My Most Popular Happy Honu Card Design Yet!

Below is the listing that you would see exactly on Etsy. This is indeed proving to be my most popular design which derived from a custom order. Naturally, I had to list it because I myself was seriously impressed. I am one of those humble designers that is never fully satisfied with my work, but this one took the cake!

Three Happy Honu with modern swirly waves and blues, greens and brown. This card also has matching Thank You Cards.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25423240

THIS LISTING IS FOR THE DIGITAL DESIGN FILE ONLY

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MODIFICATION:

Colors, fonts and verbiage can be easily modified at no extra charge.

Major modifications such as adding more photos, layout changes and anything more custom will have an additional charge depending on the amount of work involved. Please consult with me prior to purchase if you have more than just the standard modifications. ANY CARD CAN BE MODIFIED TO MATCH YOUR EVENT NEEDS.

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I have several different options for printing so you can choose the right one for you!

THIS LISTING IS FOR THE DIGITAL DESIGN FILE ONLY (You print on your own). I will send you the digital file and you may choose to print it any photo retailer you choose. You control the amount and the cost. The following explains this option better.

I also print cards via VistaPrint.com. They are a reliable, very good quality online printer. I will be happy to obtain the printing cost and shipping for you. My fee for print set-up for VistaPrint is $10.00. PLEASE INFORM ME PRIOR TO PURCHASING THIS CARD IF YOU WANT THIS PRINTING OPTION BECAUSE PRICE WILL BE MODIFIED FOR PRINTING CHARGES AND FEES. When emailing me please tell me your quantity, if you want return address on envelope, if you want matte, glossy, or linen card stock, if this is a RUSH job, and the address to send it to. I will then collect the price from VistaPrint.com and give you the exact price breakdown. Email me any questions regarding this print method to hapagirl [!at] jennifergdesigns.com.

Here's how the Digital Design File Option works:

1. Choose and purchase your favorite design, or contact me to request a custom design.

2. One payment is sent, attach your photos to an e-mail and send them to hapagirl [!at] jennifergdesigns.com along with any special requests or changes you'd like made to your design. You can have your design as a 4x6 or 5x7, so let me know which you would like. Anything can be customized on these cards...colors, fonts, sayings... so you get to be as picky as you want and it will be uniquely your design.

3. In less than 24 hours, you will receive a proof. Once it's approved you'll receive a high resolution file to have printed anywhere you'd like! You can print them from home, send them to your favorite online photo retailer (snapfish.com, target.com, walmart.com) With this option, you can have prints made for as little as $.12 a piece! That's 100 cards for as little as $12.00!

Please submit your photos as a .jpg (best if the reslotuion is 300dpi or higher) and let me know if you want any editing or cropping and if you want your photo in black and white, sepia or color.


I will fully uphold the legal rights of photographers. It is illegal for me to use images that are copyrighted without the permission of the photography or company that holds the copyright. By submitting me photos, you agree that you are the photographer or have permission in the form of a copyright license from the copyright holder.

Happy Honu Birth Announcement - Blue with Three Sea Turtles and Three Photos

Three "Happy Honu" (sea turtles) on this modern design birth announcement. This card can easily be modified for a baby shower invitation.

THIS LISTING IS FOR THE DIGITAL DESIGN FILE ONLY (You print on your own). I will send you the digital file and you may choose to print it any photo retailer you choose. You control the amount and the cost. The following explains this option better.

The photo has a feathered and overlayed filter and can be applied to any high resolution photo.

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STANDARD MODIFICATIONS:
Colors, fonts and verbiage can be easily modified at no extra charge.

Major modifications are considered a customized card design and would have significant changes to the layout. Please consult with me prior to purchase if you have more than just the standard modifications. I will be happy to give you a quote. ANY CARD CAN BE MODIFIED TO MATCH YOUR EVENT NEEDS.

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I have several different options for printing so you can choose the right one for you!

