robbirt

 

How did you pick your store(s) name(s)? (feel free to write up each shop name if they each have a story) *	I currently have two stores, each are based of my name Rob Birt. The stores are robbirt and robbirtraw. The robbirt store is where all of the majority of my design work goes, robbirtraw is where I put my more artistic and grittier endeavors, and so far come straight from a particular piece of hand done artwork.
What forms of advertising do you use online? (check all that apply) *	Facebook Twitter You Tube Self hosted websites Other social networking sites Other sites Other online advertising
How much do you spend monthly on advertising? (include hosting fees domain fees) *	$50-100
What are your 5 favorite designs from your store(s) and why? (include the url to the product pages)
Favorites are always difficult to pin down, I always like to think the next one made will be better than the previous. Currently though I'd select : http://www.zazzle.com/ian_wakes_up_i_can_tie_my_shoes_lace_up-167767563564203485 Shoes from an easy reader book I illustrasted, referencing my real nephew Ian. http://www.zazzle.com/little_blue_devil_got_a_little_devil_in_you_tshirt-235000078033192347 The Little Blue devil character I plan to evolve into works and possibly a comic book or graphic novel as time allows. http://www.zazzle.com/light_blue_dancing_woman_tshirt-235900869135153629 My Light Blue Dancing Woman design. Its something I came up with over 15 years ago, it's simple elegant and yet it has a lot of energy in it. http://www.zazzle.com/chillin_square_poster-228258145995489315 Chillin is a recent comic styled illustration I like it has a certain kind of attitude to it that has a weight that I enjoy. http://www.zazzle.com/humanities_child_poster-228966346868110313 To add something from the qwerky side of me I'd have to say my humanaities child illustration mostly becasue it expresses a topic that has a lot of weight behind it but sheds an odd kind of cute light on the topic.
Do you have shops on other PODs?	Yes - but zazzle is my primary POD
What other PODs do you use now or have you used in the past?	Other
What are your feelings on...Clipart, Stock-photos, Public domain images, or other LEGAL to use free or paid images/photos...being used in zazzle shops?	I do not use it but if it helps other people they should use it - not everyone is an artist
List your shops using the following format: http://www.zazzle.com/shopid - Shop Name - short description of shop *	http://www.zazzle.com/robbirt - Broad Spectrum Designs by Rob Birt - fun cute variety of designs and illustrations and various products created by me. http://www.zazzle.com/robbirtraw - Robbirtraw - more grittier art and illustrations typically straight from pieces of artwork, including some more mature concepts, items are scaled appropriately as per the rating system

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Pogfrond

 

How did you pick your store(s) name(s)? (feel free to write up each shop name if they each have a story) *	It was very hard to come up with something unique. I wanted something simple and easy to remember. I wanted to project that my store would be light and fun, something everyone could enjoy. Animals would be part of the theme. I came up with Pogfrond which is a spoonerism of frog pond.
What forms of advertising do you use online? (check all that apply) *	Squidoo Forums/message boards (non zazzle) Post in zazzles "ideas" forum
How much do you spend monthly on advertising? (include hosting fees domain fees) *	$0
What are your 5 favorite designs from your store(s) and why? (include the url to the product pages)
I'm new to Zazzle and don't have a lot of designs in my store yet. Here are some to get an idea of my style of art. http://www.zazzle.com/80s_rock_guitarist_tshirt-235179420573870639 I made this design for my nephew for his Christmas present last year. He loved it! I think it really captures the spirit of the '80s. http://www.zazzle.com/dog_listening_to_cassette_player_mug-168705871567277509 I love the expression on this dog's face. He looks like he's really enjoying the music he's listening to. http://www.zazzle.com/cat_drummer_tshirt-235616213531265339 This cat rocks on the drums! It's fun incorporating animals into music designs. http://www.zazzle.com/girl_witch_holding_cat_mousepad-144450936047544010 Halloween is my favorite holiday and I enjoy fantasy type themes. http://www.zazzle.com/45_rpm_record_tshirt-235883926710923497 I'm a collector of vinyl records and this design looks really cool on any color t-shirt.
Do you have shops on other PODs?	Yes - but zazzle is my primary POD
What other PODs do you use now or have you used in the past?	Cafepress Other
What are your feelings on...Clipart, Stock-photos, Public domain images, or other LEGAL to use free or paid images/photos...being used in zazzle shops?	I do not use it but if it helps other people they should use it - not everyone is an artist
List your shops using the following format: http://www.zazzle.com/shopid - Shop Name - short description of shop *	http://www.zazzle.com/pogfrond Pogfrond Fun, cartoon designs on various subjects such as music, animals, sports and more.

