Hagen_Cartoons

Store Name *	Hagen_Cartoons
How do you create/edit the designs you place for sale on zazzle? *	Hand drawn/painted/created & Scanned Corel Paint shop pro
What is the most important thing you have learned since starting on zazzle? *	Patience, sales take a long time to come... Love the weird and funny products people come up with...
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 ability to tailor the products and the ease of producing the products once you have the artwork ready.
When working on zazzle you... *	enjoy listening to music
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	I'm a Scientist, a cartoonist, a dad: Does this answer your question?
What promotion do you use? *	Your own site(s) Adwords
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com.au/Hagen_Cartoons

Moments by JS Daniel

Store Name *	Moments by JS Daniel
How do you create/edit the designs you place for sale on zazzle? *	Digital Camera Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator
What is the most important thing you have learned since starting on zazzle? *	To be your your best and wait patiently. Promotion is very important when trying to sell.
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? *	Its very easy to set up a store at zazzle. Everything is very straight forward and there are many options when it comes to products.
When working on zazzle you... *	enjoy listening to music
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	Spending time with my one year old and my hubby, listening to music and going out.
What promotion do you use? *	Blogger Blog(s) Twitter(s) Facebook Page(s) Posting on other peoples squidoo(s)
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com/jsdaniel

Teresa J. Schwartz Designs (Art by TessieJo)

Store Name *	Teresa J. Schwartz Designs (Art by TessieJo)
How do you create/edit the designs you place for sale on zazzle? *	Hand drawn/painted/created & Scanned Inkscape Gimp Paint.net
What is the most important thing you have learned since starting on zazzle? *	If you truly want to succeed at something, you have to give it all you've got. Diligence and patience are key, and never give up.
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 enjoy the freedom I have to create artwork without the chore of printing, keeping stock and dealing with mail orders.
When working on zazzle you... *	have the TV going in the background
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	Besides drawing and learning new techniques on YouTube, I enjoy watching music videos, cartoons that inspire me, and looking at other people's art on the internet. That REALLY inspires me, especially when someone uses a lot of bright colors, which is why I enjoy cartoons.
What promotion do you use? *	Facebook Page(s) Posting on other peoples squidoo(s) Business Cards
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com/tessiejo

Purple Ducky Designs

Store Name *	Purple Ducky Designs
How do you create/edit the designs you place for sale on zazzle? *	Digital Camera Inkscape Gimp
What is the most important thing you have learned since starting on zazzle? *	That my photographs are good. While friends and family will tell you they are good, there is nothing that validates you more than having someone buy something you created. The feeling you get just spurs you on to improve your work and produce more.
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 like the camaraderie among shop keepers and Zazzle staff. I enjoy the ease of adding new designs and photos to products and seeing my products selling world wide.
When working on zazzle you... *	have the TV going in the background
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	Hmmmm, have to pick several. Love spending time with my hubby, kitties, friends, taking pictures, cooking and fishing (to name a few things LOL!)
What promotion do you use? *	Your own site(s) Blogger Blog(s) Tumblr Blog(s) Livejournal Blog(s) Other Blog(s) Commenting on other peoples blogs Google+ Facebook Profile(s) Facebook Page(s) Email List(s) Squidoo(s) Posting on other peoples squidoo(s) Business Cards Generic/Other Forums(s) Other Online Promotion
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com/jeanc_purpleducky http://www.zazzle.com/PD_Politics

Funcards

Store Name *	Funcards
How do you create/edit the designs you place for sale on zazzle? *	Digital Camera Adobe Photoshop
What is the most important thing you have learned since starting on zazzle? *	I've learned a lot, and still learn new things! I guess the most important thing I've learned is to organize your shop by design. That way it's easier for the customers to find what they like, and for the shop owner the store is easier to manage that way.
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 think the forum is very unique! It's really wonderful to be in contact with the other store owners. Everyone is very supportive, either if you have questions, want to share a sale and so on.
When working on zazzle you... *	have the TV going in the background
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	Go out to take photographs (for Zazzle of course!)
What promotion do you use? *	Blogger Blog(s) Facebook Page(s)
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com/funcards

