My inspiration for the cards were simplicity and clean. But yet have a message which would be interperated differently for every reads it.
Just click on one of the cards and it will bring you to the shop.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
abstract designs
These odd looking cards are great for the younger generation. With our cool abstract design, any young adult would love them, or even old. Their vibrant and colorful and created on high quality card stock, these note cards are the perfect way to keep in touch with family and friends.
My inspiration for the cards were simplicity and clean. But yet have a message which would be interperated differently for every reads it.
Just click on one of the cards and it will bring you to the shop.
My inspiration for the cards were simplicity and clean. But yet have a message which would be interperated differently for every reads it.
Just click on one of the cards and it will bring you to the shop.
Must keep up
every once in a while i just start spreading myself to thin. For folks who sell their products on line get glued to their computer screen around this time of year. So we work and work and hopefully it will pay off.
Well, cyber monday has come and gone It was actually worse then last year. I checked with the other folks and they too have had bad problems with cyber monday.
Im hoping things pick up some. I actually joined project wonderful to take out some ads. I never really paid for advertising, so im a little nervous how this all works.
First off, i dont even understand the language all that well, but I just keep reading and reading.
I'll keep you all posted.
I am actually thinking of starting to promote other great designers on my blog. They are all so talented.
So there you go, i will keep you all updated to see if paid ads actually bring in the big bucks. Not in my lifetime anyway..lol
Well, cyber monday has come and gone It was actually worse then last year. I checked with the other folks and they too have had bad problems with cyber monday.
Im hoping things pick up some. I actually joined project wonderful to take out some ads. I never really paid for advertising, so im a little nervous how this all works.
First off, i dont even understand the language all that well, but I just keep reading and reading.
I'll keep you all posted.
I am actually thinking of starting to promote other great designers on my blog. They are all so talented.
So there you go, i will keep you all updated to see if paid ads actually bring in the big bucks. Not in my lifetime anyway..lol
Monday, November 15, 2010
Fun Christmas Photo Magnets
OK guys, I ran into these cute photo magnets. They are like little scrapbook pages on magnets. I just love them I ordered quite a few for the family. They make great stocking stuffers for everyone.
photo_magnets
photo_magnets
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
water colors
alright folks, you asked. Now please leave me alone...lol. (kidding)
This post goes out to my real life friends, co-workers and family.
The question I get asked often, "how do you make money on zazzle?"
Well, This is where It all begins:
Thats right folks, markers. But not just any kind of markers, oh no, the water color kind.
and don't forget the piece of 'white' watercolor paper. You don't need to be fancy here, I also have used 'white' cardstock because it's a little smoother, and it depends on the image that I want. Oh, and it's a lot cheaper.
I hardly ever use 'watercolor from a tube' anymore unless I am making a painting. Oh how I love those modern day conviences. Plus, no mess. How can you beat that? You will have your work area cleaned up in a second. woo hoo!
now for the doodles, (drawings) well,here you go folks.
Lets do something easy.
I first take a pencil and lightly make my doodle. Then I take a 'thin tip' black sharpie and trace where I want the black outline to stand out. (Got to love the sharpies)
From there, then it's easy, I just color it with my water color pens. (practice with the pens first before you use good paper). The reason I mention practice, is because when you are working with something fluid, it has a tendency to go where it wants. You will get the hang of it in no time.
Now for the different shades of color, i just add little drops of water and take a very clean paintbrush and push the water around. Again, you really need to practice with it.
OK, now that you have your image, whats next?
I just scan the darn thing in the computer. Once its scanned, I then may or may not play around with it in photoshop, but I save it as a png file so I can get the 'white' around it transparent. Sometimes I actually have to go into the image and erase the 'color' where I want it to be totally white. It all depends on the 'texture' of the paper and what shows up with the scan.
Then you have your image. It's not to hard. I am sure the 'masters' have an easier way to do this, but this is how I learned.
ok, now on to Zazzle.
Here is the fun part. You join 'zazzle' and make a store. Then you upload your image to your store and you put it on a lot of different products and then hopefully, fingers crossed, that someone likes it and buys it.
So that's it folks. I'm not a computer genius, and I'm sure some are reading this thinking, "oh boy, I can do it a different easier way", but for me, Im still pen and paper and my little scanner.
That's pretty much it folks. Oh, the drawing, you can download it, and use it for your own personal use, but do not use it for commercial use please. I gave you the steps to make your own. So Make your own Gosh Darn It!
oh, if you want to try it, you can buy the pens here, they sell them on amazon. I just love 'em.
This post goes out to my real life friends, co-workers and family.
The question I get asked often, "how do you make money on zazzle?"
Well, This is where It all begins:
Thats right folks, markers. But not just any kind of markers, oh no, the water color kind.
and don't forget the piece of 'white' watercolor paper. You don't need to be fancy here, I also have used 'white' cardstock because it's a little smoother, and it depends on the image that I want. Oh, and it's a lot cheaper.
I hardly ever use 'watercolor from a tube' anymore unless I am making a painting. Oh how I love those modern day conviences. Plus, no mess. How can you beat that? You will have your work area cleaned up in a second. woo hoo!
now for the doodles, (drawings) well,here you go folks.
Lets do something easy.
I first take a pencil and lightly make my doodle. Then I take a 'thin tip' black sharpie and trace where I want the black outline to stand out. (Got to love the sharpies)
From there, then it's easy, I just color it with my water color pens. (practice with the pens first before you use good paper). The reason I mention practice, is because when you are working with something fluid, it has a tendency to go where it wants. You will get the hang of it in no time.
Now for the different shades of color, i just add little drops of water and take a very clean paintbrush and push the water around. Again, you really need to practice with it.
OK, now that you have your image, whats next?
I just scan the darn thing in the computer. Once its scanned, I then may or may not play around with it in photoshop, but I save it as a png file so I can get the 'white' around it transparent. Sometimes I actually have to go into the image and erase the 'color' where I want it to be totally white. It all depends on the 'texture' of the paper and what shows up with the scan.
Then you have your image. It's not to hard. I am sure the 'masters' have an easier way to do this, but this is how I learned.
ok, now on to Zazzle.
Here is the fun part. You join 'zazzle' and make a store. Then you upload your image to your store and you put it on a lot of different products and then hopefully, fingers crossed, that someone likes it and buys it.
So that's it folks. I'm not a computer genius, and I'm sure some are reading this thinking, "oh boy, I can do it a different easier way", but for me, Im still pen and paper and my little scanner.
That's pretty much it folks. Oh, the drawing, you can download it, and use it for your own personal use, but do not use it for commercial use please. I gave you the steps to make your own. So Make your own Gosh Darn It!
oh, if you want to try it, you can buy the pens here, they sell them on amazon. I just love 'em.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Back to School
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
A Friend
So one of my friends decided to open up a zazzle gallery of their painting. I got to tell you, I love the art. Its so country driven that I couldnt resist and post some of the stuff here.
Their site is called Country Keepsakes, so if you have the time, check them out. I am so drawn to the texture of these pieces.
http://www.zazzle.com/countrykeepsakes
Their site is called Country Keepsakes, so if you have the time, check them out. I am so drawn to the texture of these pieces.
http://www.zazzle.com/countrykeepsakes
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