Free Tee Business Promotional Package from UPrinting.com

Contests   October 9, 2009  by

Again, in honor of tee week here at YouTheDesigner we are going to be giving away a cool t shirt business promotional package from UPrinting.com. This great little package includes several important items to help you get your tee design business of the ground. So whether you are planning to sell a few t shirts or an entire line this package will help you save money, launch your business and promote your tee designs. The winner of the contest will receive 500 business cards, 250 stickers and 250 hang tags.

Free-Tee-Business-Startup-Package-from-UPrinting.com

UPDATE10/26/2009:

WINNER SELECTED – Ray Masaki – Lowdtown Friends & Freaks

Contest Prizes

One lucky winner will win 500 business cards, 250 stickers and 250 hang tags courtesy of UPrinting.com

How to Enter the Contest

Leave a comment below telling us about your idea for a t shirt line or t shirt design you want to sell. The best idea/comment will win and the winner will be chosen by me on October 26th 2009. Increase your chances of winning by actually showing us your t shirt design/designs via a link in the comments. Even If you have already launched a t shirt line or have designs for sale you may still enter.

Contest Rules

1. Free shipping for winner if located in the US. If winner is located elsewhere, shipping fee will apply.

2. Only one entry per person

3. By commenting/entering you agree to receive promotional emails from UPrinting.com

 

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57 Responses
  1. Jeremy T.   -   October 9, 2009 at 9:42 am

    I would like to start a T-Shirt Company that is extravagant, These T-shirts are difficult to produce because they are “all-Over” design – larger than the standard screen size offered by most printers – i have even looked into Belt printing on Shirts aswell. My shirts would be unique that would cover the shoulder and go from the back to the front of the T-shirt, all the way down to the bottom of the shirt in some cases. As a Graphic Designer I have always appreciated Crazy T-shirt Designs – even typography on a shirt, but I cannot seem to find them in stores, which inspires me to create my own line. Here is a link to a few of the shirts I have designed : http://www.jtreaddesigns.com/JtreadDesigns/ImageViewer/Illustration/images/T-SHIRTS.jpg.

  2. Mike Gilger   -   October 9, 2009 at 10:38 am

    For a Laundromat, named Stay Clean.

    The shirt would be printed on an off white 50/50 or summer weight shirt. In big bold helvetica It would say NAELC YATS DEEN I (I Need Stay Clean backwards) then the shirt would be worn inside out to give a faded dirty, eye catching, look. The address would be at the base of the shirt printed on the inside of the shirt, so that when the shirt is flipped inside out it is on the outside.

    Thats my idea.

  3. Kim @ Everything Etsy   -   October 9, 2009 at 12:53 pm

    I would put some king of flower on it…something pretty! Thanks so much!

    Kim

  4. webbografico   -   October 9, 2009 at 5:20 pm

    I will buy a t-shirt with “I’m swiss, typographically speaking” written in helvetica bold

  5. Sasquatch Ops   -   October 9, 2009 at 6:38 pm

    An action sports clothing company that encompasses aspects from every extreme out there… BMX. Skateboard.. Snowboard.. Surf.. Dive.. MMA… etc.. A CHOICE in the industry. Everything is so generic now. Its falls into this uniform of style. I want to change that. Again.

  6. Sprittibee   -   October 9, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    I need T-shirts for the Homeschool Blog Awards. I would put our Logo on them. ;) I know, it’s not all that original, but necessary all the same! My favorite T-shirts are the ones I buy at Mardels. I would love to put my own artwork on Tshirts, too. I love to illustrate. So do my kids. They did the artwork for my personal blog: sprittibee.com

  7. rad   -   October 9, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    series whit eggs in different situation

  8. Diesel Laws   -   October 10, 2009 at 12:53 am

    My t-shirt line (Diesel Laws) has suffered in recent times due to the lack of attention I am showing it (because of other freelance commitments) but the Diesel Laws brand is solid, has quite a few followers and could deserve a good kick in the butt.

    All my designs are available to view/purchase here – http://www.redbubble.com/people/DieselLaws

    My fans follow me on my Twitter and also my Facebook page –
    http://twitter.com/diesellaws
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Diesel-Laws/90484751458

    And of course my main website (which originally hosted all of my designs only and now hosts my whole lifestream) – http://diesellaws.com

    I do apologize for the many links however to fully appreciate the one year old brand you need to see the whole reach.