Kiko Designs

Store Name *	Kiko Designs
How do you create/edit the designs you place for sale on zazzle? *	Adobe Illustrator
What is the most important thing you have learned since starting on zazzle? *	I've learned a lot, but mostly how to keep my eyes open as I walk through life... There's always an opportunity for a design, so I'm constantly making mental notes. I've also learned that the world is made up of individuals - all with their own tastes and style. I've sold multiple designs that I thought would never see the light of day - and designed other items that collect dust in my shop. Mostly I've learned that Zazzlers are a great community of people - and I'm honored to be part of such a fun and creative group.
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 get a rush out of creating a design and then actually seeing it sold. I still get a great thrill knowing that something I've designed at two in the morning ends up in the hands of someone who really wants it. And wears/uses it proudly.
When working on zazzle you... *	have the TV going in the background
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	I love to fish and spend time with my family. I must admit that I also enjoy watching really bad reality shows on television.
What promotion do you use? *	Tshirt/POD Specific Forum(s) Generic/Other Forums(s)
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com/kikodesigns http://www.zazzle.com/worldofrunning

DesignsbyCherice

Store Name *	DesignsbyCherice
How do you create/edit the designs you place for sale on zazzle? *	Digital Camera Gimp Other Raster (photoshop type program)
What is the most important thing you have learned since starting on zazzle? *	Patience!!! It takes a long time for a store to become established, and sales do not happen automatically.
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? *	Zazzle offers me more control over designing my items and setting up/laying out my store than other similar sites offer.
When working on zazzle you... *	enjoy listening to music
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	One of my favorite things to do is perform classical vocal music, especially opera! That is a major passion for me, and what I'm working toward doing professionally.
What promotion do you use? *	Facebook Profile(s) Facebook Page(s) Other Social Networking Site(s) Email List(s) Yahoo Profile(s) Theme Specific Forum(s) Other Offline Promotion
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com/DesignsbyCherice

cptextileart

Store Name *	cptextileart
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? *	The most important thing I have learned since being on zazzle is patience. You need a great deal of it in all aspects from creating the art and designs to placing them in the shops to actually being seen.
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 think I enjoy creating the designs the most. I have always wanted a shop to sell these very items, and I get a great deal of satisfaction being able to do it now.
When working on zazzle you... *	have the TV going in the background
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	My favorite thing to do when I'm not zazzling is to work on my art.
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) Business Cards Other Online Promotion Other Offline Promotion
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com/cptextileart http://www.zazzle.com/mountainviewart http://www.zazzle.com/catsphotography

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Pastimedesigns

Store Name *	Pastimedesigns
How do you create/edit the designs you place for sale on zazzle? *	Adobe Illustrator
What is the most important thing you have learned since starting on zazzle? *	I would say patience and fortitude. Patience to stick to it (designing) and the fortitude to not give up in the face of so much competition.
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? *	To finally have an outlet for my drawings that used to sit in a computer file that no one, but me, ever saw. Since we're both retired, designing for Zazzle keeps me busy and out of hubby's hair. Call it post-retirement harmony.
When working on zazzle you... *	enjoy listening to music
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	Taking care of my Daylily nursery and gardening in general. I have to admit my gardens get ignored at times because I'm on a roll drawing something on the computer and don't want to stop and pull weeds.
What promotion do you use? *	Your own site(s) Commenting on other peoples blogs
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com/Pastimedesigns

