Saturday, September 19, 2015

POD Giveaways

POD Marketplace Giveaways
Giveaways for a gift certificate or item with your choice of design  from a POD marketplace.  You can use you're winnings to buy  your own stuff sold through these PODS.   The "at" places listed on the giveaways below are the blogs hosting the giveaway (just keeps them separate so you can tell where you've entered already)

(11/27) £50 voucher at Chelsea Mamma (UK ONLY)
(12/9) $50 Boom Boom Prints Gift Card


Other Useful Giveaways
More giveaways for items that might be especially useful to POD designers.

(11/30) Cricut Paper Cutter/Printer 
(12/10) Coastermatic Custom Coasters

Friday, August 21, 2015

Zazzle Quick Create Organization

I wanted to share how I organized my quick create templates and how I organize adding new products.

Since Zazzle started adding new products almost every week, it became too much to add EVERY DESIGN to new products as soon as they came out.  So, I started making a single quick create template for the new products that were added in the last month or two.  When I first started I made a separate one for full bleed/tiled designs and for centered designs...but I've since changed to putting these both in the same template section (ie category) and than deleting the ones I don't want during the quick create process (this just turned out to be easier--especially since some of my designs look good both tiled and centered).   I title each quick create template section  by date.

I do have a few I do by topic.  Zazzle had so many edible products come out about the same time I put them in one place, and I have a separate baby template section, and if there's enough I sometimes make separate template sections for products I think mainly women will use and more unisex or manly products. 

I all a lot with quick create as soon as I'm finished with a template, but save seasonal designs for a month or two before the season starts.

I found it was hard to remember what designs I had already added by quick create...so I made a spreadsheet of designs and template sections to keep track of that. 

So, how do you organize your quick create templates or otherwise organize how you add new products?

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Changes in Guitar Pick Price

I just noticed some changes in the guitar pick individual and  bulk prices at Zazzle (not sure when it happened).

Individual pick prices have gone down...they used to be somewhere around $15 or $16 each, and that has now gone down to $13.95.  So that's better!

But, bulk prices got worse:

USED TO BE: 
75% OFF when you buy 5
85% OFF when you buy 10
95% OFF when you buy 50


There were some more levels, but I don't remember them...those ones I had written down on an ad.

NOW THEY ARE:
50% OFF when you buy 5
75% OFF when you buy 10
80% OFF when you buy 50
85% OFF when you buy 100
90% OFF when you buy 200

Can't even get to 95% off anymore.  DOH.

I mean, it's still not bad but, sad to see the lower bulk prices go.

Saturday, June 13, 2015

New PODS Discovered

I update the Big List of PODS often...and I just realized it might be a good idea to let everyone know what I added.  In the last few months I've added several to the list, including...

Tone Threads
This is a POD specifically for musicians.  You can sell through your own shop/site or through BandCamp.com.
Boom Boom Prints
A print on demand shop aimed mainly at baby and kids clothes and room decor.  
Oarttes
POD site focusing on full bleed, artistic t-shirts.  
This site offers a set commission rate of $3 to $6.50 per item on T-shirts, Phone Cases, and Prints.
Print All Over Me
As the name suggests, this site features items that can be printed completely, all over every inch.
Deny Designs
A site primarily focused on home and decor design.  They are looking for artist but don't give many details about commission rates, how the site works for artists, ect
There may be some more, but I can't remember which ones I added when.  I'll try to be better at updating on the main blog when a new POD is added in the future though. 

Saturday, May 23, 2015

POD GIVEAWAYS

POD Marketplace Giveaways
Giveaways for a gift certificate or item with your choice of design  from a POD marketplace.  You can use you're winnings to buy  your own stuff sold through these PODS.   The "at" places listed on the giveaways below are the blogs hosting the giveaway (just keeps them separate so you can tell where you've entered already)

(6/1) $50 Zazzle GC (Blog: Eighty MPH Mom)
(6/1) $25 Zazzle GC (Blog: Sparklecat)
(6/15) $50 Zazzle GC (Blog: Posh on a Budget)

Thursday, May 21, 2015

CafePress Discontinuing a BUNCH of Products

Here's the list of the products they are discontinuing.  They will be listed as "Out of Stock" May 22nd, and soon afterwards will be removed.