    Much respect,

    Diesel Laws

  9. Meghan Swann   -   October 10, 2009 at 3:11 am

    After almost four years of struggling with Infertility {and no end in sight…}, my husband and I are starting a Foundation to provide financial support to couples under going Infertility Treatments that are needed to expand their families. The tees will be apart of several items for purchase to raise money to give gifts to couples so that they can be a step closer to fulfilling their desire to be parents!

  10. Tyler S   -   October 10, 2009 at 4:17 am

    I would get one of my many pre designs made. Like the Envy On The Coast shirt. http://fillmoreandspeakeasy.com/print.html . If i was choosen the buissness cards, stickers and hang tags would go to great use promoting my clothing line. Ive been doing designs for a while and have always wanted to start my own clothing company and i feel this is the awnser to that. Id promote my company by sponsoring bands and selling shirts at shows. I want to be able to show people what i can do as a designer and i feel this is the perfect way to do so.

  11. Jim Geddes   -   October 10, 2009 at 4:24 am

    Having just started but not yet launched a new Eco Friendly T-Shirt / Digital Printing company called The Scarlet Parrot I would welcome any assistance possible.

    Thanks,

    Jim

  12. Donald R. Anderson   -   October 10, 2009 at 7:54 am

    I’d start a tee line based on “Anatomy of a…” diagrams of occupations and sports/hobbies detailing humorous and insightful parts of an experienced… web designer, skateboarder, anything that is done well.

  13. Livia   -   October 10, 2009 at 8:41 am

    I’d like to start a a line between me and my friend to promote and sell t-shirts with designs that are modern, yet retro, being slightly humorous\light hearted in places. Bright colors, simple vector designs. We’d sell them online and the old fashioned way in our town, out the trunk of the Mini :) Hopefully one day more than just tee’s.

    We’ve been wanting to do this for a while, but funds to start it up have been scarce.

    I think it could be something good in the end, it’s just starting up which is the hard, stressful part. No designs as of yet… watch this space!

  14. imsraaia   -   October 10, 2009 at 9:05 am

    I would like my Tshirt designs based on local Culture, Art & Calligraphy… with modern touch and latest printing techniques…

  15. CASTILVZdesing   -   October 10, 2009 at 4:03 pm

    My T-shirt line is inspired in tattoo art and Gothic and vampire themes, using my own design language, creating a new visual concept that adapts itself between the Rock N’ roll people, the tattoo people, and the metalmusic people, and any other else, going since a simple well-built typography, until the most extravagant and detailed design. Using different types of printing and serigraphs technics to create a visual concept with different kinds of special inks that creates textures, reflection and warranties the long lasting quality of the product. It doesn’t just feels grate in the body, it looks amazing put on…
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=675430&id=1079624314

  16. Julian Walker   -   October 10, 2009 at 4:30 pm

    Im 17 years old and I would like to start a clothing line for the new generation of young adults. I want to sell clothes that appeal who are into fashion and sports and want to be seen as “socially aware”. We want to sell fashionable clothes as well as athletic wear that promote good cause around the world i.e saving the environment. The clothing line is called Mastadon Apparel and some of the first few designs can be seen at emptees http://emptees.com/people/69291-mastadon. As teenagers in a rough economy, we are having a hard time trying to find funds for our endeavor. While my colleagues have created many designs to sell, we are looking for ways to get our product out to the world and generate interest. It would mean very much to us if we could win the many promotional products that you are offering.

  17. Anna Green, Web Design   -   October 11, 2009 at 11:27 pm

    I would love to print and sell my t-shirts design to begin with because i am just starting out i would only use a limited pallet of colours and only print using stencils this gives my designs a style that stands out from the normal and a hand made feel so each t-shirt feels like a piece of art. This would also keep my costs down allowing me to offer competitive prices. As i am a web developer i will also be able to carry out all of my own internet marketing and sales cutting a huge cost. And finally because i am a designer who has passion for there work and is fast i will be able to produce a high turnover of designs keeping my range fresh, i also plan to open up my range to other designer who wish to contribute. Im 27, female with a good eye for design and fashion and experience in an business environment. I would love an opportunity to turn my ideas in to reality.

  18. Harrison   -   October 12, 2009 at 2:41 am

    The front of the tshirt could have the word “GENERAL” while the back would have “HAPPINESS”.
    The tshirt design should be simple with these two words only on the tshirt.

