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March, 2009

Here we go again!  Pushing Spring!  I am too soon old to be too late smart so I'm going to follow the gardening rules for SURE this year.  Well, maybe a few tasks can be pushed ahead.... no no no Connie don't do it!

It looks like this is going to be the year for photo transfer arts and crafts do it yourself projects!  I've listened to all of your requests and responded to every call for help.  Here is what I've learned:

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YOU are looking for less expensive ways to give better and more creative personalized gifts including photo quilts, photo purses, photo dolls, photo cross stitch and photos mounted to canvas.

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YOU are willing to attend seminars and workshops to learn about this fun photo transfer process.

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YOU have asked for a re-issue of my book, "The Fabric Attic - Photo Transfer Fabric Arts and Crafts".

So with the understanding that I am willing to take on extra work and go back to the drawing board with the printed book, I'm hoping you will line up for pre-sales. 

The plan is to do a test run with a self publisher.  Those who pre-sign up for the first release will receive the publication at MY cost plus postage.  In return, I would ask for feedback about everything you read.

The reason I am making this offer and asking your help is because I am not a wealthy woman.  This website doesn't even pay its own way!  I need some pre-publishing funding so that when it is right, I'll be able to pay for additional printings.  Clear as mud?  Yeah, makes sense to me too.

If you wish to have access to do it yourself instructions both on line or in printed book, please click here.

That's all I know for now....

Connie

 

February, 2009

I am forever wondering, "Where does time go?".   Ya got me on that one.  I have no clue! Apologies if you keep coming back to this home page to find out what is happening in  my world.  Enough that I forget to remember to update this home page.  I work on the inside and must pay more attention to this page. 

Two things dominate my time.  First is our 'do it yourself' section. Do It Yourself   There have been over 5,000 requests for help in photo transfer projects.  I keep busy answering questions and I am delighted to help.  Most readers come back to me with astounding comments like, "This is not as easy as it looks".   Totally correct statement.  Photo transfer to fabric is like any other new learned skill.  It takes time, practice and attention.  I have been performing photo to fabric transfer/sublimation since 1998.  I still have troubles.  It is a very quirky and temperamental process and there is nothing quick and easy about it.  This means that I still encourage, coach and hope that more of you will learn photo to fabric transfer which is at the bottom line, more fun than a grown up should be allowed to have.

The second thing is photo transfer to fabric.  Some find it easier and in the long run, cheaper to have me make their photo transfers for them.  It's true.  If you have a project requiring photo transfer to fabric and you need help, see here: Photo Transfer

One other noteworthy subject for February involves your many requests for one on one instructions and live seminars.  So OK, I'll see what I can do about it. My decision process will be helped by your opinions. There is an email link on this page somewhere, let me know what you think.

 

November 11, 2008

Today makes one wonder for this day in 2011.  That would make it 11-11-11.  Gives one pause to think.

The reason for this season is that of giving thanks.   Thanksgiving is a simple word for an amazing good feeling of appreciation and gratefulness.  Like me, I know you all are making your own lists of thankfulness. 

For Connie's Corner I am happy to see a resurgence of personalized gift giving.   Connie's Corner offers Made In U.S.A  hand made gifts and links to affiliates and favorites for many different personalized gifts. Photo Gifts   It is tough to compete with cheap foreign labor.  This is a 'predictability factor' considered by all artisans and crafts-people.  Please patronize our sponsors seen in side borders and specific ad placements.  We earn a few pennies for each sale made ONLY through Connie's Corner.  This helps offset website costs, supplies, equipment, and augments the wages of our talented workers.

So what's new at Connie's Corner this Christmas Season? 

First off the list is the courage and freedom to patronize storefront and web based retailers who joyfully announce, "Merry Christmas".  It is what it is! 

