Most of the designs are offered not only on all the mugs Zazzle has to offer, but t-shirts and a few other gift items as well, perfect for any caffeine addict! So be sure to come and check out the entire line!
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Sunday, June 23, 2013
Coffee Mugs for Fun and Laughs
That's right! My latest series of designs on Zazzle has been Coffee Mugs! Most of them are of a humorous nature . . . jokes, puns, funny quotes and more. I have quite a few posted already, and I have dozens of ideas still to come. One of them is even swiftly on its way to becoming my best selling item!
Most of the designs are offered not only on all the mugs Zazzle has to offer, but t-shirts and a few other gift items as well, perfect for any caffeine addict! So be sure to come and check out the entire line!
See these and many more Coffee Mugs at Tannaidhe's Designs on Zazzle!
Most of the designs are offered not only on all the mugs Zazzle has to offer, but t-shirts and a few other gift items as well, perfect for any caffeine addict! So be sure to come and check out the entire line!
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Diversifying is Fun! (Not!)
Yep, I'm still here.
The last week has been really rough for me, culminating in a very disturbing announcement by Zazzle on Thursday, and while it's not exactly a shocking surprise, it will be cutting most of their good designers by a third or more of their income, including me. I am lucky at least in that, while it is certainly a major bummer, I was not yet to the point of paying any bills with my Zazzle income . . . this will just delay the day I can do that by a bit. Many were much harder hit, and left wondering how they will pay mortgages next month.
One thing it has done to me, however, is finally made me listen to the advice of so many other designers who were devastated after being CafePressed back in '08-'09 . . . diversify! Don't keep all your eggs in one basket, or in this case, all your designs in one POD (Print On Demand stores). I liked being able to feel like I could trust Zazzle to take care of its designers, to help me flourish with them . . . but, perhaps, this little wake up call will end up being a benefit to my financial bottom line after all. Zazzle has the best quality and range of products and best customer service of any of the PODs, but there is plenty of market for lower-end products, or niche product lines, too!
As such, I'm working to get my CafePress store in working order again (had some trouble back in December with it getting hacked, and it's been a nightmare trying to get it sorted out), and I've already signed up for two new smaller PODs, and considering several others.
My work can now be found in brand new galleries on Society6 and Skreened! Both of these stores have limited product lines (Society6 is focused on art prints, while Skreened is focused on shirts), but I have heard good things about the quality from each.
Tannaidhe's Designs on Society6
Tannaidhe's Designs on Skreened
The last week has been really rough for me, culminating in a very disturbing announcement by Zazzle on Thursday, and while it's not exactly a shocking surprise, it will be cutting most of their good designers by a third or more of their income, including me. I am lucky at least in that, while it is certainly a major bummer, I was not yet to the point of paying any bills with my Zazzle income . . . this will just delay the day I can do that by a bit. Many were much harder hit, and left wondering how they will pay mortgages next month.
One thing it has done to me, however, is finally made me listen to the advice of so many other designers who were devastated after being CafePressed back in '08-'09 . . . diversify! Don't keep all your eggs in one basket, or in this case, all your designs in one POD (Print On Demand stores). I liked being able to feel like I could trust Zazzle to take care of its designers, to help me flourish with them . . . but, perhaps, this little wake up call will end up being a benefit to my financial bottom line after all. Zazzle has the best quality and range of products and best customer service of any of the PODs, but there is plenty of market for lower-end products, or niche product lines, too!
As such, I'm working to get my CafePress store in working order again (had some trouble back in December with it getting hacked, and it's been a nightmare trying to get it sorted out), and I've already signed up for two new smaller PODs, and considering several others.
My work can now be found in brand new galleries on Society6 and Skreened! Both of these stores have limited product lines (Society6 is focused on art prints, while Skreened is focused on shirts), but I have heard good things about the quality from each.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Been Too Long
Okay, it's been much too long since I updated this blog. I haven't been doing much "real world" crafting; I've been Zazzle designing, gardening, and raising a gorgeous new red Doberman puppy. However, given how much effort I've been putting into it, I think I will be updating this blog with all my new designs on Zazzle! And, I will try to get into other crafting again soon, as well.
The last few weeks, I've been working on (a few dozen!) customizable monogram template designs.
I have nifty modern-retro stripes designs from a couple of weeks ago:
Also, I made quite a number of damask-and-stripes designs with a ribbon and monogram seal overlay last week:
And similarly, I am currently working on designs with the same stripes and monogram ribbon and seal, but a floral swirl pattern on top:
And this is just a small selection of the color variants, each of which is available on 70+ items!
View more gifts by Jennie at Zazzle.
The last few weeks, I've been working on (a few dozen!) customizable monogram template designs.
I have nifty modern-retro stripes designs from a couple of weeks ago:
Also, I made quite a number of damask-and-stripes designs with a ribbon and monogram seal overlay last week:
And similarly, I am currently working on designs with the same stripes and monogram ribbon and seal, but a floral swirl pattern on top:
And this is just a small selection of the color variants, each of which is available on 70+ items!
View more gifts by Jennie at Zazzle.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Adorable Fingerless Gloves
I joined a gift exchange through Craftaholics Anonymous this year. After a number of questions with my exchange partner, I decided a pair of blue cotton fingerless gloves were the perfect gift (being a crafter's group, they have to be handmade).
