My other family, the "Zamily"

I have been designing invitations, apparel, business products and gifts on a little Print-On-Demand site that you might have heard of called Zazzle.com for three years. During that time, I have worked on my own, conceptualizing, designing and creating whatever came into my mind, whether it was a wedding invitation series, business cards for a particular industry or funky customizable gifts. Within the last year or two, thanks to the wonders of social media, I have developed a small group of friends and colleagues. They are people who have taken a similar path as I, and have a innate need to express themselves creatively, and maybe make a little money while they're at it. They are strong, inspiring and motivating, but overall, they are a group of people from all over the world who love what they do, whether it is part-time or full-time like me. This blog is dedicated to them and their creative work. They are truly my "Zamily". (and I take no credit whatsoever for coming up with that word, the one who did knows who she is).

I implore any visitor to this blog to take some time to peruse the outstanding art and design by these artists and designers. The thing that's overwhelmingly evident is they each have a style that is unique and they express themselves in so many fascinating ways. The following products are in no particular order and are just a sampling from each shop. You'll find a plethora of other phenomenal products via their shop links.

Turquoise Green Brown Crackle Wedding Invitation by NiteOwl Studio

This monogrammed turquoise blue, white, lime green, and brown FAUX crackle floral wedding invitation has a pair of love birds on it. The text is all customizable and so is the paper type.

Magazine Cover Fuchsia Bridal Shower Invitations by Starzraven

Bridal Shower invitations that look like the cover of a magazine. Personalize with the Bride-to-be's photo, fiance, proposal, and party details. 

Little mermaid girl cute girly birthday invitation by TheStationeryShop

Cute and fun mermaid birthday party invitation featuring a little mermaid cartoon girl sitting on a rock with a starfish and seahorse, and customizable invite text surrounded by pink seashells. Cute and girly invite for kids, great for mermaid or under the sea themed birthday parties.  

Apple tree fall wedding Save the Date announcement by weddings_

Apple tree fall wedding custom Save the Date flat card, featuring a stylized apple tree with red fruit.

Beach Baby Sand Castle Boy Baby Shower 5x7 Custom Announcement by allpetscherished

Celebrate some fun in the sun with our adorable beach baby invitation, customized for a boy beach baby shower celebration!  

Autumn Leaves Business Card by susanmossart

Autumn Leaves Business Card - Customise with your own details. From an original watercolor painting by Susan Moss.

Retro Film Strip Graduation Party Photo Invite by malibuitalian

You can customize the text on this vintage inspired party invitation for birthday parties, anniversary parties or just about any occasion. Shown here as a graduation party invitation, this eclectic design features a retro frame accented by a black and white filmstrip. The back of this design also features the same film strip. Upload your own photos to complete the look.

Pink Cymbidium Orchid Photo Wedding Invitation by wasootch

The text and photo on this soft and romantic pink, green, and white Cymbidium orchid floral photo wedding wedding invitation or announcement are fully customizable. To change the text and photo use the personalize options. Orchids are a beautiful and elegant tropical flower very popular as a wedding flower or theme. This one is lovely for a spring, summer, or winter wedding.

Blue Robot Child's Birthday Party Invitation by paper_robot

Blue Robot Child's Birthday Party Invitation. A Paper_Robot exclusive Party Invitation! Little Hermie the robot here is what our store was founded from! Now you can have this beautifully illustrated blue and green robot holding your child's birthday party details on a great party invitation! Robot is on a striped background, wide eyed and holding party planners text for the event on front! 100% Customizable with your party details! 

Christian Spiritual Scripture Wedding Invitation by dbvisualarts

This Christian, Spiritual or Religious Flat Wedding Invitation features a Bible page showing Song of Solomon and a set of wedding rings. 

Big Bash Sweet 16 Invitation by starstreamdesign

A sweet sixteen party invitation that is reminiscent of a concert or circus poster. A medallion encloses the golden words "Sweet 16" atop of a deep blue burst background framed against gold. The birthday girl's name stands out in a bright red banner. Add party information on the reverse along with a photo in place of the large sweet 16 type.

I hope to keep this as a running promotional blog to highlight my favorite artists and designers. Check back to see what these creative people have come up with next!!!