  19. Timothy   -   October 12, 2009 at 4:02 am

    I want to make a series of shirts called “dance assist” that basically has instructions to show you how to do certain dance moves made famous by musicians. examples: the hammer shuffle, the ice ice baby spin, michael jackson moonwalk, the humpty dance etc… I just finished working on a typographic pun series and I am setting up a bigcartel store now and was just going to order a series of cards/hang tags and promo items to start a small limited run t-shirt business.

    http://blog.rixnerdesign.com/?p=89

  20. Rupinder Singh   -   October 12, 2009 at 9:11 am

    Hi my name is Rupinde Singh. My idea about t-shirt designing is to hshow what you are thinking at rhat moment ….So I want to design t shirts with with different liners based on the mood of a person (who is wearing it)..as different colours express different emotions so we can start by small graphic designs and liners like…

    for happy—”love for sale….100% discount”
    or we can write few facts to express and emotion..like….” ‘about 54% people of the world possess good sense of humor’ and this is not a joke”….
    .
    \.
    well this is for now…thanks for allowing me to post this idea…
    thank you and all the best to everybody..
    .

    .
    peace

  21. Mandy   -   October 12, 2009 at 11:01 am

    About Devil’s Angel Tees
    Women who ride motercycles, women who box, women who surf, women who program, women who love women, women who raise children, women who dance, women who love the list can go on and on Devil’s Angel Tees are for every woman. Shout out who you are with a subtle word or express a statement that’s loud and proud.

    Devil’s Angel Tees are locally Designed and Manufactured right in central Florida, with American made quality materials. Devil’s Angel Tees cares about our environment, we use a direct to garment printing process that eliminates the need for paper waste, toxic emulsions and plastics.

    All of Devils angels Tee’s are limited. So you don’t have to worry about being at the club and seeing your tee on everyone else! Every two months Devil’s Angel Tees brings you new designs and the previous designs Tees are retired.

    As Devil’s Angel Tees Celebrates and promotes diversity, a portion of all revenues is donated to Unity Corps an organization that promotes unity through diversity.

    Who you are is not a trend so why should your tees be. Devil’s angel Tees transcend passing fads with well fitting quality designs and materials. Break out of that shell or invite someone in shout it loud or whisper it soft just express yourself!

    Please view some of my designs at: http://s128.photobucket.com/albums/p175/mandymojica/Tshirts/

    Thanks for the Opp its great!
    Mandy

  22. Kristian Polso   -   October 12, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    Always wanted to make a T-shirtline related to web design… Maybe about Comic Sans, IE6, HTML…

  23. Rowan Gomez   -   October 13, 2009 at 4:51 am

    Hi there!
    I came in here to try and win this package for my yet-to-be-born line of motivational tees, but reading the entries before mine I realized that a cause like Meghan Swann’s is more worthy than mine. I want to make money for my children and there’s nothing wrong with that, but if we can give a little help to those who need it more than we do we can turn this world around. I’ve been blessed with 4 wonderful children that are worth more than my life to me and I know that being a parent is the best thing that has happened to me. SO, if you choose this entry for the prize I would like to give it to Meghan so she can go ahead with her Foundation.

    Thanks

  24. Ray Masaki   -   October 13, 2009 at 5:15 am

    Hey, my name is Ray Masaki and I single-handedly run a clothing brand called Lowdtown Friends & Freaks (http://www.lowdtown.com) based in Brooklyn. I’m currently a sophomore studying at Parsons School of Design, and I’m trying to get a Design & Technology degree. I’ve been making t-shirts for several years, and I currently ship them out from my apartment.

    I think I’m deserving of this prize because t-shirts are my passion and I’ve been doing this ever since high school. Only being 19, I think I’ve come a long way, and I’ve done it all by myself and with my own money. As a student, a freelance designer, and an entrepreneur, I often find it difficult to juggle everything that’s on my plate. I wish I could market my brand more, but there aren’t enough hours in the day when I have to finish my schoolwork or make a design for a client. Therefore, I feel like this prize would help me so much. I feel like Lowdtown could be on the brink of taking off, I just need that extra push.

    This prize package is just what I need right now, and it would definitely be put to good use if I win.

    -Ray (http://www.lowdtown.com)

  25. Jahl Herapath   -   October 13, 2009 at 4:13 pm

    Hey, my names Jahl Herapath, I’m 17 and in the process of launching my clothing label Skeg. I think this package would be excellent for the launch of my line as I have generally funded all of my shirt designs, printing and web design. Which is actually quite hard as I work 20hrs + a week and still attend high school.

