AmP T-Shirt Contest

Papists,

Many of you have emailed me asking why there is no AmP merchandise (t-shirts, bumper stickers, mugs, etc).

There's a very simple reason: I can't draw.

But you can!

I think I see a solution here - I'll let you design the AmP t-shirt! The CafePress store is waiting.

My guidelines are generous, because I'd like to keep this open to your creativity:

1. A distinctive image, probably based on this photo which I've used since the beginning as my banner. I think a stencil version (of the Cardinal on the right side) would be very snazzy. This photo, after all, perfectly captures the "Not Your Average Catholic" AmP tagline....
2. .... which leads into my next suggestion, that the graphic include the phrase: "American Papist ... Not Your Average Catholic!" Because being Catholic is never ordinary - it's extraordinary! And AmP readers ... well, this applies to you the most.
3. use the preferred AmP color scheme (white background, deep crimson primary color, loud orange highlights).
4. finally, of course, "blog.americanpapist.com" or "AmericanPapist.com" should appear somewhere.

.. and that's it! Send me your submissions in an email attachment to "thomas [at] americanpapist [dot] com."

As for remuneration, I can't make guarantees, as obviously it depends on how many folks decide they just can't live without official AmP product, but I can guarantee recognition and credit. And hey, if I sell a few dozen shirts, I certainly won't forget the talented individual(s) who made it possible! I haven't gotten to where I am by forgetting my good friends who have helped me.

If you are a fledgling Catholic designer, etc,. this is a great way to get massive exposure. AmP is, by my current tally, one of the three most popular Catholic blogs in the world (plus plenty of people at the Vatican read this, too, so this is a great way for you seminarians to get noticed!).

Okay, I like keeping things short n' sweet - so give it a shot yourself or tell a friend straight away!

update: to avoid confusion, I've slightly edited this post. I'm looking for a t-shirt design, not a new logo.