nonviolenceGEAR

[NathanATX]

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You all have inspired me, yet again...

I've used cafepress.com for our young adult ministry and have had great quality products so far. (www.cafepress.com/fuelmccaustin)

I NEED YOUR DESIGNS, QUOTES, LOGOS, ETC!!!

Review the image sizing page at http://www.cafepress.com/cp/info/help/templates.aspx and then create or modify your artwork to fit the product you want them on.

Please save your artwork in the PNG format at the highest resolution possible. The JPEG format will work, but PNG is much better.

***Did you know you can use Powerpoint and Publisher to create graphics files?***

If you're not able to contribute a "finished" piece of artwork, PLEASE contribute your IDEAS for designs, quotes, etc...!!! We'll get them developed into something we can use!

Peace out,
Nate

[NathanATX]

http://prodtn.cafepress.com/2/63056712_F_tn.jpg

I am a Lesbian Christian.
Please don't let my church abandon me.

Available at http://www.cafepress.com/nonviolenceGEAR

[BruceChris]

I can barely read it!:( :mad:

P&L, BC

[NathanATX]

Go to the website to check out full size versions.
http://www.cafepress.com/nonviolenceGEAR

Here are the graphics...

http://loveispossible.com/lchristian.png

http://loveispossible.com/gchristian.png

[Zerbie]

Far as I can tell so far you have the gay/lesbian Christian ones up. Yay!!!

Anything appropriate for non-Christians? (specifically, for me? I would love to express support, but I'm not gonna call myself Christian when I ain't. - tho admittedly, "I'm a bisexual friend of many gay and lesbian Christians" is hardly tee-shirt slogan-material. A little long! :lol: )

If that's not feasible, I'll be happy to simply pass on info on the tees ya DO have, to my listserve and various friends. Oh and, I'll pass this info along to the local PFLAG folks too, they'll be interested probably, when you get the ones about "I'm a parent of. . ." on there.

Thanks for doin' this!!! :)

[awediot]

Very Cool Nathan. Ya got my gears working already... Feel free to use any of my "signage" stuff from that previous thread a month or so ago... Its all original and a few were pretty good if I may toot my own horn... http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/aktion/action-smiley-085.gif

[NathanATX]

hmmm... how about...

I love my (gay/lesbian) Christian friends.
Please don't let the church abandon them.

[Zerbie]

hmmm... how about...

I love my (gay/lesbian) Christian friends.
Please don't let the church abandon them.

:love:

I would buy at least 2 of those. Gay AND lesbian, it should say. Or the whole alphabetical craziness. Whatever. :p

(Tho, getting PayPal to recognize my account may prove to be the next, and larger, hurdle.) If you make that shirt, Nathan, I WILL BUY IT.

Heck - I want to wear it today. :rainbow:

[NathanATX]

for "friends of glbt christians!"

http://www.cafepress.com/nonviolencegear.63056728

http://www.cafepress.com/nonviolencegear.63056731

[NathanATX]

Very Cool Nathan. Ya got my gears working already... Feel free to use any of my "signage" stuff from that previous thread a month or so ago... Its all original and a few were pretty good if I may toot my own horn... http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/aktion/action-smiley-085.gif


Sweet, I'll make some more graphics tomorrow!

[awediot]

had to dig up a couple "edgier" ones for the less nice among us...

1) Repenting only made me Gayer
2) Would I ruin Heaven for You
3)Heaven needs Decorators
4)so many issues, so few gay distractions
5)Christian and Gay and Embarassed of One
6) I pray you lead more to Christ than you frighten away

The initial ambiguity of 5 is my fave, but if you were embarassed of being gay, you certainly wouldn't put it on a shirt...

Some of these are more geared toward a 'protest' atmosphere, but, who knows...

[NathanATX]

had to dig up a couple "edgier" ones for the less nice among us...

1) Repenting only made me Gayer
2) Would I ruin Heaven for You
3)Heaven needs Decorators
4)so many issues, so few gay distractions
5)Christian and Gay and Embarassed of One
6) I pray you lead more to Christ than you frighten away

The initial ambiguity of 5 is my fave, but if you were embarassed of being gay, you certainly wouldn't put it on a shirt...

