Showing posts with label birthday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label birthday. Show all posts

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Save The Date Postcards



I have been working on a line of Save The Date Postcards at my SmilinEyesTreasuresPhotography.com at Zazzle site that you can personalize and customize to fit any function or event. Matching postage stamps are available. My goal is to put all of my flower, animal, and nature photos in this line. If you see one of my images that I have not yet created a card for, please contact me and I will be happy to create it for you. Also, if you need any help or have any special requests, I will be delighted to work with you to help you get that very special card. Here's a sample of what I have available. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoy creating them.


Save The Date Wisteria Flower Photo Postcard postcardSave The Date Border Collie Puppies Dog Postcard postcardSave The Date Bluebird Nature Photo Postcard postcardSave The Date Juggling Panda Bear Funny Postcard postcardSave The Date Fiery Lily Flower Photo Postcard postcardSave The Date Frog Animal Nature Photo Postcard postcardSave The Date Butterfly On Flower Postcard postcardSave The Date Patriotic Freedom Eagle Postcard postcardSave The Date Orchid Flower Photo Postcard postcardSave The Date Kokopelli Photo Postcard postcard

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Personalized Cards And Gifts For Mom



We all know Moms are very special people. They are our heroes, either military or everyday heroes. I have started a line of gifts just for Moms in my Smilin' Eyes Treasures Photography Zazzle Gallery. Some of the designs are especially for Mother's Day, and some are for birthdays. You will find flowers, butterflies, birds, and more on cards, mugs, poster prints, magnets, keychains, mousepads, and more.

At Zazzle, you can personalize and customize items using the design tool. If there is a design or photograph in my Gallery that I have not yet made specifically for Moms, please feel free to contact me and I will be happy to create it for you. Any questions or requests are always welcome.

Here's a sample of items already available.



Mom My Hero Mother's Day Card cardMom My Hero T-Shirt shirtMom My Hero Happy Birthday TravelCoffee Mug mugMom My Hero Bluebird Birthday Card cardMom My Hero Mother's Day Bluebird Photo Magnet magnetMom My Hero Butterfly Mother's Day Card cardMother's Day Butterfly Nature Coffee Mug mugMom My Hero White Rose Flower Photo T-Shirt shirtMom My Hero White Rose Flower Poster Print printMom My Hero Happy Birthday White Rose Keychain keychainMom My Hero Cedar Waxwing Nature Birthday Card cardMom My Hero Mother's Day Cedar Waxwing Coffee Mug mugHappy Birthday Mom Juggling Panda Bear Coffee Mug mugMom My Hero Red Rose Kaleidoscope T-Shirt shirtMom My Hero Mother's Day Roses Mousepad mousepadMom My Hero Regal Swan Mother's Day Card cardMom My Hero Birthday Regal Swan Travel Mug mugMom My Hero Regal Swan Nature Photo Apron apron




Thursday, January 15, 2009

Personalized And Customized Greeting Cards And Invitations



Personalize and customize your greeting and note cards for that special, personal touch. Choose your favorite image from my collection of flower, nature, and wildlife photos, and create a memory for that special person. Or create that special party, bridal, wedding, or baby shower invitation. Matching postage stamps are available. If you would like me to design an invitation, please contact me, and I will be happy to create it for you to purchase.

I have two stores where you can purchase cards and invitations to personalize and customize. My shop at Greeting Card Universe is cards only, and I have many more images on cards that are not available in my Zazzle gallery. In my Zazzle gallery, all of my images are also available on mugs, T shirts, tote bags, magnets, postcards, keychains, and more, which you can also personalize.

For those of you who are not "techno savvy" (like I was myself not too long ago, and still have a long way to go), I will write some simple instructions here about how to use the editors on each site so you can create your own personal cards and messages. If you have any problems or special requests, please feel free to contact me.

Greeting Card Universe



In this shop, there is less creative flexibility because you cannot add text to the front of the card. You can, however, create the card and have it mailed directly to the recipient for the regular cost of a postage stamp. If you prefer to purchase from this store and would like text on the front of a card, please contact me and I can create it for you.

To add text to the inside of the card:

  1. Click "Personalize Card"
  2. Now you have the option to add text to the top inside, the bottom inside, and a closing. The instructions are the same for each part of the card you are personalizing.
  3. Click on the section you wish to add text to. A box will pop up where you can select your font color, whether you would like the text centered, or left or right side aligned, font style, and font size.
  4. Simply click your choice on each option.
  5. Now click on the empty space of the card and type in your text and click "Save".
  6. It will take a few seconds to generate your card, and then you can see what you have created. If you would like to make any changes, simply click again on that section and edit to your hearts content. There is even a spell check feature you can use.
  7. Once everything looks the way you would like, click on "I approve the inside preview of my card" and then click on "Next Step".
  8. From here on will be the ordering process for your personal card, just follow the directions.

Zazzle Gallery

In my Zazzle gallery, you have a lot more options. You can add or change any text on any item. In this store, you can add text to the front of all cards, to really create a personal message. After you have chosen your favorite image, you can either start from scratch with one of my blank note cards, or choose a card that already has text on it and change the text to your personal preferences.

