Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Halloween costume party invitations from Zazzle


Hello friends and followers and Zazzlers and all! How are you? I am in a great mood today. I have just picked my Halloween costume. Last summer a canary showed up by my door and I kept the little guy. Since then I've been reading a lot about birds. I did some birdwatching during the summer also. I enjoyed Nature already and now I added this activity to my strolls. 

A lot of what I've been doing lately has been influenced by birds - my drawings, my choice of patterns. Probably that is the reason why I liked this costume idea so much also - I'll be the socialite Melanie Daniels from famous Hitchcock movie The birds.I guess most of you are familiar with the story. Melanie is shopping in a San Francisco pet store when she meets Mitch Brenner. Mitch is looking to buy a pair of love birds for his young sister's birthday. When she drives to the coastal town of Bodega Bay she is attacked by a gull. Then a series of attacks by an increasing number of birds will follow! Horror! 

Well, I have picked my Halloween costume, yes I did. But probably I will not have a chance to dress up. In Portugal we don't celebrate this holiday. I must wait until February and Carnaval parties where people wear costumes. But I liked this idea so much that I decided to share it here with all of you. If you do it please let me know and send me photos so I can die of envy!

By this time of the year I always promote a few  Halloween items from my store and also from other Zazzle designers. I find all these Halloween characters so cute! This time I selected 80 Halloween invitations and a few paper plates and napkins so you can decorate your Halloween party table in a very simple yet spooky way. If you like a product of this list please check the designer store because it will have matching products for sure, products like stamps, or platters or tablecloths that will make your party even more special! Enjoy!

          P.S. If you're a Zazzle designer and liked this selection of Halloween invitations please consider sharing it anywhere you like! Let's make more sales together! Thank you!
There's a Party! Pink Witch Invitation
There's a Party! Pink Witch Invitation by mairim_art
See other Halloween Invitations at zazzle
Halloween Party Invitation
Halloween Party Invitation by AmyVangsgard
Look at Animal Invitations online at Zazzle.com

Coroner Toe Tag Halloween Or Birthday Invitation
Coroner Toe Tag Halloween Or Birthday Invitation by bwmedia
Look at Halloween Invitations online at Zazzle.com
FrankenScare Halloween Invitations
FrankenScare Halloween Invitations by bwmedia
Look at other Halloween Invitations at zazzle.com

Halloween card
Halloween card by Mangulica
Find more note cards online at zazzle.com
Autumn Werewolf Halloween Party Invitation
Autumn Werewolf Halloween Party Invitation by halloweengifts
Check out more Halloween Invitations at Zazzle



Halloween Eyeball Party Invitation (Red)
Halloween Eyeball Party Invitation (Red) by bwmedia
See more Halloween Invitations at zazzle.com


Vintage Bat Halloween Ticket Invitation II
Vintage Bat Halloween Ticket Invitation II by MetricMod
Look at Halloween party Invitations online at Zazzle.com


Halloween Cookie Party Invitation
Halloween Cookie Party Invitation by McBooboo
Browse Halloween cookie party Invitations online at Zazzle.com
Halloween party 5x7 paper invitation card
Halloween party 5x7 paper invitation card by Mangulica
Look at other Hedgehogs Invitations at zazzle.com



