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Hi Reader,
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Well, I wasn't planning on emailing today as I've been in hardcore creation mode preparing for a giveaway next month. If you've been with me for awhile, you might recall a collection I created for Faith Lee's bundle back in April, 2022 which was the "Lily Pad" paper pack.
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You might have even joined my newsletter to grab it. If you joined my list at a later date and aren't familiar with this collection, regularly $27, I've put it up for an incredible deal for a very short time. Click on the photo below for details.

This was created before ChatGPT came out and before A.I. image generation took hold of the world. Created from good old fashioned photographs and a unique illustrative technique.
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This collection might be one of my most well received packs of all-time. I had people who missed the bundle deadline ask if I could give it to them including someone who lost it on their computer and was so upset, they wrote me almost a month later in a panic. Well, I gave it to all them of course. Why not? A little kindness and generosity never hurt anyone.
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I do find it funny that the person who wrote me more than a month later has unsubscribed from my newsletter on numerous occasions. We also exchanged emails a few times and I really liked her. Ah well. That's the internet for you.
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At any rate, I've been trying to finish a course on the various techniques I use when creating paper packs like my Lily Pad collection. After my accident in Spain last year and then having pneumonia for four months earlier this year, I'm really behind on my courses and had to put it on the back burner.
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However, I promise - it's still coming! It's actually next on my list so if you're interested in learning how I create my paper packs, you can click here. Clicking this link won't take you anywhere. It just records your interest so I can make sure to notify you when this course becomes available - and offer it to you at the lowest price.
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And I haven't forgotten who is still owed this course, plus I'll be offering those patient souls some extra goodies which I hope will more than make up for the wait!
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I really wanted to do something special for Faith's bundle this year so I've created an assortment of companion products that I'm working on as a special thank you to Faith as well as my community! So when Faith's Grow Together Giveaway goes live next month, you might want to wait to see what I have in store for her bundle before signing up somewhere else because there will be lots of companion goodies to be had when downloading my item - even if you plan on only getting only the free bundle. (And if you're dying to know what this collection contains, scroll down for a sneak peek if you're curious!)
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Oh and if you missed my gift yesterday? Make sure you check yesterday's newsletter before it gets taken down. If you can't find the email, write me and I'll send it stat!
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Now let's move on to the reason I emailed you before I slink back into my creation cave. 😆

ALMOST GONE: NEW BONUSES!​
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My good friend Ike Paz just launched Crispy Stix yesterday with his partner Luke Bowes - and of course, it made Deal of the Day on W+ today.
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That is an incredibly difficult feat to achieve, but because of the sheer quality and value of his products, Ike has actually achieved this on more than one occasion.
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I had a chat with him yesterday about the software and I am truly blown away by what a useful tool this is! ​
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​Because I've had more time to fully absorb the incredible value of this tool I've changed my bonus offer so make sure to check that out below.
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Crispy Stix is a supercharged, fully realized software program that automatically generates high quality digital stickers on repeat with no subscription costs.

The best thing is, you can create STUNNING stickers without having to spend time creating complicated prompts. You could even just use ONE word to generate gorgeous results in seconds.

You can also use it to create:

• Mock-ups
• Etsy listings
• Text and sticker outline unifier
• Sticker sheets with cut lines
• 300 dpi upscale
• Email sticker orders
• and much much more

