Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Night And Day - Dual Personality


My new design for Zazzle.

Sometimes I can be on a roll, alright truth is I don't sleep and last night was one of them. I decided for a while I wanted to draw a dual Sun and Moon but the last couple of tries, well weren't great. I am not sure what possesed me to sit there and draw thousands of dots but I did. The picture itself is around 10 inches square so you can just imagine how long it took for all of those dots to fill in just the face alone. In all honesty it was relaxing in a strange irritating way, the only downfall is the slight stiffness that is now in my hand from holding the pen.

Close up detail of work

I started off with a circle and drew in the face. I originally was just going to do a fancy moon but it involved into what you see above. Then came the dots using Sakura pigment markers in .005, .01 and .03 widths. I started off with the thinest marker and did all of the shading and line work then I went in with the larger markers and accented the lines to make them stand out a little more and filled in the heavier areas with the bigger dots too. Once the dots were finished it was scanned into the computer, one copy was inverted to be black with white dots for the day and night motif.

I do have another idea using this technique but it is still in the thinking stage. I am not eactly sure when that will spill out so stay tuned...


Click Here for the full line of Dual Personality



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Monday, June 22, 2009

For Parents Peace Of Mind


Keep important information for your babysitter handy and in site right where they need it. Pair it up with a Babysitter's Information Card and you will have peace of mind when you leave your little one with someone else.


The magnets allow you to enter all of your information right online so it is printed directly on the magnet. The Information Cards contain spots for all of your important information. It is printed on both the front and back and can be filled out by hand. Fill one out for each child. The cards come in sets of 100. Share them with other parents or if you are lucky enough to get out a lot use them for yourself.
Baby Sitter's Information Card
Baby Sitter's Information Card
Other styles are available


Information cards for your pet
are also available* in the Pet Products section
*single post card size or packs of 100 business card size




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Friday, June 19, 2009

TBA for Skeleton Key Design on Zazzle




It is always a nice surprise when Zazzle picks you for a Today's Best Award and this morning's little doodle won the honor. This skeleton key has been bouncing around in my head for a while and it finally decided to come out. It is a quick little doodle I made in my sketchbook this morning with a graphite pencil.



The background is one of my designs that is for sale on Say It With Color. I opened it up in Photoshop and then made a grey scale version and a sepia toned one for a more vintage look. The key itself was scaned in and one version was sepia toned as well. So far it has been well received and perhaps I shall think of a few more to sketch. You never know what the cat will drag in around here and what will pop out of my head at any given time.



Skeleton Key Dark Heart T-Shirt shirt

Skeleton Key Print print
Skeleton Key Print



AND TO MAKE THINGS BETTER Zazzle is offering a great coupon deal for free shipping ANYWHERE!



To qualify for this free shipping offer, one or more Zazzle products must be purchased. The coupon code JUNESHIPFREE must be entered during checkout to receive the offer. The free shipping offer is for standard (or economy if standard is not available) shipping. Shipping charges will apply to oversized orders and orders being shipped on an expedited basis. Offer is valid from June 19, 2009 at 12:01am PT through June 30, 2009 at 11:59pm PT. Your order must be placed during that time to qualify for this special offer. This promotional offer does not apply to past purchases and may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or discount offers. Offer is not valid on Smilestore.com.



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Monday, June 15, 2009

A Quick Little Doodle



Lazy Daisy Ladybugs

These fun little ladybugs are adorned with daisies instead of spots and come in every color of the rainbow.


This design came to me one day at work when it was slow. Not having any paper on me I doodled a little ladybug on my hand so I wouldn't forget what I wanted to work on when I got home. I originally was going to do them in pastels but the weather here has been nothing but rain so I decided on some more bright and cheery colors instead. (although I just may do them in pastels down the road) I decided to draw them in illustrator instead of painting them in watercolor (and that may happen too) So far they have been well received and they come scattered or lined up in a row and are available on everything from skateboards to ties. Hope you enjoy them!







Click Here to see the full line of Lazy Daisy Ladybugs
and Here to see the Keds shoes when they are approved



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Thursday, June 11, 2009

Free Ground Shipping on Zazzle

Free ground shipping on orders of $35


Use code GROUNDFORDAD during checkout*


*To qualify for this free shipping offer, one or more Zazzle products must be purchased with a net sale price equal to or greater than 35.00 dollars. The coupon code GROUNDFORDAD must be entered during checkout to receive the offer. The free shipping offer is for ground shipping to U.S. addresses only. Shipping charges will apply to oversized orders and orders being shipped on an expedited basis or outside the U.S. Offer is valid from June 11, 2009 through June 12, 2009 at 11:59pm PT. Your order must be placed during that time to qualify for this special offer. This promotional offer may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or discount offers. Offer valid on Zazzle.com only and is not valid on Smilestore.com, Zazzle.co.uk, Zazzle.com.au or Zazzle.ca.


