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After years of mismanaging an overflowing library of fonts, I’ve finally found RightFont— a solution to help me organize every single one of them! Like so many of you, I have an affinity for typography, and own way more fonts than I care to admit. I’ve often compared this addiction to that of someone who […]
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This DesignCuts review has been sponsored by the company. As a solo business owner, it’s not always easy to keep all of the balls in the air. Luckily, there are tools and resources that I’ve discovered along the way that have not just helped me to stay afloat but have elevated my business. When I […]
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My business would not be what it is, without the help of some amazing tools + services. Where I get my fonts + graphics DesignCuts is not just the sponsor of this site, but one of my favorite companies of all time. They offer fonts, graphics, illustrations, and mockups in bundles at ridiculously discounted prices. If […]
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If you’re a creative, formally educated or self taught, and you want to use your passion to sell awesome products or services on your own terms, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you are ready to ditch your corporate job or are struggling to get your online shop or blog off the ground, I’m […]
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It’s our lucky day, font lovers (again). There’s a brand new bundle of awesome fonts that has just been released from my friends at Design Cuts, and every time they do, I want to throw a party. This collection comes with 33 fonts, in a variety of styles to keep you covered for whatever project comes your […]
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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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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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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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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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