Photo Transfer:  Still accepting orders for photo transfer to fabric.  We will provide your photo transfers for your holiday gifts including photo quilts, purses, pillows, dolls and cross stitch.  See more information at:  Photo Transfer

Photo Dolls:  This charming gift moves in and out of flash trend but still maintains a steady base.  Photo dolls are charming and lovable and provide loving gifts and lasting memories.  Photo Dolls

Do It Yourself:  Nearly 4,000 readers have visited our Do It Yourself center.  The demand has nearly outstripped my ability to spend time updating and changing information.  Photo Transfer to Fabric is NOT brain surgery.  It IS very quirky.  There is NO charge to view the Do It Yourself Photo Transfer Instructions.  We do ask you to register and indicate projects and skill levels.  If you do find any of these instructions helpful, we hope  you will choose to voluntarily pay for the information.  This web based instruction series is priced far less than the print version which is now out of date and in hands of 'collectors'.   Intellectual property is difficult to seek, serve and maintain.  All information is copyrighted but I won't stop anyone from viewing the information as they wish.  I am delighted to report than many readers have paid, others wish they would have paid but couldn't or wouldn't.  That's ok.  My intellectual property has already been taken and capitalized upon by Chinese sweatshops.  If they can steal it, I suppose I can live with our way that focuses on the honor system.   You can reach our Do It Yourself Photo Transfer Fabric Arts at this link: Do It Yourself  Learn what you can, ask questions if you need and pay if you are able. Works for me, hope it works for you!

Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday and remember truly and sure,  the reason for this season!

Connie

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July, 2008

God Bless America - Still the land of the free!

Blink an eye and months go by.  Been busy?  Me too! 

This whole affiliate marketing thing is just not going so well for me.  I've got some definitely negative feedback about all that.  Save for another day another rant and rave.  Only one affiliate in the past year has actually gathered your attention and been found worthy of your patronage.  See our page on Photo Gifts for some great offerings from Personalization Mall.

I've finally found another source for the printed photo blankets.  This is about the greatest new technology I've discovered.  See the photos of the photo blankets here: Photo Blankets

Why have I been so busy?  It seems more and more of you are wanting to 'do it yourself'.  That's GREAT!!!!   Some of you even want to get into the business of photo transfer.  I am delighted to help!!!  Do It Yourself

Hoping you will soon see me on at least one more web site as a topic guide.  For those of you on my mailing list, I'll be sure to let you know where to read more from me.  Say your prayers!!!  Sign up for mailing list here:  NewsLetter

April, 2008

Gardening Season is HERE.  Sort of.  It took a lot of encouragement, but I've finally gotten around to publishing my little gardening stories.   No doubt about it, I am incompetent to manage the gardens and landscaping tasks up here on this hilltop out in the middle of nowhere.  It keeps me busy and it is good exercise.   Further than that I cannot claim any expertise, but it is darned funny out here.  Come see ....Gardening

 

March, 2008

Spring is sprung, the grass is riz.  I wonder where the birdies is?

Sorry about that, couldn't help myself.  Someone once told me the rest of that 'pome' but for the life of me I can't draw it up in the brain.  Must be spring fever.  Can't be age related.

Gotta say, affiliate marketing isn't the way for this webmistress to earn money on the internet.  The google ads definately do better and a whole lot less work.  Going to have to re-evaluate all that.

The exciting news this spring is our new decorating site!  Visit Kathi's Corner Decor NOW for an absolutely FREE decorating question answered.  Kathi's Corner  There are also GREAT sponsors from Google on the new site.

 

December 2007

Alllllrightey then customers!  Enough affiliates are on board so I know you will have great shopping adventures from Connie's Corner affiliate and google links.  Let's go SHOPPING! Shopping

Oh and before I forget, I've been convinced to make a FEW more photo purses this year.  If you still want one of my hand made ones I'll make only fifty more to be shipped by Dec 21.  Photo Purse

November, 2007

The holidays are upon us!  There are more affiliates scrambling for our attention.  So many products and only one of me to search for just the right sponsors!  Our newest product offering is one I am just way way too excited about!  Photo blankets!!!  A new technology provides vibrant colors and soft texture.  See them Photo Throw Blankets  And YES... the pictures are REALLY photographs of actual photo blankets!!!!  

