The older I become I realize the importance of having multiple streams of income. I don’t think it is wise to rely on any one form of income. As I was trying to think about various ways to supplement my cash flow, I thought about designing slogans/graphics for T-shirts. My first idea design included using my last name HEARD. It is a unique name and thought I could come up with several slogans. As I began to research on goggle, I saw a company already had a business called “Ya Heard”. Of course I was disappointed because I have “YA Heard” on my Letterman jacket from High School and certainly would have put on a shirt! I was beginning to think to myself the T-shirt business may not be for me.
A couple months later I was in church and as I went up for prayer, Evangelist Donna Gordan prayed for me and said,”You have many ideas and talents, you need to start using them”. After prayer, I began to remember the idea that I tossed away so easily because one company had already branded themselves using my last name. So I figured i could still start a T-shirt business but I could expand the line. When I tell people I create shirts, they often ask what is the theme. I always explain, I don’t have a particular theme and don’t want to limit my creativity by solely sticking to one particular concept.. My various collections can best be described as “Slices of Tiffany Life”. I am like a scrumptious apple pie cut into pieces for everyone to enjoy, remembering that each slice is important. For example I will have a line for social workers, travelers, plus size gals, people who date men from other countries, people who attend church, etc. These are each a part of my life but by itself does not define who I am. Yes I’m a social worker but its only my profession, not entirely who I am as a person.
My first three shirts are part of my traveling collection
Please check them out and provide me with your feedback. I have posted the link under Sweet Tiffy’s Shirt on the home page: http://www.shop.spreadshirt.com/sweettiffys and you will be directed to Spread Shirt for various colors and sizes for purchase.
I’m excited because I will be a vendor at a conference for the first time! Please send a quick prayer, good luck and positive vibes that the shirts will generate income.
Very nice stuff! I wish you the best of luck. We recently opened our own tee shop too on the site and fingers crossed hope to have success. Positive vibes sent your way and lots of success.
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Thank you very much! Good luck with your T-shirt line as well, ill check out your website!
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Congrats Tiffany. I like the check list design the best. Have multiple streams of income is essential.
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Thanks Mimi! I took a survey in another group, and the chose that shirt design. So i will be taking that shirt to sell at the conference. Yes know i know its essential, didn’t think about it before.
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I like the last sure a lot. It would make for a great bridesmaid gift.
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Thank you so much, thanks for the idea, would have never thought about it for a brides maid gift
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Nice! Good luck on your conference.
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Thank you!
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Congrats on doing something you put your mind too and on your first conference! I too have considered making t-shirts but always let the idea pass because there are so many companies out there already so I commend you on doing it even in your doubt!!
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Thank you so much Shamera! I’m nervous and excited all at the same time. It is true, I think making T-shirts is the thing to do now, which is why I’m trying to market to various groups because somebody may want to support but may not because the shirt does not interest them..Thanks again for your response.
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Congrats on doing something you put your mind too and on your first conference! I too have considered making t-shirts but always let the idea pass because there are so many companies out there already so I commend you on doing it even in your doubt!!
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These are really cute! Congrats. I’ve been wanting to expand my business. I’ll figure it out.
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Really cool t-shirts! They are cute. You are so right we all need multiple streams of income.
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Thanks Kirstin, appreciate your positive feedback. I always relied on one source of income my full time job, but in life nothing is guaranteed. It always good to have a back up.
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Good luck bring the vender at a conference! I’m sure the shirts will do well.
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I like the messages on the shirts! Good luck at the conference.
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Thanks appreciate the positive feedback!
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I love the check list one! So glad you are working on your multiple streams through your passion.
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Thank you so much! I took a FB survey and the check list one they voted for , so I will be selling at the conference!
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So cute – great designs. I love travel tees!
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Thanks Valarie, I can’t wait to start working on my other designs.
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Congrats. Cute shirts.
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Thanks!
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I am so glad I read this, I’ve been tossing the idea of a T-shirt line around in my heaf for weeks, this is totally a sign that I need to do it! I love the Be You shirt btw!
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Thanks for reading, I’m so glad that you were inspired to start the T-Shirt line. Sometimes we have to just do it and follow our heart and mind..
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