Girls Can't WHAT? Gifts » New Designs http://girlscantwhat.com Inspirational gifts for girls who can! Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:46:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Girls Can’t Be Lifeguards http://girlscantwhat.com/girls-cant-be-lifeguards/ http://girlscantwhat.com/girls-cant-be-lifeguards/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:09:17 +0000 gretchen http://girlscantwhat.com/?p=7606 Girls Can't WHAT? LifeguardBeing a lifeguard is not as easy at it looks. It requires intense training and the job itself id very demanding. Lifeguards must be alert at all times and ready to tend to emergencies at a moment's notice. Some interesting facts about lifeguarding:
  • Clara Barton, who heard about the International Red Cross movement while in Europe after the Civil war, founded the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C. on May 21, 1881.
  • In 1937 the Red Cross text for lifesavers, Life Saving and Water safety, was published, replacing a booklet, Life Saving Methods. The new text "an authoritative source of knowledge and information," had no pictures of women rescuers.
  • Men are four times more likely to drown than women.
If anyone says women can't lifeguard, just respond by saying "Girls Can't WHAT?"  These designs are available in the Girls Can't WHAT? Shop. Related posts:
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]]> Girls Can't WHAT? LifeguardBeing a lifeguard is not as easy at it looks. It requires intense training and the job itself id very demanding. Lifeguards must be alert at all times and ready to tend to emergencies at a moment’s notice.

Some interesting facts about lifeguarding:

  • Clara Barton, who heard about the International Red Cross movement while in Europe after the Civil war, founded the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C. on May 21, 1881.
  • In 1937 the Red Cross text for lifesavers, Life Saving and Water safety, was published, replacing a booklet, Life Saving Methods. The new text “an authoritative source of knowledge and information,” had no pictures of women rescuers.
  • Men are four times more likely to drown than women.

If anyone says women can’t lifeguard, just respond by saying “Girls Can’t WHAT?”  The lifeguard designs are available in the Girls Can’t WHAT? Shop.

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]]> http://girlscantwhat.com/girls-cant-be-lifeguards/feed/ 2 Post Office Now Approves of Women Working http://girlscantwhat.com/post-office-now-approves-of-women-working/ http://girlscantwhat.com/post-office-now-approves-of-women-working/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:18:47 +0000 gretchen http://girlscantwhat.com/?p=7568 The US Post Office Doesn’t Approve of Women Working.  Confused by their rejection of my design on a postage stamp, I decided to submit two more variations to see what the real problem was.  See if you can make sense of the results... Here is the original image rejected by the Post Office:

Girls Can't WHAT? Women Working Sign

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]]> Yesterday I posted that The US Post Office Doesn’t Approve of Women Working.  Confused by their rejection of my design on a postage stamp, I decided to submit two more variations to see what the real problem was.  See if you can make sense of the results…

Here is the original image rejected by the Post Office:

Girls Can't WHAT? Women Working Sign

This submission was a test to see if they were disallowing the actual road sign (it got approved):

Men Working Sign

This design, which has the same meaning as the original, was also approved.  Go figure.

Women Working Construction Sign

So what’s the deal? Why do you think the original got the thumbs down? Perhaps they thought we were calling the men “women” and that was insulting? Who knows.

Anyway, both variations are available in the Girls Can’t WHAT? Gift Shop.  Get your postage now before the post office changes their mind.

