September 30th, 2009
There’s a new design feature at Pixxlz.com that makes creating your eco-friendly printed products even easier! A lot of times, people want to use our business card or flyer templates, but would prefer to customize the background while maintaining the pre-designed text layout. Well we heard your requests people! Customizing the background of a template is now a reality. Here’s how you do it: When you click on one of our product templates and start designing, there is the option to “Add an Image” on the upper right corner of the design toolbar. Click here! With the new feature, after you have browsed for an image, you can choose to “Check to Replace Design Background,” which replaces the entire background image with your own. You no longer have to decide between uploading your own file and creating a design on a blank template to customize a design. And this, my friends, makes creating custom eco-friendly printed products at Pixxlz.com as easy as ever.
What’s so helpful about this feature, you may ask? Now you can use the text layouts of a template that you like and replace the background image with your own. The best part is that you don’t lose the text box that went with the original template, so no need to worry about sizing or centering a new one: it’s already done for you. Check out the two templates below; the left one is unedited and the right template has had an image added into the background using the new feature.
Want to get paid for templates you design? Pixxlz.com features collections from graphic designers and photographers who want to share their work with our customers. Each time someone selects and buys one of your designs, you earn commission. It’s a great way to gain exposure as a designer and earn some extra money for designs you have already created. Interested? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us for info!
Category: PixxlzTags: business cards, eco-friendly business cards, eco-friendly printed products, eco-friendly printing, Pixxlz, pixxlz.com | Comments (0)
September 29th, 2009
Decorating a new apartment isn’t easy… I know from experience. You want to personalize your space with meaningful pieces while staying within your budget. Prints of your own photographs are often a perfect solution. I love taking and printing pictures, but lately I’ve been looking for creative new ways to capture a shot. That’s why I thought this concept from photojojo.com was so clever! They suggest taking a picture frame off the wall and incorporating it into the actual shot. Any size, any shape or color, this is a really interesting way to create varying perspectives into your photograph and really get creative with the process. Frame the subject of your photograph or something in the foreground of the shot; it’s completely up to you!
Get creative with editing!
And not only is it fun to stage the pictures; you can also get artistic with the editing process. I love changing the tone from color to sepia or black and white. What about changing only the framed part of the picture?
Why not take your creativity the extra mile… at Pixxlz.com; you can turn your picture into an 11″ x 17″ poster. We can even mount it for you! Posters from Pixxlz are easy to create and super inexpensive. But don’t give all our secrets away…
Category: Green PrintingTags: eco-friendly poster, eco-friendly posters, eco-friendly printing, Green Printing, photojojo.com, Pixxlz, pixxlz.com, poster, posters | Comments (0)
September 22nd, 2009
We’ve got a lot going on at Pixxlz.com! Have you checked out our business card sale? There’s just a short time left to get eco-friendly business cards for the cheapest prices around. Our prices have been slashed, so upgrade to 100% PCW to make an even bigger difference. Don’t need to add to the business cards you already have? Try designing a mini business card. Your card will stand out against all the others.
If you’re stocked up on business cards, why not get ready for the New Year with a 2010 calendar? Design one for your kitchen or office, or get one for both! Our prices are affordable, and you help the environment when you print green.
What do you think of Pixxlz.com? We’ve been making some changes recently and would love your feedback. How can we make Pixxlz better for you?
Happy printing!
Category: PixxlzTags: business card sale, business cards, eco-friendly business cards, mini business card, Pixxlz | Comments (0)
September 10th, 2009
Don’t have the time or money for a vacation this fall? Think about a staycation. Also known as ecotourism, this new form of vacationing is bettering the environment through reduced travel while also helping your local economy. Both budget conscience and environmentally conscience people have converted their annual vacations into a relaxing time at home, enjoying the perks of their own local towns or cities. It’s a fabulous way to reduce your carbon footprint while still enjoying your time away from work or school. Sure the grass always seems greener on the beaches of Mexico, but there are plenty of great things to do in town or even in your own backyard. As a new resident of Boston, I have a ton of new things to experience right in my own backyard. So I came up with a list of five activities to do here in Boston on a weekend staycation that are sure to encourage you to use your next vacation days to stick around town.
5 Staycation Ideas for Bostonians
1. Visit the New England Aquarium - It’s a great place to bring your kids or to revisit if you haven’t since you were a kid yourself. Look into their LiveBlue initiative, a plan to help our oceans’ areas in need.
2. Walk the Freedom Trail - I’m not biased just because it happens to pass by my front door. Boston is a city full of history and this is a great way to see it.
3. Go on a picnic - Pack up a great meal at home and head to Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park overlooking the harbor.
4. Head to the South End and visit the SOWA Open Market - Local artisans and a great location make this a fun weekend activity.
5. Bike around - Boston is a great walking city, but rent a bike and experience the city in a different way. Boston Bike Tours is located right on the Boston Common, a perfect place for your tour to start! Or check out Hub On Wheels, a citywide ride and festival on September 27th!
Category: Keeping It GreenTags: Boston, eco-friendly, ecotourism, Pixxlz, staycation, sustainable vacation | Comments (0)
September 8th, 2009
Pixxlz is excited to announce our business card blowout sale! Our prices are so unbelievably low you’ll probably expect some extra charges to be tacked on as you design. Well expect the unexpected, my friends. What you see is what you get at Pixxlz, and what you get is high quality eco-friendly business cards at the lowest prices around. With this limited time offer, you have the opportunity to stock up on the business cards you already use or test out a new design and see how you like it. At Pixxlz, we’re always updating our templates so try a new one out! Never had your own business card? Try our mini business cards on for size. They’re on sale, too! And at these prices, you can even afford to go the extra distance and upgrade to 100% PCW stock. Our world will thank you. As will your wallet.
Need some business card inspiration? We love checking out The Business Carder, where people submit photos of the coolest cards out there. Just don’t let your boss catch you; this site can be addicting!
At Pixxlz, we strive to offer the best customer service. So let us know what you think! We’re always looking for template suggestions or recommendations on how to make your experience with Pixxlz more enjoyable.
Category: Green PrintingTags: business card, business cards, eco-friendly business cards, mini business cards, Pixxlz | Comments (0)
