My New French Bulldog Journal

October 28, 2018 by still a dreamer

If anything is ever true, it’s that everything always takes longer than you think it will. It’s been beyond a month’s journey just to get my new Frenchie journal ready to greet the world on Etsy and, I hope, to find some appreciative buyers. I created the journal, put together all the artwork, front and back, over 2 months ago, but all that’s entailed in actually getting it printed and ready to market is quite another story. But at last … here it is!

I had a small business with French bulldog notecards and holiday/Christmas cards a number of years ago. For a variety of reasons, it made sense to put it to the side at the time, but the inspiration to start it up again with some new and fresh ideas has been twinkling inside me for a while now. As a result, I am re-launching it with this journal which features my own artwork, front and back. On the back is a pencil sketch of a French Bulldog puppy that I included on Pinterest and which became, much to my surprise, wildly popular between views and saves. I am going to hand sign the drawing on each journal, so anyone inspired to frame it will have a bona-fide signed print of my artwork!

I am so pleased to have my shop on Etsy (where you will also find my Christmas and holiday cards) – it’s a great venue for creative people to sell their art, high quality crafts, and more. There’s also a lot to know, so I am starting with sales to North America first and as I get the hang of how everything works, I will expand to Europe next. (I know there are a lot of Frenchie lovers in Europe, so please be patient – I am a work in progress myself.) If you’d like to check out my new journal and holiday cards, please stop by my shop.

Posted in Animals, Art, Cards, Creativity, Dogs, French Bulldogs, Graphic Design, Holidays | Tagged blank notebook, French Bulldog Christmas card, French Bulldog Holiday Card, French Bulldog journal, French Bulldog notebook, Frenchie Christmas Cards, Frenchie Holiday Cards, Frenchie journal, Frenchie notebook, journal | 15 Comments

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on October 28, 2018 at 10:29 pm Lavinia Ross

The Frenchies are beautiful, Jeanne!

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- on October 29, 2018 at 10:17 am still a dreamer
  
  Thanks, Lavinia. I hope lots of people think like you!! 🙂
  
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on October 29, 2018 at 9:53 am Andrea Stephenson

It’s a gorgeous journal Jeanne and I wish you luck with re-starting your venture!

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- on October 29, 2018 at 10:19 am still a dreamer
  
  Thanks so much, Andrea, on both counts. Now while I am waiting to be noticed, and before I start really marketing it, maybe I can catch up with a few other things like visiting some favorite bloggers I know. 🙂
  
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on November 2, 2018 at 6:22 pm Cynthia Reyes

CONGRATULATIONS, dear Jeanne! I visited the site and I will be purchasing ASAP! Well done.

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- on November 2, 2018 at 7:21 pm still a dreamer
  
  I am so glad you’re excited for me – your support means a lot. I look forward to packing something up for you! 🙂
  
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on November 3, 2018 at 9:11 am Check out Jeanne Balsam’s Creations – Cynthia Reyes

[…] Through her blog, I’ve watched Jeanne grow in her field in recent years. I’m impressed with her achievements and look forward to her continued success. Please check out her work: […]

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- on November 3, 2018 at 10:58 am still a dreamer
  
  Thank you, thank you, thank you Cynthia! Mwah! Jeanne
  
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on November 6, 2018 at 5:36 pm roughwighting

Wow you’ve been busy indeed with incredible work! I love it!!

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- on November 7, 2018 at 10:41 am still a dreamer
  
  Thanks for the wonderful feedback, Pam. Yeah – busy, alright. Can I rest now? 🙂
  
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  - on November 7, 2018 at 5:14 pm roughwighting
    
    Ummm, no. No rest for the creative being. 🙂
    
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    - on November 8, 2018 at 9:15 am still a dreamer
      
      Heeeyyyyy … was that a whip I heard cracking back there? 😀 But you’re right. I am re-launching my Frenchie business and there’s not much rest to find.
      
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      - on November 8, 2018 at 4:57 pm roughwighting
        
        😆 yes. My writing students say they hear that whip all the time too.
        
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      - on November 8, 2018 at 6:35 pm still a dreamer
        
        At least it sounds a little different than the one I’m always cracking over my head!!
        
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      - on November 9, 2018 at 6:56 am roughwighting
        
        🙂
        
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