Here's how the Digital Design File Option works:

1. Choose and purchase your favorite design, or contact me to request a custom design.

2. One payment is sent, attach your photos to an e-mail and send them to hapagirl [!at] jennifergdesigns.com along with any special requests or changes you'd like made to your design. You can have your design as a 4x6 or 5x7, so let me know which you would like. Anything can be customized on these cards...colors, fonts, sayings... so you get to be as picky as you want and it will be uniquely your design.

3. In less than 24 hours, you will receive a proof. Once it's approved you'll receive a high resolution file to have printed anywhere you'd like! You can print them from home, send them to your favorite online photo retailer (snapfish.com, target.com, walmart.com) With this option, you can have prints made for as little as $.12 a piece! That's 100 cards for as little as $12.00!

Please submit your photos as a .jpg (best if the reslotuion is 300dpi or higher) and let me know if you want any editing or cropping and if you want your photo in black and white, sepia or color.

OPTIONAL PRINTING: (additional charges and fees apply)

You can choose to print through me. I will obtain the printing cost and shipping for you and send you the quote. My fee for print set-up for is $10.00. When emailing me please tell me your quantity, if you want return address on envelope, if you want matte, glossy, or linen card stock, if this is a RUSH job, and the address to send it to. I will then collect the price from my print vendor and give you the exact price breakdown. Email me any questions regarding this print option to hapagirl [!at] jennifergdesigns.com. PLEASE INFORM ME PRIOR TO PURCHASING THIS CARD IF YOU WANT THIS PRINTING OPTION BECAUSE PRICE WILL BE MODIFIED FOR PRINTING CHARGES AND FEES.


I will fully uphold the legal rights of photographers. It is illegal for me to use images that are copyrighted without the permission of the photography or company that holds the copyright. By submitting me photos, you agree that you are the photographer or have permission in the form of a copyright license from the copyright holder.

Happy Honu Goes Blue

Why I didn't make Happy Honu on a blue baby blanket sooner is a mystery to me. I guess I was so obsessed with chocolate brown, but I am realizing that the variation looks awesome!

So, here it is! Two Happy Honu satin appliques on a light blue cotton background with a cream flannel underside. Each honu has a blue circle design embroidered in blue.

I offer this blanket on my Etsy site for $45.00 plus shipping.

Sea Turtle Design Gets an Official Name: "Happy Honu"

I am officially renaming my super popular sea turtle design to "Happy Honu". For those non-Hawaii folks, Honu in Hawaiian means sea turtle. I felt that my design needed a name for copyright purposes which is underway. Like I mentioned before in a previous blog I never did expect this design to be so well received by people across the world. But, it is rather a universal image so it makes sense now that so many people from different walks of life love this design.

I have used "Happy Honu" on many different mediums such as blankets, pillows, quilts, prints, cards, and clothing.

I have 2 versions of "Happy Honu" now. One is my original design of the green sea turtle with circles design on the shell. The other is of the green sea turtle with an abstract design of Earth on its shell in honor of Earth Day and saving the planet all day every day.

For the history of this design visit my previous post.

Save the Planet - Happy Honu T-shirts and Onesies

Happy Honu (Sea Turtle) Organic Baby Onesie by keanusmom
Tee shirts made at zazzle.com
See more Turtles Tortoises T-Shirts

T-Shirts for Tots

Well, I finally decided to once again carry a line of t-shirts and onesies featuring my animal designs for babies and toddlers. But, unlike my first line of t-shirts these will have appliques instead of screen prints. I am starting my line off with my very popular Honu (sea turtle) design. These are all appliqued by me so it adds to the handmade nature of the product. I will soon offer my other animal designs such as by baby elephant and panda.
Following the t-shirts and onesies I will soon be offering coordinating shorts and skirts and more color options for the t-shirts. So, stay tuned for that!

This is an exciting venture for me. I LOVE children's fashion and as a Mom who shops, shops, shops for her two boys, I can hardly wait for them to be wearing my items. Who else to model my stuff right than Keanu and Kanoa?

Visit MY ETSY WEBSITE to learn more!