    Winning this would be excellent as I wouldn’t have to spend extra money towards promotion. It would really help in the launch of our label (Dec 1st). Below is a blurb of our clothing line and a link to a sneak peak of our line (wasn’t planning on showing anywhere until November but this is a perfect opportunity to do so). Please check the sneak peak within the next few days as it will be taken down. Also the website is in the process of getting redesigned so please take note that it isn’t finished at the moment.

    Started in the late days of 2008, Skeg Clothing was established for a generation of boys and girls who wander this plain of existence searching for some thread of reason and meaning. Not the one to be pessimistic, Skeg encourages people to look at the bright side… with a repertoire of skate, music and fashion.

    Sneak Peak – http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt139/zmbkd/sneak-peak.jpg?t=1255486830

  26. Kevin   -   October 13, 2009 at 5:18 pm

    My idea is simple. I’m a cyclist and wan to produce some shirts for the local cycling community. One idea is to draw an image of an old bicycle helmet and text that says “Practice safe cycling”

    I have plenty more ideas for other shirts that are simple and iconic.

    Thanks for the opportunity.

  27. Micah M.   -   October 13, 2009 at 5:57 pm

    Hi there, my name’s Micah. I’m in the process of starting of clothing line based here in Hawaii. Being so secluded from the rest of the country, I want to create a line that kids my age (16, targeted towards 14-18 year olds) can enjoy, while at the same time, knowing that the shirt came from the wonderful island of Hawaii. All of the designs on the t’s would be something that’s related to Hawaii, but illustrated in a way that catches kids eyes and looks aesthetically pleasing. I have big plans for this company, some of which include the work of more notable designers who know just how to please the eyes of the consumers in the demographic I’m targeting. As well as hiring better designers, I also look forward to putting on various sponsored events like skate contests and shows.

    I’m a really ambitious teenager, with big goals, but in order to achieve those goals, I need money. My Mom helped me out by purchasing my company name for me so that I can do business legally with it. Other than that, I’ve been paying for all of this myself, using any/all resources I could find. From doing design work, to ebay, to depositing portions of birthday money into my Paypal account, I’ve been funding this on my own since the start; and I think I’m doing a decent job.

    So if I won this contest, that would be a huge cut out of my list of things I need in order to start this company.

    Thank you for listening, and for putting this contest on.

    Micah McDermott
    Diamond Head Clothing Co.
    diamondheadclothing@live.com
    myspace.com/diamondheadclothing

  28. Mr_K   -   October 13, 2009 at 8:20 pm

    Basically here to make shirts that make you feel like a diplomat, But at a price that makes you feel it was worth it, Have already been on the web for awhile and I advocate my brand Electric Oceans D&A in person, We are capitalists, SO fellow money maker. lets make money, Its about Styling and Profiling with out going Bankrupt. I also network with fellow small business owners the pipeline of america that are always looking for better ways to advertise. Currently my shirts are in the making all done with my own capital.

  29. Adrian   -   October 14, 2009 at 1:22 am

    I’m adrian and I run a premium clothing line all by myself (design, promote, put the shirts into the goodie bag). It releases limited mount of products every month, including t-shirts, hoodie, and art prints.
    While other premium brand tends to raise the price due to the exclusivity, i choose to sell my products in a more affordable price. E.g, $12-$15 for shirts.
    In my opinion, we dont have to pay the “exclusivity aspect” of a shirt. Everyone gets the same right to wear something unique, no matter who they are.

    I need this prize to push my production expense, so that i could give more goodies to my customer. I guess it’s not just about selling shirts. Share the joy should be one of our goal in this clothing industry.

    some of my clothing products are posted here :
    http://emptees.com/people/52881-earlymemoirs

    cheers :)

  30. jemyl Galvez   -   October 14, 2009 at 7:27 pm

    I’m a graphic artist/designer by profession and owns a small printing company. producing great artworks is my passion I want to mix surreal. graphic designs,statements and graffiti to my t-shirt line in order to create a more modern, eye catching yet easy to appreciate masterpieces printed on shirt. this promotion will surely help me introduce my line soon.

    (facebook acnt: tr3s_playah@yahoo.com)

    Peace!

  31. Rohan   -   October 15, 2009 at 9:04 am

    THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE (T.U.L. CLOTHING)

    As I walked into the room the drums were beating as the horns were sounding. It was the most beautiful music I have ever heard, and then everything stopped and I realized that I wasnt hearing the sounds but actually seeing it. The Universal Language gives you the ability to see sound. Its unique and eclectic designs have a music theme behind it that define creativity. My partner and I have been working on this line for quite some time now, and would be more than grateful to win this start up package. It will give us that extra boost we need in order to reach our goal. In these tough times this package will do wonders for us. Here is a link where you can see a sample of one of our t-shirts http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu274/tulclothing/comical-1.jpg

    Thanks!

