Encouraged by a sudden increase in sales in my Cafepress shops ((Most of the buyers are US-based. I have a feeling it must be because school is about to start and everyone wants new shirts to wear. Alright!)), I decided to open a few more last week. Four are wedding-related since (1) I’m immersed in the industry hence it’s the easiest to make designs for; and (2) guess what, 80% of my sales are coming from the bridal shop ((Plus according to Cafepress’ newswire, the “weddings” tag is among the most sought after, well well well!)).
iDo shirts for the iPod-loving couple! (Hello, Carlo and Nina 😉 )
“Always a bridesmaid, finally a bride” tees for the been-waiting-for-mr.-right bride.
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And because I didn’t want to totally sell out, I made “Tsinelas (flip-flops) Addict” and “Bayong (basket bags) Addict” tees and knick-knacks as the second part of my Pinoy series.
You can see all the other new shops here ((You won’t believe it but Arn has shops of his own too, and his products sell even faster than any of mine! He wants to keep them secret for now but someday I’ll share the links with you. 😉)).
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My Arn recently received a really nice email from Jasper Lloyd Tan of Cagayan de Oro-based Christian pop-rock band Thoughts and Notions ((They play music in the tradition of Jars of Clay and Sixpence None the Richer.)). Jasper says that (Arn’s book) After Eden inspired him so much that he wrote a song about it called “Earthbound Angel” ((I was really touched when I learned about it — I’m sure you can tell how proud I am of my husband’s work and I know how much he’s inspired his readers but inspiring someone to write a song with a wonderful message, now that’s a first.))
Excerpt:
I could choose to soar above the skies
And be one with the flight of angels
But I am here in this world for one purpose
To be with you and be your guide
And be your earthbound angel.
Band info and streaming audio here.
