Take a break from the heat and spend some quality time with us this summer.  We have just added some more webinars to the schedule for both the Spreadshirt Bootcamp and Vector Graphic 101 webinars.

Spreadshirt Bootcamp

• Thu, Jul 9, 2009 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
• Tue, Jul 21, 2009 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
• Thu, Aug 6, 2009 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
• Wed, Aug 19, 2009 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Vectors Graphics 101

• Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
• Wed, Jul 22, 2009 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
• Fri, Aug 7, 2009 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
• Wed, Aug 19, 2009 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

The relatively-new-to-Spreadshirt partner Glarkware is no newbie to the t-shirt universe. His almost daily re-introduction of designs and addition of new gems are almost sure to induce a spout of laughter or spontaneous brow-raising. As the slogan “Storied Shirt Jobbery” forewarns, each of Glarkware’s shirts is coupled with witty, ironic, informative and entertaining stories. Dave, the man behind Glarkware and the numerous other Glark Industries pursuits, talks about his move to Spreadshirt, gives us a quick lesson on Canadian pronunciation and graces us with his good-humored nature. The interview with Dave from Glarkware: continue reading ‘Storied Shirts of Glark - Interview with Glarkware’

Tommy White is the brains behind the t-shirt shop Nekkid Tees and has been very helpful over the years sharing his knowledge on how to set up shop with Spreadshirt.

I wanted to point out two posts on his site TommyWhite.com that I think are helpful but he has lots of good information so you should take a look at the site.

• Making Money with Spreadshirt
• Spreadshirt Layout 101

Just wanted to remind everyone that today is the first day of the 1-2-3 Free promotion.  Get 3 new customers to place an order in your Spreadshirt shop, in the next 2 weeks and you can earn a $20 coupon from Spreadshirt.

Click here for all the details!

Spreadshirt Vector Graphics 101 is a comprehensive webinar about how to create and use vector designs within the framework of a Spreadshirt Shop. The webinar is presented live and participants are encouraged to ask questions and make comments. Vectors 101 will cover:

• differences between pixel and vector designs
• how to properly create a vector design to be used on products
• rejection-proof method of checking your designs before submitting for approval
• tips and tricks for creating effective vector designs

The first live webinar will be hosted on Thursday May 14, 2009 at 4:30 PM EST. You can register here.

You asked, we listened.  The webinars have been going really well and we really enjoy showing you how to set up a Spreadshirt shop - but everyone has been asking about how to create vector graphics so that you can easily use the flex and flock printing with your own designs and logos.

Well - we have been hard at work and we are happy to announce the next webinar Vector Graphics 101.

Spreadshirt Vectors 101 is comprehensive webinar about how to create and use vector designs within the framework of a Spreadshirt Shop. The webinar is presented live and participants are encouraged to ask questions and make comments. Vectors 101 will cover:

• differences between pixel and vector designs
• how to properly create a vector design to be used on products
• rejection-proof method of checking your designs before submitting for approval
• tips and tricks for creating effective vector designs

Upcoming Vectors 101 Webinars:

• Thur., May 14, 2009 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM EDT - Click here to register for this webinar
• Tue., May 26, 2009 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT - Click here to register for this webinar
• Wed., June 10, 2009 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT - Click here to register for this webinar
• Fri., June 26, 2009 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM EDT - Click here to register for this webinar

Spring is here full-bloom, and we are bringing back the 1-2-3 Promotion to help you spring in to some warm weather sales.

You will receive:

1 coupon code worth $20 during the next

2 weeks, for every

3 new customers that make a purchase in your shop between May 18th and June 1st, 2009. 

In short - for every 3 new customers within the 2-week period, you will receive 1 $20 coupon.  

All in all, you can get your hands on up to 5 coupons, and with a bit of extra luck you could also win a 6-month premium membership! The coupons will be sent out after the end of the promotion - that is after June 1st. Those that qualify for at least one 1-2-3-Free coupon will be entered into a drawing of X premium memberships. 

Some more info on the details:

When does it start?
1-2-3 Free starts on 18th May and ends on 1st June, which is certainly enough time to spruce up your own shop or even open a new one up. There is even still time to produce your own television advertisement and take out a full-page newspaper ad beat that marketing drum as loud as you can.  More tips for marketing your shop can be found here.

Ok so I got 3 new customers to buy from my shop, when do I get my coupons? 
You receive a $20 coupon for every three new customers who purchase from your shop. The coupons are valid in the user area and every shop partner can qualify for up to 5 of these coupons. Once the 1-2-3 Free is over in June, we will send out the coupons automatically.

Where do I register?
Nowhere! As we mentioned above, every Spreadshirt partner is entered by default and the coupons are sent out automatically at the end of the 1-2-3 Free.

If you don’t have a Spreadshirt shop yet, now is certainly a good time to open one up! Follow this link to open your own free t-shirt shop.

Check out this great video from a CNN ireporter - it is an interview with Gary Vanerchuck - who is a popular blogger and top Twitter user - about using twitter.  We are using twitter more and more every day here at Spreadshirt - you can follow us @Spreadshirtcom.  

Have you used Twitter to sell t-shirts? Please share your success stories!

Are you using Twitter? Leave a comment with your twitter name so we can follow you!

We have added some new items to the eco-friendly apparel selection here at Spreadshirt…

New Eco-friendly Items:

1. Earth Positive Tote Bag
2. Women’s Slim Fit Earth Positive Tee
3. Women’s Bamboo Performance Tee
4. Organic Female AA Slim Fit Tee
5. Children’s Organic T-shirt
6. Men’s Earth Positive Tee
7. Men’s Bamboo Performance Tee

We are excited about the earth positive items which are from Continental Clothing company.  here is some more information about the earth positive line:

EarthPositive® is a ‘wholly ethical’ textile brand that is certified under the Global Organic Textile Standard (by Control Union and Soil Association) and by the Fair Wear Foundation for ethical labour practices throughout its supply chain.

It is also, crucially, low carbon, having reduced the CO2 and other green-house gases emissions by some 90% through the use of green renewable energy in its production - a claim verified by the Carbon Trust within its pilot carbon-labelling initiative.

There is a lot more information about the earth positive line available here.

Just a reminder that about our Earth Day Promotion. Save 20% on any purchase of eco-friendly products until April 17, 2009, minimum purchase $25.00.
 
Coupon Codes: APRIL19 and for Canadian customers CADAPRIL19.
 
We have added some new eco-friendly items for women and men.  I am excited to check out the new bamboo performace t-shirts.