoples Christmas holidays. I hope they contact me....

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Graphix-Goddess In reply to Douglas85 [2013-01-04 15:57:27 +0000 UTC]

Me too! I was wondering if anyone else had gotten their Prem memberships yet, I guess not ^__^ I put my email on my card, too . It would be cool if we got replies.

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JOCKPRIEST In reply to Graphix-Goddess [2013-01-09 00:22:28 +0000 UTC]

I haven't gotten mine yet either, so I figure we'll all get 'em eventually. C:

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MaddieCox [2012-12-30 18:23:51 +0000 UTC]

Would love to see some pics of people receiving the cards. I hope mine arrived! I certainly enjoyed making them.

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crxzyduck In reply to MaddieCox [2013-01-01 06:01:34 +0000 UTC]

me too! but i changed my user name e__e

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Fatality-Like-Ghosts [2012-12-29 00:32:38 +0000 UTC]

How long until we all get our premium memberships? I understand that this can take a while for you to give them all out since there are so many of us that sent in cards. I was just curious.

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music-drop In reply to Fatality-Like-Ghosts [2012-12-30 13:00:13 +0000 UTC]

I just came to ask the same thing.

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Heidi In reply to Fatality-Like-Ghosts [2012-12-29 05:34:30 +0000 UTC]

All Premium Memberships will be distributed by the end of January.

~Heidi

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hhorseACE In reply to Heidi [2012-12-31 18:53:46 +0000 UTC]

If you already have a premie, do you still receive it?
I think I've read about it somewhere before but I want to make sure, because I might be buying a premie later today

PS: I don't want to jinx it but I feel there's going to be a huge New Years sale and I don't want to have bought a premie RIGHT before that. Is there gonna be a sale anytime soon?

Thanks!

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namenotrequired In reply to hhorseACE [2013-01-01 23:21:11 +0000 UTC]

Yes, it'll be automatically added to the end of the existing premium membership

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hhorseACE In reply to namenotrequired [2013-01-02 00:19:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Fatality-Like-Ghosts In reply to Heidi [2012-12-29 18:44:32 +0000 UTC]

Okay. Thank you!

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UltraWaffles [2012-12-28 22:14:34 +0000 UTC]

I sent my card 5 day before the deadline i hope it made it.

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SqueekyTheBalletRat [2012-12-27 20:44:44 +0000 UTC]

Did my cards make it? *worry worry* I sent them close to the dead line, maybe too close... *sob*

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burningrage8-13 [2012-12-26 21:31:22 +0000 UTC]

I sent mine. I sent 6 envelops that have 2 cards in each one.

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LIDIAMARINA [2012-12-26 17:58:47 +0000 UTC]

I missed the deadline, next year I'll participate.
Happy Holidays

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crxzyduck In reply to LIDIAMARINA [2013-01-01 06:02:31 +0000 UTC]

thats bad but good luck next year!

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