Friday, August 6, 2010
We've Moved!
You can find our posts and updates at our renovated bear den: http://bearbearcreative.com/blog/. We'll be porting over current blogspot followers; but, to be sure you're getting your dose of bear blogging goodness, please update your feed readers with our new address. (You can easily add it from our new blog site). Tankoo!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Wall Stickers Printing Giveaway Winner!
Thank you to everyone who entered our giveaway! We put the entries into random.org and the lucky winner is.....
2boysblue!
Congratulations! You have just won a 20"x24" wall sticker printing service voucher courtesy of Online Poster Printing and a vinyl decal of your choice from the BearBear Creative store.
We are contacting you now with instructions on claiming your prize!* Prize may be forfeited or an alternate winner may be chosen if the first winner does not respond within 24 hours.
Thanks again for taking the time to enter our giveaway. Please stick around - there are more giveaways and goodies to come!
Congratulations! You have just won a 20"x24" wall sticker printing service voucher courtesy of Online Poster Printing and a vinyl decal of your choice from the BearBear Creative store.
We are contacting you now with instructions on claiming your prize!* Prize may be forfeited or an alternate winner may be chosen if the first winner does not respond within 24 hours.
Thanks again for taking the time to enter our giveaway. Please stick around - there are more giveaways and goodies to come!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Wall Stickers Printing GIVEAWAY! (Ends 5/24)
BearBear Creative has collaborated with UPrinting, a commercial and professional online printer! Courtesy of Online Poster Printing, a subsidiary of UPrinting, we're GIVING AWAY print services! Right now, you can win:
+ FREE UPS Ground Shipping. (ARV $60!)
This 20" x 24" Wall Sticker is a full color poster/sticker that has the ability to adhere to most flat indoor surfaces and is repositionable. You can make the graphic almost anything you would like, making it great for interior decoration, business promotion, or even as a gift...it's really up to your creativity!
See some uses and details for Online Poster Printing's cool wall sticker printing (http://www.onlineposterprinting.com/Wall-Window-Decor.html).
If wall stickers aren't your thing, Online Poster Printing offers other print posters (http://www.onlineposterprinting.com) like vinyl banners and canvas prints you can purchase.
BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!
See some uses and details for Online Poster Printing's cool wall sticker printing (http://www.onlineposterprinting.com/Wall-Window-Decor.html).
If wall stickers aren't your thing, Online Poster Printing offers other print posters (http://www.onlineposterprinting.com) like vinyl banners and canvas prints you can purchase.
BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!
Because we just love to give stuff, the lucky winner will also receive their choice of a CUSTOM BEARBEAR CREATIVE VINYL STICKER DECAL!
You'll get to choose from the selection in our store (priced at $10 or less). These die-cut vinyl are great for indoor or outdoor use, such as on a car window, laptop/computer case, skateboard, and more.
You'll get to choose from the selection in our store (priced at $10 or less). These die-cut vinyl are great for indoor or outdoor use, such as on a car window, laptop/computer case, skateboard, and more.
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HOW TO ENTER
(up to 12 possible entries per person):
- Follow @BearTweets (The BearBear Creative Twitter) and Retweet this contest phrase (only 1 tweet necessary):
Win UPrinting 20"x24" Wall Sticker Printing and @BearTweets Vinyl Decal #giveaway (Ends 5/24). Please Retweet! http://bit.ly/9ywvZhLeave a comment on this post with the tweet URL. (You can find your link by clicking on the date/time stamp under your tweet.) +1 entry.
- Follow This Blog Publicly using Blogger/Google Friend Connect. (You can use the big button at the top that says "follow our blog"). Leave a comment saying you did. +1 entry.
- Purchase any vinyl decal from the BearBear Creative Store. Leave a comment saying you did. When purchasing from our store, please note what email you used for your Blogger comment. +10 entries.
Include your email address in comment if not in your Blogger profile, OR Twitter DM OR contact us with your email address (leave twitter handle in comment). You may leave just one comment with all the entries, or separate comments for the different entries; it's up to you.
Comment is mandatory for entry.
Comment is mandatory for entry.
SOME THINGS TO KNOW:
- Open to US Residents only, ages 18 and up.
- You have until 11:59 PM PST on May 24, 2010 to enter. One lucky winner will be randomly selected and contacted on May 25th. Winner must respond to the notification email by May 26, 2010. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the prize.
- UPrinting and/or BearBear Creative will NOT provide the design, photograph, or artwork for your sticker poster.
- Shipping will be covered by BearBear Creative and UPrinting (Online Poster Printing).
