By now, even if the only post you’ve read of this whole blog is yesterday’s, you know that I’m trying to find new and creative ways to make money while I’m looking for a new career. You also know that designing Ohio State apparel for retail is one way I’m trying to do just that.
It’s not the only way!
I’ve been working on another OSU product that will be something fans can hang on their walls.
If you or someone you know is a rabid fan of a sports team then you know that it is often the case that a wall, corner, or even an entire room in the house is devoted to said team. It is no different in Columbus with the Buckeyes and you’re reading the words of a man who is suffering from a terminal bout of ‘Scarlet Fever’ (Scarlet and gray fever that is). My whole basement is a constantly evolving shrine to Script Ohio, Coach Hayes, the Block O, and the house that Chic built.
Like most avid fans, my basement walls are starting to fill up which means space for more pictures is limited. With that in mind, I’ve come up with a never-before-executed Ohio State wall hanging that is small enough to fit on the wall of even the most insane fans in the land and yet is large enough to perfectly and sharply commemorate great Buckeye moments.
Just as my clothing designs, I need to go through a vendor who already has a licsense to produce Ohio State merchandise. I’ve found someone whom I will call “Jeff” who has had a license for 25 years and is willing to help pitch the idea to Ohio State’s License and Trademark department!
Today I called Jeff and he said that he’s scheduling an appointment with OSU LTd for next week to pitch the initial idea and get the ball rolling on bringing my wall hanging to life.
To be perfectly clear, the ball is at a dead stop right now and if OSU LTd says, “no”, then the ball will stay right where it is and never leave the starting gate. So, while I am excited about the possibility of more of my ideas coming to fruition, I must remain aware of the fact that my ideas may not come to fruition at all.
Let’s just hope…