MossWood

Store Name *	MossWood
How has zazzle changed your life? *	Zazzle has changed my life by allowing me to pursue a hobby while still maintaining an income for the work that I put in. It has also allowed me to share a passion, one for vintage art, typography and natural images, with a larger audience than I could normally reach.
Zazzle is a... *	Hobby Part Time Job
What advice would you share with a friend or family member if they wanted to join zazzle? *
I think for a lot of people Zazzle is simply a place to through up a design on a bunch of merchandise and hopefully sell it. My advice would be to take it more seriously than that and actually put some thought into not only your designs, but also the products you present them on. A design may not be perfect for every single product that Zazzle offers. This means you may need to alter the design, add to it or change the size. Or maybe you should not create that certain type of product at all with the design because it just doesn't work! Of course this is all trial and error, as well as experimentation with all that Zazzle has to offer. But I think with time and effort anyone can become an excellent curator of quality products!
What other PODs do you use? *	Zazzle
What do you do when you are not zazzling? *	When not Zazzling I have an actual life which involves real-world jobs, pressures and distractions. As a freelance designer, I specialize in creating effective websites and brand collateral for Clients. Design work is sometimes supplemented with stints in retail where I enjoy developing my people skills!
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 several niche stores, each with a smaller focus. Not only does this keep things cleaner and more organized for the Zazzler, but also for the customer! A niche store affords the opportunity to establish and communicate a distinct brand image. An emotional connection is often the deciding factor when making a sale and this is only enhanced by such a strong, focused range of products.
I usually work... *	On my laptop on my lap On my desktop at my desk On my tablet at home
A List of your stores *	http://www.zazzle.com/MossWood http://www.zazzle.com/VintageHolidays http://www.zazzle.com/GreatSkyPress http://www.zazzle.com/SmashingTees http://www.zazzle.com/LWPetClothes

ursinart

Store Name *	ursinart
How do you create/edit the designs you place for sale on zazzle? *	Hand drawn/painted/created & Photographed Corel Paint shop pro
What is the most important thing you have learned since starting on zazzle? *	Be very, very patient, and promote your work. Unfortunately, I am not good at promoting my own work. I guess I didn't learn that yet.
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? *	Besides selling a piece, I enjoy seeing my work on the different items, especially the fun stuff.
When working on zazzle you... *	have the TV going in the background
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	Painting! I never run out of ideas for a paintings, I just run out of time. I'll get to all of them, even if its in the next life.
What promotion do you use? *	Your own site(s) Squidoo(s)
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com/ursinart

North America

Store Name *	North America
How has zazzle changed your life? *	Offering artwork via Zazzle allows me to set my own work schedule. This allows Zazzlers like myself to put family first and then work when time allows.
Zazzle is a... *	Part Time Job
What advice would you share with a friend or family member if they wanted to join zazzle? *	I would say if you have a vision, then be relentless, concentrate on organization and put your nose to the grindstone. I am a firm believer in following thru on a project and not allowing short term results to erode a person's confidence. Anyone with the proper technical skills, work ethic and desire to learn can be successful if they are willing to stay the course for the first year or so.
What other PODs do you use? *	Zazzle Cafepress
What do you do when you are not zazzling? *	I fish, cook, enjoy nature, explore and I rarely leave home without a camera.
How many stores do you have on zazzle? *	2-4
Which do you prefer and why? 1 Mega Store or Several Niche Stores *
I prefer one large store if possible, but defining a niche can be difficult. Certainly un-related niches are better if they can be divided. In my case, I began with fish_fishing_seafood, which is pretty much self explanitory. Later I wanted to include some regional art so I decided to launch a second store. After considering a variety of regional themed titles, I finally decided to define my niche as simply "North America". Looking back now, fish, fishing and seafood could all have been part of the North America store. Still both stores seem to work on their own and they are interlinked so that a visitor to either resource is made aware of the other.
I usually work... *	On my desktop at my desk
A List of your stores *	http://www.zazzle.com/north_america http://www.zazzle.com/fish_fishing_seafood

Fusional 6

Store Name *	Fusional 6
How has zazzle changed your life? *	Zazzle has given me an international outlet to sell sell my art through. It's awesome to see people from all over the world enjoying what I create. I started with Zazzle because people who buy my prints offline were asking for other products featuring my art. Zazzle was the best solution for both me and my customers.
Zazzle is a... *	Hobby Part Time Job Addiction
What advice would you share with a friend or family member if they wanted to join zazzle? *	GO FOR IT! When I first set up my shop, I probably had 50 products. They sat there for a few months, with me unable to do anything else with it due to my shift work schedule at the time. Then I got a sale. When my hours at work settled down to normal, I focused more time on my store. Regularly adding designs and learning my way around some promoting options has progressed to becoming a Pro Seller in 2 years. My income from Zazzle pays for my own domain and hosting and various gifts for friends. :)
What other PODs do you use? *	Zazzle
What do you do when you are not zazzling? *	Taekwondo Guitar Gardening Chilling with the dog
How many stores do you have on zazzle? *	1
Which do you prefer and why? 1 Mega Store or Several Niche Stores *	I personally prefer to have one store. It's just easier for me to keep track of things.
I usually work... *	On my desktop at my desk
A List of your stores *	http://www.zazzle.com/kym_moss

