Diane Clancy’s Art Blog

The Winner is …. #6 – and that would be Ruthi!!  Congratulations Ruthi on winning 50 Greeting Cards with words and images of your choice!!  Ruthi from ABitOSunshine has delightful blog of images and poetry – please check it out!  And thank you to all who entered – and hopefully next month I will have another free giveaway!!

Random Number Generator – #6 Won!

Greeting Cards Online Giveaway

Thank you to everyone for entering!! Also a special thanks to Giveaway Blogs and UPrinting.com that sponsored this giveaway.  I hope to continue to sponsor these terrific giveaways so please check back.  Thank you for coming by my blog!! I hope your weekend is wonderful and filled with delight!
~ Diane Clancy

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This Contest ends midnight Sunday, August 29 – that way I can announce the winner on August 30!!  And it could be YOU who gets to 50 Greeting Cards  of your choice!! Please enter my newest giveaway!!  Here is the link to the 50 FREE Greeting Cards Giveaway!!  (Sorry only for US residents) PLEASE GO TO THE LINK TO ENTER THE FREE GIVEAWAY!!

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LEAVE YOUR EMAIL IN YOUR COMMENT – I HAVE IT FROM YOUR POSTING A COMMENT! Please go ahead and enter – your email is NOT being exposed to the world!

Greeting Cards Online Giveaway

Thank you for coming by my blog!! I hope your week is wonderful and filled with delight! GOOD LUCK to YOU!!
~ Diane Clancy

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Thank you for coming by – I would very much appreciate your input and feedback.  I am working on a brochure for my business – something I have wanted for years!  I am getting a brochure as a thank you for sponsoring the brochure giveaway … and I need your input – please!!  This is one side of the flyer (the outside)  – the middle column is what is at issue here.  The other side of the flyer is the inside.   This is a tri-fold brochure – it gets folded into three parts.  Please see the end of my post for a reminder of my current FREE giveaway!

Center Align – Front of Brochure, Digital © Diane Clancy

The images of the merchandise are not finished yet – there are issues with these images so far – and I am not sure which items I will use.  But the main issue is the readability of the middle column of online shops and sites.  Can you read it better centered or left aligned? Also, which way do you like the look of better?  I want it to be useful to people – for sure! This is the column blown up to make it easier to see – I think it is bigger than life – so please keep that in mind!

Center Align – Middle Column Only of Brochure, Digital © Diane Clancy

One of my friends said the centered version gave him a headache.  Susan and I both think we can read the centered a lot more easily.  Because the websites are staggered, then we both think it is easier to read the actual website addresses.  Plus I like the way it looks much better centered.  But I want my collectors and clients to be able to read it – that is the most important thing!  I really want to hear your feedback – even if it differs from mine.  Does it bother you that some of the columns are centered?

Left Align – Front of Brochure, Digital © Diane Clancy

I am very excited to be doing this brochure – for years I have been thinking about it.  I have been wanting to promote my vibrant, colorful paintings and also my graphic design and web design business.  But this last week I needed to actually make decisions and put all the information into a brochure.  At first I had trouble thinking of what to put in it … then there was too much – so I couldn’t include things like my Artists Statement.  Here is the column in question – how readable is this to you?  Remember it is large here.

Left Align – Middle Column Only of Brochure, Digital © Diane Clancy

Someone asked about the inside of the brochure – so here it is.  Perhaps I am trying to do too much … but I would like one brochure for the different things we are offering.  Thank you again for your feedback!!

Inside of Brochure, Digital © Diane Clancy

Here is a newer version of the outside – I think I have incorporated most of the ideas that people have shared.  Thank you so so much for all this input!!  The images aren’t technically accurate yet – I am doing the layout first and then will go back and make sure they are all 300 dpi tifs.  Thank you again!! I would love to hear what you think of this version!!

Outside of Brochure, Digital © Diane Clancy

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback!! I so appreciate your input!!  Here is the link to the 50 FREE Greeting Cards Giveaway!!  (Sorry only for US residents) Thank you again!

Thank you!
~ Diane Clancy

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I am offering another wonderful giveaway by Giveaway Blogs and UPrinting.com!! You can win 50 custom greeting cards!!   UPrinting has asked me to participate in a FREE Blog Giveaway of 50 7×5 Folded Cards with Plain Envelopes.  They have  Commercial Printing that is great and has lots of uses. This time it is a short contest so get your entry in right away!! YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LEAVE YOUR EMAIL IN YOUR COMMENT – I HAVE IT FROM YOUR POSTING A COMMENT! Please go ahead and enter – your email is NOT being exposed to the world!

Greeting Cards Online Giveaway

The prize is a chance to put YOUR own images, text and layouts into greeting cards  … whether it is to advertise your business, make a spiffy announcement, thank you cards, holiday  cards  or ….  the ideas are limitless!!  This is a great opportunity to have a greeting card for whatever you wish.  What would YOU do with this greeting card if you win?

Giveaway Prize

50 7×5 Folded Cards with Plain Envelopes
14pt Cardstock Gloss
4 Color Front, Blank Back
4 Baronial Blank Envelopes
Half Fold (Scoring only)
Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above

Contest ends midnight Sunday, August 29 – that way I can announce the winner on August 30!!  And it could be YOU who gets to 50 Greeting Cards  of your choice!!

To win, just leave a comment for this post.  Make sure you leave your name and an email that allows a reply.  If YOU win, I will email you and get your email address to send to UPrinting – which I will use only to pass on to UPrinting so they can connect with you to give you your prize. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LEAVE YOUR EMAIL IN YOUR COMMENT – I HAVE IT FROM YOUR POSTING A COMMENT - as long as you use an email that allows a reply.

If you would like some more chances to win, blog about this post with a link back to here and to UPrinting.   Leave a comment with the link to your post and you will get another opportunity. For yet another entry, twitter about this contest with a link to this post.  Then please leave a comment here.

I am planning to send an email newsletter.  If you would like to subscribe to it, post another comment saying you want to get my newsletter – make sure you have given me the email you would like it sent to.  That will also give you an entry into the giveaway!

If you are the very lucky winner will be notified by email and I will pass along your name and email address to UPrinting and they will contact you directly.  Thank you to UPrinting and Giveaway Blogs for sponsoring this giveaway!! This is a disclaimer in adherence to the FTC regulations.

Thank you for coming by my blog!! I hope your week is wonderful and filled with delight! GOOD LUCK to YOU!!
~ Diane Clancy

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Katie Richardson won the 100 FREE Brochures that are offered by Giveaway Blogs and Brochures Printing Online!! Katie was #16 out of #19 and that is the number the Random Number Generator chose.  Congratulations, Katie!!  Katie has a lovely Etsy shop which I hope you will check out!  Katie is also a member (and leader) in the Artisans of Western Mass (http://artisansofwmass.com).

Susan and I also belong to this group: “The Artisans of WMass group is a collective of artists and hand crafters who hail from western Massachusetts, including the Pioneer Valley and Berkshires. We offer a variety of quality products that are made by hand and locally produced. Our varied talents include yarn arts, textile arts, painting, drawing, jewelry craft, hand made body care, upcycled creations and many more.”

Random Number Generator – #16 Won!

Brochure Printing Online Giveaway

Thank you to everyone for entering!! Also a special thanks to Giveaway Blogs and Cheap Brochure Printing that sponsored this giveaway.  I hope to continue to sponsor these terrific giveaways so please check back.  Thank you for coming by my blog!! I hope your weekend is wonderful and filled with delight!
~ Diane Clancy

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Two months or so ago, I offered a free Door Hanger on my blog (sponsored by UPrinting.com).  As an appreciation of my sponsoring this giveaway, I also received the prize!!  I thought you would enjoy seeing how I created the layout.  The blank top part is where the hole is for hanging on doors. I decided a simple white background would be the most effective for this advertising.  Please note below the details of my current giveaway!

Diane’s Door Hanger, Digital © Diane Clancy

Also see that on the Door Hanger I have included that I offer Susan’s images.  I am wanting to do that through my business for a couple of reasons 1) so we can pay for 1 table or space at a fair instead of 2 spaces and 2) when I become able to accept credit cards, I will be running her sales through my business.  It begins to establish a history of what really happens to make things easier for us as we go into new uncharted territory for us. Even though we pay taxes separately, our businesses are so intertwined that it makes sense for me to promote her work through mine to make life more manageable.

Check out the FREE 100 BROCHURES I am giving away!!  This is quite a wonderful chance to make the brochure you always wanted!!  Read HERE for the details!! Thank YOU for stopping by and reading my blog.

~ Diane Clancy

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I am offering another lovely giveaway by Giveaway Blogs and Brochures Printing Online!! You can print online and get lovely brochures!!   Brochures Printing Online has asked me to participate in a FREE Blog Giveaway of 100 8.5×11″ trifold brochures.  They have cheap brochure printing that is great and has lots of uses. This time it is a short contest so get your entry in right away!!

Brochure Printing Online Giveaway

The prize is a chance to put YOUR own images, text and layouts into brochures  … whether it is to advertise your business, make a spiffy announcement or ….  the ideas are limitless!!  This is a great opportunity to have a brochure for whatever you wish.  What would YOU do with this brochure if you win?

