Interview with Sarah of My little eden

Rico:
What's Your Name?


Sarah



Rico:
List your shop(s) -

Sarah :

My little eden



Rico:
How long have you been at Zazzle?

Sarah :
Almost 2 years



Rico:
How did you find Zazzle?

Sarah :
Via redbubble



Rico:
Are you a ProSeller?

Sarah :
Yes



Rico:
What type of Holiday product(s) do you sell the most of? (ex: t-shirts, mugs, electronics, etc.)

Sarah :
t-shirts, iphone cases



Rico:
What's your best selling Holiday Design?

Sarah :

 


Rudolph red-nosed reindeer girly pink t-shirt

Rudolph red-nosed reindeer girly pink t-shirt by Mylittleeden
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Cute stylish Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer tailored with a touch of pink scarf uniquely designed christmas seasonal tee. Design and illustration by Sarah Trett. www.sarahtrett.com

Rico:
What is your favorite Holiday?

Sarah :
Summer



Rico:
What's your favorite Holiday tradition?

Sarah :
Putting out Santa's and reindeer snacks



Rico:
What's the best advise you got when you were starting out?

Sarah :
Keep at it!



Rico:
What was your first sale (include link)?

Sarah :

 


Ballerina princess pink and auburn hair girl mug

Ballerina princess pink and auburn hair girl mug by Mylittleeden
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Cute originally designed mug for your special little Ballerina. Personalise with your own choice of name and message. Exclusively designed by Sarah Trett. Also available in purple colour with blonde hair dancer

Rico:
What medium/tools do you use to create your designs?

Sarah :
Everything, I paint, draw, design on computer and even use clay!



Rico:
What is your favorite aspect about Zazzle?

Sarah :
The customisation



Rico:
Who or what inspires you?

Sarah :
Nature



Rico:
Do you sell Holiday products all year or just in season?

Sarah :
All year!



Rico:
What's the best advise you can give someone just starting out on Zazzle?

Sarah :
Add more products and promote, promote, promote!



Rico:
What do you like to do when you are not creating art?

Sarah :
Look after my son!



Rico:
For most each product or design they create is special. What is your most favorite design and why (include link)?

Sarah :




Tawny Owl in the snow fine art card

Tawny Owl in the snow fine art card by Mylittleeden
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Wildlife fine art card. Customise with your own message. Card reproduced from fine art watercolour and gouache painting by Sarah Trett. www.sarahtrett.com

Rico:
Tell me 5 random things everyone should know about you?

Sarah :

Worked as a graphic designer for 15 years.

I love nature.

Moved from UK to Australia.

Love to paint and design.

Work day and night on zazzle for little reward!



Rico:
Include links to 3 of your favorite Holiday designs you want me to feature. Tell me something about each design.

Sarah :

 


Tawny Owl in the snow fine art stamp

Tawny Owl in the snow fine art stamp by Mylittleeden
Design personalized postage stamps online at zazzle.com

Fine art owl in watercolour took me almost 2 months to paint feel it deserves some much needed exposure.

Christmas deer fine art card

Christmas deer fine art card by Mylittleeden
Create a card designs on Zazzle

Fine art deer arcylic painting I love the little one trying to copy the parent.

Angel of peace blue Christmas stamp

Angel of peace blue Christmas stamp by Mylittleeden
Design your own USPS photo stamps from Zazzle.

Cute original artwork to sent some peace this Christmas

Rico:
If you could purchase any Holiday item (from another Zazzle store) what would it be? Why?

Sarah :

I don't think I would. I have too much of my own I still would like to buy first. If I need something then I make it up, that's what I love about zazzle.



Rico:
Zazzle has helped many people meet goals that they otherwise wouldn’t have achieved. What has Zazzle helped you to achieve in your personal life?

Sarah :
Getting my artwork out from the cupboard and into people's hands in whatever form that may take, always a delight to sell something.



