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Peace on Earth Happy Honu Holiday Photo Card from Zazzle.com

Peace on Earth Happy Honu Holiday Photo Card from Zazzle.com

This was a Today's Best on Zazzle on November 22, 2009.



I just have one thing to say about this design - "Let there be peace on Earth."

Coming Soon! My New Specialty Stores on Zazzle!

With the success of my two existing Zazzle stores, I have decided to open some specialty stores on Zazzle.com. The three new specialty stores will be EVERYTHING BABY, EVERYTHING WEDDING and ISLAND/TROPICAL DESIGNS for women and girls. In the coming months I will be adding some new FRESH designs to these stores and also including some of my most popular existing designs. I am really excited about this and cannot wait to start designing new designs.

Links to new website stores:

Baby: www.zazzle.com/hapagirldesigns_baby

Wedding: www.zazzle.com/hapagirl_wedding

Island / Tropical Designs: www.zazzle.com/hapagirl_islandgirls

I Dream of Japanese Koi in a Modern Abstract Design Style

I have always loved Koi. Perhaps its part of my heritage being part Japanese, but I just love the way they look as they represent so much of my childhood growing up in Hawaii where koi ponds are quite abundant. I also love how they symbolize strength in the Japanese culture. So, last night I was thinking of a new design to come up with for the holidays and I caught a glimpse of this Koi hanging mobile that my friend sent to me from Japan. Eureka! I just thought of a new design!


So, I instantly started designing my koi in my modern abstract design style. I have seen many koi paintings and illustrations throughout my life, but I wanted something different. Something that was never designed before. Once I get a design in mind it usually doesn't take me that long to execute it. Before I knew it I was done and started designing the layout of the holiday card it will be featured on.

I must say I am very pleased with the way it turned out. A few modifications came about, but at the end, i think I have a couple of koi that obviously look like koi, but have that abstract look to them. If you someone were to ask me why I like abstract, I wouldn't be able to tell them, but one thing I know, I don't like to design things that look realistic.

I think this new design will catch on, but I love how they look and I will most definitely order a print for myself to hang somewhere in my house!

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? Check out my Custom Holiday Christmas Photo Cards

Check out my growing collection of holiday Christmas photo cards, greeting cards and holiday stamps at www.zazzle.com/hapagirldesigns.

I am talking about some pretty unique designs here. From Happy Honu (sea turtles), Giant Panda Bears, Snowy Owls and more!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!


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Happy Honu Holiday Make-over

My popular Happy Honu design gets a holiday make-over. With red and green hibiscus on the shell Happy Honu is all ready for Christmas. I have this new design on quite a few of my Zazzle products. So, if you're looking for something unique such as holiday Christmas cards / photo cards or gifts, check out my stuff on my two Zazzle sites. I have many more unique designs that will be sure to please all your friends and family this year!

For invitations, announcements and holiday greeting cards visit www.zazzle.com/hapagirldesigns*



For gifts and unique items such as t-shirts, infant clothing and more visit www.zazzle.com/keanusmom*

New Holiday Christmas Cards

I have quite a few new Holiday Christmas cards for sale on Zazzle.com. Anyone can personalize with their own message and add their own photos. My most popular thus far are my surf cards. I also have a new reindeer card in which I call "Rudy Reindeer" which is modern yet cute.

Visit www.zazzle.com/hapagirldesigns* to view more of my designs!

Laura Engstrom Photography

My dear friend and next door neighbor has started a photography business in which she specializes in outdoor photography with natural light, which, honestly, makes for the best and most beautiful photography. I find Laura Engstrom to be extremely talented and gifted and has an eye for good photos of children and family portraits.

Check out her website and contact her if you are interested in having her work for you.

Blog:

www.lauraengstrom.blogspot.com

Website:
www.lauraengstrom.com