  1. First choose the size card - either greeting or note card size.
  2. Click on "Customize it".
  3. If you are starting with a blank card and want to add text to the front, click on "Add text". If you are using a card with text already on it, click "Change text".
  4. A box will pop up - just type in the text you would like and then click "OK".
  5. Here is where I really LOVE Zazzle - you have a lot of creative choices now. You can place the text anywhere on the card, choose your font style, size, and color. The following instructions are the same if you have started from scratch or are editing existing text.
  6. Font - click on the font bar - it may take a few seconds for the box to pop up. Then click on your choice. It will immediately show on the card, if you like it, then click on "Close". If you would like to see what another font looks like, simply choose another font. Keep doing this until you have a font you like and click "Close".
  7. Font Size - to change the font size go to the box with the number in it. You can either increase or decrease the size by simply hitting the + or - signs.
  8. Text Color - to change the text color, click on the colored box and a color selection box will open up. Simply click on the color of your choice.
  9. Text Placement - you can put the text anywhere on the card. Simply go to the image of the card and click on the text. A box will appear around the text, and using your mouse, just move it around to where you would like it.
  10. Use these same instructions to place text on the inside top and bottom of the card.
  11. You will notice a dotted outline on the cards, this is the "safe" area for any customization you might do. To print properly, BE SURE your text is always within these borders.
  12. Once the card looks they way you want it, just click on "Add to cart" to purchase it.

It really is fun to do and can become quite addictive!! And now you have messages and greetings that are personal to the person you are giving the card to. I hope this will help you discover a whole new way of purchasing your greeting cards - Have Fun!

If you need help designing invitations (they can be a little tricky), please contact me and I will be happy to design it for you to purchase.


Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Polish Birthday Flower And Nature Greeting Cards

I have added a collection of birthday greeting cards in Polish in both my Greeting Card Universe Store and my Zazzle gallery. If you are interested in an image that I have not yet created a card in Polish, please contact me.

The front of the card has the greeting Wszystkiego najlepszego.

Inside the card is the song Sto Lat!

Sto lat, sto lat, niech zyje zyje nam.
Sto lat, sto lat, niech zyje zyje nam.
Jeszcze raz, jeszcze raz, niech zyje, zyje nam.
Niech zyje nam!

English translation is:

Good luck, good cheer, may you live a hundred years.
Good luck, good cheer, may you live a hundred years.
Good luck, good cheer, may you live a hundred years.
One hundred years!



Saturday, November 1, 2008

Personalized Flower And Nature Greeting And Note Cards


I love to take pictures and try to capture something that evokes feeling. I decided to offer my images for sale as a way to share some of the beauty or inspiration, or even humor I might be able to capture. I was delighted to discover Zazzle, where I can offer my images on greeting and note cards, posters and prints, but also mugs, T shirts, magnets, keychains, tote bags, aprons, even on Keds sneakers. You can personalize most items with your own text and messages for a personal touch. The rubber duckies card just makes me laugh. All those little "cool dude" rubber duckies with their "shades" on are just a hoot!

All of my images are available on blank cards as well as birthday, thank you, get well, thinking of you, and invitations. Matching postage stamps are also available. And if there's an image you like and I don't have what you want created, just contact me and I will be happy to create it for you to purchase.

This llama was so not happy I was taking her picture. I designed birthday cards for people who aren't happy about getting older.


Llama Humorous Another Birthday Greeting Card card
Llama Humorous Another Birthday Greeting Card by SmilinEyesTreasures

This handsome rooster was having a crowing match with another rooster on the farm. I thought it would make a cute birthday card to crow about having a birthday.


Rooster Crowing Nature Birthday Greeting Card card
Rooster Crowing Nature Birthday Greeting Card by SmilinEyesTreasures

This cute little fellow, a red eft or salamander, so happily posed for this picture. I thought he was particularly cute for a Thank You card.


Red Eft Salamander Nature Thank You Note Card card
Red Eft Salamander Nature Thank You Note Card by SmilinEyesTreasures

I was taking a picture of this lovely rose when this bumble bee flew into the shot just as I snapped it. I guess he wanted to be famous!


Bee And Rose Flower Photo Get Well Note Card card
Bee And Rose Flower Photo Get Well Note Card by SmilinEyesTreasures

And all cards are available as blank cards, which you can personalize yourself, or leave blank. I was driving by this reservoir when I saw several flocks of wild Canadian geese stopping over. It was such a lovely scene with them floating around in the reflection of the autumn leaves.


Canadian Geese In Autumn Nature Greeting Note Card card
Canadian Geese In Autumn Nature Greeting Note Card by SmilinEyesTreasures

This beauty was serenely floating around, and I was able to capture his perfect reflection in the water.

Canadian Goose Reflections Nature Note Card card
Canadian Goose Reflections Nature Note Card by SmilinEyesTreasures

And then I have many flower images. Flowers are one of my favorite subjects. I have roses, irises, wildflowers, lupine, and dahlias, just to name a few.



Sunflower And Guest Flower Greeting Or Note Card card
Sunflower And Guest Flower Greeting Or Note Card by SmilinEyesTreasures