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Happy Canada Day Reader,

This month's newsletter is a mixed bag of updates! We'll be chatting about some blooming new greeting card designs, plus why I'm taking a little break from social media. We'll also dive into some exciting news about my membership in the Art Brand Alliance (ABA) – can't wait to learn from those creative rockstars! So grab a cuppa and settle in – let's get started! ☕️

STUDIO NEWS

LEVELING UP MY BUSINESS WITH THE ABA!

After years of being on ABA's newsletter list, I finally decided to join the party and become a member! For those unfamiliar, the Art Brand Alliance is a fantastic network of professional artists and surface designers who share their business-building expertise.

Now, this wasn't an impulsive decision. While the free Facebook groups I'm in have been awesome, my business has grown, and I'm facing more complex situations and questions.

The ABA, on the other hand, seems like a goldmine of knowledge. With successful, veteran artists sharing their wisdom, I'm hoping to learn a ton and take my business to the next level.

By the way, if you're a fellow ABA member, let me know! It'd be great to connect and learn from each other.

SOCIAL MEDIA HIATUS

Is anyone else feeling a bit burnt out on social media lately? Maybe it's the whole Meta/Adobe AI thing (ugh, not a fan!), or maybe it's just the pressure to constantly post and chase the algorithm. Whatever it is, I've definitely noticed a drop in my posting enthusiasm.

That's why I'm taking a step back and doing things on my own terms. No more pre-set schedules – I'll be popping up when I have something cool to share and actually feel like it!

Don't get me wrong, I have a LOT of thoughts on the whole "creatives and AI" situation. But honestly, I need some time to process everything and see how it plays out. The future of creativity is a big question mark right now.

In the meantime, if you've figured out a way to keep social media fun, let me know your secrets! And if you're feeling the same way, well, you're definitely not alone.

P.S. Find me on Cara

NEWSLETTER SURVEY

I’d love to ask if you’d be interested in filling out a little survey about my letters to you. I want to get your thoughts on what you like and what can be improved as well as what I can bring to the table for next year! You can share your thoughts here or reply to this email. I can’t wait to hear your ideas!

ANSWER SURVEY

NEW ARTWORK

June was all about spreading love – on cards, that is! I wanted to create some new love-themed greetings and decided to use this as an opportunity to level up my hand lettering skills. A few industry sources mentioned hand lettering being a hot commodity in the greeting card world, and since that's my focus, it felt like a smart move.

So, I dove into some Skillshare courses specifically on hand lettering, and these love cards are the result! I designed them with the lettering as the star of the show, with the floral elements playing a supporting role. While they might not be technically perfect (and honestly, who wants perfect art anyway?), I love how they turned out. There's a certain charm to the imperfections, don't you think? At least, that's what I tell myself 😉

LET'S WORK TOGETHER!

Are you looking to collaborate on a project or maybe you're interested in licensing my artwork? I'd love to hear from you!

GET IN TOUCH

ARTIST RESOURCES

I love sharing interesting things I’ve found online that are related to art or surface design! Maybe you’re already in the loop but if not I hope to introduce you to some new courses, challenges, blog posts, and anything else I find fun and interesting that I think you might also enjoy!

So let’s begin!