We’re adding a little sparkle for the holidays

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Sheryl Checkman

The holidays fast approaching – yikes where has the time gone? I don’t know about you but gift buying can sometimes stress me out. I like to find the perfect gift for everyone on my list, wanting it to be something that they will treasure, and not want to run right out and return!

In my on-going search for ways to add balance and creativity to my life, I have added another dimension to Life is Balance – a jewelry line. In keeping with my theme of balance and inspiration and my passion for yoga, I have designed a line of silver and semi-precious stone bead necklaces. Between, these new additions and the 38 different sport and activity t-shirt designs available, maybe I can help reduce your holiday gift-giving stress just a bit! And just because it is 11.11.11 today I am offering an 11% discount for both my shops (good through Sunday, 11/13/11). Etsy discount: use coupon code: 111111VET LifeisBalance.com discount: use coupon code: 11-11-11.

Fine Silver, Turquoise and Serpentine Bead Lotus Symbol Necklace

Fine Silver and Natural Stone Bead Lotus Symbol Necklace

Fine Silver and Natural Stone Bead Necklace

38 Sports and Activities are now available on T-shirts!

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Sheryl Checkman

38 sports and activity designs on t-shirts at LifeisBalance.com

38 sports and activity designs are now avaiable on t-shirts at LifeisBalance.com

I am excited to announce that all 38 of the sports and activity designs at LifeisBalance.com are now available for purchase online! It’s been a long journey to get to this point, not without its ups and downs, but well worth the wait. Now, just in time for the holidays I’ve finally been able to add both men’s and women’s style t-shirts in several colors in short sleeve, as well as long sleeve tees for women. In the coming months, men’s long sleeves will also be available.

Whether your passion is to surf or ski, scuba dive or play tennis, hike a mountain or jog along the beach, skydive, practice yoga or tend your garden, you’ll find a Life is Balance® t-shirt that speaks to you and just about anyone on your holiday gift list.

Taking a Risk

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Sheryl Checkman

This is the Yoga design. My intention is to make a big success out of this brand!

If you’ve checked out this blog before, you’ll know that I started it when I designed my Life is Balance® line of t-shirts. I went through the process of registering the trademark and then found myself an agent and waited for the licensing deals to walk through the door. At first it seemed like this was the way to go. There was interest in the brand and a manufacturer agreed to take the license and promised us great sales. Then the economy hit a low and retail stores just weren’t looking to add a new line to their already unsold stock. I sat back, a bit depressed, I’ll admit, and did nothing other than wait, hoping that my agent would call me with news of another licensee. So far that hasn’t happened.

Rather than let that keep me down, I have decided to try to get my designs out there on my own. A risk, but one I hope will pay off big. I think that Life is Balance® will speak to people like me – people who work hard and play hard too. We all have our sports and activities that balance out the hard work that we put into our careers and family. These inspirational t-shirt designs pay homage to the yin and yang of work and play. I’m hoping that I’ll find a niche where these designs will fit in. I’m about to produce 5 of my designs (out of 30+ sport/activity/lifestyle designs) to start and will be selling them at some craft shows and flea markets within the next couple of months. With the holidays coming up, these shirts will make a nice gift!

I’ll be producing both men’s and women’s styles, on nice quality, light-weight cotton jersey (3.7 oz for women and 4.3 oz for men). The styles are soft and fitted for a more fashionable look and feel. You can view all my Life is Balance® designs here.

I am anxious to get a feeling for the sports or activity designs that most appeal to you. So, if you feel so inclined to help out a designer, please post your favorites in a comment.