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Funcards

 

How did you pick your store(s) name(s)? (feel free to write up each shop name if they each have a story) *	It all started out with an free e-card website we started with funny animal photographs. The website is called... you quessed it, funcards (http://funcards.ueuo.com). Since we received such positive response on the photographs, I started looking for a way to make paper greetingcards out of them as well. That's how I found Zazzle, and love it! And since Zazzle has so many different kind of product, we don't limit ourselves just to the greeting cards. We now have a wide range of all kinds of product, still with the focus on funny and heartwarming animals.
What forms of advertising do you use online? (check all that apply) *	Squidoo Facebook Search engine submissions Self hosted websites Post in zazzles "ideas" forum Other online advertising
How much do you spend monthly on advertising? (include hosting fees domain fees) *	$0
What are your 5 favorite designs from your store(s) and why? (include the url to the product pages)
http://www.zazzle.com/adorable_baby_donkey_boy_gift_tags_postcard-239806052343072572 Adorable baby donkey boy gift tags. I like these because the baby donkey is so cute, and the idea of gift tags is so handy. A lot of people use businesscards for gift tags, but I think an disadvantage of that might be that you have to buy a bunch. http://www.zazzle.com/teach_your_children_to_read_bumper_sticker-128478523881178956 Teach your children to read bumper sticker I think the mother cat and baby kitten reading a book together look so sweet. I think it's a fun way of showing the importance of learing how to read. http://www.zazzle.com/lovely_baby_donkeys_mug-168595221085399346 Lovely baby donkeys mug You don't see so many products with a baby donkey, and this donkey is so adorable. http://www.zazzle.com/marionette_doll_bag-149663017347831376 Marionette Doll Bag This is a photograph I took of a marionette doll I have, which was made by my ant Johanneke who is an artist., and I think it's so beautiful. (Johanneke is now starting her own store with all her marionette dolls and drawings). http://www.zazzle.com/ook_namens_ons_pvdd_bumper_sticker-128212596560569412 Dutch Election bumper sticker I really like this photograph I took of 3 generations female sheep. If you zoom in you can really see their faces, which are all so different. I made a Dutch Election Sticker out of it, for the "party for animals" which we have in Holland.
Do you have shops on other PODs?	Yes - but zazzle is my primary POD
What other PODs do you use now or have you used in the past?	Imagekind Greeting Card Universe
What are your feelings on...Clipart, Stock-photos, Public domain images, or other LEGAL to use free or paid images/photos...being used in zazzle shops?	I use them in my shops as is - thats what they are there for
List your shops using the following format: http://www.zazzle.com/shopid - Shop Name - short description of shop *	http://www.zazzle.com/funcards - funcards - Here you'll find all kinds of products with funny animals, beautiful animals, flowers etc. We use both our own photography, as well as the best images we found in public domain.

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Art with Passion

 

How did you pick your store(s) name(s)? (feel free to write up each shop name if they each have a story) *	I have huge passion for art. As a child that's all I ever wanted to do. I love art that means something and can make a difference in the lives of others whether it in graphic or hand painted. We all have passion for art when we create new ideas. You don't have to actually be able to make strikes with a paint brush in order to make passionate art.
What forms of advertising do you use online? (check all that apply) *	Squidoo Facebook Post in zazzles "ideas" forum
How much do you spend monthly on advertising? (include hosting fees domain fees) *	$0
What are your 5 favorite designs from your store(s) and why? (include the url to the product pages)
http://www.zazzle.com/911_poster-228642385381553584 I love remembering 911. It shows how angles have passion for this heart broken Hero. http://www.zazzle.com/we_stand_tall_postcard-239290183274534166 We stand tall is a tribute to all the coal miners across America. How they put their lives on the line everyday and go down in that hole to get our coal. It's a dangerous job that many men especially in WV have no other choice to do in order to put food on the table for their families. Again it is a passionate message not to close down our coal mines. People will starve. http://www.zazzle.com/go_boy_go_poster-228106734192579725 Go Boy Go is a painting I did when my oldest son graduated high school and was headed off to the Army. This piece shows wonderful fall colors of the foot hills to where I was born. It was time for my boy to go and make a life of his own. http://www.zazzle.com/american_eagle_mousepad-144614482973687052 The American eagle was painted to show the passionate strong determination of our country. http://www.zazzle.com/pink_lady_heart_tshirt-235946856411370486 Last but most certainly not least is "The Pink Lady". Passion is the word for how the Pink Lady waits for the incoming boat. One could only imagine her excitement and love for whomever she awaits.
Do you have shops on other PODs?	No - Zazzle is my 1st & only POD
What other PODs do you use now or have you used in the past?	None
What are your feelings on...Clipart, Stock-photos, Public domain images, or other LEGAL to use free or paid images/photos...being used in zazzle shops?	I use it as a foundation for my designs then change it, adjusting colors or adding to it with words backgrounds or other details
List your shops using the following format: http://www.zazzle.com/shopid - Shop Name - short description of shop *	http://www.zazzle.com/patty_gentile Art with Passion. I was a little confused on this. Hope you understand. My shop shows passion and has great artistic flair. Not all products are images of my hand painted art. Art with Passion represents all forms of art. We are in a new age and art has moved in a different direction. As artist we too have to keep up with today's way of selling art.