  32. Danny   -   October 15, 2009 at 5:52 pm

    Well i would like to start my own t-shirt line with a friend from school. We have already come up with a few designs that kids my age actually say thats something they’d want on a shirt. I like making stuff thats Inspirational or has a meaning behind it something kids and teens would like to wear and I would really like to see this dream come true by seeing shirts i design on people all over the place. I’m only 16 so I know what kids want to wear, and i want to help put there ideas on there shirts ( Express themselves)
    well thank you < Muchos Gracias

  33. Megan @ BRO RLY   -   October 15, 2009 at 6:22 pm

    BRO RLY is focused on creating t-shirts for the every day “bro.” Our company name originates from the saying that we’ve heard almost every male use at some point, “Bro, really?” REALLY! We’ve put a great deal of effort into the ground work of our company by speaking with the consumers of our target market. We’ve also been informing ourselves with how the industry operates so we can move in a successful forward direction. We’re not interested in just slapping a fancy image on a t-shirt and trying to sell it, because anyone can do that. More than that, we want to make our shirts affordable so that everyone can afford them. We are just starting up, and any assistance–such as potentially winning this contest–would be the greatest help imaginable. We are not looking to just create t-shirts because almost everyone seems to have their own clothing line. We are looking to create new trends and to turn this into a new innovative way of clothing styles and choices.

    Our website is still under construction, but we loaded some of it so that way you are able to see some of the ideas we have been working on.

    We are preparing to launch our first set of shirts this winter.

    You will notice our ideas are very witty and can definitely take off with the times and the trends.

    I’d also like to clarify that we also have female shirts available in the line, so this company is not specifically only creating t-shirts for the male population.

    http://www.vixstar.net/brorly

    BRO RLY is a lifestyle.

  34. Katherine   -   October 17, 2009 at 3:31 am

    What an awesome contest!

    I would absolutely love to start a line of t-shirts that have my art printed on them. Since the slide of the economy, people don’t place a great importance on buying art. I am a single mom of three, who happens to be disabled. I count on my art sales to supplement my income. Since the economy went south, people stopped buying the “extras” (understandably), and I became totally unable to finance the basics for my kids – no money for school field trips, presents for birthday parties they are invited to, extra-curricular activities, clothes, etc.

    I don’t have a car because I can’t afford to buy one, which makes things difficult already. (Imagine not having your own transportation for just one week – and getting to the store, appointments, etc.) i was trying really hard to save up for one – but have had to use those funds to pay for things my art would normally pay for. Now that money is gone – and sales continue to be nonexistent.

    I’m telling you all of this so you know why a t-shirt line is important to me. It is my hope that putting my art on t-shirts will allow me to generate some sales. It makes sense to me that, in this economy – especially where art is concerned – something wearable overrides “unnecessary” home decor right now. You have to wear something – why not wear a beautiful t-shirt with fantastic art on it (and support an artist at the same time)?

    The designs on my tees would be replications of my handmade art. From bright and bold designs, to softer, muted pastels, there would be a t-shirt for every mood, every personality, and every taste. The t-shirts I’m thinking of are unique, made from one-of-a-kind pieces that will never be created again. The designs will be fun and fresh. The purchase of these t-shirts won’t only add spice to your wardrobe – they will help a woman define her purpose; allow someone with chronic health problems have a therapeutic release to help cope with the pain ; and provide a single mom with a way to raise healthy, well-rounded, strong children who thrive – and, instead of dealing with poverty, have a greater self-esteem because they are able to participate in regular childhood activities.

    These are just some of the reasons I want to start a line of artistic t-shirts. I think this would be an empowering way to solve my problems and get back on my feet, while setting a good example of self-sufficiency for my kids.

    Thanks for the chance to enter!

  35. Sarah Bates   -   October 18, 2009 at 7:20 am

    There is a Justice of the Peace in Louisiana that won’t marry an interracial couple. He thinks their marriage won’t last. It makes the headlines. People are outraged! This is 2009 – how can he do this? His opinion shouldn’t dictate another person’s life. No one should be allowed to ruin someone else’s life.