Behind the Design: Baby Honu (Sea Turtles)

I will always have a special place in my heart for honu (sea turtles). It all started when I was a little kid growing up in Hawaii. Going to Sea Life Park I would see those big honu in their pool gracefully swimming bobbing their heads up and down. Sometimes I would see them grazing the sea shore. They are just so magnificent to watch. I had many books about honu in my childhood collection. So, learning about them was always a fascinating thing for me. There was never a time while growing up that when I would spot a honu that I would just pass them by.

When my son Keanu was born I filled his room with all sorts of animals. Although the Giant Panda was his main nursery room theme, I also could not resist buying various honu plush animals and figurines. One turtle in particular stood out for him and it became his "tur-tur" for quite some time. Coincidentally, it was a turtle that looked like a real honu. He carried that honu around everywhere. He even had to take it to daycare on occasion. He has it to this very day although he doesn't carry it around as much he will occasionally see it and get sentimental about "tur-tur".

So, one day I wanted to design something universal - a design that appealed to all ages, all genders and add to the awareness of their endangerment. I saw my son's "tur-tur" laying on the living room floor and it came to me! I picked it up and put it next to my computer and I started designing. Never did I imagine that this design would be as popular as it is. I first started with blankets and they sold almost instantly to the store I was selling to in Austin. Then, they sold almost instantly on my Etsy Site. It has been my top seller and my most requested design for custom work to this very day. I guess there is something about honu that appeal to so many people. It brings me joy to have people across the country and around the world enjoy my honu design and share my love for them.

Color Choices for Sea Turtle Nursery Set

Recently I have been asked to create another Sea Turtle Nursery Set for a new client, but she wanted me to modify the colors for her color theme. This was very easy to do because my client knew exactly what she wanted. She explained the color in detail and I found fabric that matched.

So, here's my progress. I am starting with the Sea Turtle Quilt. The colors really work well together. It's going to be a very stunning looking nursery set. More progress slides to coming soon!

MODIFIED COLOR SET - PROGRESS



ORIGINAL SET

My New Etsy Shop - Hapa Girl Designs

I have been getting so many custom requests and orders for my birth announcements and baby shower invitations that I have decided to open a new store on Etsy which I offer my current designs and new ones! I will also be expanding my cards line with wedding invitations, save the date, wedding shower, holiday and much more! Stay tuned for a new blog too!






Visit my new store HapaGirl Designs at www.hapagirldesigns.etsy.com.

Masterpiece - My Baby Sea Turtles Quilt and Nursery Collection

I can't help but be a little proud of my Sea Turtle Nursery Collection especially when it is all put together in a room with the crib.

It took hours and hours to complete. It wasn't easy doing it with a toddler and newborn to look after, but I couldn't let my client down.

To see more photos go to my Flickr site.

I am accepting orders for some of the pieces from this collection. Please email for any questions.

Down Home Ranch Charity Gala - Austin/Elgin TX

I am pleased to be a part of the donor group for this event! I will be donating a set of my baby accessories from my Jennifer G line for their silent auction.

The mission of Down Home Ranch is to build a rural, self-reliant community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offering training, housing, recreation, and dignified employment, as well as opportunities for growth in mind, body, and spirit.

To learn more visit www.downhomeranch.org/index.shtml

Here's what I'll be donating:

Mod Baby Sea Turtles Blanket, Pillow and Bib

I'm Getting Coordinated!

I have added pillows to my product line which coordinate with my modern baby blankets. I've had a few requests for these and so here it is! I am excited to also offer sets/combo deals. Now on my Etsy site (www.jgdesigns.etsy.com) you can buy a baby blanket and pillow for $60.00. It's a good deal because my blanket alone costs $50 and the pillow alone costs $16.00. The pillows are available in Elephant (blue, pink, green) and Baby Sea Turtles.

Also, I am looking to add brand new designs / items to my product line very soon!

Modern Baby Bibs - Sea Turtle and Elephant

Here are my NEW modern baby bibs with my elephant and sea turtle design on the front.

