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We are very excited to announce that our "Go Green Orange Flower" design on a reusable canvas tote bag may be used as a prop on the television show CSI Miami! The release has been signed and sent to CBS authorizing use of our product as a prop in their show! We are beyond thrilled.

If our product is used, it will be in the episode that is tentatively scheduled to air on February 9, 2009. We'll keep you posted.

For more information on this product or to purchase, please click here to be taken to the product information page.

A word about using earth friendly canvas tote bags.
Americans throw away over 100 billion (yes, 100 billion) plastic grocery bags every year. These items just end up clogging our already over burdened landfills, not to mention the massive amount of petroleum used to produce them. Additionally, approximately 1 billion seabirds and mammals die from ingesting plastic bags.

It takes 1000 years for plastic bags to break down and as plastic bags break down they release toxic substances into the soil and enter the food chain.

Why not be responsible and do something good for the earth by just saying no to plastic bags? Next time you go shopping, bring your own bag and help save the earth! You'll look cute while doing a good deed.

Stop by The Spotted Olive and check out our great selection of reusable canvas tote bags. We offer our designs on a variety of bag styles through a number of Print On Demand companies. Visit our shops below to find the best bag for your shopping needs!

The Spotted Olive on Zazzle
The Spotted Olive on CafePress
The Spotted Olive on Skreened
The Spotted Olive on Printfection

Halloween is fast approaching and The Spotted Olive has just rolled out it's new Halloween Fun! line. Featuring a variety of fun and cute Halloween designs on t-shirts, hats, bags, stickers and more, The Spotted Olive's halloween products are sure to be a hit with kids, teens and adults! Who says Halloween has to be scary? You'll be too cute to scare in these super fun designs!

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

T-Shirts available in a variety of styles and colors for men, women, kids and babies! Click the images above for more information or to purchase.

Just in time for back to school, The Spotted Olive Kicks! introduces its super cute original custom keds design, Little Pinkie! This adorable happy little critter is sure to be a hit with the kids! Be an original in these great custom keds shoes!

Shown on the Kids' Champion Slip On. The Champion slip on sneaker provides the perfect blank canvas to design your true expression. This shoe will take kids from the classroom to the playground in comfort & style! Available in kids' and women's sneaker sizes.

Visit us today at:
www.zazzle.com/thespottedolivekicks*

The Spotted Olive is pleased to announce the launch of it's custom Keds sneaker designs through Zazzle.com! Our fresh graphics will be featured on custom Keds at The Spotted Olive and Two Hearts Wedding Shoppe in addition to The Spotted Olive Kicks!, our new shop exclusively dedicated to funky, cute and cool designs on Keds sneakers. More shoes coming soon. And if you want something really custom, just design a pair yourself! Currently women's and kids' shoe styles are available. Get some new kicks today!! Perfect for back to school. Click on the image below for more information or to purchase:

We are still in the process of creating designs, but please check back often! If you would like something custom, please contact us at info@thespottedolive.com.

Enjoy America's 232nd birthday in style! The Spotted Olive announces it's new 4th of July! product line featuring patriotic t-shirts for men, women, babies and kids plus a great selection other great gifts.

Stop by The Spotted Olive today and check out these fun patriotic tees and gifts to celebrate Independence Day or everyday!

The Spotted Olive's "Love American Style" design features a funky cool graphic with stars & stripes, an American eagle and the words "Love American Style". Stand out from the crowd and show your love for the USA in this unique design! It's supercool and so patriotic. Available on t-shirts for the entire family, earth friendly canvas tote bags, buttons, magnets, stickers, mousepads, keychains, aprons, custom USPS postage and more!

The Spotted Olive's "Spirit of 76" design features a distressed flag graphic. It's so hip and a great way to show your American pride. Available on t-shirts for the entire family, earth friendly canvas tote bags, buttons, magnets, stickers, mousepads, keychains, aprons, custom USPS postage and more!

Visit http://www.zazzle.com/thespottedolive* today or stop by http://www.cafepress and get your patriotic gear today!!

We Postered Ourselves!

Glogster is a great new way of expression! Check out our glogs at:

www.thespottedolive.glogster.com/glog-829/
www.thespottedolive.glogster.com/glog-745/

Earth Day is April 22nd. Visit The Spotted Olive for a great selection of Earth Friendly T-Shirts for men, women & kids, baby onesies, super adorable dog t-shirts, reusable canvas tote bags and other super gifts!

Save $5 on purchases of $50 or more at The Spotted Olive.
Please use the coupon code: DUSTYFANNED

Hurry! This offer ends on 4/7/08. It's a great time to get your gear to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd. Happy Shopping!

Visit The Spotted Olive (www.thespottedolive.com) today and check out of super fresh new designs for babies & kids! From our Baby Elephant design to our ultra cool Hip Hop Frog design, you'll love these whimsical, bold graphics! So cute.

Earth Day is April 22, 2008 and wouldn't it be great if everyone pledged to do something good for the planet? Here are some simple things you can do now:

• Buy compact fluorescent lightbulbs. They cost more up front, but in the end save energy and last longer than standard incandescent lightbulbs.
• Unplug small appliances like coffee makers, toasters, can openers, etc. when you are not using them. Even when not in use, the appliances use electricity.
• After you charge your cell phone, unplug the charger. These items also draw electricity even when they are not plugged into your phone to charge it.
• Start a compost pile. Instead of tossing coffee grounds, egg shells, fruit pits, vegetable peels and laundry lint in the trash, you can use them to create healthy compost for your garden. Please remember not to toss meat, fish or dairy products into your compost pile.
• Bike, carpool, or take public transportation.
  

  Go Green Daisy Canvas Tote Bag
• Take care of your vehicle. Be sure your tires are inflated properly for better gas mileage and get regular tuneups.
• Eliminate plastic bags by using reusable canvas tote bags for your groceries and other shopping. Americans throw away over 100 billion (yes, 100 billion) plastic grocery bags every year. These items just end up clogging our already over burdened landfills, not to mention the massive amount of petroleum used to produce them. Visit www.cafepress.com/thespottedolive for earth friendly canvas tote bags in a variety of great designs at only $17.99 each! You'll look cute while doing a good deed.
• Stop junk mail! Green Dimes (www.greendimes.com) is a great organization that helps reduce your junk mail and unwanted catalogs for a small fee. Plus, when you sign up, they plant 5 trees. When you choose what catalogs you want to stop, they'll plant an additional tree per catalog. This is a great program. I am a member and it has significantly reduced our junk mail. I'm so happy not to be getting 10 credit applications a day! Right now it's only $20 for an entire year. You can't beat it reduce junk mail and plant trees. Why wouldn't you do it?
• Support renewable, clean energy like wind and solar power. By supporting these forms of energy, we can reduce our reliance on coal-burning power plants which happen to be the largest source of global warming pollution in the U.S.
• Buy recycled products!

Please consider doing just one thing at the very least.Wouldn't it be amazing if everyone implemented something from this list before Earth Day? What a great way to show the planet that we all call home some much due respect.