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]]> http://girlscantwhat.com/post-office-now-approves-of-women-working/feed/ 3 The US Post Office Doesn’t Approve of Women Working http://girlscantwhat.com/the-us-post-office-doesnt-approve-of-women-working/ http://girlscantwhat.com/the-us-post-office-doesnt-approve-of-women-working/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:16:26 +0000 gretchen http://girlscantwhat.com/?p=7548 Women Working Sign Each time I create new designs, they have to go through an approval process by my vendors.  In order to put designs on stamps, they have to be authorized by the US Post Office. In the five years I have been creating these designs, I have never received a rejection noice for any of my artwork. Until today. Apparently the US Post Office does not approve of my "Women Working" sign.  Here is their reasoning:
Design incorporates material the primary purpose of which is to advocate or protest any particular religious, social, political, legal or moral agenda of any person or entity.
Now what I want to know is...are they referring to the "Men Working" part or the fact that it is crossed out to say "women"? What would happen if I left it as "Men Working"?  I think I might alter this design to see if that would pass.  Hmm... devious, aren't I? Does the US Post Office have no sense of humor? What do you think?  Post your comments below. [wishad_zstore:girlscantwhat:196134848424649352:::11:medium:Y:Y::N] Related posts:
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]]> Women Working Sign

Each time I create new designs, they have to go through an approval process by my vendors.  In order to put designs on stamps, they have to be authorized by the US Post Office. In the five years I have been creating these designs, I have never received a rejection noice for any of my artwork.

Until today.

Apparently the US Post Office does not approve of my “Women Working” sign.  Here is their reasoning:

Design incorporates material the primary purpose of which is to advocate or protest any particular religious, social, political, legal or moral agenda of any person or entity.

Now what I want to know is…are they referring to the “Men Working” part or the fact that it is crossed out to say “women”?

What would happen if I left it as “Men Working”?  I think I might alter this design to see if that would pass.  Hmm… devious, aren’t I?

Does the US Post Office have no sense of humor?

What do you think?  Post your comments below.

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]]> http://girlscantwhat.com/the-us-post-office-doesnt-approve-of-women-working/feed/ 4 New Girls Can’t WHAT? Grandma Design http://girlscantwhat.com/new-girls-cant-what-grandma-design/ http://girlscantwhat.com/new-girls-cant-what-grandma-design/#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:20:48 +0000 gretchen http://girlscantwhat.com/?p=7466 Girls Can't WHAT? GrandmaIn honor of all the Grandmas out there who have paved the way for us to have the freedoms and liberties that we now share, I created special design just for them. The Girls Can't WHAT? "Grandma" design comes in two skin tones, light and dark and can be customized with personal text and added to any gift item in the Girls Can't WHAT? Gift Shop. In addition to the Grandma, this design can also be found without the silver hair.  ;) Next up on my list of designs, I have a lifeguard in progress, updates to the football, construction, bowling sections as well as some ideas for a poker design.  If you have new ideas for me, I would love to hear your request.
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]]> Girls Can't WHAT? GrandmaIn honor of all the Grandmas out there who have paved the way for us to have the freedoms and liberties that we now share, I created special design just for them.

The Girls Can’t WHAT? “Grandma” design comes in two skin tones, light and dark and can be customized with personal text and added to any gift item in the Girls Can’t WHAT? Gift Shop.

In addition to the Grandma, this design can also be found without the silver hair.  ;)

Next up on my list of designs, I have a lifeguard in progress, updates to the football, construction, bowling sections as well as some ideas for a poker design.  If you have new ideas for me, I would love to hear your request.

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]]> http://girlscantwhat.com/new-girls-cant-what-grandma-design/feed/ 0 Announcing Totally New Girls Can’t WHAT? Styles http://girlscantwhat.com/new-girls-cant-what-styles/ http://girlscantwhat.com/new-girls-cant-what-styles/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:55:59 +0000 gretchen http://girlscantwhat.com/?p=7376 new top secret idea for Girls Can't What? and today I am going to unveil it. (Well ok - I cheated and let the cat out of the bag on our facebook fan page last week.) Related posts:
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]]> It’s been a little quiet on the blog for a while.  I’ve been busy with a new top secret idea for Girls Can’t What? and today I am going to unveil it. (Well ok – I cheated and let the cat out of the bag on our facebook fan page last week.)

When I ask for feedback on this site, you ladies are not shy about telling me what you like and don’t like.  I like to listen and analyze right along with you.  One thing I’ve learned recently is that while you like the Girls Can’t WHAT? designs, the cartoon characters just aren’t your thing.  Or in some cases, the character doesn’t really represent you or your daughter.