No design or tech skills needed.
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And even though the software is technically for stickers, you can create so much more! Think a super easy tool for:
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- Creating images for printables, books, KDP, tarot cards, and more
- Creating fun icons or illustrations for planners to give it some pizzazz and polish
- Cool affirmation designs for planners
- Flashcards, bonus stickers, trackers, etc.
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This generator has unlimited potential to create anything illustrative!
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Even better, if you pick up the elite upgrade, you'll get the option to create stickers from your own photos! How cool is that? I've never found anything that has been able to do this so this feature alone is TRULY a game changer.
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Plus, if you love creating stickers but don't LOVE messing with complicated prompts - or dealing with pesky credits, getting access to truly unlimited generations is totally worth the cost of the software since it's a lifetime tool.
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Ok, it's true, the cost might induce a little sticker shock (hahaha excuse the pun) when you factor in the monthly cost of Midjourney, ChatGPT, etc - the one-time is actually VERY reasonable. Especially since Ike and Luke are committed to creating the best software and user experience and are always upgrading their tools and taking feedback and requests for new features from their highly engaged community.
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I actually think this is a completely reasonable price as I just plunked down over $800 on lifetime tools over at Appsumo earlier this week. I don't see these tools as an expense. I see them as a smart business investment that will pay for themselves in the long run. The trick is making sure that they'll get used so consider that when you decide if this is something you need or just want.
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(And if you're curious, you can see the Appsumo goodies I bought at the very end of my newsletter in my "things i'm crushing on" recap.)
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If stickers are something you love creating, or have always wanted to get started with, make sure you grab this incredible deal on lifetime access while you can as it's only available until June 30th at midnight. After the launch, the price will rise significantly.

After diving into this software over the last 24+ hours, I'm so excited about what it can do that I've decided to upgrade my bonuses as I truly believe this one is not to be missed if it's something that resonates with you.
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✨BONUS 1 - If you purchase Crispy Stix for $47 (make sure you see my name "laramai" at the bottom of the checkout page where it says powered by Warrior Plus when you hover over the little person icon) instead of $25, get $47 in Lara Loot to spend in my shop (making your purchase FREE.) New additions, including trainings and courses added soon! To collect your bonus, please forward me the email with your receipt/time stamp for this one.

✨BONUS 2 - If you purchase the Pro upgrade ($67) which includes batch task queuing, PowerPoint integration, customizable sticker borders, advanced editing and expanded storage - instead of 40%, you'll now receive $30 in Lara Loot.
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Plus, since the software is all about creating clip art, I'll also throw my gorgeous BRAND NEW 40 piece set of Clip Art - hot off the presses and not available anywhere - "Giverny Days." A value of $47 - so you're getting $77 worth of value which is more than the cost of the upgrade! (And no, this definitely won't be free next month. 😉)

This collection will be automatically added to your W+ dashboard within 48 hours after the end of the launch at the very latest so no need to write! You also dont need to send a receipt if you choose to upgrade your purchase. Just drop me a line to confirm what you bought so I can arrange delivery of your other bonuses.

✨BONUS 3 - If you choose the Elite Upgrade for $197 which includes the super useful feature of turning photos into stickers, and advanced tools such as an Etsy Listing Mockup Generator, an AI Sticker Bot to help you brainstorm ideas, and a whack of other outstanding features, choose TWO of the following options:
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1) $100 in Lara Loot to spend in my shop
2) An audio/video audit (worth $125)
3) A half Day of Voxer (worth $150.) Use it for anything business related. If you want me to help you refine your sticker/AI art game, we can do that as well!
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Depending on what you choose, that's a minimum value of $200 - $300 and significantly more than the cost of this OTO, which makes your upgrade FREE (and then some!) And yes! You can totally choose two of the same option if you prefer.
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Any questions, hit reply and I'll help you figure out if this (or the different tiers) are something that's right for you.

ENDS TOMORROW
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​My brain fog got the better of me yesterday and I TOTALLY FORGOT that Faith's Templates Vault is currently open and on sale until tomorrow!
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It's the best deal possible to get instant access of over 190 sets of Canva templates PLUS new content is added every 4 to 6 weeks.
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Faith's Templates Vault is your one-stop solution where you get access to done-for-you digital products with commercial use rights as well as customizable templates to help you create branding and marketing material quickly and easily!
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You will immediately receive access to 190+ Canva templates with thousands of editable pages, banners, and images, plus 30+ Canva tutorials with new content added every 4 to 6 weeks.

If you've been wanting to have a one-stop solution to get access to done-for-you digital products with commercial use rights as well as customizable templates to help you create branding and marketing material quickly and easily, check this one out.
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Right now, you can grab annual access for $99 per year.
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Hurry though. The sale is on until tomorrow, June 29th at midnight before the doors to the vault will be closed!