PTN Caption Color Name
18 Messenger Bag
101 Trucker Hat Green/White
101 Trucker Hat Pink/White
109 Women's Light T-Shirt White
128 Women's Raglan Hoodie ALL
129 Women's Tracksuit ALL
152 Dark T-Shirt Black/White Camo
152 Dark T-Shirt Orange
159 Men's Fitted T-Shirt (dark) Brown
159 Men's Fitted T-Shirt (dark) Fuchsia
159 Men's Fitted T-Shirt (dark) Grass
159 Men's Fitted T-Shirt (dark) Raspberry
159 Men's Fitted T-Shirt (dark) Slate
161 Women's Dark T-Shirt Black/White Camo
161 Women's Dark T-Shirt Green Camo
162 Oversized Wall Calendar ALL
163 Vertical Wall Calendar ALL
164 Women's Long Sleeve Dark T-Shirt Brown
181 Kids Dark T-Shirt Black/White Camo
181 Kids Dark T-Shirt Pink Camo
184 Women's Plus Size Scoop Neck Dark T-Shirt Kelly Green
186 Women's Plus Size V-Neck Dark T-Shirt Kelly Green
207 3" Lapel Sticker (48 pk) ALL
215 Small Pet Bowl ALL
217 Denim Shirt ALL
218 Men's Polo ALL
219 Women's Polo ALL
221 Men's Performance Jacket ALL
222 Women's Performance Jacket ALL
223 Military Cap ALL
224 Stonewashed Cap ALL
257 Organic Kids T-Shirt (dark) ALL
262 Organic Toddler T-Shirt (dark) ALL
288 Gym Bag ALL
296 Boxer Brief ALL
435 Customized Felt Christmas Stocking ALL
441 iPhone 3G Hard Case ALL
443 iPhone 4 Slider Case ALL
459 iPad Case ALL
461 Business Cards ALL
508 iPod Touch 2 Case ALL
509 iPod Touch 4 Case ALL
518 iPad2 Case ALL
529 Laptop Skins Sizes: 7in skin, 8-10in skin
548 iPad 2 Hard Case ALL
550 Field Bag Yellow
551 Drawstring Bag ALL
552 Clutch Bag ALL
555 Shoulder Bag ALL
556 Coin Purse ALL
557 Nook Sleeve ALL
559 Mini Wallet ALL
560 Suede Pillow ALL
561 Toiletry Bag ALL
594 Incredible 2 Phone Case ALL
595 Nexus S Phone Case ALL
596 KOR Water Bottle ALL
597 Plush Baseball ALL
598 Plush Football ALL
599 Abby the Bunny ALL
600 Mico the Bear ALL
601 Sully the Cow ALL
619 Business Cards ALL
620 Contact Cards ALL
633 USA Sticker ALL
650 3/4 Sleeve T-shirt (Dark) ALL
654 Diaper Cover ALL
655 Dog Hoodie ALL
657 Beer Label ALL
659 Velcro Beer Cooler ALL
665 Puzzle Coasters (set of 4) ALL
668 Jewelry Case ALL
671 Heart Pet Tag ALL
672 Bone Pet Tag ALL
673 Round Pet Tag ALL
676 Magnetic Dry Erase Board ALL
678 Power Bank ALL
679 Wine Label ALL
693 Luggage Handle Wrap ALL
702 Return Address Labels ALL
703 iPhone Charger Case ALL
704 iPhone Wallet Case ALL
705 iPhone Snap Case ALL
708 Key Hanger ALL
710 Hexagon Ornament ALL
711 Oval Ornament ALL
714 Women's Sweatpants ALL
743 Rectangular Cocktail Plate ALL
744 Cocktail Platter ALL
745 Round Cocktail Plate ALL
748 Milk Bottle ALL
749 Small Tealight Candle Holder ALL
750 Large Tealight Candle Holder ALL
756 Eyeglass Case ALL
757 Travel Valet ALL
758 Small Leather Notepad ALL
759 Clasp Wallet ALL
760 Leather Card Holder ALL
767 Rectangular Locker Frame ALL
768 Square Locker Frame ALL
771 Android USB Cable ALL
798 Womens Burnout Tee ALL
799 Dog Collar ALL
817 Flour Container ALL
818 Cookie Jar ALL
819 Sugar Container ALL
822 Tea Tumbler ALL
824 Tea/Recipe Box ALL
825 Cloth Napkins ALL
826 Men's All Over Print T-Shirt ALL
827 Women's All Over Print T-Shirt ALL
828 Kid's All Over Print T-Shirt ALL
829 Galaxy S3 Case ALL
830 Galaxy Note Case ALL
1019 Galaxy Note 2 Case ALL
1140 iPhone 5 Thinshield ALL
1141 iPhone 4/4S Switch Case ALL
1142 iPhone 5/5S Switch Case ALL
1144 Cuff Bracelet ALL
1150 Jr. Football T-Shirt ALL
1151 All Over Print Bodysuit ALL
1152 All Over Print Bodysuit ALL
1169 Mens Rashguard ALL
1170 Ladies Rashguard ALL
1171 Kids Rashguard ALL
1174 Round Tablecloth ALL
1176 iPad Switch Case ALL
1177 Galaxy S3 Switch Case ALL
1178 iPad Mini Switch Case ALL
1184 Dinner Placemats ALL
1186 iPod Touch 5 Case ALL
1187 Wine Tote Bag ALL
1228 Women's Ankle Socks ALL
1229 Women's Crew Socks ALL
1238 Wine Stopper ALL
1246 iPhone 4/4S Tough Case ALL
1248 Playing Cards ALL
1249 Men's Shoes ALL
1292 Oven Mitt ALL
1300 Yoga Mat ALL
1310 Men's Crew Socks ALL
1311 Kid's Ankle Socks ALL
1312 Kid's Crew Socks ALL
1313 Large Table Runner ALL
1316 Small Table Runner ALL
1325 Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 Gen6 PU Case ALL
1326 Kindle Fire HDX 7 Gen6 PU Case ALL
1327 Kindle Paperwhite Leather Cover ALL
1329 Samsung Galaxy S4 Thinshield ALL
1330 iPhone 5 Guardian ALL
1331 iPhone 5 Folio ALL
1332 iPad Air Swivel ALL
1333 iPad Swivel ALL
1334 iPad Mini Swivel ALL
1335 iPad Mini Retina Swivel ALL
1336 iPod Touch 5 Snap-On ALL
1360 iPhone 5/5S Capsule ALL
1361 iPhone 5/5S Frosted Deflector ALL
1362 iPhone 5/5S Gallery ALL
1363 iPhone 5/5S Deflector ALL
1365 iPad Retina Deflector ALL