Some of these are more geared toward a 'protest' atmosphere, but, who knows...

Those are more of a protest... I could create a more "in-your-face" section, if you'd like, but I'd like to keep "nonviolence GEAR" more in the spirit of reconciliation and healing.

[NathanATX]

http://loveispossible.com/blessme.png

[NathanATX]

http://loveispossible.com/lblessme.png

[NathanATX]

Will someone report those huge pics so one of our lovely moderators could make them smaller? :) Thanks!

[NathanATX]

Those are more of a protest... I could create a more "in-your-face" section, if you'd like, but I'd like to keep "nonviolence GEAR" more in the spirit of reconciliation and healing.

This is the statement on the front page of the store.

Nonviolence GEAR is your place to get everything you need to promote EQUALITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE, PEACE, and PROGRESSIVE RELIGIOUS & POLITICAL IDEAS.

We understand the term "nonviolence" to mean a response to injustice, war, extremism, etc., that is 100% non-violent and ultimately seeks reconciliation with all parties.

For more information on nonviolence, see www.soulforce.org and www.thekingcenter.com.

Please submit your graphics to nateblackpfs@yahoo.com to have them be put on merchandise. ORIGINAL WORK ONLY. Nonviolence GEAR will ONLY have permission to use your graphics for products on THIS site. All products have a small markup and all excess funds will be donated to Soulforce. This cafepress.com store is officially independent of any organizations. For more info on the creator of this store, visit www.nateblack.us.

The markup is $1 per product and each month, once the balance is over $25.00, cafepress.com will cut & mail a check to Soulforce. I just took care of this info. Isn't that awesome!

[Zerbie]

Okay, now I'm just being a pain in the butt, but. . .:D

Can they make the women's 'friend of LGBT Christians' tee - in pink???

Or anything that is a color?

:rainbow:

[NathanATX]

I can do that for ya!

The challenge is until I upgrade the "store" to a premium account, they only give me one of each product to display. However, it is REALLY easy to change the graphics...

So just let me know!

(I'm going to change the pink shirt now...)

http://www.cafepress.com/nonviolencegear.63056730

[Zerbie]

I am gonna buy that!!!!!!!!
:D :D

(Nate, since we are about to leave town for a coupla weeks, I'm gonna hold off on ordering til we are coming home, so it doesn't arrive while we're gone and sit somewhere, like on our doorstep or something, for 2 weeks.) But I am definitely getting that! Probably two of 'em like I said. :)
That is fantastic!

Thank you. :cool:

[kimmyd]

She's right: colors.

Also, maybe something short and simple, like"





I'M GAY

And yes, it DOES mean I'm happy!














Okay, now I'm just being a pain in the butt, but. . .:D

Can they make the women's 'friend of LGBT Christians' tee - in pink???

Or anything that is a color?

:rainbow:

[NathanATX]

She's right: colors.

Also, maybe something short and simple, like"

I'M GAY

And yes, it DOES mean I'm happy!


lol...

Ok, see here's where I need MAJOR help. I'm colorblind. :) You don't want me trying to make colorful designs/pictures... lol

If someone else has powerpoint or publisher, I can show you to make graphics... :) and you could be as colorfully creative as you can be... and then send them to me!

[Zerbie]

I think the shirt looks great the way ya have it. I like the angle on the LGBT stuff, and the way it's a little angle pyramid of words. I don't think it needs anything else.

But - here's a thought - maybe you could order them in a rainbow of background colors? Ya know, one in red, one in orange, one in yellow, bla bla. Though ya know I'm buying the pink, don't forget that, keep a pink one in the store for me til I get back from this trip! I'll be ordering around the 9th or 10th of July.

Zerbie likey da pink one.

[Zerbie]

Hey Nate - Are you going to make the "I am a parent of. . ." tees?

I sent the link to the LGBT listserve on my campus. But before I send it to our local PFLAG chapter, I wanna see some "I am a parent of. . ." shirts on there. I am SURE those would sell at PFLAG. Ya gotta make those!

