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In the archives, you'll find over 100 articles, videos and resources to help you create and share exceptional work online. I hope it inspires you to go make something beautiful.
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“All of our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney How cliche of me to start this with some inspirational wisdom, and by Walt Disney to boot, but that quote is just too powerful NOT to share. I’ve been connecting with so many awesome people lately who […]
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In case you missed it, last week I took the leap into recording my first video. Not just any video. A live recording, where people had the ability to comment, chat and potentially call me out on my obvious stage fright. Nothing like jumping in head first, right? I’ve joined the ranks of many bloggers and […]
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It’s like Christmas morning for font lovers! After dazzling us with two other font bundles earlier this year, my friends at Design Cuts have treated us with yet another too good to be true font collection. Are you ready for this? 22 font families. 29 dollars. 99% off. This kind of savings is kind of […]
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Heads up, font lovers! There’s a brand new bundle of awesome fonts that has just been released from my friends at Design Cuts. This collection comes with 24 different font families, (which include multiple font weights, glyphs, swashes and more) in a variety of styles. Most of you know that good fonts are not cheap and can […]
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This post has been sponsored by BeFunky and compensation was received for my time in developing the post. All thoughts, ideas & opinions are my own. I frequently get emails and messages from aspiring designers asking for suggestions on what types of programs are best for creating the kinds of designs that I share. Unfortunately, professional design […]
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If you love fonts as much as I do, you’re about to be one happy camper. On behalf of my truly awesome friends at Design Cuts, I’m thrilled to share that they have bundled together a brand new set of fonts for an incredibly low price for us designers, bloggers and type enthusiasts. 15 font […]
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In this post, you’ll find highlights from a best-selling font bundle and tips on where to use them in your designs. Please note that the bundle referenced is no longer available, but the typefaces can still be purchased individually. I got such awesome feedback from all the designers, bloggers, scrapbookers, DIYers, and typeface enthusiasts who […]
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Have you been wondering how to start your own Etsy shop? This post will give you all the steps you need to get started! When I started my Etsy shop, I had a million and one questions about how to take this passion of mine, and turn it into a successful business. Almost two years and 2,000 […]
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This post shares highlights from Handcrafted Graphic Goodies Bundle, designed to help artists create and sell work online. Please note that this bundle is no longer available, but the items can still be purchased individually. Fonts and frames and flowers, oh my! My friends at Design Cuts have released their latest bundle of amazingness, and […]
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In this post, you’ll find a roundup of 21 PSD mockups you can use to showcase your digital products— a great alternative to product photography. If you’re a blogger or a designer, or you run an online shop, you may share in my biggest dread: photographing your work. We all know that the quality of […]
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Tonic Site Shop themes are undeniably beautiful, but are they worth the cost? Michelle shares her experience and opinions on her template purchase. Your online presence is like the digital version of your home, and just like deciding on the perfect place to live, choosing the right platform and theme for your website is a […]
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In this post, you’ll learn how to start an email newsletter that is aesthetically pleasing and easy to create — one you’ll be excited to send and that your subscribers will look forward to receiving. Starting an email newsletter may be something that you’ve been wanting to do for a long time. If that is […]
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Eight content ideas for the holiday season you can use to connect with your audience and make more sales. You don’t need to be an Elf to create epic holiday content. Whether you are an illustrator, a logo designer, or a hand-letterer, this season offers many opportunities to connect with your ideal client or customer […]
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Read on to learn everything you need to know about creating Instagram Carousels that convert your followers to fans. I’m sick of hearing myself talk and think about Instagram’s algorithm. It’s true: we can’t reach our followers as we used to. But let’s not overlook the many features Instagram has added to make it easier […]
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Email is still the best marketing platform, but are you catering to a 2023 audience? Here are tips for designing an email newsletter your readers will look forward to opening. As a long-time internet creator, I feel I’m constantly defending the original platforms. Blogging isn’t dead! Bring back the old Instagram! Email marketing still rules! […]
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Is online marketing without social media an impossibility? In this post, I share alternate ways to promote your business while staying off the feeds. I can’t tell you how much I miss the early days of sharing content on the internet. A specific moment from 2011 has stayed with me, and it’s a perfect representation […]
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A modern maker with a classic approach to design.
An elder millennial, I learned graphic design the old-fashioned way, but for the past fifteen years, I’ve practiced those principles in the digital space. The result: content that stands the test of time.
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