Halloween night with monsters 5.25x5.25 square paper invitation card
Halloween night with monsters 5.25x5.25 square paper invitation card 
Browse more Halloween characters Invitations at Zazzle
Typography Halloween Party Invitation
Typography Halloween Party Invitation by SoSpooky
Check out other Halloween Invitations at zazzle.com
Costume Party 5x7 Paper Invitation Card
Costume Party 5x7 Paper Invitation Card by PinkMoonPaperie
Check out more Halloween Invitations at Zazzle
Chevron & Typography Halloween Invitation
Chevron & Typography Halloween Invitation by SoSpooky
Check out other Halloween Invitations at zazzle.com
Pumkin head boy on Halloween night 5x7 Paper Invitation Card
Pumkin head boy on Halloween night 5x7 Paper Invitation Card by noboringwhite
Look at more Halloween characters Invitations at zazzle
Halloween Plaid & Floral Invite
Halloween Plaid & Floral Invite by ThePaperAffair
Look at more Party Invitations at zazzle
Ghouls Only Halloween Party Invitation
Ghouls Only Halloween Party Invitation by pj_design
Browse Girly halloween party Invitations online at Zazzle.com
Halloween night with monsters 5.25x5.25 square paper invitation card
Halloween night with monsters 5.25x5.25 square paper invitation card 
Browse more Halloween characters Invitations at Zazzle
Black Cat Halloween Party Invitation
Black Cat Halloween Party Invitation by SoSpooky
See more Halloween Invitations at zazzle.com
Boos and Booze 5x7 Paper Invitation Card
Boos and Booze 5x7 Paper Invitation Card by FINEandDANDY
View Halloween Invitations online at zazzle
Boo Cute Monsters Halloween Party Invitation
Boo Cute Monsters Halloween Party Invitation by invitationstop
Check out Halloween Invitations online at zazzle
Eat Drink & Be Creepy 5x7 Paper Invitation Card
Eat Drink & Be Creepy 5x7 Paper Invitation Card by fancybelle
View Halloween Invitations online at zazzle
Frightful Night 5x7 Paper Invitation Card
Frightful Night 5x7 Paper Invitation Card by origamiprints
Find more Halloween Invitations at Zazzle
Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party Invitation
Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party Invitation by pj_design
Look at more Halloween Invitations at zazzle
Elegant Spider Halloween Party Invitation
Elegant Spider Halloween Party Invitation by pj_design
Check out other Spider Invitations at zazzle.com
Halloween Party Invitation
Halloween Party Invitation by CottonLamb
Check out other Halloween party Invitations at zazzle.com
Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party Invitation
Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party Invitation by invitationstop
Check out Pumpkin Invitations online at zazzle
Bold Stripes Halloween Party Invite
Bold Stripes Halloween Party Invite by origamiprints
Check out other Halloween Invitations at zazzle.com
Halloween Party Flat Invitation Card
Halloween Party Flat Invitation Card by all_items
Browse more Halloween Invitations at Zazzle

A few Paper plates suggestions to create the right atmosphere at your Halloween table!
Halloween bowling party 7 inch paper plate
Halloween bowling party 7 inch paper plate by halloweenies
Look at Halloween party theme Paper Plates online at Zazzle.com
Kid in Frankenstein Halloween costume 7 Inch Paper Plate
Kid in Frankenstein Halloween costume 7 Inch Paper Plate 
Shop for Frankenstein Paper Plates online at Zazzle.com
Blue Halloween Scene Kids Party Plates 9 Inch Paper Plate
Blue Halloween Scene Kids Party Plates 9 Inch Paper Plate by ClarasDesk
Find other Kids halloween party Paper Plates at zazzle.com
...and a few Napkins with Halloween themed designs to dress your table nicely!
Black cat orange stripes napkins standard cocktail napkin
Black cat orange stripes napkins standard cocktail napkin by SoSpooky
See other Halloween Paper Napkins at zazzle

Did you enjoy my selection? Here's a treat!
Check some more awesome products to celebrate Halloween!


The Count Custom Halloween Invitation
The Count Custom Halloween Invitation by halloweengifts
Check out other Count Invitations at zazzle.com
Spooky Orange & Black Raven Halloween Party Invite
Spooky Orange & Black Raven Halloween Party Invite by juliea2010
Look at more Halloween party Invitations at zazzle


Spell On You Halloween Plate
Spell On You Halloween Plate by bwmedia
Shop here for Platesat Zazzle
Halloween Cookies Serving Plate
Halloween Cookies Serving Plate by McBooboo
Browse Halloween cookie Plates online at Zazzle.com



Lacy Stylized Skull Pillow
Lacy Stylized Skull Pillow by pj_design
Look at Halloween Pillows online at Zazzle.com


Halloween lucky cat t shirt
Halloween lucky cat t shirt by JellyRollDesigns
Browse Cat T-Shirts online at Zazzle.com
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Thursday, September 10, 2015