Rico:
Where else can our readers find you online? (Facebook, Twitter, other blog or website)

Sarah :

Twitter

Facebook

Redbubble

Squidoo

Interview with Fred Ziegler of Florals by Fred

 Fred Ziegler of Florals by Fred

Rico:
What's Your Name?

Fred Ziegler

Rico:
List your shop(s) -

Fred Ziegler :

Florals by Fred

The theme is nature and floral photography. I have been shooting floral mages for years so, the name seemed to be a natural “fit” for my store. I specialize in a rather eclectic mixture of things. Basically, I love nature photography but, I also enjoy fly fishing and Amateur Radio. SO the visitor to my store will find a mixture of all three but, mostly nature and florals.  

Rico:
How long have you been at Zazzle?

Fred Ziegler :

Since April 2011

Rico: Are you a ProSeller?

Fred Ziegler :

Not yet.

Rico:
What's the best advise you got when you were starting out?

Fred Ziegler :

Keep at it, don’t give up.

Rico:
What medium/tools do you use to create your designs?

Fred Ziegler :

Photoshop, filter forge the Bible and, research on the internet.

Rico:
Who or what inspires you?

Fred Ziegler :

You will find quite a number of products with Biblical quotes in my store. So my greatest inspiration comes from the Bible and my wife. She’s been a constant source of inspiration.

Rico:
How much time a week to you spend on Zazzle?

Fred Ziegler :

Between 20 and 30 hours

Rico:
What's the best advise you can give someone just starting out on Zazzle?

Fred Ziegler :

The words of Winston Churchill come to mind,
"Never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, give up. Never give up. Never give up. Never give up."

Rico:
What do you like to do when you are not creating art?

Fred Ziegler :

Fly fishing, Amateur radio and most of all, spend time with my family.

Rico:
Tell me 5 random things everyone should know about you?

Fred Ziegler :

1. I use a Pentax K-5 or a Pentax K100D for my photography. (The K-5 is an awesome camera)

2. I’m a retired sewage treatment plant operator

3. I have 4 fish for pets

4. I’m an early riser

5. I squeeze the toothpaste tube in the middle

Rico:
List 3 of your favorite designs you want me to feature. Tell me something about each design.

Fred Ziegler :

San Simeon Sunset 3 Stretched Canvas Print

San Simeon Sunset 3 by FloralbyFred
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I love sunrise and sunset, the most colorful times of day in my opinion. This photo was from a recent trip to the mid coast of California. There are some good memories associated with it. The warm tones reflecting on the water on stretches canvas are superb.



Red Rose for You Posters

Red Rose for You by FloralbyFred
Browse Flower Posters

Roses are some of the most beautiful flowers and the fragrance is immensely pleasing to most. This was shot in my front yard. The image really brings out the texture of the petals and the rich deep color of the rose.



Deuteronomy 7:9 Encouragement Card 

Deuteronomy 7:9 Encouragement Card by FloralbyFred
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Everybody needs a helping hand, a kind word or an encouraging thought from time to time. In the age of instant gratification, kindness is often forfeit. I designed this card as attempt to get folks to send a kind encouraging, uplifting thought to someone. The image is from the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, USA.

Rico:
This is one of my personal favorite designs from your shop


Silky Water 11 Poster

Silky Water 11 Poster by FloralbyFred
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This silky water or long exposure was captured on the Santa Ana River, a small creek in the San Berrnardino Mountains near Seven Oaks, Ca. Photograph copyright © 2012 Fred Ziegler | Rico: I just love this print. The silky effect is beautiful!

Rico:
Where else can our readers find you online?

Fred Ziegler :

Facebook Florals by Fred

My Blog: Florals by Fred Blog

Interview with Deborah Miller of Visages

 


Deborah Miller of Visages


Rico:
What's Your Name?

Deborah Miller :

Rico:
List your shop(s) -

Deborah Miller :

Visages

Rico:
How long have you been at Zazzle?

Deborah Miller :

Just about two weeks

Rico: Are you a ProSeller?

Deborah Miller :

No... not yet. One day soon I hope

Rico:
What's the best advise you got when you were starting out?

Deborah Miller :

Promote... promote... promote and don't give up

Rico:
What medium/tools do you use to create your designs?

Deborah Miller :

Acrylic paints, camera that needs upgraded badly, soft #6 pencil, oil pencils, PhotoPosPro software and most importantly, my imagination.

Rico:
Who or what inspires you?

Deborah Miller :

If I look, I find inspiration everywhere but primarily I use nature, my pets (currently my ferrets), and I peruse the internet when I have a particular subject in mind.

Rico:
How much time a week to you spend on Zazzle?

Deborah Miller :

80 to 100 hours promoting, adding my art to product and reading the blog for research and such.

Rico:
What's the best advise you can give someone just starting out on Zazzle?

Deborah Miller :

Be a Nike and just do it. Then spend the time promoting. Lots of time! You can create a gazillion pieces of art but until you're known, you won't sell anything. I don't know much about promoting online so I do a lot of reading and research. This is also a must-do.

Rico:
What do you like to do when you are not creating art?

Deborah Miller :

You know? I almost can't remember since getting into Zazzle and putting my art onto things like postage stamps. I did play Scrabble nearly everyday, read, play with my ferrets, and learn. I LOVE learning.

Rico:
Tell me 5 random things everyone should know about you? 

Deborah Miller :

I love to sniff new books in the book store.
Nothing like the aroma of fresh ink. I would say the same about my oil pencils.
I art directed automotive magazines in the 90s. Mustang Monthly and Super Ford out of Lakeland, FL.
I can teach old dogs (yes, the animal) new tricks.
I HAVE to be productive; I can't just sit and waste a day.
I enjoy pleasing people.

Rico:
List 3 of your favorite designs you want me to feature. Tell me something about each design.

Deborah Miller :

 

Monarch Butterfly Card:

Monarch Butterfly Greeting Card by Visages
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After sitting for an hour in my back yard during the monarch migration, I finally managed to digitally capture this little guy resting on a vibrant flower. I used the zoom but to ensure I got all of his fine detailing, I crept forward as much as I dared. This is the final result of which I'm proud.

Ferretism (Sayings) T Shirt:

Ferret-isms & Sayings by Visages
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After getting a look from one of my ferrets, I couldn't help but imagine what he was saying to me. I searched the internet for ferretisms and sayings but found only a few. The idea blossomed from there. Shortly after creating the line, I sold a mouse pad! My ferrets are a constant source of entertainment and inspiration.

Panda Bear Apron:

Panda Bear Apron by Visages

I created this panda with pencil and oil pencil after I received a request to draw one. It took a full day and the end result was well received by the requester who loves to cook and wanted a panda bear apron. Most everything I create is simple. I'm not wont to add frills to my art...

Rico:
This is one of my personal favorite designs from your shop 

FrankenFerret Shirt:

FrankenFerret Shirt by Visages
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I just think this design is unique and quite cute!

Rico:
Where else can our readers find you online?

Deborah Miller : 

Facebook

Crafting: Homemade Handmade Repurposed Blog

Dreams Come True So Get to Dreaming! Blog

Millers Wrapped Expression

Squidoo: Ferret-art-ferret-inspirations-and-creations

 

Interview with Kara Stewart - artinphotography

Kara Stewart - artinphotography






Rico:
What's Your Name ? 

Kara Stewart 

Rico:
List your shop(s) - 

Kara Stewart: 

artinphotography
 
Rico:
How long have you been at Zazzle?

Kara Stewart:
I opened my shop on zazzle in mid-April, 2011, so I’ve only been a ‘zazzler’ for a little over four months.

Rico:
Are you a ProSeller? 

Kara Stewart:
No, I’m not a ProSeller yet, but I hope to be in the near future!

Rico:
What's the best advise you got when you were starting out? 

Kara Stewart:
The best advice I got when I was starting out was to read, read, read! There is so much information for new zazzlers in Zazzle University and the forums, and it is extremely helpful when starting out. The forums are a great place to meet other zazzlers, and the New to Zazzle thread is particularly helpful.