    But everyday, this nation’s opinion on LGBT rights dictates another person’s life. My best friends can only ever be committed life partners in their own private way. They can’t get married. So yeah, it’s 2009. Didn’t we leave racism in the 60s? Shouldn’t we be passed that? Yes. But honestly? Shouldn’t we have progressed passed the denial of anybody’s human rights? It’s 2009, people. Stop Denying.

    So what does this have to do with my t-shirt idea and why should I win? I was in the middle of setting up the twitter/gmail/domain names for my campaign when I saw this post and clicked on it. And you know what? I’m going to start whether or not I get anything free. I’m going to sell tshirts, and someday future items, that promote equality and fund human rights. I want people to join me in saying “Stop Denying.” I want them to tell their friends, but a shirt and know that their support is funding a good cause.

    I’m not in it for me or for profit. I’m not in it because I think my tshirts are the best thing since sliced bread. I’m in it because 100% of the profits after making the shirts will go to organizations that dedicate all their time and passion to making sure that every man, woman and child, no matter if they are straight, gay, Muslim, Christian, black or white, gets every inalienable right afforded to them by the U.S. Constitution.

    So yes, I hope I win. 25 year old artists don’t make that much money and it would help get this campaign started a little quicker… but am I going to stop spreading this message if I don’t? No. And I hope you won’t either.

    Thanks,
    Sarah

  36. Frank Dunson   -   October 18, 2009 at 9:14 am

    Hello, I’m Frankie. I’m an 18 year old kid caught in between the pulls of sub-culture movements and real life’s demands. So me and my best friend Jessie wanted to blow up, but we didn’t know how, but we noticed how we loved graphic tee shirts, and would spend tons of money WE DID NOT have on them. So we decided, why not created our own graphic T-shirt company. It was also a great idea because I’m an artist and I already knew how to vector graphics, and Jess is fashion forward. That is how PAPER was born. We chose the name paper, because we always said we wanted something simple, and we thought simplicity was key, we noticed how when we would discuss the line, we would have all these ideas on a sheet of paper, and I thought, this simple sheet of paper is the key to our success, it harbors all of our ideas and designs. Plus the name is cool, PAPER. :)
    This is a link to a few photos of designs we have so far. Thank you for your time.

    http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=306028342&albumId=1452409

  37. Sheamus   -   October 19, 2009 at 9:48 am

    Hey, I’m Sheamus Crowley. I’m trying to start a clothing line called Z is for Zombies. It’ll basically be for zombie enthusiasts such as myself. The one problem is I am only a high school student and currently unemployed, so I’m trying to get by on nothing but loans from friends and family. Winning this contest would be a huge help.

    I already have a growing number of bands who want an endorsement and will let me sell at their shows.

    Here’s the first tee I’m releasing: http://emptees.com/tees/141131-brains-z-is-for-zombies

  38. darciefly   -   October 19, 2009 at 2:22 pm

    My tee business is just a couple of months old, and this give-away could not come at a better time – it’s marketing month here at darciefly designs.

    The tee store grew out of my post-apocalyptic webcomic, later comics (http://latercomics.com). Some of the tees are based on characters (like simon the cat) or drawings from the comic, but others are only loosely tied to the comic by way of being awesome things we would not want to lose at the end of the world.

    You can see my designs here: http://latercomics.com/store

    Where I see my business going: continuing with simple designs, good quality products, and sustainable fabrics. Also, stepping up the brand identity so the tee store stands on its own.

  39. Nadine   -   October 19, 2009 at 4:49 pm

    My shirts will have a Christian theme >>> scripture refrences and biblical quotes >>> some with soft designes such as doves and angels >>> I will choose the scriptures and my friend Denise will design the tee (she is the artist) We both chose this idea as a missionery tool to spread the gospel to the nations. We are just in the startup phase and are playing around with business names that are unique and show our passion for the gosel. We plan to have a logo that is simple as well. I wish I could give you more info but we are just in the idea stage, no concrete decisions as et. This startup idea of yours will help us out more than you know. Next week we are going to Haiti for 1 week. Next year we plan on distributing tees to the poor in Thiland along with a free meal. That’s all I can tell you for now. Best wishes on your choice. I know they will be blessed! Nadine

  40. Matt Ingleby   -   October 19, 2009 at 5:23 pm

    I would love to win this contest so we could start sending stickers out with all of our graphic tees at http://www.riptapparel.com.

