Not Just Another Pretty Face!

No sir! At least, not anymore. January is flying by, snow has finally fallen here in SE Pennsylvania, and i'm designing my head off. And since i'm by myself during the brunt of the day and working unattended, my path seems to be somewhat erratic. I mean, really bad. Like, i feel like i've been going upstairs to go to the basement. So, i need to sit down and serious (re)think my work strategy. The problem with that is, i am having so much fun conceptualizing and creating these designs that everything else goes on the back burner. The only reason that i'm even mentioning this is because i have a strong suspicion that it is evident in the host of new designs in my shop.

Ok... i don't need to go on about that. I will work on a strategy. What i do want to discuss is digital photo restoration. I have been quite successful professionally over the last 4-5 years in this fairly demanding field, and am now free to offer this service at a very reasonable price for those who have need. The item requiring restoration can be either a photograph or a document, color or black & white. And, of course, the more intense the reconstruction, the more work that is required, the more expensive it will be. One important thing to remember is that the original photo or document will not be restored. It will merely be digitally scanned, and the digital reproduction will be reconstructed. Here is just one common example:

There is lots more to discuss concerning this service, but if anyone of you is truly interested in talking to me about it, or has any questions, simply e-mail me at bladimz@dejazzd.com. I'd be happy to chat with you about assisting you with reparation with an old family photo or birth certificate, for instance.

Think about it: Restore a really old family photo and have it printed on a number of mugs or tiles, or magnets, or shirts, etc. for a very special family picnic or outing. Not a bad idea...

Keep checking in. I'll keep posting new designs as i can!

The Back End of the Holidays...

That's right. When i say the back end of the holidays, i mean just that. I sincerely hope that everyone has taken the time this season to make the best of it, and squeeze every last second out of it. Soon enough, if we allow it, the feelings of good cheer and peace to our fellow man will fade as the media and our routine drag us back to the daily grind. We both know it'll happen. But, i can say that for a little while; a week or so; it was nice to be able to leave the crap behind and just enjoy what Christmas is to us. Somehow, what Christmas is entirely overshadows whatever else is tossed at us. Because... That is exactly what we want it to do. What a singularly magical time in our existence!

While most of us can escape for a short time during the winter holiday season, eventually we are back into it soon enough. For me, January is really kind of a wash; it always has been. But what really jerks me back to reality is Valentine's Day on February 14th. Like many insensitives, I've never had much regard for this "Hallmark Holiday"... The image to the right is from an actual valentine's day postcard published circa 1910. Almost 100 years of disgusting, stomach-wretching drivel. And it doesn't look like it's going to abate any time soon, as long as there is money to be made. That reminds me, below is one of my valentines day designs:

... and here is the link to that so-clever product line, the Certified Romance Technician, for those of you who must purchase one (or more) now! Since this design is fairly new, it's still in featured in the "Newest Designs" sections; it won't be in the "Seasonal Offerings" section for a week or so just yet.

Valentines Day will be here and gone before we know it, so keep the "General Store" section bookmarked. That one has by far the widest range of everyday ideas and designs, and grows almost daily. The more i work in the General Store the more i like it. What i would really like the best is some input from you, dear readers. Is there something that you'd like to see? Are there some ideas that you'd like me to work on? Do you have any questions? As always, you can e-mail me at bladimz@dejazzd.com.

Well, i didn't say it yet, but of course i wish you all a very healthy, successful and prosperous 2007. If someone asked me right now about how i feel about 2007, i'd change the subject i think.
Here's hoping that i'm wrong, as usual and that you, me and Bakktalk Online Gifts all have a hard time finding a way to get it all to the bank this year!!!

Bill Adams