Have you ever wondered how to set up your files for print? Or maybe you've been working with a print shop, your fonts printed weird, or a piece of artwork didn't shop up? That's all happened to me before! For the first 6 years of running my business, I offered custom stationery design to wedding … [Read more...] about 5 Mistakes Every Designer Makes When Preparing Files for Print
Selling Without Sleaze: A Live Event!
Raise your hand if you're a business owner and the word "sales" gives you hives. I mean, we all know it's a necessary part of being an entrepreneur, but doesn't selling just feels sleazy? Ever wonder how some people seem to show up on social media, or emails, etc. and do it so effortlessly and … [Read more...] about Selling Without Sleaze: A Live Event!
How to Juggle Entrepreneurship and Motherhood
Reality check: Being a mom is more than a full-time job. I learned this very quickly this past year when I had Myles. While I'd like to say I have these top-secret hacks for adding more time to your day, I don't. And throwing running a business on top of this motherhood thing has made for some … [Read more...] about How to Juggle Entrepreneurship and Motherhood
5 Brand Licensing Examples
If you've been following me for at least the past year, then you know I've been talking a whole lot about licensing. About 2 years ago now, I started working with my licensing agent, Julie Turkel, who has helped me book brand licensing jobs with manufacturers like Blue Sky Planners and Copper … [Read more...] about 5 Brand Licensing Examples
New eCourse for Creatives: Brand Plus Brand
Hey friends! My newest eCourse for creatives is launching soon and if you subscribe to my insider list, then you may have already heard about Brand Plus Brand — woohoo! Either way, I wanted to formally introduce it to you all here on the blog...because I’m SO excited about it! Back when I was … [Read more...] about New eCourse for Creatives: Brand Plus Brand
The Biggest Business Mistake You’re Currently Making
Don't you just wish you could predict the future? Like, what if you could know how it's all going to turn out...your risks, creative endeavors, etc. Unfortunately, creative entrepreneurship doesn't come with a blueprint or roadmap, and there's a 100% guarantee that you will make mistakes. Rough, … [Read more...] about The Biggest Business Mistake You’re Currently Making
Free Video Course: How to Create a Repeat Pattern in Photoshop
Free video course?! Yep. I'm giving away FREE access to a portion of my upcoming eCourse: Brand Plus Brand!! Brand Plus Brand is coming out THIS September, and we'll be launching early-bird registration next week. In the meantime, I thought I'd give you guys early and FREE access to one of the … [Read more...] about Free Video Course: How to Create a Repeat Pattern in Photoshop
The 5 Key Steps to Becoming Better at Sales
*Reality Check* You cannot rely on talent alone to have a successful business. I know, I wish that was all it took too, but unfortunately, in order to make a living selling art products or services, you gotta do one thing: sell. I get it, selling is uncomfortable, selling feels icky, but let me … [Read more...] about The 5 Key Steps to Becoming Better at Sales
How to Start Up a Creative Business
I get this question a lot: How do I start up a creative business? While the question is daunting, my advice is straight forward and simple: JUST START! I know, I know...no one likes to hear that, but it's true! The idea phase or the "where do I start?!" mentality can be completely crippling, … [Read more...] about How to Start Up a Creative Business
How to Copyright Your Artwork
Knowing how to copyright your artwork can seem daunting, but it's actually a pretty easy task. A few years ago, I had a workshop booklet of mine ripped off. This person copied, word for word, my entire Floral Watercolor Booklet that I used for my in-person workshops. Along with all the words being … [Read more...] about How to Copyright Your Artwork
