tee shirt design

Question

I decided to order a custom t-shirt publiizing WikiTree and to help find other WTers.  I used "WikiTree where genealogists collaborate" and a picture of a tree.  The thing is that the company won't print it without someone from WT sending an email saying it's OK to use the tag-line.  So, (1) is it OK to use the tagline? (2) if so, can someone send something that looks official to them saying it's OK?

the design is here:

https://www.customink.com/designs/wt/qgj0-00bs-m5nd/hotlink?pc=HL-173485&utm_campaign=hotlink_cab_201712&utm_source=hotlink&utm_medium=email&utm_content=designfront&oe=32322575-e8a4e

And the company is Custom Ink, customink.com.

Comments

Can I get one that says "I shook my family tree and a bunch of nuts fell out"? 

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Hahahaha!!!! Good one, Erik!

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I should probably also say that the last time I searched on CafePress for "genealogy", I got a bunch of hilarious results. (Sadly, not including any of my designs.) Here are some of my favourites:

• https://www.cafepress.com/+funny_genealogy_tote_bag,1360921197
• https://www.cafepress.com/mf/99477152/i-hunt-dead-people-large_mugs?productId=1598907939
• https://www.cafepress.com/mf/14306046/i-seek-dead-people_baseball-jersey?productId=702639481
• https://www.cafepress.com/+genealogy_confusion_blue_tote_bag,23328228
• https://www.cafepress.com/mf/96953463/genealogy-nuts_tshirt?productId=1511200952
• https://www.cafepress.com/+shook_family_tree_mousepad,266154604

(That last one is what Erik was asking for, except it only comes on a mousepad. Maybe if you contact the seller, they'll make it available on a T-shirt.)

Answer 1

Hi Robin -

It's totally fine for you to order that shirt!  I'll get in touch with CustomInk.

Comments

Thanks, Eowyn!

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Eowyn, I sent them a screen shot of your reply and they are happy now.  Thanks.  No further need for action.

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I messaged them yesterday too.

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Thanks, Eowyn.  You're the best.

Answer 2

I tried for a while to get some designs added to the WikiTree shop on Redbubble, and Chris finally told me that I could create my own shop for my designs, which I did.

There are also images at:

• WikiTree Images
• WikiTree Love

As I understand it, you could use the WikiTree tree logo on your design, but it would probably be best if you got confirmation from a leader rather than taking my word for it. (On the other hand, I've used it in my designs, and Chris was okay with that.)

Comments

Thank you, Greg.  I've gotten the permissions required and the design is going forward.