Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts

Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts:

Welcome to Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts' official Squidoo lens.

Copper Cockeral Cards and Gifts stocks cards, shirts, and prints featuring original art and photos by Maine native Wendy C. Allen a.k.a. EelKat.

To see all of the products available from The Copper Cockeral and it's sister galleries, please click on the links below:

Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts
The Pidgie Fund
Designs by Tiddledeewinks
Designs by Flash
Designs by The Juice Man
Designs by Johnny5Allen
Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts on CafePress
Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts on Printfection
The Twighlight Manor Press on Zazzle

Find Out How I Became An Artist!

For those of you who have asked what I use to create my art work, here is info about My Art Equipment, and for those just starting out, I recommend using these books because they are the Best Art Instruction Books and the ones I use myself.

You can find out more about me @ Who is This EelKat Person Anyways?

You can find out more about Copper Cockeral @Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts

For more designs by Wendy C. Allen visit the original Copper Cockeral @ http://www.freewebs.com/coppercockeral

My official personal blogs can be found @ http://eelkat.blogspot.com

My blog for CosPlayer and historical reenactors can be found @ http://ekcosplay.blogspot.com

My blog for writers and writing advice can be found @ http://eknano.blogspot.com

I have two other Zazzle Gallaries:

http://www.zazzle.com/pidgiefund

http://www.zazzle.com/twighlightmanor

Thank you for visiting my sites.

~~EK

UPDATE: July 17, 2007

We now have a MySpace Profile. If you are on MySpace, add us to your friends list!

http://www.myspace.com/coppercockeral

Thanks!

UPDATE: September 20, 2007

After building Squidoo Lenses about my products on Zazzle, I won Squidoo's The Giant Squid Award. Click on the picture to check out my lenses:

Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts

Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts is a division of The Twighlight Manor Press.

Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts is a family run home business which was started in November 2003 when I set out to printing up Christmas Cards on my desktop printer for my dad's newspaper route. A year later we signed up with CafePress.com and started selling designs online. Our first CafePress shop, featured and Old Orchard Beach photos. That rooster remains to today as one of our best selling designs. Today we have more than 80 shops with CafePress!

A few weeks after joining CafePress we discovered Zazzle.com and quickly began adding our designs to their products as well.

For one summer we had a short-lived chat-room for t-shirt and greeting card designers, it's still around, but not used very much anymore, as we pour our focus into creating more works of art to feature on our products.

In 2006 Copper Cockeral Cards &Gifts joined the ranks of MySpace. If you are on MySpace, be sure to add us to your top friends! A few months after joining MySpace we have found Printfection.com.

In April of 2007, we signed up with Squidoo.

In April of 2008, we joined FaceBook.

Here is a list of our web site addresses. Feel free to visit them. Thanks!

The Twighlight Manor Press: http://www.freewebs.com/twighlightmanorpress

Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts Home Page:
http://www.freewebs.com/coppercockeral

Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts Premium CafePress Store
http://www.cafepress.com/copper_cockerel

Our first CafePress shops
http://www.cafepress.com/pastlerooster
http://www.cafepress.com/oobmepier

Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts Zazzle Galleries
http://www.zazzle.com/eelkat*
http://www.zazzle.com/pidgiefund*
http://www.zazzle.com/jeanniec*
http://www.zazzle.com/twighlightmanor*

Copper Cockeral Cards &Gifts on MySpace
http://www.myspace.com/coppercockeral

Copper Cockeral Cards &Gifts on Printfection
http://www.printfection.com/coppercockeral

Copper Cockeral Cards &Gifts on Squidoo
http://www.squidoo.com/coppercockeral

Copper Cockeral Cards &Gifts on FaceBook
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=15803491033

As time goes on, now doubt we will find more and more online places to expand to.

Meet Our Artists:

Four of our artists are also Squidoo Lensmasters.

Latest News & Updates From Copper Cockeral's MySpace Blog

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EK's Purple Iris

EK's Purple Iris is a watercolor on canvas board painting by Wendy C. Allen.

EK's Purple Iris Button

EK's Purple Iris is a watercolor on ragcloth by Maine artist Wendy C. Allen.