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FidesDesign

 

 

How did you pick your store(s) name(s)? (feel free to write up each shop name if they each have a story) *	The name comes from a Roman goddess of trust. In the vast e-commerce landscape, I feel that truth and trust is paramount, especially in people relations.
What forms of advertising do you use online? (check all that apply) *	Twitter Search engine submissions Wishlist websites Self hosted websites Post in zazzles "ideas" forum
How much do you spend monthly on advertising? (include hosting fees domain fees) *	$0
What are your 5 favorite designs from your store(s) and why? (include the url to the product pages)
http://www.zazzle.com/black_white_gala_ball_dance_corporate_tea_length_invitation-161737986667638815 This design is bold, elegant and versatile in any formal affair. This tea length invitation offers a lot of room for text, but it is not overwhelming. Do not underestimate the power of a black and white color scheme. http://www.zazzle.com/pink_gray_medallion_modern_circle_address_label_sticker-217285047902578780 I love the pink gray color combination--It is feminine without being too girly, which is my kind of style. It is also easy to modify them into a party favor stickers. http://www.zazzle.com/wedding_table_number_card_party_reception_b_w_postcard-239222234676595777 This is an earlier design and it is one of my best seller. I love that I am able to let customer order exactly the amount of table number cards they need for their event with no overage. The ability to customize the header with their names make these cards extra special. http://www.zazzle.com/3_photo_logo_white_gray_modern_chic_do_it_yourself_business_card-240693005421926962 I like the quietness of white space and clean modern font in this business card. There are three slots for your own photos, which are ideal for artists or photographers for showcasing their work. You can put anything into them really, company logos, product photos, pictures of your kids (for mommy cards), a triptych... the possibility are endless. http://www.zazzle.com/green_oak_tree_brown_simple_wedding_invitation-161058093708660631 The design is timeless, traditional yet non-fussy. There is something about using an oak tree as a symbol for strength and eternal love.
Do you have shops on other PODs?	No - but I did in the past
What other PODs do you use now or have you used in the past?	Cafepress Greeting Card Universe
What are your feelings on...Clipart, Stock-photos, Public domain images, or other LEGAL to use free or paid images/photos...being used in zazzle shops?	I use it as a foundation for my designs then change it, adjusting colors or adding to it with words backgrounds or other details
List your shops using the following format: http://www.zazzle.com/shopid - Shop Name - short description of shop *	http://www.zazzle.com/fidesdesign Fides Design offers contemporary paper goods on all your personal and corporate affairs. Our design is simple and timeless. Templates are easily customizable to your personal liking. We offer wedding invitations, save the date cards, monogram sticker seals, address labels, corporate party invitations, custom postage stamps, holiday cards, and business cards.

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abundancelovetrip

 

How did you pick your store(s) name(s)? (feel free to write up each shop name if they each have a story) *	I used to run a newsletter and was in a techno music act with a similar name. I added abundance because I wanted to focus on giving gifts with fun and conscious.
What forms of advertising do you use online? (check all that apply) *	Squidoo Blogger/blogspot Twitter Other online advertising
How much do you spend monthly on advertising? (include hosting fees domain fees) *	$0
What are your 5 favorite designs from your store(s) and why? (include the url to the product pages)	I think I will spend money in the future such as an online press release but not now I want to keep operation costs to a minimal.
Do you have shops on other PODs?	No - but I did in the past
What other PODs do you use now or have you used in the past?	Cafepress
What are your feelings on...Clipart, Stock-photos, Public domain images, or other LEGAL to use free or paid images/photos...being used in zazzle shops?	I do not use it but if it helps other people they should use it - not everyone is an artist
List your shops using the following format: http://www.zazzle.com/shopid - Shop Name - short description of shop *	www.zazzle.com/abundancelovetrip?rf=238666735725955039 Abundance love trip is where you buy fun gifts with conscious. Childlike and Kawaii art is all done by the shop’s owner.

