More ideas for Christmas gifts from Zazzle store owners

Hello friends and Zazzlers!

Following my previous post about gifts from Zazzle stores you just can't miss, here I am with a new batch of wonderful creations from Zazzle store keepers and artists. I promised that this Monday I will be back. So here I am!

These two posts are a way to thank the first 38 persons who Liked my new Facebook page's store. BUT 7 persons are still missing from this list because I can't trace it. A week ago I picked this list. But I realized that the number of Likes in the page has no correspondence with the list of names that Facebook is giving me. So I just can't say who are the remaining 7 missing persons. What a mistery! I will keep checking my page and try to solve this situation.

Last week I got the flu. I hardly did anything but sneezing and sleeping. Finally this monday I am feeling better. I got sales from my Christmas products and I find that a surprise because the store is new and I haven't been able to promote. I must say that if this is happening it is also because some of you are promoting. So I am really grateful.

I hope you like the surprise and this selection! Enjoy!

14. From Suzee Corbell

Steampunk Vintage Victorian Hot Air Balloons Shirt by SuzeeQ

Winter tie by SuzeeQ

Merlin Playing mousepad by SuzeeQ

15. From Edite Azevedo

Tea cup magnet by Emazevedo

music girl mug by Emazevedo

Flower Power Cat American MoJo Pillow by Emazevedo

16. From Robyn Anderson

Robyn isn't a Zazzle seller. Anyway, Thank you Robyn!

17. From Joanna Bromly

"Snail Meets Elf" Canvas Stretched Canvas Prints by jbrommers

"Christmas Surprise" Ornament by jbrommers

18. From Guy McDonald

Rock-n-Roll Keychain by Big1011Guy

Stop Buggin' Me (Bugs) Mousepads by Big1011Guy

Cartoon Crocodile Custom Tie by Big1011Guy

19. From Mary S. Morris

Gay Love Rainbow Refrigerator Magnet by flagnation

Red United Kingdom in Love Acrylic Key Chain by flagnation

Red USA in Love Awards by flagnation

20. From Mark Highton Ridley

Bemused / Surprised Puffer fish Necktie by HightonRidley

Stop the world, I want to get off! Cases For iPhone 5 by HightonRidley

Rose In Black And White Keepsake Box by HightonRidley

21. From Elisabeth Anthony

She does not seem to be a seller. She lives in Australia. Thank you Elisabeth!

22. From Ross Heywood

Hedgehog Poster by RossHeywood

Water Lily Print by RossHeywood

Hedgehog Poster by RossHeywood

23. From Patti Adkins

Clear Blue Pool Water Watch by PattiJAdkins

Wistful Cat Missing You Greeting Card by PattiJAdkins

Fun Polka Dot iPhone 5 Cover by PattiJAdkins

24. From Lauren Sachse

cute baby monkey on banana buttons by doonidesignsanimals

hippie hippo mouse mats by doonidesignsanimals

funny hula pink whale t-shirt by doonidesignsanimals

25. From Nanae Takata

Colorful Happy Bee Messenger Bags by Rainbow7iro
See more Colorful Messenger Bags at zazzle.com

26. From Zazu at Zazzle

Poppies Red Blue Greeting Card by zazuatzazzle
Create custom greeting cards at Zazzle.

Blue Flowers Greeting Card by zazuatzazzle
Check out more Floral Cards at Zazzle

Orange Purple Pastel Flowers Card by zazuatzazzle

27. From Bahar Ehsani

She does not seem to be a seller. She lives in Italy. Thank you Ehsani!


28.  Liza Dey Photography

'Crystal' Binder by lizadeyphoto

'Summer Jewels' Plate by lizadeyphoto

Red Folk Art Hearts Throw Pillow by lizadeyphoto

29. From Mat Pat

Monogram Vintage Pink purple flowers birds magnet by PLdesign

Cool Delicious coffee beans pattern Throw Pillow by PLdesign

Cool panda with sunglasses tee shirt by PLdesign

30. From Tiffany Redman

Peach Simplify Mug by EndlessSummers

Teal & Yellow Summer Fun Round Wall Clock by costakids

Girls Rainbow Heart Pattern Bag by costakids

31. From Dog Art Today

It's a beautiful site from Moira McLaughin

The Snail Mail My Email project! Try it!