- Fulfillment of Wall Sticker prize will be conducted by Online Poster Printing. The BearBear Creative vinyl decal will be mailed out to winner by BearBear Creative after winner responds with sticker choice.
- Your privacy is important to us. Your information will only be used for fulfillment of this giveaway; we do not sell or distribute contact information.
- Thanks and Good luck! There are more giveaways to come!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Thanks Lucky Mag!
Lucky Magazine gave Sharon, our creative director and captain, the chance to have her picture and quote featured in their magazine. It's currently out in the May 2010 issue on page 160.
Sharon's sister, Deanne (the Bear CFO), entered Sharon for a Lucky Magazine sweepstakes...and won! It's pretty rare to win any kind of prize from them due to the volume of entries they receive. Plus, out of all the sweepstakes winners that submitted photos, they chose Sharon's picture among their selections. We're all so flattered and honored to have our very own bear captain represented!
The picture that we sent in and they agreed to use, is the same one that is currently used on our site and up in our side menu store ad. However, when we originally submitted it, they requested if we had a picture with Sharon wearing a blank t-shirt (instead of one with the print design). Unfortunately, we didn't, so we Photoshopped out the graphics. Below you can see how the original image was edited to reach its final published form in Lucky.
In any case, it's still a BearBear Creative shirt she's wearing. Our juniors'/ladies' shirts are well fitted, soft, 100% ring spun cotton, and as you can see, are pretty versatile with most basic articles of clothing. Check more out in our store! There's different designs and colors to choose from to best compliment whatever you enjoy wearing.
The photo was taken by our photographer Tom Lee - a very talented portrait and event photographer with over 20 years experience (that's even back in the days of film cameras - you remember those, right?) More examples of his work soon!
Again, BearBear Creative (on behalf of Sharon) thanks Lucky Magazine, not just for the prize but for extending such a gracious opportunity! Check them out at luckymag.com if you want a shot to win prizes too or get ideas on how to accessorize on a budget with your new BearBear Creative tee!
Sharon's sister, Deanne (the Bear CFO), entered Sharon for a Lucky Magazine sweepstakes...and won! It's pretty rare to win any kind of prize from them due to the volume of entries they receive. Plus, out of all the sweepstakes winners that submitted photos, they chose Sharon's picture among their selections. We're all so flattered and honored to have our very own bear captain represented!
The picture that we sent in and they agreed to use, is the same one that is currently used on our site and up in our side menu store ad. However, when we originally submitted it, they requested if we had a picture with Sharon wearing a blank t-shirt (instead of one with the print design). Unfortunately, we didn't, so we Photoshopped out the graphics. Below you can see how the original image was edited to reach its final published form in Lucky.
In any case, it's still a BearBear Creative shirt she's wearing. Our juniors'/ladies' shirts are well fitted, soft, 100% ring spun cotton, and as you can see, are pretty versatile with most basic articles of clothing. Check more out in our store! There's different designs and colors to choose from to best compliment whatever you enjoy wearing.
The photo was taken by our photographer Tom Lee - a very talented portrait and event photographer with over 20 years experience (that's even back in the days of film cameras - you remember those, right?) More examples of his work soon!
Again, BearBear Creative (on behalf of Sharon) thanks Lucky Magazine, not just for the prize but for extending such a gracious opportunity! Check them out at luckymag.com if you want a shot to win prizes too or get ideas on how to accessorize on a budget with your new BearBear Creative tee!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
effectively using a 404 error message
It's hard for artists to truly feel "finished" with a piece. Especially for a pet project. Every time we open up our site for review, we want to add more details, whether they are great or small. This also applies to how we work, we like to keep adding even to the minor element of our website, even if no one will see them or notice.
The "404 Error" page is an example. When someone has a type-o in entering a directory name in our site, (or any site, for that matter) an error page or notice will usually pop up. These are typically bland, with default type stating "error" on a white, and otherwise blank page.
We didn't leave it as such...here's what we did:
Also, isn't this just much more friendly than seeing "404 error" in 24 pt Arial? I know when I see just "404 error" I feel a little startled. "ERROR" --- It just looks like a word that wants to bite you. (Yes, I know that real bears can bite too, but in this case we're talking about cuddly bears...and anyways, sometimes biting isn't so bad. Hehe.)
Look in the future for these kinds of details and additions on top of new site content. Who knows, we may quiz you on it and you can win a prize!
The "404 Error" page is an example. When someone has a type-o in entering a directory name in our site, (or any site, for that matter) an error page or notice will usually pop up. These are typically bland, with default type stating "error" on a white, and otherwise blank page.