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MindDesignGrafx

 

How did you pick your store(s) name(s)? (feel free to write up each shop name if they each have a story) *	Mind Design Grafx - I originally wanted something like Designs of the Mind or Minds Eye Designs but there were several other shops with similar names, so I played around with that idea and eventually came up with Mind Design Grafx.
What forms of advertising do you use online? (check all that apply) *	Squidoo Wordpress Blogger/blogspot Facebook Myspace Twitter Bebo Search engine submissions Top sites
How much do you spend monthly on advertising? (include hosting fees domain fees) *	$1-10
What are your 5 favorite designs from your store(s) and why? (include the url to the product pages)
Summer Vacation Tee Shirt http://www.zazzle.com/summer_vacation_tshirt-235390602210007146 This design reminds me of all things summer. Features palm trees, birds, beach chair, flip flops and a colorful background. A Celebration of summer. Glowing Skull Pro Keds Hi Top Sneaker http://www.zazzle.com/glowing_skull_shoes-167435984581950755 I love skull designs. I think this one is pertty cool and unique. Features dark grungy back ground with a glowing orange, yellow and red skull. Jet Ski Dreams Tshirt http://www.zazzle.com/jet_ski_dreams_tshirt-235920434953121264 My newest desgin, reminds me of summer fun on the water. Features Jet Skier silhouette, water, waves, sun. A Celebration of Jet Skiing. Retro 80's Music Tshirt http://www.zazzle.com/retro_80s_music_tshirt-235890037129677969 This design reminds me of all the fun I had seeing live local bands in Boston in the 1980's. Features guitar, 80's style boom box, cassettes, vinyl ablums, reel tape. A Celebration of the 1980's music scene. Dragon Dreams T-shirt http://www.zazzle.com/dragon_dreams_tshirt-235653944475239677 This is one of my favorites from my wife's collection. Full of color and fantasy. Feautres a dragon, human face, eyes. Dragon Dreams one of a kind abstract design done by my wife, Pam Brownell.
Do you have shops on other PODs?	Yes - but zazzle is my primary POD
What other PODs do you use now or have you used in the past?	Cafepress
What are your feelings on...Clipart, Stock-photos, Public domain images, or other LEGAL to use free or paid images/photos...being used in zazzle shops?	I do not use it but if it helps other people they should use it - not everyone is an artist
List your shops using the following format: http://www.zazzle.com/shopid - Shop Name - short description of shop *	http://www.zazzle.com/minddesigngrafx Mind Design Grafx Mind Design Grafx™ Brings you the freshest funkiest fashions with a little something for most everyone. We have humor designs, sports designs, holiday designs, urban designs, music designs and much more.

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seymoursimages

 

How did you pick your store(s) name(s)? (feel free to write up each shop name if they each have a story) *	I chose my store name from my own surname, plus "images" because most of my products are made using photographs I have taken personally. I am an amateur photographer with a small point and shoot digital camera, but I think I can take a reasonable digital macro photograph.
What forms of advertising do you use online? (check all that apply) *	Nothing
How much do you spend monthly on advertising? (include hosting fees domain fees) *	$0
What are your 5 favorite designs from your store(s) and why? (include the url to the product pages)
http://www.zazzle.com/jelly_babies_on_parade_poster-228753903454229244 http://www.zazzle.com/we_are_golden_bee_on_ragwort_poster-228178518705279187 http://www.zazzle.com/its_because_im_ginger_isnt_it_mug-168529101835084040 http://www.zazzle.com/beautiful_pink_orchid_postcard-239226761861365748 http://www.zazzle.com/pretty_little_dutch_girl_keds_shoe_shoes-167430313186341617 The first 4 were all photos I took very early when I got my first digital camera, so I have a fondness for them. the last one was a small drawing I made of a "pretty little Dutch girl" I think when you draw something, you put bit of yourself into it.
Do you have shops on other PODs?	Yes - but zazzle is my primary POD
What other PODs do you use now or have you used in the past?	Redbubble
What are your feelings on...Clipart, Stock-photos, Public domain images, or other LEGAL to use free or paid images/photos...being used in zazzle shops?	I use it as a foundation for my designs then change it, adjusting colors or adding to it with words backgrounds or other details
List your shops using the following format: http://www.zazzle.com/shopid - Shop Name - short description of shop *	http://www.zazzle.com/seymoursimages - Seymours images - Most of the images are my own, Photos, drawings, photomanipulations and the occassional use of clipart or stock-photos