  41. Jason Mei   -   October 20, 2009 at 4:15 am

    I’m a little worried because I don’t see the comment I just made. Delete this if you guys still received it. I tried to send it again but it said “duplicate post detected”

  42. Sheamus   -   October 20, 2009 at 10:06 am

    Sorry, I gave you a broken link before. Hope this doesn’t ruin my chances D:

    Here are some new links to my Z is for Zombies shirts:
    http://i35.tinypic.com/vf9ym1.png
    http://i34.tinypic.com/68d9uh.png

  43. Jason   -   October 20, 2009 at 3:42 pm

    The shirt design is called “Monday the 16th” and shows what Jason has to do the following monday after his infamous escapades on Friday the 13th. It shows Jason Voorhees hovering over his desk in an office setting with a machete, a pile of Pink slips, a coffee mug that reads “I love Mom” and a severed head. Jason just got back from a weekend of crazy shenanigans involving his machete and pesky teens at Camp Chrystal Lake, and now he’s got to go back to the office and make budget cuts…but he’s doing it his way. This Monday the 16th, THERE WILL BE CUTBACKS!

  44. Jason   -   October 20, 2009 at 3:43 pm

    I could really use the goods to promote the upcoming tee/line I’m releasing. The brand is called Mondays, and the idea behind it is to make mondays fun again by poking fun, or introducing fun twists and aspects to things we find familiar.
    The shirt I’m releasing is “darker” than most of the other shirts I plan on releasing because, well it’s based on Friday the 13th, and I figured why not.

    The shirt design is called “Monday the 16th” and shows what Jason has to do the following monday after his infamous escapades on Friday the 13th. It shows Jason Voorhees hovering over his desk in an office setting with a machete, a pile of Pink slips, a coffee mug that reads “I love Mom” and a severed head. Jason just got back from a weekend of crazy shenanigans involving his machete and pesky teens at Camp Chrystal Lake, and now he’s got to go back to the office and make budget cuts…but he’s doing it his way. This Monday the 16th, THERE WILL BE CUTBACKS!

    The design can be viewed here. Artwork by Matthew Skiff!
    http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4060/m16fh.jpg

    Thanks for taking the time to read this, and for running this great contest!

  45. Le Createur   -   October 21, 2009 at 4:24 am

    Le Createur owns fashion and is the supreme master of all things chic. He once created a t-shirt with 2 handkerchiefs, 3 pins and a shoelace. Le Createur Streetwear is lifestyle brand based on creativity, imagination and passion.

  46. Dennis Beatty   -   October 21, 2009 at 2:41 pm

    I started a brand called Oye(Open Your Eyes) Apparel in August, and since then, starting college has become a bit of my priority and I have somewhat neglected the company. However, now that I’ve settled in pretty well, I’m looking to start promoting again, and this would help greatly.

    Oye Apparel is a brand all about improving the world for the better. The name Oye stands for Open Your Eyes, and basically we’re trying to say open your eyes and look at the world around you and how you can improve it. I already have four sweet designs from wotto, gaunty, Greg Abbott and myself, and I just need to promote a lot more. They can be viewed at http://oyeapparel.com. $1 from each shirt sale will be donated to a different charity, with the proceeds from this first line going to the American Red Cross who in turn will donate to our troops in Iraq to make life better for them. I hope you enjoy the designs.

  47. Sharon Elliott   -   October 21, 2009 at 2:46 pm

    I would print logo shirts for a company I’m trying to get off the ground. It would have a picture of 2 colourful Jellybeans, and say JellyBean Creations.

    If we were to print double sided on the shirt, the back would say “Sugar spice and everything nice”.

    (it’s my baking company)

  48. Keith   -   October 21, 2009 at 6:18 pm

    My partner and I created PeaceLine Clothing (originally on cafepress) in mid 2007 in an attempt to create a clothing line specifically geared towards hip hop heads and peace supporters. However, we just recently, (July 18th), made everything legal, got our own website and opened to the public. As PeaceLine grew, our mission grew as well. Today, we’re not just out to make creative, inspiring clothes for people who have a passion for art, originality and life, but we are also working towards changing the world in every step that we take. Over time, PeaceLine Clothing has branched out from clothing to encompass specific non-profit organizations (and the financial support of those organizations), the support of good, mostly independently produced music and art, and most of all the support of a culture.

    On our website (all links at the bottom), you can find our first two designs up for sale (we’re about to release a third t-shirt along with our first hoodie), along with our blog (please read), information about the charity that we are currently donating 5% of all revenue to, suggested listening, and in the next couple days, a guestbook for customer feedback/reviews, a monthly artist interview and more.