It is made with brown cotton with satin applique and the back is a cream colored terry cloth and a velcro closure.

These bibs are so cute to give a new mother or baby at a baby shower or as a home coming gift!

Elephants available in pink, blue and green.

Visit me at www.jgdesigns.etsy.com to see more!

A New Addition to My Baby Product Line - Hobo Diaper Bags!

I am excited to announce that I am NOW offering Diaper Bags with my original designs appliquéd to the front. These will compliment my handmade baby blankets very nicely and would be awesome to give as gift set to an expecting mother. I will most likely offer complimenting diaper changing pads / mats with the diaper bag at a later date.

View More Photos Here

Each bag will be lined with a cotton fabric that will be Scotch Guarded and the exterior will either be a canvas, 100% cotton or linen.

Here is an example of the Diaper Bag that is now selling on my Etsy site. This bag is made of dark brown canvas exterior, lined with Amy Butler polka dot fabric, 1 interior zipper pocket, 2 sippy cup pockets, 26" canvas strap, and appliquéd with my Baby Sea Turtles design.

Approx. size: 16 x 20

Price: $60 plus s/h.

www.jgdesigns.etsy.com.

Be Jeweled Designs

I am happy to announce I am an official supplier for Be Jeweled. The website currently offers my elephant, sea turtle and panda bear blankets all handmade by yours truly!


Be Jeweled has a wide selection of beautiful children's items such as tutus, pillows, t-shirts, onesies, and more!


I am excited to be a part of the Be Jeweled family! www.bejeweleddesigns.net

Handmade Baby Blankets ON SALE!

I've announced my first SALE on my Etsy website. Prices good through 2/29/08.

www.jgdesigns.etsy.com

BABY BLANKETS TEMPORARILY REDUCED!

BABY ELEPHANT & MAMA (blue, green and pink) - WAS $45 NOW $42

SEA TURTLES (LINEN) - WAS $50 NOW $48














SEA TURTLES (ORGANIC COTTON) - WAS $45 NOW $42

On the Fence - t-shirts and onesies

I am "on the fence" as to whether to offer t-shirts and onesies. When I had samples made a few months ago I didn't have a very pleasant experience with the print shop that I used. First of all, they took forever and their customer service was less than satisfactory. I won't name them because I am a nice person, but I will never use them again. So, the hunt for a reliable and quality screen print shop is still underway. Lately, I have been getting orders from the existing stock I have listed on Etsy. So far, only onesies have sold. Thus, the reason I am re-visiting having more made. At first, they didn't sell but all of a sudden they have been.

Above is one of my t-shirts that my son is wearing. I offer this design in a 2T. The image to the left is a sample of a onesie.

Well, we'll see how my hunt for a screen printer goes. I know I have lots of choices, it's just finding the right one. I think I can really make a hit with this line and adding more of my animal designs to the shirts and onesies.

New Project

So, I am working on a business deal with this fellow mother and business owner to sell my baby blankets on her baby boutique website called www.bejeweleddesigns.net. My Baby Sea Turtles, Pandas and Elephants blankets will soon be for sale there. It is quite exciting and I feel a bit honored because the store owner approached me after seeing my photos of my products on www.flickr.com/people/jennifergdesigns/. Her items and her website are quite phenomenal so having my blankets featured along with the other lovely items is quite an honor.

I do have my work cut out for me. Yes, I still work full-time in a completely different industry which I plan to leave by the summer. I am VERY burnt out of the industry I am in and want to move on to a career that is more suitable for me and what my true passion is - arts, crafts, design and working with people with the same interests as me.

For the time being I have to work on JenniferG Designs part-time, but I know there will be late nights sewing! It will be all worth it.

My most popular design is my Modern Baby Sea Turtles (aka Honus ~hawaiian for turtle). I am amazed at how well-received this design has become. I played around with the design quite a bit. I never want to create something that looks oridinary and common. I think I finally achieved that with this design!