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FastGear

 

How did you pick your store(s) name(s)? (feel free to write up each shop name if they each have a story) *	I wanted something catchy and memorable, something i could create as a known brand over time, FastGear was one of a few names I came up with, and as I could grab the web names, www.fastgear.co.uk and www.fastgear.org, then i opted for that (the .com is taken unfortunately!).
What forms of advertising do you use online? (check all that apply) *	Wordpress Blogger/blogspot Posterous Facebook Twitter Search engine submissions Self hosted websites Other blogs
How much do you spend monthly on advertising? (include hosting fees domain fees) *	$1-10
What are your 5 favorite designs from your store(s) and why? (include the url to the product pages)
It changes all the time, ask me tomorrow, it will be different, the current top five are: Girl in Control Girl in Control by Fastgear View other Fun T-Shirts Grannies Out the Void Grannies out the void by Fastgear See more Fun T-Shirts Aim Higher Aim Higher by Fastgear design your own t-shirts at zazzle
Do you have shops on other PODs?	Yes - but zazzle is my primary POD
What other PODs do you use now or have you used in the past?	Spreadshirt Other
What are your feelings on...Clipart, Stock-photos, Public domain images, or other LEGAL to use free or paid images/photos...being used in zazzle shops?	I use it as a foundation for my designs then change it, adjusting colors or adding to it with words backgrounds or other details
List your shops using the following format: http://www.zazzle.com/shopid - Shop Name - short description of shop *	http://www.zazzle.com/fastgear* < FastGear specialize in graffiti grunge wordplay logo designs. If you are looking for something unique and modern, humorous and special, you've come to the right place. Products include shirts, hoodies, posters, binders, greeting cards, caps, mugs, mouse mats, bags, aprons, ties, as well as pet gear and kids and toddlers apparel, and a whole load of other great gift ideas.

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Superstarbing Designs

 

How did you pick your store(s) name(s)? (feel free to write up each shop name if they each have a story) *	When the movie "Superstar" came out, my family teased me relentlessly about how I supposedly embody everything that is Mary Catherine Gallagher. It became a running joke and actually still is in my family. This explains the first part of my store name. The "bing" comes from my childhood nickname which is actually Bingbing. It's a Filipino sort of moniker. They refer to it as a doorbell nickname as variations include Lingling, Ting, Dong, Bong, etc. For my store name, I decided to put the two of these things together and thus...Superstarbing Designs was born!
What forms of advertising do you use online? (check all that apply) *	Squidoo Blogger/blogspot Facebook Myspace Twitter Search engine submissions Webrings Post in zazzles "ideas" forum
How much do you spend monthly on advertising? (include hosting fees domain fees) *	$0
What are your 5 favorite designs from your store(s) and why? (include the url to the product pages)
Dark Forest Eclipse Poster by Superstarbing Browse Dark Posters This design is one of my favorites because it is the one that I am most proud of. I just love how it turned out! Between a Rock and a Hard Place Women's Tee by Superstarbing Shop Zazzle for a different tee . zazzle This design is one where I giggled the entire time I was creating it. Math IS hard, dude! Stop, drop and roll Keychain by Superstarbing Learn how to sell art on Zazzle.com This keychain is one of my best selling products. It's funny and morbid all at once. What's not to love about that? Sleek Diamond Business Card, Turquoise by Superstarbing See other Sleek diamond business cards Business Cards This is a relatively new design but highlights my current fascination with minimalist design. Goddess Floral Women's Tee, Magenta by Superstarbing Shop zazzle for a different tshirt . Zazzle I made this design for the sole purpose of wanting to buy it. It is just a fun and flirty little design which I get a lot of compliments on when I wear it!
Do you have shops on other PODs?	No - Zazzle is my 1st & only POD
What other PODs do you use now or have you used in the past?	None
What are your feelings on...Clipart, Stock-photos, Public domain images, or other LEGAL to use free or paid images/photos...being used in zazzle shops?	I use it as a foundation for my designs then change it, adjusting colors or adding to it with words backgrounds or other details
List your shops using the following format: http://www.zazzle.com/shopid - Shop Name - short description of shop *	http://www.zazzle.com/superstarbing -Superstarbing Designs on Zazzle features an array of various customizable gifts and business cards. From the fun and quirky to the sleek and professional, Superstarbing Designs offers unique and original designs to suite many different tastes. http://www.zazzle.com/dynamic_weddings - Dynamic Weddings and Stationery features wedding invites, save the date announcements and other fine stationery products.

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