Work, work, work… and when I’m not doing that, I be battling one health issue or another. And that’s why you haven’t seen me around for a while… and man, that time can get away from you! First it’s a few days, then a week or two, morphing into a month, then before you know it it’s been months, the year’s on its last legs. And here I am wondering where I’ve been and what I’ve accomplished!
Truth is, I have been spending almost all my time making and posting products for my Cafe Press and Zazzle stores. Rather tedious, but, honestly, I do like doing it. I have about 600 products (so far) in my Cafe Press store. And that’s making each product separately, on its own, then posting. Now’s the time to do it – the shopping season is short this year, so I’ll be continuing this marathon for at least a few more weeks. I consider the higher volume of products the better. And it’s very cool that one can post products for sale for no money up front!
One of the things I really enjoy about Cafe Press is the various types of products one can create. I’ve made curtains (60″ x 84″) 5×7 area rugs, pillows galore, beach towels and shower curtains . I can vouch for the quality of the last two – I ordered both a shower curtain and a beach towel and was delighted. Yes, more pricey that your regular Target shower curtain or beach towel, but the uniqueness of designs is well worth it!
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Black Friday and your fill of football for the weekend! Whatever was your pleasure, may it keep you full of warm memories to last a very long time.
I really don’t even know what’s been going on in the world – I’ve cocooned myself away here, nose to the keyboard – like I said work, work, work.
BUDDHAKAT’S BIG BEAUTIFUL BUSINESS CARD
I did take a short break to see Elton John in concert. What an amazing man who sure seems like he enjoys himself up there on stage and interacting with his very faithful audiences. He and his crew were onstage for almost 3 hours, of solid floor shaking rock and roll, Elton style.
This is about the longest I’ve allowed myself away from filling my shops, so I guess I better get back to work. But first, let’s see what we can find in the way for fractals for your viewing pleasure…
love to you all…
BLUE NOTE SPECIAL
POCKET CHI
LITTLE MAN
FEED ME, SEYMORE
SPINFINITY
HEARTS AFIRE
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Big sales going on right now at my two shops below. Lowest prices ever, that will last AT LEAST through the end of 2013…
Buddhakat’z Dazzling Zazzle Shoppe
FUNNY (sorry if it offends): http://www.buzzfeed.com/erinchack/questions-new-jerseyans-are-tired-of-hearing
BuddhaKat 
Like Blue Note Special because it’s the simplest one. 😛
Welcome back. Hope you can stay a long while.
I think that’s what I like about it too!!! Thanks for being so quick to the draw on cemments, Tess! I missed you. Today’s the 1st day in weeks I haven’t immediately started adding products first thing!
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Maybe there’s something to be said about being in the right place at the right time. Can’t take credit but thank you. 🙂
I like the first one best this time.
I hope you did the required hoop-jumping tricks at CP to get your sore up and your marketplace commission back to the 10% that it should be.
Hi Binky… sounds like sage advice. I had trouble at first understanding how CP worked, but I now have a fully functional store. I’m not sure I understand the marketplace tricks, yet, but I will keep learning. Their site is so confusing I almost decided against them, but I understand it does attract buyers, so I sacrificed my standards (a fully functional, high performance website) for the buck!
This is the only website I’ve had to call for assistance to help me get started and in the groove on!
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Go to your dashboard an click on SALES in the left sidebar. That takes you to a chart where your commission score and royalty rate is shown. It should be 10%. If it’s not, click on the “Looking for ways to improve your score?” and do those things asap.
Missed your sparkle – but you’ve been so productive! Glad you’ve got a stage (and yes, the more selection, the more opportunities – cool!)
Take care of yourself and jingle on!
(shower curtains, beach towels and more – soooo coool!)
and I’ve missed your wise, sage observations of life and such… yes, I wish I could afford all the cool stuff… I’ve always thought wearing a scarf with my designs would be awesome – I still do!! Now I can save up for one!
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You sound just like what the “grand masters” painters must have said in their life time ( giggles)
I love your fractals. I do jigsaw puzzles for entertainment & these designs would be perfect for jigsaw puzzles!
Thank you so much for that! I’ve always felt they would make great challenging puzzles too (though I’m not a puzzlephile). You can order puzzles of my work at both Cafe Press (40? piece) and DeviantArt (252 pieces).
PS: I’m on the hunt for other places that might offer 500-2000 piece puzzles…
Glad to be back …. Blue Note Special is my favorite … Hearts Afire #2.
Missed you much, Frank… I forgot about the old saying that all work and no play makes for a boring old lady! Hope your holidays are shaping up nicely! I really like Hearts Afire a lot.
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I turned off my email notifications for vacations, and forgot to turn some of them back on … like yours! But it’s on now! I invite you to my holiday bash on Saturday … and your readers are welcome as well!
Just beautiful!!! Your work has improved so over the year(s) Keep it up.. so intricate, so much detail now.