✨BONUS - If you sign up for Faith's Templates Vault through my link, (make sure you see my name laramai at the bottom of the checkout page under affiliate) and you'll receive a one-time bonus of 50 in Lara Loot to spend in my shop!

NEW: RUTH'S BIG BASH

Ruth Poundwhite is having a Big Birthday Sale which runs until June 30th and there's some amazing deals to be had with huge discounts up to 50% off. Each sale only lasts for 24 hours only so be sure to check back each day to see what's featured.
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Today only, Ruth Poundwhite is back with an amazing offer on her brand new training, The Email Habit​ for 50% off at just $47 in the pre-sale.
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If you've ever…

• Wanted to send more emails - so you could sell more & rely less on social media - but found it "too much"...
• Written one email, disappeared for weeks, then felt weird showing up to sell again...
• Worried your list is going cold but found it hard to “force” consistency…

This is for you.

This course was specifically designed to get you into the habit of emailing more often - without burning out or blanking out - so your people feel seen and your offers get sold.

This sale is for this is on until 11.59pm PST so don't delay if this is something that resonates with you. Tomorrow's deal goes live at midnight PST/8 am UK time so make sure you check back every day to discover what new goodies Ruth has on the menu. And PS. you won't want to miss what Ruth has in store on the very last day so make sure you don't miss out on that one.

✨ BONUS: If you pick up Ruth's brand new course through my link, I'll give you $25 in Lara Loot to spend in my shop.

NEW: WHEN IN ROME

Jan Small just completed a challenge, having walked over four million steps to finally arrive in Rome after walking from Paris through eight other European cities - 4,174,790 steps!

It did take her over a year but the to celebrate that feat, she's put her Fun Walking Challenge Spreadsheet is on sale for the weekend. It also comes with commercial rights if you'd like to sell your own version.
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This is the perfect motivational tool for those who like to get their walking steps done each day but this could also be used to create an awesome product for runners or cyclists.

The spreadsheet shows your progress as you follow the route of a grand European tour from Paris to Rome taking in ten cities and 2,075 miles (or 3,339 kilometers) along the way, keeping track of all the steps and distance you cover day after day. It rewards you with a gorgeous piece of art depicting a famous landmark typical view of the city each time you reach a new destination.
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You can easily change the cities to be visited in your challenge and the images that show every time someone achieves a milestone.

Full instructions are also included.

Just $17 with coupon code INROME (regular price $37) until Tuesday, Just 1st at midnight PT.

✨ BONUS: Get 50% of your purchase back in Lara Loot for whatever you purchase which you can spend on my shop page with no expiry.

ENDS TOMORROW: CRAZY ANNIVERSARY SALE!​
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To celebrate the first anniversary of her PLR shop, my friend Nadia at Miss Fancyplans has put together 26 of her most raved about PLR products and bundled them together at a redonkulously amazing deal.

Right now, you can grab all 26 of her best-selling PLR and MRR products. This is a $342 value for $37!

​The PLR Favorites Bundle has an assortment of PLR planners, affirmation cards, and word searches, as well as MRR digital papers - it's a whole package of Miss Fancyplans' bestsellers!

This is a great addition if you need to stock up on items that you have a need for. If you're not sure, stocking up for under $1.50 per product is a smart buy if you even use one or two items.

Grab these goodies until June 29th. No coupon required!​

✨BONUS - For anything you purchase in Nadia's shop before taxes and after discounts are applied, get 40% back in in Lara Loot to use in my store.

NEW: BUNDLE SALE

My friend MaryJo's Bundle of Joy (normally $47) is on sale for just $17 for a short time.
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This set of 8 commercial templates will help you, or your audience to pursue happiness, positivity, and a deep sense of well-being.

The bundle includes:

✅ Finding Joy Workbook​
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✅ Choose Joy Planner​
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✅ Monthly Joy Challenge​
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✅ Affirmations of Joy Card Deck

✅ Daily Joy Journal​
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✅ Cultivate Joy Habite Tracker​
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✅ Gratitude and Joy Journal

✅ Practicing Joy Checklist

Perfect for any digital creator who wants to get organized and launch something without reinventing the wheel. All the work is done for you! Grab it now with code FLASHJOY

The sale is on until July 5th.