I feel ya.  And I totally get what you’re saying.

You like the concept, but you want a few more choices.  You want a design with all the power and attitude of “Girls Can’t WHAT?” and still have something that represents your passion.  I get it. So I came up with a new idea for designs and I have been busting my butt to get them out as fast as I can.  There are only a few in place and the rest will be coming soon (I literally have hundreds of ideas!).

So here they are… new designs that represent your passions.  And the cool part is that they are totally customizable. You can resize the design, add or remove the custom text field.  Change the background colors or style of apparel to suit your taste.  They come in a variety of colors to choose from so you can make it your own.

Soccer Ball in Black Gifts and Tees Archery Bullseye Target Gifts and Tees Pink Volleyball Gifts and Tees

I will be creating a lot more of these very soon.  If there is a particular design you are looking for, please post a comment and let me know.  I’ll try to work on requested items first and I will still be drawing characters and choosing popular requests from my lengthy list.  If you have any ideas for design variations, please let me know.

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]]> http://girlscantwhat.com/new-girls-cant-what-styles/feed/ 4 Who Says Girls Can’t Ski Jump? http://girlscantwhat.com/who-says-girls-cant-ski-jump/ http://girlscantwhat.com/who-says-girls-cant-ski-jump/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:14:10 +0000 gretchen http://girlscantwhat.com/?p=6441 too dangerous for women. Really? How about joining us in the 21st Century. Girls Can't WHAT? - Women's Ski Jumping Related posts:
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]]> Well, the Olympic committee does for starters.  They think it’s too dangerous for women.  Really?  How about joining us in the 21st Century.

Girls Can't WHAT? - Women's Ski Jumping

Women ski jumpers need our support.  I signed the petition to have women’s ski jumping added to the 2010 Olympics, but it didn’t happen this time around.  Let’s make sure women ski jumpers will be seen at the next Winter Olympics.

This Girls Can’t WHAT? Ski Jumping design was created to encourage the women who soar through the air over mountains of snow in search of Olympic Gold.  You can find this Ski Jumping design on t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags, magnets and other gift items in the Girls Can’t WHAT? Gift Shop.

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]]> http://girlscantwhat.com/who-says-girls-cant-ski-jump/feed/ 1 Who Says Girls Can’t Fence? http://girlscantwhat.com/girls-cant-fence/ http://girlscantwhat.com/girls-cant-fence/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:02:24 +0000 gretchen http://girlscantwhat.com/?p=6337
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    • ]]>     New! Girls Can't WHAT? Fencing DesignFencing…  I know relatively nothing about this sport other than it looks like a lot of fun.  I like sports that require strategy and force you to out-think your opponent to win.

    Lately I’ve had a lot of requests for a fencing design.  I don’t know if that was a fluke or if more women are learning these skills or if the new Barbie and the 3 Musketeers movie was a factor.  Either way, I am taking notice of the trend and creating a Girls Can’t WHAT? Fencing design.

    You can find this design on all sorts of t-shirts and gift items in the Girls Can’t WHAT? Gift Shop.  You can also personalize it with her name or an encouraging message.

    Do you Fence?

    Drop us a line in the comments below and tell us about it!

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    ]]>     http://girlscantwhat.com/girls-cant-fence/feed/ 0     Who Says Girls Can’t Be Rocket Scientists? http://girlscantwhat.com/who-says-girls-cant-be-rocket-scientists/ http://girlscantwhat.com/who-says-girls-cant-be-rocket-scientists/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:59:00 +0000 gretchen http://girlscantwhat.com/?p=4921 Another design by request from Olga who wrote:

    I'm an aerospace engineering student and the girl-to-boy ratio at my faculty is less than 1:10! In my rocket-building club, the girl-to-boy ratio is like 1:30! We're on a campaign to get more girls into rocket science and a t-shirt/cup/logo like that could be a nice morale booster :) Thanks!

