ruralfrance

Store Name *	ruralfrance
How do you create/edit the designs you place for sale on zazzle? *	Digital Camera Film Camera & Scanned Other Raster (photoshop type program) Other
What is the most important thing you have learned since starting on zazzle? *	Never be discouraged, and don't rest on your laurels either - just keep working at it! Self-criticism is good.
Do you consider yourself an Artist selling art, or a Business person selling products which happen to be art? *	Both - every product contains art, even if it is not in my taste I will offer it for sale, since that is what the customers want
What do you enjoy most about zazzle? *	The chance to experiment with a bit of creativity, and a good excuse to spend time taking photos instead of doing the housework. And meeting new people via the forum and blogs.
When working on zazzle you... *	need complete silence to concentrate
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	Gardening, walking, travelling, visiting rural agicultural, produce and horse shows, helping out on the annual local 4-day motorcycle trial - always with my camera nearby.
What promotion do you use? *	Wordpress Blog(s) Blogger Blog(s) Commenting on other peoples blogs Squidoo(s) Posting on other peoples squidoo(s)
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com/ruralfrance http://www.zazzle.com/Past_Impressions

Sign'd!

Store Name *	Sign'd!
How do you create/edit the designs you place for sale on zazzle? *	Hand drawn/painted/created & Scanned Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Other Raster (photoshop type program) Other Vector (illustrator type program)
What is the most important thing you have learned since starting on zazzle? *	You have to be patient. Sales don't come right away. You have to build a large catalog of products, and even then, you have to promote yourself. Promoting is almost more important than designing.
Do you consider yourself an Artist selling art, or a Business person selling products which happen to be art? *	Both - every product contains art, even if it is not in my taste I will offer it for sale, since that is what the customers want
What do you enjoy most about zazzle? *	I'm addicted to thinking up new designs. Since there's no cost, it's easy to come up with whatever you can imagine. I'm always writing down ideas for designs.
When working on zazzle you... *	have the TV going in the background
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	Playing hockey. Making films and videos. Being creative.
What promotion do you use? *	Twitter(s) Google+ Facebook Profile(s) Facebook Page(s) Other Social Networking Site(s) Posting on other peoples squidoo(s) Theme Specific Forum(s) Adwords
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com/signdstore

Western Spirit Designs

Store Name *	Western Spirit Designs
How do you create/edit the designs you place for sale on zazzle? *	Hand drawn/painted/created & Scanned Hand drawn/painted/created & Photographed Adobe Photoshop Elements Corel Paint shop pro Other Vector (illustrator type program)
What is the most important thing you have learned since starting on zazzle? *	Create - Promote - Link - Promote - Create... & Help others wherever you can!
Do you consider yourself an Artist selling art, or a Business person selling products which happen to be art? *	Artist - every product is a perfect piece of art i have carefully selected and set to match how I feel they should be displayed
What do you enjoy most about zazzle? *	The friendships I have formed, and the platform to show off my work.
When working on zazzle you... *	need complete silence to concentrate
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	Spending time with my girl dog or with my friends. :)
What promotion do you use? *	Your own site(s) Blogger Blog(s) Posterous Blog(s) Twitter(s) Myspace(s) Facebook Profile(s) Facebook Page(s) Email List(s) Squidoo(s) Business Cards Other Online Promotion
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com/RanchLady

FalconsEye

Store Name *	FalconsEye
How has zazzle changed your life? *	Well, I have 2 brand new computers sitting in my home office which allow my husband and I to enjoy online games togther without having to worry about the dismal "Lag" issue. Zazzle has also "forced" (and I say that in a nice way) me to carry my camera with me everywhere I travel. I never carried one unless I was in the field working, but now it is a permanent part of my backpack.
Zazzle is a... *	Addiction
What advice would you share with a friend or family member if they wanted to join zazzle? *	Take a class in internet marketing! Learn all you can about Search Engine Optimization, and...Google is your friend! The tools Google has for keywords and advertising are the best out there learn how to use them.
What other PODs do you use? *	Zazzle Cafepress Fine Art America
What do you do when you are not zazzling? *	I am an avid online gamer so I alternate between Zazzle and my games while at the computer. I love to travel and try and go on a trip once a month to see something new.
How many stores do you have on zazzle? *	2-4
Which do you prefer and why? 1 Mega Store or Several Niche Stores *	Well, I have one Mega Store and 3 Niche shops, so can I say BOTH! I use the mega store to bring new groups of ideas to the marketplace and when I think I have enough in that category I branch it off into its own store. StateOfMine is a perfect example of this. I was asked to create a mug for someone with the South Carolina State Flag and Motto on it. I placed this in my main store and other people bought it and asked for other states. The category grew quickly and become its own shop earlier this year.
I usually work... *	On my desktop at my desk
A List of your stores *	http://www.zazzle.com/falconseye http://www.zazzle.com/modest_mouse http://www.zazzle.com/stateofmine

