Amy Sagan - Artistic Designer

Blogging on Wordpress

2011-02-10T09:02:00.003-05:00

I've started blogging on Wordpress!

Brand new and growing with almost daily installments
of everything from highlighting progress, new ventures,
contests, ideas, and thanking my wonderful customers
for some of their greatly appreciated purchases
by featuring select items sold!

Perhaps still an entry here and there
through blogger, so stay tuned!

In the mean time, though, come join me on Wordpress!

http://starzraven.wordpress.com/

Thanks!
~amy :)

The Golden Globes!

2010-11-27T20:48:00.017-05:00

It is such an honor to be apart of The Indie Exhibit group
amongst such amazing artists and talent from all over the world
and have this exciting new opportunity
to have my products displayed and given as gifts
in Celebrity Swag Bags at The Golden Globes
this January (2011)!

Below you can get a closer look at my products and gifts
for the Celebrity Swag Bags at the Golden Globes.

I am including my chubby sized 2-sided Business Cards!
I still love my oval "S" :)

These are postcard sized 2-sided advertisement cards for Starzraven.com
The front represents an introduction
and the back shows actual store product examples!

2011 Calendar Reference Card
1 card in each bag, alternating these 4 colors.
8 colors available in-store.
(A great gift to use all year!)

Message From a Bottle Notecard (blank inside)
featuring a digitally drawn bottle and paper message design.
Made from my most popular wedding invitation.

2 different colored Recipe Cards from Klassy Kitchen.
Both colors will be in each bag!
This particular design of Recipe Card is available in 8 colors!
Many other designs available.

Here are the pens I ordered for the swag bags.
3 colors printed to represent Starzraven.com!

Here are the labels that will seal the cello bags that will hold my products.
These bags then will be placed in the Celebrity Swag Bags!

I'm so very excited about this opportunity!

I am still working on the final design for my display product.
This is the product that will be in pictures with celebrities, I hope. :)

If you're a celebrity reading this and attending the Golden Globes,
feel free to send me a message letting me know
if you'll be receiving these products and gifts in our swag bags.
Let me know what you think about the gifts.
I hope to see you in pictures,....with my product!
Look for the name Starzraven (by Amy Sagan)

Thanks everyone!

~ Amy

It's the holidays!

2010-11-21T12:12:00.004-05:00

Christmas and New Years are approaching rather quickly.
My, how time flies!!!

It's time to get your holiday invitations.

Whether you're throwing a big party or if you're just celebrating the season with close friends and family, I have created these custom invitations just for you!

Amaze everyone you invite with these designer invitations of all styles.

Eggnog and Cookies Christmas Invitations
A beautiful illustration of leaving cookies and eggnog
for Santa Claus.

Funny Tipsy Reindeer Christmas and Holiday Office Party Invitations
(featured design!)

Christmas Eve Night Family Invitations

A beautiful snowy night illustration!

Cute Santa Hat Froggy Christmas and Holiday Invitations

Christmas and Holiday Ornaments Party Invitations
(featured design!)

Christmas Ribbons Party Invitations

"Twas the Night" Christmas (Eve) Tree Invitations

Join Our Family for Christmas photo Invitations
(4 color styles available)

New Year's Eve is approaching quickly too. It is important to be prepared when throwing your big New Year's Eve 2011 party!

These are 2 invitations that I have designed for such an event!
Both designs are featured in Zazzle.com's Flat Card section among a few other top designs.

I hope your holidays are a blast and that your family time is quality!

~Amy :)

Who has the time?

2010-10-06T21:15:00.006-04:00

So here's the deal.... I started this blog to keep everyone posted on everything I am doing. Unfortunately I find myself not having the time to know what I am doing!

So I am left with this horrible feeling of regret that I have been unable to keep people in the loop.

Now that this feeling is over, let's move on and hope there will be a post soon after this one. Because let's face it; who likes disappointment?

Deep down I am an unpublished wannabe writer. The evil inability to finish things has constantly beat down any desire to be any kind of writer at all! I can't even finish the journals I have started writing for my childrens' futures. But I keep telling myself it's because I cannot spare the extra money right now to get all the pictures printed that I want to include in them. So it is such that I will have a lot of catching up to do in them as well!

Here's what I definitely say for myself:
I have FINALLY found my niche. My little place in life outside of being "Super mom!"
I love designing products in my stores! The EXTREME satisfaction that comes with knowing that someone purchased something I made and it influences their life.

They either purchase invitations that are for an event in their lives that help to make a memory, or they purchase something that they use from day to day that also will be a memory they can look back on in some way, shape, or form. No matter how insignificant it seems, I did that! Me!

And it turns out that I am very good at what I do. :)

It turns out I have an international presence.

It turns out that a few celebrities (so far)
have taken an interest and have chosen to follow what I do.

It turns out, that I AM SOMEBODY.

It turns out I have so many people who are incredibly proud of me.
What a wonderful and fulfilling feeling!

So for now, in the small allotments of time that I have to work, I spend working hard.
Some of my stores may still seem small. Let's face it, they are. I have two children at home who I am certain will leave an enormous positive imprint on this world because of the amazing little people they are,...... and that is beyond a full time job.

But I love what I do. Even when times are tough, which I don't remember if they ever weren't, I find such reward in doing what I do.

My success is growing. And someday you will know my name.
I will be that person who you turn to when you want something special, designed especially for you.
And I am eager to the task.

I will see you there!

amy :)

Another Award, Thank You!