    Works for me, Olga! Here you go.

    Rocket Scientist

    This design is now available in the Girls Can't WHAT? Gift Shop on t-shirts, notebooks, stickers, magnets, hoodies, caps, tote bags an more. Got a club or a team event? Contact me for volume discounts.

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    ]]>     Another design by request from Olga who wrote:

    I’m an aerospace engineering student and the girl-to-boy ratio at my faculty is less than 1:10! In my rocket-building club, the girl-to-boy ratio is like 1:30! We’re on a campaign to get more girls into rocket science and a t-shirt/cup/logo like that could be a nice morale booster :) Thanks!

    Works for me, Olga!  Here you go.

    Rocket Scientist

    This design is now available in the Girls Can’t WHAT? Gift Shop on t-shirts, stickers, magnets, hoodies, caps, tote bags and more.  Got a club or a team event?  Check out the volume discounts.

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    ]]>     http://girlscantwhat.com/who-says-girls-cant-be-rocket-scientists/feed/ 3     Who says girls can’t go kayaking? http://girlscantwhat.com/who-says-girls-cant-go-kayaking/ http://girlscantwhat.com/who-says-girls-cant-go-kayaking/#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:15:24 +0000 gretchen http://girlscantwhat.com/?p=4563 A lot of you! So I figured it was time to get a kayaking design in the shop. Enjoy! Girls Can't WHAT? Kayaking Finding inspiration for new characters is sometimes difficult. But it's worth the tedious research when I find fabulous videos such as this one from the "Wondering Women of the Whitewater Tribe". I know next to nothing about these ladies other than they use their kayaking skills to benefit humanity. This video is a perfect example of using one's passion to help others. Check it out! Related posts:
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    ]]>     If you love to go kayaking, then this design is for you. Actually, it was requested by you. A lot of you! So I figured it was time to get a kayaking design in the shop. Enjoy!

    Girls Can't WHAT? Kayaking

    Finding inspiration for new characters is sometimes difficult. But it’s worth the tedious research when I find fabulous videos such as this one from the “Wondering Women of the Whitewater Tribe”. I know next to nothing about these ladies other than they use their kayaking skills to benefit humanity. This video is a perfect example of using one’s passion to help others. Check it out!

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    ]]>     http://girlscantwhat.com/who-says-girls-cant-go-kayaking/feed/ 0     Who Says Girls Can’t Snowboard? http://girlscantwhat.com/girls-cant-snowboard/ http://girlscantwhat.com/girls-cant-snowboard/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:12:00 +0000 gretchen http://girlscantwhat.com/?p=4270 Girls Cant WHAT? SnowboardSnowboarding has become a popular sport among women and likewise it has been a highly requested Girls Can't WHAT? design. I took a little more time on this particular drawing because I wanted it show some high-flying action action and excitement and yet still capture the "Girls Can't WHAT?" attitude on her face. Finding just the right model/image to work from proved difficult so I pieced her together from several ideas I had floating around in my head. As usual, I turned to youtube to get a little inspiration from the 2006 Women's Snowboarding team...complete with a soundtrack by the Donnas. ;) Related posts:
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    ]]>     Snowboarding has become a popular sport among women and likewise it has been a highly requested Girls Can’t WHAT? design.  I took a little more time on this particular drawing because I wanted it show some high-flying action and excitement and yet still capture the “Girls Can’t WHAT?” attitude on her face.  Finding just the right model/image to work from proved difficult so I pieced her together from several ideas I had floating around in my head…

    Girls Can't WHAT? Snowboard

    As usual, I turned to youtube to get a little inspiration from the 2006 US Women’s Snowboarding team…complete with a soundtrack by the Donnas.  ;)

    [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35aeqBAIdng[/youtube]

    Do you snowboard?

    We’d love to hear about it!  Post a comment below or share your story with us for a chance to win this design on a Girls Can’t WHAT? T-shirt of your choice.


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