Zazzle is another company which allows designers to create their own t-shirts, mugs, cards, bags, hats, and the like. Shoppers can browse the site for posters, kids stuff, gifts, photography and much more.
You can even customize your own US postage. If you’re the creative type you can design your own shirts using the Zazzle design tool or you can upload your own images (JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF files are supported). Whether you purchase your own designs or not, you can still publish it to the marketplace as a contributor. Each time someone purchases your design, you’ll get money (17% plus your own gallery). Zazzle even supports digital printing on dark material, so you needn’t limit your creations. Products ship in 24 hours. There’s no setup fee—all you have to do is design and it’s drag and drop easy.
Zazzle.com In Their Own Words
“Zazzle is the meeting of your imagination with on-demand manufacturing to allow you to create, share and celebrate your unique interests and passions. We combine innovative manufacturing, a robust community, the largest online collection of customizable digital images and unmatched personalization tools to empower you to create apparel, posters, cards, stamps and more. In addition, you can choose to become a contributor by sharing your unique creations in Zazzle’s public galleries. Within these galleries, you can browse, comment and connect with others who share your interests. Contributors also earn royalties every time their creations are purchased by others. For anyone who wishes to create, wear, display, sell or celebrate their interests, Zazzle provides a compelling interactive marketplace to a worldwide audience.”
Why Zazzle.com It Might Be A Killer
Sites like Zazzle leverage the creative talent of the crowd, allowing folks like you and me to make some quick and easy cash. For the designer types, it’s a perfect creative outlet. For individuals it’s fun. Customized items are a la mode.
Some Questions About Zazzle.com
Will designers find the 17% revenue split less than satisfying? How will Zazzle fare in the midst of so much competition? 