[NathanATX]

http://www.cafepress.com/nonviolencegear.63056727

http://www.cafepress.com/nonviolencegear.63056723

[Vanessa White]

Nate: What an awesome, inspiring idea! I will definitely be ordering, not sure which one or ones yet, but be sure I will! THank you for doing this great thing! Blessings, Vanessa

[Zerbie]

http://www.cafepress.com/nonviolencegear.63056727

http://www.cafepress.com/nonviolencegear.63056723

Excellent!

I must have missed those last time I looked (or didja just add 'em?). Anyway, I will forward the link to our local PFLAGers!

Yippeeeee!!!!!

Can't hardly wait to order mine! Hafta wait 2 weeks. sigh.

[NathanATX]

Excellent!

I must have missed those last time I looked (or didja just add 'em?). Anyway, I will forward the link to our local PFLAGers!

Yippeeeee!!!!!

Can't hardly wait to order mine! Hafta wait 2 weeks. sigh.


They were there all along!



j/k... I just added them... :)

[Lydia]

You're my hero, Nathan. :) I hope to order at least one shirt shortly.

[Jennifer5]

Those are great Nate.

I think the way you have the shirts you have are great... but if you need help with color I have power point and will do what I can.:)

Good Luck... Keep up the good work... they look great!:love:

[kimmyd]

Nate, I'm so sorry...I thought you wanted ideas in addition to the shirt you've come up with.

I agree: what you have done is fabulous...and consider me a customer. I will wear one with pride.

I just though, you wanted ideas for other shirts.

If I made it sound like your design wasn't good enough, it was never my intention!

Kim:(

[Jennifer5]

kimmyd, don't worry about it so much.... I'm sure he understands:)

[NathanATX]

Nate, I'm so sorry...I thought you wanted ideas in addition to the shirt you've come up with.

I agree: what you have done is fabulous...and consider me a customer. I will wear one with pride.

I just though, you wanted ideas for other shirts.

If I made it sound like your design wasn't good enough, it was never my intention!

Kim:(

Hey Kim,
I churned out those graphics pretty quick, so I'm sure they could definitely be improved. AND I'm definitely looking for more ideas & more graphics!

:)

[Zerbie]

I can do that for ya!

The challenge is until I upgrade the "store" to a premium account, they only give me one of each product to display. However, it is REALLY easy to change the graphics...

So just let me know!

(I'm going to change the pink shirt now...)

http://www.cafepress.com/nonviolencegear.63056730


Just ordered one now! :D

Look forward to pulling it outta the package and wearing it.

:rainbow:

[Zerbie]

Nate and everyone,

The tee shirt arrived today. :)

5 hours earlier and I could have worn it to the PFLAG meeting. Will wear it there next month. AND the local PFLAG co-prez says he plans to include info on Nonviolence Gear and how to order the tees in the next PFLAG chapter newsletter! So you may have some more takers from the southwest area in another month or so.

[NathanATX]

Nate and everyone,

The tee shirt arrived today. :)

5 hours earlier and I could have worn it to the PFLAG meeting. Will wear it there next month. AND the local PFLAG co-prez says he plans to include info on Nonviolence Gear and how to order the tees in the next PFLAG chapter newsletter! So you may have some more takers from the southwest area in another month or so.

Awesome! I will spend some time thinking about the store... and see what I can to do improve it!
Nate

[Zerbie]

Hope no one minds if I bump this.

Anyway - we have some new members here who might be interested in purchasing a tee shirt.

And I've gotta get the link to a friend who wants one.

[belladonnacordial]

I'm gay but pray for everyone.

If Christ were gay, things would have turned out the same.

Christ and I love my gay teen, and yours too.

I'm praying if I'm a good Christian, God and all my gay friends will tolerate my heterosexuality.

God loves me, despite my homosexuality and you, despite your divorce.

Ask me about my church, if Christian lesbians aren't welcome at yours.

I'm Christian, bisexual, and still picky. Go figure.

[Zerbie]

Nate,

Thanks for these products. I have just ordered an additional 'I love my friends" tee - in blue this time.

Also bumping the thread and encouraging other folks to buy and wear a tee.

:rainbow: