I Might Need a Vistaprint Intervention

[ButterflyVioletta]

Just remember that we are supposed to put the registered trademark symbol (®) after TPC.

Care to share which keyboard strokes make this symbol?

 

[ButterflyVioletta]

I will pray that we didn't pass it on to you. I'm definitely addicted. I'm going to have to go to VistaPrint annonymous!

Wow this IS addicting! I should get my kids in on this, they would have a blast designing things!

How 'bout praying I make enough to pay for all of this!

 

[chefann]

Wow this IS addicting! I should get my kids in on this, they would have a blast designing things!How 'bout praying I make enough to pay for all of this!

OMG! Don't pay for any of it, unless it's a couple of bucks to get the backs printed in color... sign up for their emails and you'll get 4-5 a week with free offers.This page has freebies on tote bags, premium business cards, postcards, flyers, return address labels, and letterhead. It's from the email I got yesterday.
http://ebm.e.vistaprint.com/c/tag/hBKEUSOAZdBOAB7t4zPA-UWmcW9/doc.html?email=

 

[chefann]

And here's today's offers: http://ebm.e.vistaprint.com/c/tag/hBKEpX-AZdBOAB7t6Z9A-UWmc3B/doc.html?email=There are 14 freebies on that one: prem. biz cards, standard postcards, oversized postcards, brochures, keychains (there's an awareness ribbon one that you can change to pink for a HWC handout), letterhead, T-shirts, flyers, small magnets, large magnets, pens, note cards, rubber stamps, and mouse pads.

 

[ButterflyVioletta]

OMG! Don't pay for any of it, unless it's a couple of bucks to get the backs printed in color... sign up for their emails and you'll get 4-5 a week with free offers.

This page has freebies on tote bags, premium business cards, postcards, flyers, return address labels, and letterhead. It's from the email I got yesterday.
http://ebm.e.vistaprint.com/c/tag/hBKEUSOAZdBOAB7t4zPA-UWmcW9/doc.html?email=

Ann, I was just trying to be cute but I thank you for sharing, you are a very protective PC mommy and I like that. I do get their newsletters (I ran an accounting firm for 11 years) but never dabbled into advanced design before and I'm having so much fun!

The car magnet small sized is free, but the large one costs a few bucks and I'm ok with that, I like the design and format but I could still stand a few prayers

 

[etteluap70PC]

Just curious...how much information do you feel comfortable including on the car magnet/cling...I feel so iffy sharing my details yet I do understand that is the point...

Basically I am thinking I need to include my name and phone number. That ought to be great the next time someone on the beltway gets road rage....

I do not put my name

Here is my newest magnet...

 

[ButterflyVioletta]

And here's today's offers: http://ebm.e.vistaprint.com/c/tag/hBKEpX-AZdBOAB7t6Z9A-UWmc3B/doc.html?email=

There are 14 freebies on that one: prem. biz cards, standard postcards, oversized postcards, brochures, keychains (there's an awareness ribbon one that you can change to pink for a HWC handout), letterhead, T-shirts, flyers, small magnets, large magnets, pens, note cards, rubber stamps, and mouse pads.

Great, now I have more playing to do! Can you tell baby is napping today?

How do I attach a thumbnail as others have done?

 

[etteluap70PC]

If the picture is on your computer, in the post message pane go to manage attachemnts then browse your computer click on it and upload.

 

[chefann]

Save the preview of the item on your computer, then upload it as an attachment. If you want it to just show up as a full-size image, then you need to upload it to a picture sharing service (like Photobucket or Picasa) first.

 

[ButterflyVioletta]

Here's how I had fun today, in case anyone is seeking designs. I decided to do more "food" imaging than the chef's hat as it turned out....

 

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

I love you girls! = )

Adding my 2 cents....I'm ULTRA paranoid so I do not list my phone number on the magnets. I simply list my website and services offered on the car magnet....I worked in Crisis Intervention at The Rape Crisis Center, and it's amazing what some people are willing to do and how easy it is for Pedophiles and others to harm with just a little too much info.

 

[esavvymom]

Ok, here's my banner.

Ok...I would love to make this banner, but I can't get the "dots" in the banners. Where did you find it? Size, etc?

The banner from Merrill , well, let's just say I wasted my money! You can barely read it (light blue with White lettering?? Who thought of THAT color combination? And where did the light blue come from?)

 

[starrmarie]

Hi I'm Starr, I'm also an addict! :cry: Here are some of my latest creations.

 

[starrmarie]

And some more..... I have more, but I don't want to appear to crazy! lol

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Starr - where did you get the picture of the TTA for your business card???

Love it!

 

[sk8rgrrl99]

It's just so much fun!! I love your frequest shopper card Starr!

 

[ButterflyVioletta]

Just wow. So glad I showed my stupid magnet! Seriously Starr, this is why I often don't even try to be creative, it's just not in my brain.OK CS...surely there is a way to have a group account? Starr's post-its and notepad alone make me nuts, and the postcard with the coupon? I HAVE to have these.Starr, check your spelling on "Clearance"

 

[esavvymom]

Question- has anyone gotten the VistaPrint banner? I noticed it says "indoor vinyl". What does that mean? Will it stand being outside? I don't like the Merrill banner so was thinking of getting one from Vista...but if the first rainy day will ruin it, why bother?And yes- Starr, where did you get the image of the TTA for that business card!?

 

[BlessedWifeMommy]

Question- has anyone gotten the VistaPrint banner? I noticed it says "indoor vinyl". What does that mean? Will it stand being outside? I don't like the Merrill banner so was thinking of getting one from Vista...but if the first rainy day will ruin it, why bother?


And yes- Starr, where did you get the image of the TTA for that business card!?

Yes I have one. I would say it is on the thin side. I didn't pay for the extra binding. I did buy the plastic hangers. You have to put them on yourself.

Hope that helps.

 

[KellyRedHead]

Love the Tool Turn About! Where did you find that to use???

Kelly V.

 

[msturrock]

I do not put my name

Here is my newest magnet...

That is terrific!

 

[esavvymom]

You really have to be aware of how VistaPrint works with pricing. Yesterday, I created 6 different things....ALL but one came up as "FREE". THe one that wasn't was a Medium Banner- upgraded to the Outdoor Vinyl. So it was $100 worth of stuff and I was only getting charged $19 and some change. I logged in today with Today's "SPECIAL!" and the price jumped to $50+ owed. So I started logging into my account with a few other "Special" emails that I received earlier- each one came back with a different Price. Fortunately, I found the "Free Banner" email and that got me back to my $19 total and the rest free. Just kills me. They hope you won't pay attention and realize this trick- so consider yourself educated if you are new to VistaPrint! (Plus, if you leave items in your cart long enough without checking out, you're bound to get the "Special" email come along that makes you happy. Just be patient! I still want to know about that Tool-Turn-About image Starr used! *Starr- upload JUST the TTA jpg image on here so we can snag it and upload to Vistaprint maybe? I'm assuming that's what you did, since it's obviously PC items in there*I do use my name- I figure I have to give it to them if I'm doing business, right? I do not put my home number (which is unlisted anyway) only my cell, and never any city/address info on anything. Besides- my first name is in my PWS and Email. So at the very least- I'd use my first name.

 

[starrmarie]

Starr, check your spelling on "Clearance"

Dang it!!! Atleast it was free! lol

here is the image, I don't remember where I got it.


**IMAGE HAS BEEN REMOVED**

 

[ButterflyVioletta]

Hey Starr...or anyone, is there a way to switch from one product to with an existing design? In other words, I designed a sticky note but have decided to make it a note pad...I'm wondering how to switch?

 

[DebbieJ]

Dang it!!! Atleast it was free! lolhere is the image, I don't remember where I got it.

The image has a copyright on it, so you should take it down and really shouldn't use it on your Vista stuff.

 

[ButterflyVioletta]

The image has a copyright on it, so you should take it down and really shouldn't use it on your Vista stuff.

Are you sure? I got from the Policies and Procedures that you could use copywritten images in communicating with guests, hosts and customers but not in general mass production or reproduction. /shrug

 

[chefann]

It's not a HO copyright, it's got an artist's name by the copyright symbol.And sending an image to VistaPrint is mass production/reproduction.

 

[NooraK]

Yes, P&P has instructions on how we can use items copyrighted by PC. However, the copyright on that picture isn't by PC. It reminds me of some of the stuff Nancy's Artwork used to have but I don't think it is exactly the same. That means whoever drew it owns the copyright to that particular image and gets to say who uses it and how. They may no longer have licensing to use it, but that doesn't mean it's OK for someone else to use it without permission.

 

[ButterflyVioletta]

And sending an image to VistaPrint is mass production/reproduction.

I'm sorry I confused you with my inexact wording. What I was trying to say is that the intent seems to be to not massively distribute something that is copywritten outside of your guests/hosts/customers circle, eg put an ad out in the newspaper using copywritten images. However, as I read further, you can apparently can seek to obtain permission for it.

The “©” symbol indicates copyrighted materials. Other than
in communications with Show hosts or guests, the catalog,
postcard invitations, newsletters, recipes, etc., or anything
bearing the “©” symbol should not be reproduced in whole
or in part. Do not sell or provide copyrighted materials to
any non-licensed vendors. Do not write “all rights reserved”
on anything that bears The Pampered Chef® name,
trademarks or logos

 

[ButterflyVioletta]

Yes, P&P has instructions on how we can use items copyrighted by PC. However, the copyright on that picture isn't by PC. It reminds me of some of the stuff Nancy's Artwork used to have but I don't think it is exactly the same. That means whoever drew it owns the copyright to that particular image and gets to say who uses it and how. They may no longer have licensing to use it, but that doesn't mean it's OK for someone else to use it without permission.

Agreed. Obviously I can only speak from PC copywritten images as referenced. The OP stated she was unclear where the source was from. Listen folks, let's not turn this into another tense discussion. I *know* how complicated the intellectual property rights are and use of images and company name. I also can tell there is a lot of confusion and lack of clarity. On Facebook alone there are some who interpret that we can't even write the words Pampered Chef in our updates as general commentary (as long as it doesn't imply PC is your employer). Since this issue is so complex I'm just begging the question of clarity, because I for one, know there is a lot of unclear ground. Personally I will be calling regarding the parameters about FB...it would seem I cannot link to my pws unless during a fundraiser, I cannot listed PC as my employer, and I think that's it! But instead of stating that I am sure about the facts, I'm going to get the facts first....