    We are currently in the process of upgrading our website, so it may or may not be up this weekend. Sorry for any inconveniences.

    If the website is down when you check it out, then definitely check out our twitter, facebook and myspace, which we use daily to connect with fans, customers and supporters. (Both our facebook and myspace pages have the photo shoot pics up from our first run of shirts)

    In addition to the above, we are also carried in Ear X-Tacy, a local music store, and are talking to several local artists about displaying their art/music on our website. Times are hard, and sales have been slow… we won’t lie… but that’s where we find even more necessity to utilize guerilla marketing to the best of our abilities, and this contest could really help further our marketing reach.

    All in all, what we want to do with our clothing company is inspire others to make a positive difference in the world, and ultimately support a peaceful progression through life for all. We do this through designs that advocate peace and all aspects of street culture, emphasizing originality, inspiration, art and pride in the culture.

    Peace,

    PeaceLine Clothing
    http://www.peaceline.net
    http://www.twitter.com/peaceline
    http://www.facebook.com/peaceline
    http://www.myspace.com/peacelineclothing

  49. Raul   -   October 23, 2009 at 5:16 pm

    Hey!

    Well I’m currently in the process of starting up a clothing company called ModernHeartist in which a portion of each sale gets donated to the Fender Music Foundation which helps keep music programs alive in schools.

    I live in Los Angeles, California and as you may know there is an extreme deficit and there has been major cutbacks all across the board.
    And the ones hardest hit by this are the Art and Music Programs in schools.

    I recently revisited my old high school in Sun Valley and I found out that the whole Music Department is nearly non-existent.

    I decided to start this up because I really feel its important to have music programs in schools because they allow kids to be more creative and gives them a sense of accomplishment when they learn an instrument.

    Not only will I be donating to the Fender Music Foundation, I also plan on sponsoring both signed and unsigned bands and skaters that understand and support my cause and will help to get it known nation wide.

    If I win this competition, it would help me out tremendously because all thats holding me back right now is insufficient funding to get this off the ground.

    By winning this package, it will greatly lower my startup costs and I will have more to spend on the actual shirts themselves.

    This is something I’m super passionate about. And I’m not in it for the money like most people are. I actually have a mission behind this whole idea.

    I thank you for your time and effort.
    I sincerely hope you consider me as a potential winner.

    If you would like me to give you more details,
    feel free to email me anytime!

    Thanks!
    - Raul

    Here is a sample of one of the first shirts I plan on getting printed.

    Hand Drawn Chaos

  50. Chloe Songs   -   October 23, 2009 at 5:45 pm

    I’d like to create a line of shirts that have line drawings of vintage cameras.

  51. Sam   -   October 24, 2009 at 3:30 am

    I want to make shirts based off of all different cartoon dinosaurs

  52. Original Bros   -   October 24, 2009 at 1:07 pm

    The concept for our tshirt line is to slowly develop a line geared exclusively towards guys, shirts by bros for all bros. The line will consist of both design style and noveltees. Our hopes for the line is that it will steadily expand and lead into other apparel areas. Our slogan is “Be Real Original” “BRO” and thats how we intend to stay.

    Please check us out.

    Your Bros

  53. Edgar Savage   -   October 25, 2009 at 7:56 pm

    I would like to make t-shirts based off eccentric images and things because I know how it is to want to be different then everybody else and not wear the same shirt like everyone. I feel with my t-shirt designs it will be something new and fresh which will make people feel special and want to get a shirt from my up coming line.

  54. Catherine Fox   -   October 26, 2009 at 1:32 am

    I would like to have some custom tee shirts for my family’s farm business. It would have our logo on the front and maybe our motto on the back. My family would love this!

  55. Stephen   -   October 26, 2009 at 2:11 pm

    i would like to make basic t-shirts that apply to teenage and young adults. Mostly having quotes on them. I would also like to make shirts that have designs for the local high schools/ colleges. Eventually i would like to start shirts that have intricate designs on them. I have some of my begining designs on my myspace account.

    Thanks alot,
    Stephen Wingo

  56. Julian Donaldson   -   October 26, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    I have a line that I started and needed some hang tags and business cards done…I have a very creative line, and a tenacious drive to be a known designer, any help along the way would be greatyly appreciated and not forgotten.

  57. Danny   -   October 26, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    Congrate 2 my friends at LowdTown Friends And Freaks u guys got some awesome designs hope 2 sign up with u guys sometime soon congrate u guys :D!