Artist4God

Store Name *	Artist4God
How do you create/edit the designs you place for sale on zazzle? *	Digital Camera Corel Paint shop pro Other Raster (photoshop type program)
What is the most important thing you have learned since starting on zazzle? *	That you can have fun and be creative while earning money. Work isn't always dull and boring!
Do you consider yourself an Artist selling art, or a Business person selling products which happen to be art? *	Both - every product contains art, even if it is not in my taste I will offer it for sale, since that is what the customers want
What do you enjoy most about zazzle? *	I love having an outlet for my creativity! And I love that I can earn money while doing what I love!
When working on zazzle you... *	have a child sitting on one knee while balancing the keyboard on the other, and trying to eat lunch in additi wait on hold with the utility company...
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	I love spending time with my husband...whether it be going on a nature walk (while taking more pictures for my Zazzle products, of course), playing UNO or other games (even tho he usually 'whips my butt' and wins), and spending time in prayer and "communing" with our Lord!
What promotion do you use? *	Your own site(s) Blogger Blog(s) Twitter(s) Facebook Profile(s) Facebook Page(s) Squidoo(s) Posting on other peoples squidoo(s)
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com/artists4god http://www.zazzle.com/bouncingbabiesheart http://www.zazzle.com/worksofmercy http://www.zazzle.com/cutecrittersheart

Dreadnot Kingdom

Store Name *	Dreadnot Kingdom
How do you create/edit the designs you place for sale on zazzle? *	Hand drawn/painted/created & Scanned Hand drawn/painted/created & Photographed
What is the most important thing you have learned since starting on zazzle? *	I have learned patience. Patience in creating the piece of art, patience in the uploading to the product, patience in waiting for the sales.
Do you consider yourself an Artist selling art, or a Business person selling products which happen to be art? *	Artist - every product is a perfect piece of art i have carefully selected and set to match how I feel they should be displayed
What do you enjoy most about zazzle? *	I love seeing my artwork on the products, I really love it when I make a sale. I feel that justifies my choices and my talent. I also enjoy reading the forums as I am still very new at this (few months)
When working on zazzle you... *	enjoy listening to music
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	Painting, drawing and gardening occupy most of my spare time. I also do renovations during the daytime so the evening is my zazzle time.
What promotion do you use? *	Your own site(s) Facebook Profile(s) Facebook Page(s) Business Cards Theme Specific Forum(s) Generic/Other Forums(s)
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com/DreadnotKingdom http://www.zazzle.ca/DreadnotKingdom

Brookelorren

Store Name *	Brookelorren
How has zazzle changed your life? *	Zazzle, along with a few other web sites that I work with, allows me to make money while staying at home with my kids. I am a homeschool teacher and my husband is in law school, so money is pretty tight. Zazzle allows my kids to stay in gymnastics and lets us have some extras. I love watching my little business grow, especially during this recession, where so many people are struggling.
Zazzle is a... *	Part Time Job
What advice would you share with a friend or family member if they wanted to join zazzle? *	1. You never know what someone is going to like. As long as it's a good design, publish it, because it might be someone else's thing. 2. The more designs the better. 3. You can find inspiration all around you. Write down your ideas so you remember them. 4. Always keep learning. You can always get better.
What other PODs do you use? *	Zazzle
What do you do when you are not zazzling? *	I'm a homeschool teacher. I'm almost always with my kids, who are gymnasts, so we spend a lot of time there. I design web sites and write articles for the internet as well.
How many stores do you have on zazzle? *	2-4
Which do you prefer and why? 1 Mega Store or Several Niche Stores *	I think that both have their place. I have one main shop where I put a lot of different designs, but I recently opened up a couple of smaller shops that focus on a specific theme (although they are fairly broad themes, so they could end up being large too).
I usually work... *	On my laptop on my lap On my desktop at my desk On my tablet on the go
A List of your stores *	http://www.zazzle.com/brookelorren http://www.zazzle.com/great_arts http://www.zazzle.com/polyglot_zazzle http://www.zazzle.com/badazshirts

LMHDesigns

Store Name *	LMHDesigns
How do you create/edit the designs you place for sale on zazzle? *	Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator
What is the most important thing you have learned since starting on zazzle? *	Never underestimate the taste (or lack thereof) of the American public. Almost anydamnthing will sell! And has!
Do you consider yourself an Artist selling art, or a Business person selling products which happen to be art? *	Both - every product contains art, even if it is not in my taste I will offer it for sale, since that is what the customers want
What do you enjoy most about zazzle? *	The freedom to sit at home and be involved in a business that, while I have no control over part of it, gives me the freedom and flexibility to do what I want, when I want to without very many restrictions or hassles.
When working on zazzle you... *	enjoy listening to music
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	Working on other design projects for clients, reading or watching TV/internet programming
What promotion do you use? *	Twitter(s) Facebook Profile(s) Facebook Page(s) Business Cards Other Offline Promotion
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com/lmhdesigns http://www.zazzle.com/bluebonnets http://www.zazzle.com/lmhshoes http://www.zazzle.com/mbsproductions

Marian Cates

Store Name *	Marian Cates
How has zazzle changed your life? *
To a large extent, my life revolves around my Zazzle shops. I'm primarily a writer but have always loved art. My mother was a painter and graphic designer. She taught me how to draw when I was a young girl and drawing was my primary hobby all the way through college and into my twenties, when I added painting with acrylics, pastels, and colored pens, as well as textile arts. Then I got so caught up in my writing that I let my artwork drop. Becoming a Zazzle artist and shopkeeper helped me rediscover the joy of creating art and led me to expand my artwork into digital painting, as well as graphic and text design.
Zazzle is a... *	Part Time Job
What advice would you share with a friend or family member if they wanted to join zazzle? *
How you go about setting up your shop(s) depends on the kind of person you are. I wrote an article for HubPages on this subject, because it's so interesting to compare all the various approaches one can take. I'm a jump-into-the-deep-end kind of person, so I just dived right in and learned from doing. This has its pros and cons, as I was (and, to a certain extent, still am) always playing catch-up on the technical aspects of shopkeeping. But the advantage to just diving in is that you are immediately involved in the creative and artistic side of shopkeeping. And that's what is most important to me. For those who have a more reasoned approach to life, starting out with Zazzle's tutorials might be the best approach. Then you will grasp the technical elements first. Whatever approach you take, my advice is to just do it! That's the only way you'll find out if online shopkeeping is for you. And, last but not least, yo u'll most likely have to market your shops through all the available venues, including blogs, e-zines, online writing that's related to your shops, and social networking. At first, this can seem a daunting task. But as you become accustomed to marketing, it becomes simply an extension of your shop work and a way to share with others what brings you fulfillment and joy.
What other PODs do you use? *	Zazzle Fine Art America Imagekind (by Cafepress)
What do you do when you are not zazzling? *
I'm a writer and publish online on HubPages and in my e-zine Art-Online. I'm also a novelist, short story writer, and songwriter. My greatest joy is writing musicals, for which I write the script, the music and the lyrics. I love reading, particularly audiobooks and am taking the first steps toward becoming an audiobook narrator. I email a lot, with personal friends and my online colleagues. I watch streaming TV and movies on Netflix. And last, but not least, I have an adorable Miniature Poodle named Albemarle, nicknamed Albie, who is the light of my life and with whom I converse all through the day. In the evening, he takes me for walks. As an added plus, he gives me the opportunity to supply him, day and night, with dog treats and morsels of food from my own plate. What a champ!
How many stores do you have on zazzle? *	5-10
Which do you prefer and why? 1 Mega Store or Several Niche Stores *
I prefer having a series of niche stores. They're easier for me to organize than a single mega-store and simpler to market, as each one has a particular theme. Since I'm very visual, I find working on varied shops refreshing. My shops focus on a variety of niches – dogs, cats and wild animals; Victorian America; Bonsai trees and Haiku verses; special occasions, holidays, and Scottish Clans; and kids games and toys, card games, and humor. I also have a shop in which I offer matching stationery, posters and prints of the paintings and photos that I showcase in my online studio, "Ocicat Studio."
I usually work... *	On my laptop in bed
A List of your stores *	http://www.zazzle.com/digitalmwc http://www.zazzle.com/victorian_girl http://www.zazzle.com/mariancatesdesigns http://www.zazzle.com/laughoutloud_tees http://www.zazzle.com/bonsaishop http://www.zazzle.com/ocicatstudio http://www.zazzle.com/mariandesignsshops

myshelle

Store Name *	myshelle
How do you create/edit the designs you place for sale on zazzle? *	Digital Camera Adobe Photoshop Gimp Paint.net
What is the most important thing you have learned since starting on zazzle? *	That you never stop learning and never be afraid to ask.
Do you consider yourself an Artist selling art, or a Business person selling products which happen to be art? *	Both - every product contains art, even if it is not in my taste I will offer it for sale, since that is what the customers want
What do you enjoy most about zazzle? *	Creating and the wonderful people I have come to know
When working on zazzle you... *	need complete silence to concentrate
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	Blogging and teaching myself new programmes.Sitting in the sunshine.Cooking and gardening.
What promotion do you use? *	Wordpress Blog(s) Blogger Blog(s) Posterous Blog(s) Commenting on other peoples blogs Twitter(s) Google+ Facebook Profile(s) Facebook Page(s) Squidoo(s) Posting on other peoples squidoo(s) Business Cards Other Online Promotion
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com/myshelle http://www.zazzle.com/lifeonthebeach

Water Crisis

Store Name *	Water Crisis
How do you create/edit the designs you place for sale on zazzle? *	Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator
What is the most important thing you have learned since starting on zazzle? *	Communicating with others has been extremely helpful, and it gets some traffic through your store. Whether it is through the forum, or through a social network site, it is very import to get the word out about your store.
Do you consider yourself an Artist selling art, or a Business person selling products which happen to be art? *	Both - every product contains art, even if it is not in my taste I will offer it for sale, since that is what the customers want
What do you enjoy most about zazzle? *	Even though this store is not very old, I have been using the zazzle platform for two years. While I have been using it, I have found that they have excellent customer service, and the fellow zazzlers are more than welcoming. When there is a problem, you can ask and have your answer within a day with most cases.
When working on zazzle you... *	enjoy listening to music
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	I tend to knit and listen to my favorite upbeat songs, while belting out the lyrics, in tandem. It is quite relaxing!
What promotion do you use? *	Your own site(s) Wordpress Blog(s) Twitter(s) Facebook Profile(s) Facebook Page(s) Squidoo(s) Posting on other peoples squidoo(s) Other Offline Promotion
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com/watercrisis http://www.zazzle.com/tieexpressions http://www.zazzle.com/tinasgraphics

my little eden

Store Name *	my little eden
How do you create/edit the designs you place for sale on zazzle? *	Digital Camera Hand drawn/painted/created & Scanned Other
What is the most important thing you have learned since starting on zazzle? *	Tags need to be good, or no-one will find you. How to work best around my child needs. Particular hard when he wants to play and I'm right in the middle of a posting...
Do you consider yourself an Artist selling art, or a Business person selling products which happen to be art? *	Artist - every product is a perfect piece of art i have carefully selected and set to match how I feel they should be displayed
What do you enjoy most about zazzle? *	The freedom to create what I want to when I want. There are no limitations or clients wishes to stick to. The downside is that there no structure either so you need to be more focused.
When working on zazzle you... *	have a child sitting on one knee while balancing the keyboard on the other, and trying to eat lunch in additi wait on hold with the utility company...
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	Spending time with my son in the garden. I used to garden but I don't have my own house at the moment due to moving to the other side of the world, but I still enjoy pulling a few weeds. I also love getting out into the countryside and painting which you could argue is still zazzling?
What promotion do you use? *	Your own site(s) Blogger Blog(s) Twitter(s) Facebook Page(s) Other Social Networking Site(s) Business Cards Other Profile(s) Other Online Promotion Other Offline Promotion
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com/mylittleeden

Susan's Zoo Crew

Store Name *	Susan's Zoo Crew
How do you create/edit the designs you place for sale on zazzle? *	Digital Camera Hand drawn/painted/created & Scanned Hand drawn/painted/created & Photographed Adobe Photoshop Other
What is the most important thing you have learned since starting on zazzle? *	You can never tell what peoples' tastes are going to be, so dismissing a design idea because you wouldn't buy it is a bad idea. Every person has a different taste in color and design. I've learned to keep my eyes open and look at things I would have dismissed before, from art on walls to tshirt designs even to how invitations are set up.
Do you consider yourself an Artist selling art, or a Business person selling products which happen to be art? *	Both - every product contains art, even if it is not in my taste I will offer it for sale, since that is what the customers want
What do you enjoy most about zazzle? *	The great group of other artists, photographers, and designers willing to help each other out! And everyone is so varied, I'm into bonsai, music, and animals but get to talk to people into sports, abstract art, or even surfing!
When working on zazzle you... *	enjoy listening to music
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	Just one thing? Ok, right now, I like to take care of my plants, whether trimming the bonsai or encouraging the edibles to grow grow grow! My bonsai are these great succulents called Portulacaria afra for the most part, so they don't take much watering and I get to spend my "plant" time styling them. The edibles (currently 5 different types of hot peppers) have the reward of things to eat every few weeks!
What promotion do you use? *	Your own site(s) Blogger Blog(s) Twitter(s) Facebook Profile(s) Facebook Page(s) Squidoo(s) Business Cards Pinging
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com/susanszoocrew http://www.zazzle.com/bonsaidesigns http://www.zazzle.com/pepperpassion http://www.zazzle.com/musicianevents http://www.zazzle.com/hydroponics

B K Muir graphic products

Store Name *	B K Muir graphic products
How do you create/edit the designs you place for sale on zazzle? *	Digital Camera Film Camera & Scanned Adobe Photoshop Elements
What is the most important thing you have learned since starting on zazzle? *	I have learned to really look at the image I am using. Make certain it is cleanly "cut out" - no pieces of original image left behind, no speckles to show on clean backgrounds.
Do you consider yourself an Artist selling art, or a Business person selling products which happen to be art? *	Business Person - everyproduct is an item to be sold
What do you enjoy most about zazzle? *	I love that we have "virtual" products. Not having to produce physical products to show, saves so much time and money. When I did craft shows, I would put up my best images. Nearly every time, someone would ask something like: do you have it on a different style, do you have a different color,
When working on zazzle you... *	need complete silence to concentrate
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	Non-Zazzle time is spent working on my house and yard. I've lived here nearly 3 years now and the inside is almost done. The front yard is looking good, but the back yard needs lots of tender loving care.
What promotion do you use? *	Wordpress Blog(s) Blogger Blog(s) Facebook Page(s) Business Cards Pinging Theme Specific Forum(s)
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com/bkmuir http://www.zazzle.com/genfam

brianadragon

Store Name *	brianadragon
How has zazzle changed your life? *	I has given me a way to get my art out onto the world, which is amazing for me. It's also given me the ability to try to earn an income from home doing what I love more than anything else.
Zazzle is a... *	Full Time Job
What advice would you share with a friend or family member if they wanted to join zazzle? *	I'd say patience is key. Few people have overnight success, you have to keep at it and never give up. It's a great oppurtunity, but you need to be patient and have realistic expectations.
What other PODs do you use? *	Wordans
What do you do when you are not zazzling? *	Lots of promotion, and art as much as possible, but that's for work. When I'm not working I'm usually watching movies with hubby (who is the other half of Blair Peacock Creations), playing video games, exercising or just chilling out with family.
How many stores do you have on zazzle? *	2-4
Which do you prefer and why? 1 Mega Store or Several Niche Stores *	The mega store. I think I would go nuts with a lot of stores, I have a hard enough time keeping up with two. Plus, I think it's like a mall in real life, you can wander from one place to another and see a wide variety of cool things, and you might buy something you wouldn't have known you wanted if you were in only one nichy shop. It's the way I like to shop (like at Amazon rather than a specialty site) and I think others enjoy it too.
I usually work... *	On my laptop at a desk
A List of your stores *	http://www.zazzle.com/brianadragon http://www.zazzle.com/mandalamagic

Bebop's Place

Store Name *	Bebop's Place
How do you create/edit the designs you place for sale on zazzle? *	Digital Camera Adobe Photoshop Elements
What is the most important thing you have learned since starting on zazzle? *	I've learned to take my time so that designs fit the products and are easily customized with well designed templates.
Do you consider yourself an Artist selling art, or a Business person selling products which happen to be art? *	Both - every product contains art, even if it is not in my taste I will offer it for sale, since that is what the customers want
What do you enjoy most about zazzle? *	I love getting my creative juices flowing. There is a real thrill when someone chooses a product I've made.
When working on zazzle you... *	enjoy listening to music
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	I am a passionate gardener. I am happiest when I am working in my flower and vegetable gardens.
What promotion do you use? *	Your own site(s) Blogger Blog(s) Twitter(s) Squidoo(s) Posting on other peoples squidoo(s) Business Cards
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com/bebops http://www.zazzle.com/bebopsweddings