2.25" Button

Price: 3.43

EK's Purple Iris Wall Clock

EK's Purple Iris is a watercolor on ragcloth by Maine artist Wendy C. Allen.

Wall Clock

Price: 14.49

EK's Purple Iris Keepsake Box

EK's Purple Iris is a watercolor on ragcloth by Maine artist Wendy C. Allen.

Keepsake Box

Price: 26.39

EK's Purple Iris Mousepad

EK's Purple Iris is a watercolor on ragcloth by Maine artist Wendy C. Allen.

Mousepad

Price: 14.49

EK's Purple Iris Ornament (Round)

EK's Purple Iris is a watercolor on ragcloth by Maine artist Wendy C. Allen.

Ornament (Round)

Price: 7.89

FAQ: What is CafePress?

CafePress is a print-on-demand "print shop", that helps artists to promote their work. They are an online marketplace that offers sellers complete e-commerce services to independently create and sell a wide variety of products, and offers buyers unique merchandise across virtually every topic. Launched in 1999, CafePress.com has empowered individuals, organizations and businesses to create, buy and sell customized merchandise online using the company's unique print-on-demand and e-commerce services. Today, CafePress.com is a growing network of over 2.5 million members who have unleashed their creativity to transform their artwork and ideas into unique gifts and new revenue streams.

Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts opened it's first CafePress shop in 2004. At the time of this writing, we now have 86 CafePress shops and more are being added all the time.

Copper Cockeral on CafePress

Abstract 2 by Wendy C. Allen : CafePress.com: Available from Copper Cockeral through CafePress.
Acting My Age : CafePress.com: Available from Copper Cockeral through CafePress.
Anybody Can Be President : CafePress.com: Available from Copper Cockeral through CafePress.
Ask Me About My Ability To Annoy : CafePress.com: Available from Copper Cockeral through CafePress.
Old Orchard Beach's Atlantic Ocean : CafePress.com: Available from Copper Cockeral through CafePress.
Bela Orange : CafePress.com: Available from Copper Cockeral through CafePress.
Buddy the Cocker Spainel Dog : CafePress.com: From Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts
Spring Blue Bird by Wendy C. Allen : CafePress.com: From Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts
Buddy's Owl : CafePress.com: From Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts

Buddy the Cocker Spainel

Buddy the Cocker Spainel at http://www.cafepress.com/buddy_dog

Buddy The Cocker Spainel Dog Yellow T-Shirt

Buddy The Cocker Spainel Dog Yellow T-Shirt$19.79

Buddy The Cocker Spainel Dog Women's Light T-Shirt

Buddy The Cocker Spainel Dog Women's Light T-Shirt$19.79

Buddy The Cocker Spainel Dog Throw Pillow
$21.09

Buddy The Cocker Spainel Dog Tile Box
$26.39

Buddy The Cocker Spainel Dog Mousepad
$14.49

EK's Orange Cat

EK's Orange Cat is a pastel on paper drawing by Wendy C. Allen

EK's Orange Cat Greeting Card

Orange Cat, pastle art by Maine artist Wendy C. Allen. Great for birthday cards, thank you notes, get-well-soon, and messages cards from teachers to students.

Price: 3.79

EK's Orange Cat Bib

Orange Cat art by Wendy C. Allen.

Price: 7.89

EK's Orange Cat Throw Pillow

Orange Cat art by Wendy C. Allen.

Price: 21.09

EK's Orange Cat Magnet

Orange Cat art by Wendy C. Allen.

Price: 3.43

EK's Orange Cat Large Mug

Orange Cat art by Wendy C. Allen.

Price: 15.79

What Wikipedia says about CafePress:

CafePress.com is an online retailer that produces and dispatches user-customized products on demand, including teeshirts, bags, mugs, wallclocks and calendars. Customisation involves a user specifying a "stock" product and uploading their own graphics design, logo or text, which will be added to the product by CafePress.

CafePress.com also offers print on demand services for books and music CDs.

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FAQ: What is Zazzle?