Online site builders and plans

Choosing one online site builder isn't easy. I collected information from several site builders so I can pick one, but so far I haven’t made my mind. I have a small site created on Yola many years ago. It’s kind of just a portfolio and résumé. So it works. But now I need another product. I am tight on budget or I would ask a professional to do it! Am I wrong? Can these online site builders do the trick? Probably they will. But for the moment I’m experiencing a lot of boredom every time I sit in front of computer. So I really need something that’s not expensive and that’s easy to use. Most of these site builders offer a free base with the option to upgrade to an advanced premium option so we can try it and get the feel of it. It’s good but it will take me time. Again, more time spent in front of the computer. But I can’t have it all, can I? Many site builders advertise as free. But you know the thing. Nothing is free in this world. So, where are the hidden costs? I also don’t have a credit card. I can ask a friend to do it but I rather have the possibility to use Paypal. I also have to consider fulfilling payment on a monthly or yearly basis; this will allow me to save some money. So it all starts with the question money!! And then the user friendly appeal. Currently I am not in the mood for high learning curves. So I need to pick a builder that’s straightforward in use, “Drag and Drop” technology is just what I want. Just give me widgets I can edit, move and resize! Widgets’ functionalities are amazing. If you’re old enough you’ll remember the time when there were no widgets! It’s the difference between a desert and a garden, really! I think I can put some extra effort in what concerns getting nice images so I can create a nice theme for it. But probably there will be a nice palette of colors available already and professional themes tailored to fit my needs. Usually I go for “keep it simple” rule and this time it will not be different. Another thing that’s important is to get a site where SEO configuration is easy because your site must be found on the net. If your site does not rank well in search engines you are done, your business is done. I have to edit title tags, meta tags and so in an easy way. To consolidate my online presence I also need to use social media networks so the site needs to be social media integrated. I want to be able to publish to other sites and integrate Twitter, Facebook and G+ in a comfortable way, that sort of thing. And at last I have to think about the responsiveness of my site because everyone is using smart phones and tablets. And the list continues. But these are my immediate thoughts. The print screens are very helpful also. Have you any experience with any of these site builders you want to share?

https://www.yola.com/pricing

https://www.squarespace.com/login

http://www.wix.com/


http://www.webstarts.com/pricing


http://www.webs.com/plans
https://www.websitebuilder.com/compare
https://www.sitey.com/compare

https://www.ehost.com/

- a web hosting service
- lots of templates
-free domain

https://www.ideahost.com/

- good editor
- good price
- lots of templates

https://www.sitebuilder.com/

- allows you to choose a free domain, a free template and use their editor for free. 
- ease-of-use editor, drag and drop system, 
- lots of templates

http://www.weebly.com
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Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Cindy ordered a counterfeit pillow cover from Amazon Marketplace!



Please, watch Cindy Bendel's review of a counterfeit pillow cover she purchased from the Amazon Marketplace. She does a side-by-side comparison to the real thing. 


Her message is avoid counterfeits on Amazon by buying on Print On Demand Sites - Zazzle, Red Bubble, Society 6, Fine Art America. Support the original artists for these designs and receive a better quality product."

The author of this painting had no idea her work had been pulled out of a POD site. Her beautiful pillow is 50% cheaper and low quality when sold on Amazon. 

I sell my illustrations on POD and had several stolen also. Please, sign the petition:


"Amazon.com provides the opportunity for businesses to sell products in their marketplace. According to the "Important Information for International Sellers", a seller has to agree that the sale and delivery of the product will not violate the intellectual property rights of others (e.g. the product manufacturer). This has not stopped numerous overseas businesses from stealing artwork and designs for Print On Demand companies like Zazzle and Society 6. For example, thousands of images for pillows and phone cases have been extracted from the websites of these POD companies. They then take these images and produce products for sale at a fraction of its normal selling price. In addition they use these stolen images to market their product listings. They are doing this without permission or license of the artist as well as the POD company. And because of the poor image quality the customer receives an inferior product. It's a lose-lose situation for both artists and customers.

It's a clear violation of the terms of agreement. Many artists have complained to Amazon and have gone through their infringement reporting process. Amazon has removed some listings but refuses to take down the rest. Instead of merely having a checkbox that states they agree not to violate intellectual property rights, there has to be a more active vetting process for these sellers. Perhaps a manufacturing application similar to Etsy where a seller has to explain their process in detail and get approval before selling. This is just one idea, there may be better ones out there. But Amazon needs to step in and do something, the current process is not working!! It's too easy for stores to shut down and open another at the drop of a hat. Going after them is like playing whack-a-mole. As a customer of Amazon I'd like to think they have the customer's interest at heart as well as the artist. By removing these egregious product listings they would improve their marketplace and make it a better shopping experience. Customers want to trust the website they're buying from and be assured they're not getting poor quality knock-offs. Please do something about this Amazon!

On behalf of all artists and designers who sell online I am making this petition. As for myself, I have an autistic five year old son that requires a lot of care. Selling my art and designs online has provided a way for me to make an income and pay for my son's extensive medical care and therapy costs. Intellectual property theft of my work only jeopardizes that. What is going on at Amazon provides a vehicle to promote theft as there are few consequences for these thieves. Please join me in voicing our concerns to Amazon to institute a change. Thank you!"

Cindy Bendel



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Monday, August 24, 2015

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