 

The Snail Mail My Email project was created in 2011 by artist Ivan Cash, during which 234 volunteers collectively sent 10,457 letters to 70 countries over a month-long span, the content of which inspired 'Snail Mail My Email' - the book.
The project has since transitioned to a week-long annual event held every Fall. The next installment is scheduled to run from November 11th - 17th, 2013.
The Snail Mail My Email project aims to reignite the lost art of letter writing, reminding us of the power of personal connection in a digital world.

Gifts from Zazzle stores you should not miss this Christmas!

Hello friends and Zazzlers

This week did not start well for me. I got the flu! My parents had it, now it's my turn! It's called family solidarity! So, this is the week I planned to start  promoting my new Christmas products for the season. But first I want to thank those who were the first to show their appreciation for my new Zazzle store. I have a list of the first 38 persons that Liked No Boring White Facebook Page right here. Thank you!

To have this kind of support while I was struggling to adapt to Zazzle changes and the opening a new Zazzle store after almost an entire year of withdrawal from Zazzle...WAS IMPORTANT! I felt really like a newbie! A bit disoriented, a bit helpless! So I am doing some extra promotion for you people here on my new blog before I start doing my own thing.

I don't use Pinterest yet. But these posts will be tweeted and will go on Facebook too.Is this ok for you? I guess so. I will now  search your Zazzle stores for pretty things. I'll pick 3 items from each of you Then I'll make three posts with 39 pretty things each. Are you ready? Let's go!

1. From Kelly Cavender: lovely penguins, dreamy butterflies and dots! 

Holiday Penguin iPhone 5 Case by CaseIt

iPhone 5: Pretty Butterfly Case iPhone 5 Cover by CaseIt

Monogram Sea Bubbles iPhone 5 Case by CaseIt

2.From Tanya Hall: a cute dog in the snow, the gingerbread twins and a cute dragon and friends! 

jack russell christmas card - bulldog has reindeer by moonlake


Niece Gingerbread House and Family Christmas Greet Card by moonlake

Dragon & Penguin Christmas Card, Season's Greeting by moonlake

3. From Firdaus Emir: fantastic fractals, she's a master!

Groovy Peace Sign Orange Pink Cushion / Pillow by webgrrl

Orange Wheel Abstract Pattern iPhone 4 Speck Case Cover For iPhone 5 by webgrrl

Tribal GeOM Tie by webgrrl
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4. From Tricia Rennea Wilson: just look at these sweet, sweet penguins!

Taking Little Penguin for a Walk Magnets by candystore

Taking Little Penguin for a Walk Personalized Invites by candystore

Would you like a Candy-Cane? Shirts by candystore

5.From Lorrie Morrison: There's a word for paradise: Hawaii! And flowers and fantasy!

Tropical Beach Paradise Canvas Print by HawaiianParadise

Hawaiian Plumeria Flowers Pendant by HawaiianParadise

Swirly Pretty Paisley Flower iPad Sleeves by LorrieM

6.From Keiko Wada: the most cute japanese black cat!

Dancing Cat Tshirt by BATKEI

I CAN SURF TEE SHIRT by BATKEI

Snow and Cat Canvas Bag by BATKEI

7. From Valentyna Chukhlyebova: amazing pics pf flowers and...a cactus! Outch! I love cactus!

Crocus Card by PhotosVac

Cactus Card Post Card by PhotosVac

Magnolia Cards by PhotosVac

8. From Thomas Wuthrich: humour for your fridge!

Cute Funny Adoption Cartoon Fridge Magnet by Swisstoons

Funny Cute Port Wine Cartoon Kitchen Fridge Magnets by Swisstoons

Funny Magnet For Flower Gardeners by Swisstoons

9. From Sherry Nicholas: let's get abstract but peaceful with Nicholas's creations!

PEACE SIGN, MOJO AMERICAN PILLOW by SHERRIOFPALMSPRINGS

GREAT FACE OF BUDDHA MESSENGER BAG...HOW COOL by SHERRIOFPALMSPRINGS

BUTTER FLY TREE 4S/S COVERS FOR iPhone 5 by SHERRIOFPALMSPRINGS

10. From Kat Gagliano: a passion for cats that comes in many shapes and colors!

Lots Of Kitties Messenger Bag by FlaminCatDesigns

Naughty or nice Santa Cat Card by FlaminCatDesigns

Intense Bengal Cat Fractal Throw Pillow by FlaminCatDesigns

11. From Jena Paul  - I think Jena Paul isn't selling at Zazzle! I love his work.

Find Jena at Spreadshirt

12. From Raven Sky: a lucky woman that gets to be in touch with Nature many times. A purrrrfect kitty! Plus warm colors with sea mammals in a very naiif and pretty way!

