The Free Shipping Myth

2009 November 1
by chuckebyrdwallart

Why do I write about free shipping? Well everyday on the Internet you will see this shop or that shop offering “free shipping” so it make one wonder, who is paying? I came across this great artical that explains it better than I can.

Article from http://www.carringtoncourtdirect.com

“What is it about the “idea” of free shipping that is so attractive. I, myself have been lured by this phrase many times. But how can this be? UPS, FedEx and the USPS don’t work for free. Does it really matter? At least we’re saving some money.” read more

another article from  http://www.mindconnection.com

You’ve seen it on many Web sites: “Free shipping!” For whom is this free? UPS charges for shipping, FedEx charges for shipping, USPS charges for shipping, Airborne Express charges for shipping. In fact, everyone who does the shipping charges for it. Someone has to pay for the trucks, planes, and salaries. And the rising price of fuel”. read more

We tried the free shipping once in our business and I found it to be too misleading and something I did not want to do again. I feel the best way to do any promotion of this type is to a Shipping included, this way a customer know the shipping is being paid, by me, out of our profit and not some mythical shipping company that does not charge.

The truth folks is that just as with everything else in life… Nothing is free. Next time you see a free shipping think about who is it really free to?

Vinyl Wall Art Nature Squares Decal

2009 October 24

These vinyl Nature square decals have flowers and leaves cut out. The sample here is a 2 color, 24″ by 24″ square but you’ll get 16 6″ by 6″ squares in all (8 of each color) to apply as shown or in any layout you choose.

floral_panel_square_pic_sized

These can add a calm look to your wall. These fall colors just seem to work with this wall, but you will be able to adjust the tiles in any manner you wish.

You can now find our decals at:

www.chuckebyrdwallart.etsy.com

www.etsyvinylwallart.com

www.etsywalldecals.com

www.etsyvinyldecals.com

www.artfirevinylwallart.com

Putting a New Twist on a Popular Vinyl Decal Design

2009 October 18
The Cherry blossom branch vinyl decal is
one of our most popular designs.
The 3 panel scrolled branch is also a popular design.
We thought why not combine the design style
by making a 3 panel cherry blossom branch
So we did.
With this design we offer you more control of your design
by placing the birds where ever you wish.
Chuck E Byrd Wall Art is a full service
vinyl decal design studio
specializing in creating unique
“No Paint”
Wall Murals.

Chuck E Byrd Wall Art is Expanding…

2009 October 3
by chuckebyrdwallart

I know I have not kept up too well with this blog, but I have a good reason. We have been blessed with business, folks just seem to love our decal kits. I mean we hoped folks would, but never though it would take off to the point it has.

As some may know, earlier this year we expanded into what we thought would be enough room for years to come, but not so. We have out grown our new space (which was about double our old space) so we have been busy expanding our Chuck E Byrd Wall Art space into our sign shop space that was set up for large signs. The overall size of our building here is 32′ x 64′ and we are hoping by the end of October to be in our expanded space which will then be about two thirds of the build size just for our Chuck E Byrd Wall Art shop.

A major reason for our expansion was to allow us to add more stock colors, and so we have. We just added 16 NEW COLORS to our color Chart, that means we now offer 56 STOCK COLORS!


We also have been working on a new web site with an expanded wall art collection along with a better shopping cart. We can not wait for these changes to take effect, we have been truly blessed. We are able to work at something we love (with someone we love) and have time to take care of our parents (when needed). What more could any couple ask for.

Giraffe – Mother and Baby

2009 September 4

It’s been a while but I have something nice  for most any nursery.

It’s a mother giraffe with a baby,

mother stand 53″ tall and baby stands 24″.

Mother with Baby - nut brown color

We are working on a few more, but it has been so long I wanted to post this one now.

You can find this decal and many others at

www.chuckebyrdwallart.etsy.com

Giveaway: Wall decal on TheDesignFile.net

2009 July 10
by chuckebyrdwallart

designfile

The Design File, a blog compiled by Lesley. She is someone who has a love for design and it shows in her blog. I say compiled instead of written because she is more about bringing the idea to the table and less about who had the idea.

We were contacted by Lesley a few weeks back when she asked us if it would be OK to write about our shop, Of course we jumped up and yelled YES! Her blog is such a great source for ideas and trends that who would not want to be featured in it? We where thrilled when we found out that we could work with Lesley on a free give away on her blog.

We jumped again to say yes. The Design File blog will be conducting this free give away and you will need to go to this link ( www.thedesignfile.net ) for the details on how to enter.  But don’t just stop on the enter page, check out Lesley’s blog.  I think everyone will find something of interest there. She compiles her post with a nice Midwest charm that I am sure everyone will enjoy.

We all know that the internet can be a cold place at times, but it is people like Lesley that add a warmth that help not just us here at Chuck E Byrd Wall Art, but everyone who reads her writings.

THANK YOU LESLEY!

Chuck & Jeanette
Chuckebyrdwallart.com

Sunset with Seagulls a summer cottage decal

2009 June 26

This vinyl wall decal show a beautiful sunset with seagulls in the sky. This decal makes me think of summer at the cottage, calm, lazy days on the beach, then home to the cottage. This decal would look great over the front door, or in the hall, It  adds a calming effect wherever.

sunset dark red

This decal measures 13″ tall by 36″ long and can be made in
any of our 40 stock colors.

Etsy Site Wide “YART” Sale Starts June 10th

2009 June 10
by chuckebyrdwallart

Yart Sale Large Graphic

Just use the search word “YART” and let the fun begin…

Our Chuck E Byrd Wall Art is taking part in this sale  with everything in our
shop being discounted by 15%.

Just check out as normal and we will refund to you 15% of the price.

Sale started today and runs through June 14th

Planes in the Clouds – Vinyl Wall decal

2009 May 17
by chuckebyrdwallart

This is a very cute set that would work great in any child’s room. You will be getting the planes And the clouds.

clouds an planes dark red

These bi-planes may not have snoopy fighting the red baron, but they sure are cute. Throw in a little imagination and they just might.

The planes each measure,
2 – 4½” x 12″
2 – 4¾” x 12″
2 – 6¾” x 12″

The clouds range in sizes from 12″ wide by 6″ tall to 4″ wide by 2″ tall and you will be getting 9 clouds in total.

They are shown here on a bedroom wall, but could go where ever your imagination takes you.

Chuck-E-Byrd Wall Art
Chuck-E-Byrd Wall Art Etsy
Chuck-E-Byrd Wall Art ArtFire
Chuck-E-Byrd Wall Art 1000Markets

New Colors Added to our Color Palette UPDATE NOW 40 COLORS

2009 May 14

Yes we have expanded our stock color palette. We now have 40 color in both Matte and gloss. We offer more colors in the matte finish than gloss because the matte has such a deep, rich look that adds a look of quality for indoor vinyl wall art. We have ALWAYS offered the Matte vinyl, we are just adding a few more…

color samples 5-13-2009

NOTE:

Most all vinyl wall art shops use the same vinyl manufactures, but re-name their vinyls with cute names, we do not. If you find a color somewhere that you like, compare it to our chart and you’ll most likely find we have it, but under the manufactures name and number. We just think that it is best to keep it simple and besides you will pick a color based on what you like, not a cute name.

You can see the many decals we offer at our shop listed below.

http://www.chuckebyrdwallart.artfire.com/

http://www.chuckebrydwallart.etsy.com/

http://www.chuckebyrdwallart.1000markets.com/

However we are working to update our Color Palette in our listings.