Rico:
What medium/tools do you use to create your designs?

Kara Stewart:
My art is photography and all my designs are based on my original images. I use a Nikon D300 DSLR and Photoshop CS5 and Corel’s Paint Shop Pro Photo for editing. I create ‘straight’ images, images using editing software and textures, and I just love to use images for their color and create abstract designs from them too!

Rico:
Who or what inspires you? 

Kara Stewart:
I am inspired not only by just life all around me, but by other photographers. There are a number of excellent photography sites and forums out there, and a ton of inspiring images. I find that when I browse through other people’s images, I get ideas for my own images, as well as inspiration to try new techniques and learn new things. I belong to the smugmug daily community (www.smugmug.com and their Daily Photos), where there are tons of supportive photographers and also Digital Grin with their extremely talented photographers. And I subscribe to or keep up with a lot of photography blogs such as Light Stalking and Digital Photography School. My real life interests inspire what I shoot: dog images are just about tops with me, Native American images and designs (I’m a Native crafts person member of the Indian Arts & Crafts Association), flowers and nature, food photography and rural scenes and images.

Rico:
How much time a week to you spend on Zazzle? 

Kara Stewart:
This summer I had an unplanned hiatus from working and so was able to spend significant amounts of time daily on designing zazzle products and marketing them – probably 12 – 14 hours a day. But I have since returned to work full time, I am now only able to spend an hour or two each evening during the week on zazzle (if I am not too tired!) as well as all day Saturday and Sunday.

Rico:
What's the best advise you can give someone just starting out on Zazzle? 

Kara Stewart:
I’d give someone starting out on zazzle the same good advice that I was given – read, read, read about zazzle! Spend a significant chunk of your beginning time reading through the forums and the tutorials on Zazzle University.

Rico:
What do you like to do when you are not creating art? 

Kara Stewart:
I feel like I am always creating art (except when I am at work)! My other creative love besides photography is writing. I am fortunate to have made a number of writer contacts and I love to keep up with them and what they are writing in addition to my own writing. Aside from that, I read and love to dote on and play with my Golden Retriever, Samson. If I ever have the time and money, I intend to travel anywhere and everywhere!

Rico:
Tell me 5 random things everyone should know about you? 

Kara Stewart:
I love chocolate cheese pie and the sound of the ocean, although I’d rather vacation in the mountains than at the beach, I secretly love to watch the ‘judge shows’ on tv and I wanted to be an astronaut when I was little.

Rico:
What are 3 of your favorite designs? Tell me something about each design. 

Kara Stewart: 

Your Own Dog's Picture Golden Retriever Dog Breed Mug

Your Own Dog's Picture Golden Retriever Dog Breed by artinphotography
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One of my favorite designs are my Your Own Dog’s Picture Dog Breed mugs. I designed these so that you can easily drop in your own canine love’s image on one side and have breed information on the other side. I currently have these available in Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Yorkshire Terrier, Boston Terrier, Rat Terrier and French Bulldog. I love these because they would be so easy to make a truly memorable gift for your favorite dog lover.

Night Camellia Greeting Card

Night Camellia by artinphotography
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Another one of my favorite designs is Night Camellia . I took this on a trip to North Carolina State University’s Raulston Arboretum in the spring. So many gorgeous blossoming plants! I processed it using Topaz Adjust’s Night filter.

Candy Corn iphone4 Case

Candy Corn iphone4 Case by artinphotography
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And I just love my Candy Corn design! I am big lover of autumn with its candy corn, apples, red leaves and pumpkins!

Rico:
Where else can our readers find you online? 

Kara Stewart:
Other places I am on line include my blog, Kara Stewart, Art in Photography where the emphasis is on creative passions and the convergence of photography and writing.

my Facebook fan page, Kara Stewart, Art in Photography 
 
and on twitter @artinphotgrphy
 
Or you could just go to my about.me page to access all my locations!

Kara Stewart, Art in Photography An online photography gallery and shop