Giveaway Prize

8.5×11 Trifold Brochures
Quantity: 100
Dimension:  8.5×11″
Paper: 100 ib  – Gloss
Format: Trifold/Letterfold, Z-fold
Printing: 4 Color, Both Sides
Shipping: FREE UPS Ground Shipping
Eligibility: Limited to US Residents only
Eligibility: you must be at least 18 years old to enter

Contest ends midnight Thursday, July 29 – that way I can announce the winner on July 30!!  And it could be YOU who gets to own a lovely 100 Brochures of your choice!!

To win, just leave a comment for this post.  Make sure you leave your name and an email that allows a reply.  If YOU win, I will email you and get your email address to send to Brochures Printing Online – which I will use only to pass on to Brochures Printing Online so they can connect with you to give you your prize.

If you would like some more chances to win, blog about this post with a link back to here and to Brochures Printing Online.   Leave a comment with the link to your post and you will get another opportunity. For yet another entry, twitter about this contest with a link to this post.  Then please leave a comment here.

I am planning to send an email newsletter.  If you would like to subscribe to it, post another comment saying you want to get my newsletter – make sure you have given me the email you would like it sent to.  That will also give you an entry into the giveaway!

If you are the very lucky winner will be notified by email and I will pass along your name and email address to Brochures Printing Online and they will contact you directly.  Thank you to Brochures Printing Online and Giveaway Blogs for sponsoring this giveaway!!

Thank you for coming by my blog!! I hope your weekend is wonderful and filled with delight! GOOD LUCK to YOU!!
~ Diane Clancy

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Lynn won – she was #9 out of 35 – and that is what the Random Number Generator chose.  I have no site or blog to share with you … but hopefully she got my email and will get the email from My Postcard Printing.  Thank you to everyone who participated … I hope you will again!!  Soon I will show you how I ended up designing my Door Hangers … love to hear what you think …. thank you!

My Postcards Printing Giveaway

Thank you for coming by my blog!! I hope your day is wonderful and filled with delight! GOOD LUCK to YOU!!
~ Diane Clancy

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My Postcard Printing has asked me to participate in a Blog Giveaway of 100 4×6″ Flat Postcards.  They have Print Postcards. that are lovely

My Postcards Printing Giveaway

The prize is a chance to put YOUR own images and layouts into postcards  … whether that is one of your paintings, photographs, other images., ads for your business for your customers or a birthday postcard announcement.  This is a great opportunity to have a postcard for whatever you wish.  What would YOU do with this postcard if you win?

Giveaway Prize

4×6″ Flat Postcards
Quantity: 100
Dimension:  4×6″
Paper: 14 pt Cardstock – Gloss
Printing: 4 Color, Both Sides
Shipping: FREE UPS Ground Shipping
Eligibility: Limited to US Residents only
Eligibility: you must be at least 18 years old to enter

Contest ends midnight Sunday, June 27 – that way I can announce the winner on June 28!!  And it could be YOU who gets to own a lovely 100 Postcards of your choice!!

To win, just leave a comment for this post.  Make sure you leave your name and an email that allows a reply.  If YOU win, I will email you and get your email address to send to My Postcard Printing – which I will use only to pass on to My Postcard Printing so they can connect with you to give you your prize.

If you would like some more chances to win, blog about this post with a link back to here and to My Postcard Printing.   Leave a comment with the link to your post and you will get another opportunity. For yet another entry, twitter about this contest with a link to this post.  Then please leave a comment here.

I am planning to send an email newsletter.  If you would like to subscribe to it, post another comment saying you want to get my newsletter – make sure you have given me the email you would like it sent to.  That will also give you an entry into the giveaway!

If you are the very lucky winner will be notified by email and I will pass along your name and email address to My Postcard Printing and they will contact you directly.  Thank you to My Postcard Printing for sponsoring this giveaway – remember for printing postcards!!

Thank you for coming by my blog!! I hope your weekend is wonderful and filled with delight! GOOD LUCK to YOU!!
~ Diane Clancy

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UPrinting.com does Online Printing and they asked me to participate in a Blog Giveaway of 250 8.5×3.5 Door Hangers.  They have Door Hangers among many other Printing Services like business cards.

Angelia Thompson of Angelia’s Art (www.angeliasart.com) is the winner – #1 on the list!!  I am so glad I went and visited her site – it is fantastic paintings “for the heart, mind and spirit)!! I encourage you to check them out!  Congratulations, Angelia!!  I sure hope that I can participate in this blog giveaway again!

Door Hangers UPrinting.com Giveaway

The prize is a chance to put YOUR own images and layouts into door hangers  … whether that is one of your paintings, photographs, other images., ads for your business for your customers.  This is a great opportunity to try a form of advertising you may not have considered.

Thank you for stopping by and good luck to YOU next time!!

~ Diane Clancy

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