This is another user submitted tip. . .

About four years ago I started making custom, breed specific, dog and cat greeting cards using my Canon Pixma inkjet printer. I took them to dog events such as, fundraisers, dog and cat shows and they became a hit and sold very well.

I took pictures that I had taken myself and then researched the internet to find nice graphics of different dog breeds and put them on card stock. I then found specifics about each breed and put that on the back of my cards. I print them and package them six to a package. I put them in shrink wrap bags and they are very attractive.

Two years ago I decided that I needed to upgrade my printer and I purchased a HP Color LaserJet. My cards now look very professional and still sell very well. I have also printed pictures and had them put onto mugs, cloth bags and a mouse pad. I have had a lot of fun creating these items and they are always a hit with customers.

Lyn's Note: Yet another fantastic tip! I think my customers must be the smartest people on the planet. An hp color laserjet printer, a supply of toner cartridges, some card stock and a lot of ingenuity, and you've got yourself a nice little business! I wish you the best of luck and thank you for your wonderful story!