Interview with Bebop Part 2
What is your favorite aspect about Zazzle?
Bebop :
I love the idea that I can translate the beauty I see on to useful products which are then appreciated and enjoyed by others.
Rico:
Who or what inspires you?
Bebop :
My flower and vegetable gardens and the wild, natural world.
Rico:
What's the best advise you can give someone just starting out on Zazzle?
Bebop :
Do only careful, quality work and take lots of time with the descriptions and tags. Try to promote wherever you can (Twitter, Pinterest, blogs, etc.) Follow the Promoting and Generating thread of the Zazzle Forum and offer your products whenever appropriate.
Rico:
What was the latest product you added to your wish list (include link)?
Bebop :
The small white Heron known as the Snowy Egret, shown here in a typical resting pose, on one yellow leg. An original photography, edited for painterly effec
Rico:
Tell me 5 random things everyone should know about you?
Bebop :
I am a passionate flower and vegetable gardener.
I am a photographer (the third generation, my father and grandfather both had photography studios).
I love wild nature.
I love all music, but especially jazz.
I love to cook.
Rico:
What do you like to do when you are not creating art?
Bebop :
Garden, hike, cook, read, listen to music.
Rico:
Include links to 3 of your favorite designs you want me to feature. Tell me something about each design.
Bebop :
Blackbird Save the Date Wedding Postcards by BebopsWeddings
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Blackbird Save the Date Wedding Postcards by BebopsWeddings
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This save the date postcard is from the Blackbird Wedding Collection. I took this photo at my pond. The redwing blackbird was way up in an aspen tree calling out across the pond.
Antique Roses Bridal Shower Personalized Invitations by BebopsWeddings
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Antique Roses Bridal Shower Personalized Invitations by BebopsWeddings
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This bridal shower invitation is from the Antique Roses Wedding Collection. It is actually a photograph of some of my old fashioned roses that I had picked for a vase arrangement in the house.
Purple Spring Floral Wedding Announcement by BebopsWeddings
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This wedding invitation is from the Purple Spring Floral Wedding Collection. These crocuses were growing in my garden. I took the photo and then cut out the grassy background in Photoshop Elements to get the image for the collection.
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?
Bebop :
Hard to answer. I think the fact that people purchase my products and come back for more has given me some confidence in my creative abilities.
Rico:
Where else can our readers find you online? (Facebook, Twitter, other blog or website)
Bebop :
Twitter @bebopsplace
The Daily Rainbow Blog
Sharing Roses Blog
Creatures of The Planet Blog
Bebop Tote-Bags Blog
Bebop's Place - my main store
