Uploading a design.

So, you have a design and an item picked out but you're stuck on how to get that artwork file where it belongs: on your item.

Uploading your own artwork is really quite easy!  Once you're in the design studio on that item you've been thinking about click on the My Art button. The My Art button is for uploading files, designs, or pictures you already have made.  Usually these designs are everything from photos of loved ones, pets, or even things designed on websites like Canva for a special occasion.  If you have the design as a file, no matter how fancy or simple the design is, the My Art tab will be the first step to creating your masterpiece.

Now let's get that file uploaded! Once you click the My Art tab, a menu will open.  Simply click the Upload New Art File button to proceed.

Clicking that opens the menu we're going to spend some time in to make sure we leave no stone unturned in getting that artwork uploaded. On the top of the new pop-up window will be a button labeled Choose File.  This button will open your file explorer.  In your file explorer just click on the file and hit open.

Once that file is selected, opened, and the file manager closed, your window should show you some key information.  First, the file name should be visible next to the choose file button we pressed earlier.  Second, make sure the little example of your art is correct.  My file contained a cute ringed seal with hearts, my little version of the uploaded art matches so I'm good to proceed to the next bit of the upload process.  If you upload the wrong artwork or something doesn't seem quite right, you can always choose a different file or reach out to us.

The remove white button will remove all of the white from your upload visually.  This can make some designs look a bit odd in the design studio.  Rest assured, we will make everything look proper during the proof process.

Under that Select Ink Colors phrase you'll see some important information. This information goes over choosing colors closest to your design, selecting and deselecting colors, and what to do if your artwork is a photo or multiple colors.

As I have uploaded a photograph, this tells me I need to select the Multicolor option.

Once you're done selecting and all your chosen colors have a green checkmark above them you can click the button that says Upload.

You should now see your artwork on your item.  If things look weirdly placed or you can't seem to get your artwork small enough don't fret!  We align everything properly during the proof process.  Buttons on the left of the item can be used to modify the orientation and sizing of your art.  If you need to remove your image or change the colors you want your artwork in the bottom two buttons are the buttons for you.

When everything looks pretty good, click Save Image.  This will enmesh the art onto the design studio item.

With that fancy artwork on your item and your items looking fabulous you can either Save 4 Later, which will save your design to your email address for future ordering, or you can select Buy Now to open a pop up that will let you enter your size breakdown and add your beautiful custom item to your cart.

I look forward to seeing your design! Happy customizing!