anselthebengal

Store Name *	anselthebengal
How do you create/edit the designs you place for sale on zazzle? *	Digital Camera Adobe Photoshop Adobe Photoshop Elements Adobe Illustrator
What is the most important thing you have learned since starting on zazzle? *	Be consistent. Keep working at it and keep adding to it.
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? *	It's mine...my time, my decisions. No one tells me what to do or when. BUT, you have to be a boss to yourself, cuz no one else will be.
When working on zazzle you... *	have the TV going in the background
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	Swim, walk, bike, hike. NOT sit at the computer. :D But I do spend way too much time playing poker online.
What promotion do you use? *	Your own site(s) Posterous Blog(s) Facebook Page(s) Pinging
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com/anselthebengal http://www.zazzle.com/lawstuff http://www.zazzle.com/mysurvivorstuff http://www.zazzle.com/cyndisstuff http://www.zazzle.com/alittlebitbad http://www.zazzle.com/blessedanddevoted http://www.zazzle.com/timelessphrase http://www.zazzle.com/stuff4nurses http://www.zazzle.com/christmasstuff http://www.zazzle.com/fengshuistuff

Purple Ducky Designs

Store Name *	Purple Ducky Designs
How has zazzle changed your life? *	Zazzle has given me a creative outlet for my photography and artwork. Zazzle lets me express my ideas and themes in a world wide context. It has also helped me be a lot less shy about my work. While I've always drawn and taken photos, with the exception of personal web pages and a couple photo sites, I never really promoted my work. I never thought it was good enough to sell, but sell it does and that makes me happy.
Zazzle is a... *	Part Time Job Addiction
What advice would you share with a friend or family member if they wanted to join zazzle? *	Come up with some ideas, no matter how silly they may seem and start designing. It is amazing what people find interesting to buy. I have several photos that I posted even tho I didn't think people would be interested. Surprise, people did! Once there, just keep plugging away and designing. Don't worry if you don't make a sale immediately or not, it does take time for the products to get out there. Make sure you have good tags and promote the heck out of your shop everywhere you can.
What other PODs do you use? *	Zazzle Printfection
What do you do when you are not zazzling? *	Cooking, taking pictures, being a cat cushion, working as a wage slave at a 40 hour a week job and always thinking what to design or photograph for my Zazzle shop.
How many stores do you have on zazzle? *	2-4
Which do you prefer and why? 1 Mega Store or Several Niche Stores *	I prefer to have at least a couple stores. My main store where I have most of my photographs and designs and then a store for my political and firearm related designs. While I occasionally have some items that will fit in either shop, I will usually try an avoid too much overlapping between shops.
I usually work... *	On my laptop on my lap On my laptop in bed On my laptop at work On my laptop at another public place On my desktop at my desk On my desktop elsewhere
A List of your stores *	http://www.zazzle.com/jeanc_purpleducky http://www.zazzle.com/PD_Politics

samecla

Store Name *	zazzle.com/samecla
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
What is the most important thing you have learned since starting on zazzle? *	I have learned to have much more patience; really...especially with using the computer.
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? *	Designing is probably what I enjoy most, besides selling something. Obviously, I want to sell - but not just for the money ,,, also because it's very rewarding to me to know someone actually wants and uses what I've designed; that it gives someone pleasure.
When working on zazzle you... *	have the TV going in the background
What is your favorite thing to do when not Zazzling? *	Drawing, reading, cooking, playing the guitar or dulcimer.
What promotion do you use? *	Your own site(s) Blogger Blog(s) Commenting on other peoples blogs Twitter(s) Delicious Google+ Facebook Profile(s) Facebook Page(s) Email List(s) Business Cards Craigslist
List your Shops *	http://www.zazzle.com/samecla