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Threadless Introducing Artist Shops!

Looks like Threadless may be on it's way to becoming a POD.   They've always been "podish" but they were submission based...submit something, wait, wait, wait, and hope that it gets voted up enough to be a Threadless tee.

They've now introduced "Artist Shops" and it looks like they may not just be for current pre-approved artists (though, we'll see).  They're not yet up and running, but you can reserve your artist shop here.

Friday, March 6, 2015

POD Giveaways

POD Marketplace Giveaways
Giveaways for a gift certificate or item with your choice of design  from a POD marketplace.  You can use you're winnings to buy  your own stuff sold through these PODS.   The "at" places listed on the giveaways below are the blogs hosting the giveaway (just keeps them separate so you can tell where you've entered already)

(5/21) $50 Zazzle GC (Blog: SIMPLE)
(6/1) $50 Zazzle GC (Blog: Eighty MPH Mom)
(6/1) $25 Zazzle GC (Blog: Sparklecat)

Shop Specific POD Giveaways
Giveaways for certain items or choice of items from a specific shop.  The POD producing the items is listed in (parentheses).

(Monthly) Gladditude $25 Giftcard (Spreadshirt)

Design Contests
Submit original designs for a chance to win money and other prizes.

(5/19) Spoonflower CWD Kids Mermaid Design Contest


Other Useful Giveaways
More giveaways for items that might be especially useful to POD designers.
(5/18) 1 Year Account With Graphic Stock (Blog:  DIY Inspired)
(5/17) 1 Year Account With Graphic Stock (Blog:  Lace and Lilacs)







Saturday, February 14, 2015

Hic-ups As Zazzle Transitions to the New Craft Category

Zazzle is adding a craft category...you probably already will see it in your shop.  But in the meantime, some of the items in your shop that would go in that category may be hard to find.

If you're like me, and need to, for instance, be able to direct people to the ribbon or favor boxes or whatever in your shop (and it's not showing up in crafts yet, and you can't find it in another single category) you can do what I did and make a Zazzle flash panel to point to that, and post it on your website or blog.

But before I tried that I contacted support, and got someone who didn't know what was happening and they gave me some spectacularly bad advice I'm glad I didn't take.  I was freaking out because I was promoting my ribbon through a blog post (I'd sent someone a sample to do a Valentines craft with and she was featuring it on her blog, but the link to my ribbon I had given her wasn't working).  Zazzle support said they couldn't find my ribbon in my shop and that maybe I should remake it.  I happened to know that at least one of my ribbon was there (I found it in a categor) so I thought of the flash panel idea and that showed me that all the ribbon (even the ones I couldn't find in the category it was supposed to be in) was still there and I didn't need to waste my time remaking it.

When I wrote them back someone got me the right answer which was that things were in the process of transfering and the direct links would work if I couldn't find the section with the products in it.  So, heads up to anyone else having this trouble.

Friday, January 23, 2015

POD Giveaways

Specific Product/Shop Giveaways
Giveaways for specific items or only from items from specific POD shops.  This gives you a chance to try some things by other artists, while checking out the quality of POD items.  

(2/5) Scribbleprint Ribbon (Zazzle)
(2/18) Shirt, Journal, Mug and Cards from the "Loving on Me" Shop (CafePress)


POD Marketplace  Giveaways
Giveaways for a gift certificate or item with your choice of design  from a POD marketplace.  You can use you're winnings to buy  your own stuff sold through these PODS.   The "at" places listed on the giveaways below are the blogs hosting the giveaway (just keeps them separate so you can tell where you've entered already)

(2/13) $25 Zazzle GC (Blog: All the Frugal Ladies)
(2/20) $10 GC to Zazzle (Our Virginia Home)
(2/21) Daily Maker Giveaway (new product giveaway daily, and $1,000 Zazzle Shopping Spree)
(2/23) $50 Red Bubble GC - Mail 4 Rosie - US/CAN


Other Custom Printing and Business Related Giveaways
Things that might be useful in growing your business, or if you were printing things to sell offline or through your own non-POD shop (Etsy, Ebay, etc).

(2/5) Silhouette Portrait and Valentines Rhinestone Set