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Wednesday, June 10, 2009

6th In the Father's Day Sale At Zazzle

$2 off custom Postage Stamps

Use code POSTAGEDAD09 during checkout*

*$2.00 discount applies to each qualifying Zazzle custom postage product. The coupon code POSTAGEDAD09 must be entered during checkout to receive the offer. Offer is valid from June 10, 2009 through June 10, 2009 at 11:59pm PT. Your order must be placed during that time to qualify for this special promotional pricing offer. This promotional offer may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or discount offers.



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Tuesday, June 9, 2009

5th in The Father's Day Coupons For Zazzle

$3 off custom Mugs

Use code MUGFORDADDAY during checkout*


$3.00 discount applies to each qualifying Zazzle mug product. The coupon code MUGFORDADDAY must be entered during checkout to receive the offer. Offer is valid from June 9, 2009 through June 9, 2009 at 11:59pm PT. Your order must be placed during that time to qualify for this special promotional pricing offer. This offer does not apply to past orders and may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or discount offers. Offer valid on Zazzle.com only and is not valid on Smilestore.com, Zazzle.co.uk, Zazzle.com.au or Zazzle.ca.


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Monday, June 8, 2009

Father's Day Sale at GCU!

Save 20% off your order at Greeting Card Universe when you use coupon code FATHERS20


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4th in the Father's Day Coupon

$4 off all T-Shirts

Use code TSHIRTFORDAD during checkout*


*$4.00 discount applies to each qualifying Zazzle apparel product. The coupon code TSHIRTFORDAD must be entered during checkout to receive the offer. Offer is valid from June 8, 2009 through June 8, 2009 at 11:59pm PT. Your order must be placed during that time to qualify for this special promotional pricing offer. This offer does not apply to past orders and may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or discount offers. Offer valid on Zazzle.com only and is not valid on Smilestore.com, Zazzle.co.uk, Zazzle.com.au or Zazzle.ca.



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Sunday, June 7, 2009

3rd in the Father's Day Sale at Zazzle

$5 off Posters


Use code DADDAYPOSTER during checkout*.



*$5.00 discount applies to each qualifying Zazzle poster product. The coupon code DADDAYPOSTER must be entered during checkout to receive the offer. Offer is valid from June 7, 2009 through June 7, 2009 at 11:59pm PT. Your order must be placed during that time to qualify for this special promotional pricing offer. This offer does not apply to past orders and may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or discount offers. Offer valid on Zazzle.com only and is not valid on Smilestore.com, Zazzle.co.uk, Zazzle.com.au or Zazzle.ca.

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Second Dad's Day Deal Coupon

Saturday's "Dad Deal":$6 off on any embroidered shirt or hat.

Use code DADDAYSTITCH during checkout*


While I don't have any embroidered items there are many talented artists that do so head over to Zazzle and check them out!

*$6.00 discount applies to each qualifying Zazzle embroidery apparel or embroidery hat product. The coupon code DADDAYSTITCH must be entered during checkout to receive the offer. Offer is valid from June 6, 2009 through June 6, 2009 at 11:59pm PT. Your order must be placed during that time to qualify for this special promotional pricing offer. This offer does not apply to past orders and may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or discount offers. Offer valid on Zazzle.com only and is not valid on Smilestore.com, Zazzle.co.uk, Zazzle.com.au or Zazzle.ca.



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Thursday, June 4, 2009

First of the Father's Day Sales on Zazzle

$7.00 off all Ties

Ties (women's too) from 13 Black Cats Designs and Say It With Color

Use code FATHERDAYTIE during checkout.**

**$7.00 discount applies to each qualifying Zazzle tie product. The coupon code FATHERDAYTIE must be entered during checkout to receive the offer. Offer is valid from June 5, 2009 through June 5, 2009 at 11:59pm PT. Your order must be placed during that time to qualify for this special promotional pricing offer. This promotional offer may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or discount offers.



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Flip Flops Meet Sneakers

My Flip Flop Design is now available on
Keds Sneakers!

The top shows a row of brightly colored flip flops along the shoreline while the back and sides show a collage of scattered flip flops. You also have the ability to add your own touches.

Available in Women's and Children's Lace-up and Slip-ons. For the full line of flip flop products, everything from stamps to skateboards, please visit 13 Black Cats Designs on Zazzle


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Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Summer fun from Always Remember Me

Surf, Sand And Sun Scrapbook Page posters

Summer fun is just beginning, why not make a family keepsake?


This easy to do scrapbook page is ready for your photo. Just follow the instructions, change the title, add anything you like even journal on the side. Keep in mind though the journaling looks best if you hand write it when you get your finished print. There are other scrapbook pages available too and I can always make something up for you if you do not see it so...Let the Summer begin!


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