Zazzle is a print-on-demand manufacturer that allow you to create, share and celebrate your unique interests and passions. They combine innovative manufacturing, a robust community, the largest online collection of customizable digital images and unmatched personalization tools to empower you to create apparel, posters, cards, stamps and more. In addition, you can choose to become a contributor by sharing your unique creations in Zazzle's public galleries. Within these galleries, you can browse, comment and connect with others who share your interests. Contributors also earn royalties every time their creations are purchased by others. For anyone who wishes to create, wear, display, sell or celebrate their interests, Zazzle provides a compelling interactive marketplace to a worldwide audience.

In 1999, Zazzle began pioneering new printing technologies enhanced with proprietary, automated manufacturing systems to produce high-quality, on-demand products. In 2003, Zazzle launched the Zazzle.com website to test the user experience. Since then, Zazzle has continued to innovate by improving manufacturing efficiencies, expanding the online customer experience and growing its online community.

Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts opened it's first Zazzle Gallery in 2004. Today we have four Zazzle Galleries.

Buddy on black, I love Cocker Spaniels! stamp

Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts on Zazzle:

EelKat's- Zazzle Contributor Gallery: Products from Copper Cockeral available through Zazzle.
Jeannie's - Zazzle Contributor Gallery: Products available from Copper Cockeral through Zazzle.
Twighlight Manor Press - Zazzle Contributor Gallery: Twighlight Manor products available from Copper Cockeral through Zazzle.
The Pidgie Fund- Zazzle Contributor Gallery: Products available from Copper Cockeral through Zazzle. All products from this Gallery were created for use by The Pidgie Fund. All income from the sales of The Pidgie Fund items goes to buy food and care products for needy pets in The Southern Maine area.

What Wikipedia says about Zazzle:

Zazzle is an online retailer that allows users to upload images and create their own merchandise (clothing, posters, etc), or buy merchandise created by other users, similar to CafePress.com, as well as use images from participating companies such as The Walt Disney Company. Users are allowed to open their own shop for free and set the profit they wish to make on each item.

Zazzle was founded in 2003 by Robert Beaver, and his sons Bobby and Jeff Beaver. In 2005, Google investors John Doerr and Ram Shriram invested US$16 million into the business. The site was recognized by TechCrunch as 2007's "best business model" in its first annual "Crunchies" awards,2007 Crunchies: The Winners. and has been noted by industry experts, such as B. Joseph Pine, for its easy-to-use technology.

Robert Beaver is a serial entrepreneur. Bobby and Jeff Beaver graduated from Stanford Class of 2003.

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FAQ: What is Printfection?

Printfection.com is a hybrid technology and on-demand manufacturing company empowering people to design, buy, and sell a wide variety of custom printed merchandise. Using our online design interface, customers can easily upload designs, artwork, and photographs to customize products ranging from t-shirts to glass cutting boards.

Sellers can easily open a free online store to profit from their custom creations. Printfection.com sets up these stores and manages all aspects of selling online including hosting, credit card processing, product manufacturing, shipping, returns and customer service.

All custom products are produced in-house and on-demand using the latest digital printing technologies. Unlike traditional printing companies, the Printfection.com service offers:

32 different products to choose from
215 color combinations
Apparel sizes from Kids XS - Adult 5XL
No minimums (you can order just one product)
All-inclusive pricing
Unlimited colors in your design for the same low price
Fast turnaround, usually within 3 days

Printfection was founded in 2004. Printfection.com is privately funded and headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts joined Printfection in 2007.

Copper Cockeral on Printfection:

Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts: The Printfection Ed - Printfection.com: Custom printed t-shirts and merchandise from Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts: The Printfection Ed.

Blue Kitten From Copper Cockeral on Printperfection

Pastle & Watercolor art by Wendy C. Allen

Blue Kitten pastle art by Wendy C. Allen.

Blue Kitten Cork Bottom Coaster
$8.49

Blue Kitten Jumbo Tote Bag
$18.99

Blue Kitten Large Cutting Board
$33.99

Blue Kitten Kids Hooded Sweatshirt
4 colors $29.99

Blue Kitten Women's Fitted Ringer Tee

FAQ: What is MySpace?

MySpace.com is the masive online networking site where millions of people link up thier personal and business profiles with others of a like mind.

Copper Cockeral on MySpace:

Who Would We Like To Meet?