Just purrfect kitty hearts cosmetic bag by Spiritoftheraven

Breach to the sunset Killer whale necklace by Spiritoftheraven

Killer whale with stars and sea famous quote binde binders by Spiritoftheraven

13. From Carolien Bloom: Enjoy great patterns and rich details from Carolien!

Ocean Blue paisley iPhone 4 Case-Mate Cases by Zandiepants

Pink Leaf Flowing Ribbons iPhone 5 Case by Zandiepants

Grey and Red Starry Circles Placemats by Zandiepants


Next Monday I will list more 13 persons and 39 creations! Stay tunned!

Happy Halloween and a tutorial- how to make a polymer clay pumpkin

Hello everybody!

Happy Halloween! 

I know, I know. It's a bit late to bring you a tutorial on how to make a polymer clay pumpkin. My fault. I apologize. But so far this has been a crazy week for me even if we don't celebrate Halloween in Portugal. 

I found this tutorial on Facebook and I thought it was great. The artist stated it was free to share. But even so I asked him if I could share it here on this new blog. 

I truly admire people who are this talented. Just watch the delicate step-by-step. But I was even more surprised when I realized who this sculptor was. His name is Jeff Stahl or Jean- François Stahl. He's a french artist. I was already a fan of his digital painting work before I found this tutorial. 

Stahl is truly amazing. You can take a look at his blog called l'art blog de Jeff Stalh or at his Deviantart or you can follow his Facebook Page. He's a master of digital caricature but he also does oil painting like a God. Oh, you must think I am exaggerating? I am not. Jeff Bridges, Piaf, Lennon, Mandela. He captures everyone brilliantly!Whether he uses Photoshop CS5 with a Wacom Cintiq tablet and digital pen or a plain ink pen he always creates works of art. I like his sketches very much. I am not publishing here any works so you go there and see for yourselves. 

Here's the tutorial! I hope you enjoy it! May it inspires you to explore creativity!

(Photo and step-by-step by Jeff Stahl)

"1. What you need: polymer clay (SuperSculpey Firm used here, or FIMO), 1 toothpick, 1 small soft round brush, 1 very small brush, acrylic paint (burnt sienna, cadmium orange hue, cadmium yellow medium hue, cadmium yellow light hue), a twig, a paper towel.
2. Make a little ball.
3. Flatten the ball slightly and, starting from the top, imprint grooves by pushing the toothpick against the clay. Don't carve, just press.
4. Once done, it should look like this. Note how I pressed the toothpick a little stronger in the center, with the tip.
5. Create the outline of the pumpkin's "cap". I used a specific tool here but you can also do it with the toothpick or anything flat and thin.
6. You can start carving the face. Also push the twig into the "cap".
7. Add thin lines and other details to have a nice texture and lightly smooth everything out with the soft brush, as if you were painting. Remove the twig.
Bake in a regular oven (if you can, better use another oven than the one you use for the food) at 275 °F (130 °C) for 15 minutes per 1/4 in (6 mm) thickness (for SuperSculpey Firm.)
8. Once cooled and hardened, paint the base color, burnt sienna.
9. Once dry, time for the dry brushing. Drybrush technique means you barely load your brush with paint. Load some cadmium orange hue on your brush (don't use water) and clean it on the paper towel (see pic.10). Once the brush is almost dry, do a first pass on the whole pumpkin, as if you were caressing the surface. Don't try to cover all the brown base.
Repeat with cadmium yellow medium hue. The result should be subtle.
11. With the very small brush, add some cadmium yellow light on the inner borders of the eyes, nose and mouth.
12. Tadaaaa! You now have a cute little pumpkin that will decorate your Halloween table and impress everyone! Feel free to share this tutorial with your friends and family so everyone can start making their own little pumpkins!"

This was the final result!

Brilliant!