Upon graduation she began a distinctive career as a graphic designer in the art department of Hallmark Cards, Inc. While designing beautiful greeting cards for the caring public, she also designed President Eisenhower’s Christmas Card and President John F. Kennedy’s gift-wrapping paper. Carolyn felt that her most rewarding life accomplishment was designing Hallmark’s traveling children’s participatory art exhibit, Kaleidoscope, in 1969 and later designing the permanent Crown Center Kaleidoscope exhibit.
In 1976 she moved to New York City, becoming Art Director for Columbia-Minerva needlework company. Later, enjoying an oceanfront view in Providence, RI, she was VP of Design and Product Development for Hallmark’s jewelry line, Trifari.