We didn't leave it as such...here's what we did:
(ABOVE: the graphic. BELOW: the graphic in context. Click for close up.)
So if you were to manually type in "www.bearbearcreative.com/services" instead of what it should be ("www.bearbearcreative.com/services.shtml" - [note the ".shtml" at end of the word "services"]), it would take you to this specially designed 404 error page, and more clearly orient you around our site. We made it functional and easy to understand that the page is an error/non-existent, while staying thematically cohesive to the site theme. Go ahead and try it out!
Also, isn't this just much more friendly than seeing "404 error" in 24 pt Arial? I know when I see just "404 error" I feel a little startled. "ERROR" --- It just looks like a word that wants to bite you. (Yes, I know that real bears can bite too, but in this case we're talking about cuddly bears...and anyways, sometimes biting isn't so bad. Hehe.)
Look in the future for these kinds of details and additions on top of new site content. Who knows, we may quiz you on it and you can win a prize!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
new site vs. old site
For those of you who did not get to see what the old site looked like, here is a screenshot for comparison:
And yes, the old site design did NOT have a background color. It was sitting in white like that. We had not implemented a consistent grid structure then, and with the expansion of new and plentiful content in many different sections, (such as our store, services, and webcomics) a redesign was in order. This resulted in a solution that combined interactive and animated Flash, javascript, php, html, css, e-commerce elements working like organs in a body for cohesive functionality, accessibility, security, and entertainment. Ta-da! The new site (generally - updates are constantly taking place for freshness):
Graphically and conceptually, it is a tribute to pop-art, comic art, and Japanese pop culture with the boxes, borders, comic lettering for headers, high chroma colors, benday dot pattern background, and cute images. After all, it was comics, sequential art, and cute bears that inspired our business in the first place as well as much of our personal art works and design philosophy of "Story Meets Design." (see our "about" page on the official site)
When you look at it, we want you to think about HAPPY COMIC BEAR STORIES and DESIGN GOODNESS! Warm and happy fuzzy cheerful feelings! We have fun doing what we do! And we'll have fun with you!
Check it out in full size in all it's cuddly splendor!
And yes, the old site design did NOT have a background color. It was sitting in white like that. We had not implemented a consistent grid structure then, and with the expansion of new and plentiful content in many different sections, (such as our store, services, and webcomics) a redesign was in order. This resulted in a solution that combined interactive and animated Flash, javascript, php, html, css, e-commerce elements working like organs in a body for cohesive functionality, accessibility, security, and entertainment. Ta-da! The new site (generally - updates are constantly taking place for freshness):
Graphically and conceptually, it is a tribute to pop-art, comic art, and Japanese pop culture with the boxes, borders, comic lettering for headers, high chroma colors, benday dot pattern background, and cute images. After all, it was comics, sequential art, and cute bears that inspired our business in the first place as well as much of our personal art works and design philosophy of "Story Meets Design." (see our "about" page on the official site)
When you look at it, we want you to think about HAPPY COMIC BEAR STORIES and DESIGN GOODNESS! Warm and happy fuzzy cheerful feelings! We have fun doing what we do! And we'll have fun with you!
Check it out in full size in all it's cuddly splendor!
welcome & thank you
Thank you for your time in commemorating our unofficial launch of our new, redesigned website (www.bearbearcreative.com). We will be updating this blog and our site content regularly, so be sure to check it all out frequently for more bear antics, cuteness, and daydreams.
As we begin, we would like to dedicate all our efforts, the first fruits of all our extensive labor to God. We would not be here without Him. BEAR HUGS AND THANKS TO GOD! Also we'd like to thank everyone who encouraged and supported us in any way, shape or form. No contribution is too small! :D We're still shocked that we have even come this far considering so much that has taken place in our personal lives simultaneously while on this venture, but more on that later...
There's more to come! We'll let you in on some behind the scenes development...and some thoughts and observations on what we learned and are continuing to discover in the process. And just other bear randomness to brighten your day.
For now, please do enjoy! It is our goal to encourage and bless others with what we do best!
As we begin, we would like to dedicate all our efforts, the first fruits of all our extensive labor to God. We would not be here without Him. BEAR HUGS AND THANKS TO GOD! Also we'd like to thank everyone who encouraged and supported us in any way, shape or form. No contribution is too small! :D We're still shocked that we have even come this far considering so much that has taken place in our personal lives simultaneously while on this venture, but more on that later...
There's more to come! We'll let you in on some behind the scenes development...and some thoughts and observations on what we learned and are continuing to discover in the process. And just other bear randomness to brighten your day.
For now, please do enjoy! It is our goal to encourage and bless others with what we do best!
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