October, 2007

Dear customers,

Guess WHAT?  Affiliate shopping is HERE at Connie's Corner!   I am continually searching the web for more great affiliates with products to offer YOU!  My passion is for personalized gifts so there are offerings for many great products!  I've also included affiliates for clothing, home and garden, man toys, children's gifts and special occasion items including wedding, anniversary, graduation and more!

Affiliate marketing works like this:  If you buy a product from any of my partners, we receive a few pennies in commission.  This is different from the side bar ads which are pay per clicks.  Please shop from these companies too because they are specially selected to satisfy our interests.

Many affiliates offer promotional discounts, free shipping, holiday incentives and  more. Connie's Corner also receives special incentives designed just for US = YOU!   If you want to receive the latest information about affiliates - new products and incentives, please subscribe to our newsletter Sign Me Up  This newsletter is not available on line yet so be sure to get all the information you need through subscription. .

To get started, all you have to do is CLICK  Shopping

 

August, 2007

Dear Customers,

Well dear friends, no one can say I don't listen to your requests!!!

A few months back Connie's Corner migrated to a referral website.  I received so many emails from my customers complaining about so many things.  It seems you all prefer Connie's Corner meticulous attention to detail and customer involvement. 

OK OK OK

Do It Yourself!  Instructions are available for photo quilts and purses.  These instructions include photo transfer to fabric. PLUS I will do your photo transfers for your own photo quilts, purses, and any art or craft.  Do It Yourself

My photo purses are BACK!!!!!   The styles are limited but oh so usable, flexible and YES we now have replaceable photo panels!!!  How cool is this?????   See MORE HERE

Alwright already!!!!

Photo Throws are now for sale!  Your photos knitted into comfortable cotton throw blankets. Several styles and sizes available soon!  Get your request in early!  Photo Throw Blankets

Personalized Gifts!  Photos - Text - Embroidery - Knit!    If you are REALLY into all kinds of personalized gifts (who isn't?)  please patronize our affiliate Personalization Mall.  If you go to this site from Connie's Corner AND buy something from them, we get a few pennies commission.  Some great products (I picked them out myself) PLUS more personalized gifts than you can imagine are available HERE Photo Gifts

 

 

 

Personal Note From Connie:

It has been a great run!  Connie's Corner has been producing hand made personalized photo transfer gifts since 1999.  I know of where we've been and I am finally smart enough to acknowledge that we can no longer compete with larger organizations with better web sites, first rate quality products and incredible  pricing. 

Our associates and helpers are all off doing their things with their own businesses or with 'real jobs'.  At first it seemed like a good time to say farewell and be done with it.  But then I considered several important facts.

Connie's Corner has an excellent search engine presence.  Many have asked how we have achieved such a high ranking.  No tricks or gimmicks!  The secret is time.  It takes time for a web site to trickle up in the search engines. 

It seems such a waste to allow this good asset to just end.  With this in mind I have begun searching opportunities for affiliate marketing, sponsored links and other advertising opportunities.

As a MgMaggee (Medium Good Middle Aged Girl Geek) I am limited in my web design abilities.  I don't have a shopping cart because our products don't lend themselves to it.

What I do have is an excellent relationship with my customer base, fast response and good advise regarding customized gifts.

One new feature at Connie's Corner is a series of short tutorials about photo transfer to fabric.  This collection includes options for photo transfer, digital photo editing, printers and fabric selection. Get started at:  Photo Transfer

So stay with me as this sight is redesigned for better products, services and pricing.

Our sponsored links have started up so please visit them. 

Fondest Regards and GREATEST Thanks!
Connie

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Choose Connie's Corner because we are SMARTER, PRETTIER and NICER than all the rest!  Connie's Corner accepts no responsibility for business relationships transacted between Associates, Affiliates, Sponsored Links  and Customers.  There are no refunds or returns on any photo transfer custom art. Connie's Corner and all contents and products are  trademarked and copyrighted by  Constance R. Pottenger in 1997 - 2008.