So of course, I hit Ravelry, and found this adorable pattern for mildly lacy crochet wristwarmers. Despite a few false starts to find the right size (I had to go up to a J/6mm hook to make them large enough), and even only working a few minutes at a time, I had the pair of adorable wristers finished in a little over a day!
I loved the pattern so much, I decided to make a pair for my sister for Christmas. My mom got this lovely yarn for me; cotton, natural colored with speckles of peach, moss and brown. It took less than one 95 yard skein!
I may have to make a few more pairs for people! An excellent addition to the Goody Bags that will be my Christmas gift for most folks this year. And the pattern has a non-lacy masculine counterpart, too!
So of course, I hit Ravelry, and found this adorable pattern for mildly lacy crochet wristwarmers. Despite a few false starts to find the right size (I had to go up to a J/6mm hook to make them large enough), and even only working a few minutes at a time, I had the pair of adorable wristers finished in a little over a day!
I loved the pattern so much, I decided to make a pair for my sister for Christmas. My mom got this lovely yarn for me; cotton, natural colored with speckles of peach, moss and brown. It took less than one 95 yard skein!
I may have to make a few more pairs for people! An excellent addition to the Goody Bags that will be my Christmas gift for most folks this year. And the pattern has a non-lacy masculine counterpart, too!
Monday, November 26, 2012
Cyber Monday Sale on Zazzle
It's here... Cyber Monday. Sales galore! And Zazzle is no exception. Just use the code 60ZCYBERSALE at checkout to cash in on these AMAZING deals!
60% Off Wrapped Canvases, Posters & Photo Prints
50% Off Cards, Invites, Postcards, Photocards & Ornaments
30% Off Mugs & Calendars
20% Off T-Shirts, Messenger Bags, Laptop Bags & Tote Bags
$10 Off Cases & Sleeves
And, if what you want isn't listed there...
15% Off Everything Else!
In addition, I have a few $5 off coupons for orders of $25 or more, which I would be happy to give out to those wanting to order from my shop.
View more at my store on Zazzle.
60% Off Wrapped Canvases, Posters & Photo Prints
50% Off Cards, Invites, Postcards, Photocards & Ornaments
30% Off Mugs & Calendars
20% Off T-Shirts, Messenger Bags, Laptop Bags & Tote Bags
$10 Off Cases & Sleeves
And, if what you want isn't listed there...
15% Off Everything Else!
In addition, I have a few $5 off coupons for orders of $25 or more, which I would be happy to give out to those wanting to order from my shop.
View more at my store on Zazzle.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Zazzle Extended Eight Hour Friday Sale
This week, Zazzle's usual Friday Four Hour Sale has been extended to eight hours! Until 8 pm pacific time tonight (November 9th). And it's a great sale selection, too – 50% Off Mugs, Canvases & Mousepads! Use code MYPHOTOGIFTS at checkout.
See more of my designs available on Zazzle.
See more of my designs available on Zazzle.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
How-To: Easy Inexpensive Gift Plates
There are lots of easy, inexpensive treats available to make as Christmas gifts, like Super Simple No Fail Fudge.
However, that leaves the question of how to package your goodies to give them away; if you have to buy a tin or plate for every gift, this is often the most expensive part of the gift.
Not anymore!
This brilliant idea costs pennies, and allows you to adjust for any gift-giving occasion, all with supplies you probably already have in the house.
1-3 paper plates (you can even get cute ones appropriate to the occasion, or decorate them yourself)
Approx. 2 feet of ribbon
Hole punch or Xacto knife
Punch or cut a holes a quarter inch or so from the edge of your plate, about an inch to an inch and a half apart. On the plate I used, I skipped two 'ripples' in between each hole (the last one was on the next ripple to the first, but that was fine as the bow goes there.) If you will be heavily loading the plate, use two or even three together and cut through all of them at the same time so that they line up properly.
String your ribbon through the holes, alternating top and bottom. This will be easier if you pull enough through the first hole to make it all the way around and tie a bow at the end, instead of trying to pull it as you need it.
Tie a pretty bow, cut off excess ribbon, and you're done! If your gift will need to travel, wrap with cellophane and use the same ribbon to tie it shut.
However, that leaves the question of how to package your goodies to give them away; if you have to buy a tin or plate for every gift, this is often the most expensive part of the gift.
Not anymore!
This brilliant idea costs pennies, and allows you to adjust for any gift-giving occasion, all with supplies you probably already have in the house.
What You Will Need
1-3 paper plates (you can even get cute ones appropriate to the occasion, or decorate them yourself)
Approx. 2 feet of ribbon
Hole punch or Xacto knife
How To Assemble
Punch or cut a holes a quarter inch or so from the edge of your plate, about an inch to an inch and a half apart. On the plate I used, I skipped two 'ripples' in between each hole (the last one was on the next ripple to the first, but that was fine as the bow goes there.) If you will be heavily loading the plate, use two or even three together and cut through all of them at the same time so that they line up properly.
String your ribbon through the holes, alternating top and bottom. This will be easier if you pull enough through the first hole to make it all the way around and tie a bow at the end, instead of trying to pull it as you need it.
Tie a pretty bow, cut off excess ribbon, and you're done! If your gift will need to travel, wrap with cellophane and use the same ribbon to tie it shut.
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