We love making new friends and always look forward to meeting new people in cyberspace. We are looking to network with the following types of people, so if you come under this list, go ahead and send each of us a friend request:

This is a family friendly family run business, and we will be keeping our friend's list on MySpace the same, so please keep that in mind before sending a friend request to any of us.

We would like to network with other artists who sell their designs through such places as CafePress and Zazzle.

When not running Copper Cockeral I (Wendy) am writing books, so I'd love to network with other authors, writers, readers, libraries, book stores, editors, artists, illustrators, publishers, magazines, agents, reviewers, book collectors, and other people in the publishing industry who like to read/write/create gothic, horror, fantasy, science fiction, adventure, mystery, gothic romance, children's books, comic books, and most other type books too.

Other people in the greeting card and/or t-shirt business. Crafty-type people, farmers, small home businesses, and other such folks here on MySpace.

People who love faeries, phookas, sirens, alien worlds, mermaids, unicorns, fairy tale princesses, wizards, furries, sci-fi, fantasy, ufos, paranormal, vampires, and dark fantasy.

Anyone who is creative: writers, artists, fashion designers, doll makers, and other such people, etc.

People involved in saving/rescuing animals. Others who like me are vegan animal-rights activists. Members of PETA, WWF, Greenpeace, and all other such groups. People who love birds, roosters, bantams, cats, and eels. Anyone who devotes their life to making this world a better place. EVERYONE who loves poultry, cats, bobcats, or eels and well stop at nothing to protect them. All those who love the ocean and it's wonderful creatures.

Send me (Wendy) a friend request if you are a member of The American Bantam Association, or other such poultry or avian group/club.

People who love the ocean, love sand and surf, and beaches and waves, and the salt air, and smell of seaweed after a storm, and pier-fries with vinegar... and oh yeah, if you live anywhere along Maine's amazing, beautiful, wonderful coast, and if you think that the coast of Maine is Heaven on Earth, than send me a request.

People who love all ocean life, both real and fictional: from eels and stingrays to mermaids and sirens, and all who will do anything to protect our wonderful oceans.

We love books with faeries in them. I (Wendy) esp love books with water faeries (sirens, mermaids, kelpies, silkies, etc.) in them, both children's and adult's books. Mermaids & Sirens are my fave fearie-type creatures. If you are a writer of such books, send me a request and also post a comment telling me about your book, I'd love to read it.

Brian Froud is the god of fearie authors and faerie artists... if you are a fellow fan of his books, his art, or his 2 movies (Labyrinth & The Dark Crystal), or if you write books or paint art like his, than I'd love to add you to my friends list, as well.

Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts: MySpace profile for Copper Cockeral Cards & Gifts with pictures, videos, personal blog, interests, information about me and more
EelKat: MySpace profile for EelKat with pictures, videos, personal blog, interests, information about me and more
Brat Boy: MySpace profile for Brat Boy with pictures, videos, personal blog, interests, information about me and more
Joshua: MySpace profile for Worm217 with pictures, videos, personal blog, interests, information about me and more
Jeannie: MySpace profile for Tiddledeewinks with pictures, videos, personal blog, interests, information about me and more

What Wikipedia says about MySpace:

MySpace is a popular social networking website offering an interactive, user-submitted network of friends, personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos, music and videos for teenagers and adults internationally. Its headquarters are in Beverly Hills, California, USA,My Space is not their space anymore - Article on the move to Beverly Hills. Retrieved March 16, 2007. where it shares an office building with its immediate owner, Fox Interactive Media; which is owned by News Corporation, which has its headquarters in New York City. In June 2006, MySpace was the most popular social networking site in the United States.MySpace, America's Number One According to comScore, MySpace has been overtaken by main competitor Facebook in April 2008, based on monthly unique visitors.

The company employs 300 staff and does not disclose revenues or profits separately from News Corporation. The 100 millionth account was created on August 6, 2006 in the Netherlands and the site counted approximately 106 million accounts on September 8, 2006,. MySpace.com attracts 230,000 new users per day.

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EK's Willow

EK's Willow is also known as The Willow by Crystal Falls. It was made as an illustration for the Twighlight Manor series. EK's Willow is made useing acrylic on canvas board, pained by Wendy C. Allen