2010-08-30T18:06:00.009-04:00

Today I was very pleased to see that I received a TBA {Today's Best Award} from Zazzle!
This Binder has also been awarded a ribbon for The Top 10 Binders Views for 8/30/2010!
I was on a roll yesterday designing 3 Ring Avery Binders.
This is the binder that received the award:
Believe in Yourself Whimsical Flowers Binder

Thank you Zazzle! :)

Here is another inspirational binder I designed last night:

You Are Beautiful Red Rose Binder

I also made a very yummy binder too:

Dessert Ribbons Recipe Binder

All of my binders can be found in my Starzraven store.

Thank you for sharing in my excitement and achievement!

:) amy

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Having Baby!

2010-08-27T18:08:00.006-04:00

I'm very excited about this store, just like my others!
I have 2 children, and designing all of these Baby Shower Invitations & Birth Announcements makes me want another baby just so that I can order these awesome designs!

But I'm not having another baby.

So now here is your chance to check out what I've been up to (and check back on a regular basis) and order something for your Bundle-O-joy on the way!

Flower Gem Pink Birth Announcements

Zebra Pink Frame Baby Shower Zebra Green Frame Baby Shower
Available in 5 colors!

Baby Bottle Blue Baby Shower Invitations
Available in 4 colors!

Modern Glass Monogram Pink Birth Announcements
Also in Blue!

Flowers and Lace Pink Birth Announcements
Also in blue!

And for Christmas babies:

There now, don't you want a baby?!?!
Well, you can FOLLOW Having Baby! on Twitter & Facebook!

Take care everyone!

:) amy

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It's my party!

2010-08-18T12:09:00.005-04:00

It's terrific being an artistic designer. There is no greater feeling (other than my family) than having someone buy something you designed. And the benefits and advantages of designing are pretty cool too!

Whenever I'm having a party, I make my own invitations! Special personalized invitations that are unique to me. And it's great to design for other people's parties too!

Business cards. No problem! Mugs, shirts and other gifts, no problem!

I already have my kids' birthday party invitations for their next birthdays!
These can be found in my Starzraven store.

My Message From a Bottle Wedding Invitations have been a BIG hit!

Perfect for the beach, or a beach theme!

Having a Bridal Shower or Engagement Party?

Cute for little girls ~ Girl Flower Power Birthday Invitations

Funny ~ Over the Hill Birthday Invitations

Just Because...... Party Invitations:

Summer Party Invitations:

Bachelorette / Birthday Invitations

.....and many more!

Having a unique party? Can't find invitations to match?

Email me at Starzraven@verizon.net

I'll be happy to design something for you!

For now,.....party on people!!!

:) amy

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Baby Shower FEVER!

2010-08-10T16:13:00.006-04:00

Lately I've been working on quite a few baby related products!
Some new designs with illustration. More than just your average basic designs.
They can all be found in Starzraven & Personal Postage.

My NEWEST design is my Umbrella Boat Baby!
(just completed this morning)

I love working with the "layered" look.

Umbrella Boat Baby Shower Invitations

Umbrella Boat Baby Shower Postage Stamps

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As you know I won a TBA for the pink postage, but I made it in blue and made invitations to match them both...

2-sided Pink or Blue Button Envelope Baby Shower Invitations and matching postage!

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Here's a design inspired by my very good friend Maria Adam G of MGDezigns:

2 Peas in a Pod!

2 Peas in a Pod Twins Birth Announcements

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...and for Twins Birth Announcements or for Best Friends:

2 Peas in a Pod Postage Stamps

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...and for BEST FRIENDS:

2 Peas in a Pod Best Friends Notecards

Hehe, I love those little peas! (I'm the one in the back, you know)

Do you have baby fever yet???

:) amy

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I got an Award!

2010-08-08T13:01:00.008-04:00

I was pleased to see that I was given a TBA today from Zazzle!

It was for my Dark Pink Baby Button Envelope Postage Stamp
from my PersonalPostage store.

Thank you Zazzle!

yay! :) amy

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Substantiated!

2010-08-06T22:29:00.006-04:00

I love having things to promote "me" and the work I do!

Here are some examples:

MOBILE ADVERTISING, KEYCHAINS & SKINNY BUSINESS/PROFILE CARDS

NOTEPADS, & PENS (I love these pens!)

Plus, I have new "Amy Sagan - Artistic Designer" business cards on their way
that promote all 4 of my stores at once, and this new blog!

AND....Skinny Profile/Business Cards for Pro-Business Cards
on their way too.

"Stuff" is fun!

:) amy

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"O" schmo!

2010-08-06T21:55:00.004-04:00

I say it is all about the "S"!

If you see this wonderful oval of an "S" floating around anywhere you know this is me. This is my work. Unmistakable!

So it is all about the "S"

S for Sagan
S for Starzraven
and S for "She can't be serious!?!?"

:) amy

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My BRAND NEW store!

2010-08-06T20:10:00.001-04:00

They don't get much newer than this!
Established.....yesterday! (8/5/10)

Here are a few examples of the first Postage Stamp products to hit this store!

Check back to my new store often. I'll be designing often. After all,...it's what I do!
Personal Postage

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What all this is about!

2010-08-06T20:00:00.000-04:00

Hello Blog!

My name is Amy Sagan. I've decided to feature,........myself!

I've spent a lot of time featuring others, such as in
"The Best Products on Zazzle"

This one's about me! Enjoy!

amy

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