✨ BONUS - If you or purchase MaryJo's bundle for $17, receive a $10 coupon in Lara Loot to use on anything found in my shop page.

NEW: FLASH SALE ON COURSES​
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Carrie from Peaceful Passive Income is counting down to her first business birthday by putting ELEVEN of her popular courses together for a huge Flash Sale.

If you've been wanting to learn how to create digital products like AI clipart, seamless patterns, printable bookmarks, activity books, holiday ornaments, and more, here is your chance to get her courses for 50% off.

Or better yet, bundle all 11 of the courses in the Flash Sale to save even more.

Courses included:

• Activity Book Design
• AI Clipart Mastery
• Busy Book Design
• Coloring Book Design
• Easy Hand-Drawn Mazes
• Holiday Ornament Design
• Paper Craft Gift Card Holders
• Printable Bookmark Mastery
• Seamless Patterns in Photopea
• Turn Clipart into Custom Frames for Canva

This is the best deal she has ever offered on her trainings but these are only available until July 1st at midnight PST.

✨ BONUS - Receive 40% back in Lara Loot on anything you purchase in Carrie's store before taxes and after coupons are applied.

ENDS TOMORROW: CREATE FROM THE HEART

Mitzy Thompson has truly been a busy bee this month and is already back with a brand new course called Date Night Printables.

This is a full training course with over-the-shoulder videos showing the easiest way to create products that appeal to the heart!
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Mitzy provides a step-by-step guide to creating a whole lineup of fun, flirtatious, printables that will be used time again, which couples will keep purchasing time and again.
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She also provides handy AI prompts and done for you Canva templates to help you create 10+ unique products with endless variations on how to diversify them.

Date themed printables are wildly popular on Etsy. And you might have fun creating little books to sell on KDP as well!
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​Right now, grab it for $19.95 during launch before it goes to the regular price of $87.
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This launch is on until Sunday, June 29th, 2025 at 11.59pm EST.

✨BONUS - If you purchase Mitzy's course or any of her upsells, (make sure you see my name "laramai" at the bottom of the checkout page where it says powered by Warrior Plus when you hover over the little person icon) ​
get 40% back of your purchase in Lara Loot before taxes and after coupons are applied. For this purchase, please send me your receipt.

ALMOST GONE! DOORS CLOSING!​
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Leonie Dawson is on fire inside the Brilliant Biz Academy. On top of the new courses that are added every month, she's running a live challenge at the end of July on one of her move beloved course, Create a Book in 30 days. (Fun fact: Did you know the actor Jeff Bridges and his daughter took this course to learn to write their own book?)
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But even better, she's about to kick off a brand new LIVE round of Money, Manifestation & Multiple Streams of Income​, a brand new course which she consideres one of her most beloved creations. As an Academy mastermind, Leonie has been gushing about how INCREDIBLY POWERFUL it will be and how this live version will SUPERCHARGE your abundance & money-manifesting power.
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Why? Because it's important for women to talk & learn about money. To make it fun, and doable, and deliciously exciting. It can change the trajectory of your life. Make money less intimidating & something you can grow.
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Leonie has compiled her decade of knowledge, learning and success into an incredibly easy to follow program that has already impacted the lives of over 6,000 beautiful souls.
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If you feel like it’s your turn to start building the kind of abundance you can only dream of, sign up to become an Academy student and join us inside an incredible program that walks you step-by-step through HOW to make your financial dreams a reality!
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Money Manifesting, + Multiple Streams of Income is also included in the Academy and as a standalone course.
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Right now, The Academy is only open for a few more days for membership and it's the BEST value, with over $10,500 worth of proven courses, templates, workshops, cheatsheets, meditations, and more.

✨BONUS - If you join Leonie's membership, choose 2 out of the 3 options: A day of Voxer, 2 video audits (will be delivered via email, audio/video), $125 to spend in my shop. (And yes, you can choose an option twice!)

​BOOST SALES THE SMART WAY​

If you're interested in growing your sales without working harder, my good friend Christina Peterson is having a flash sale on her course, The Affiliate Program Bootcamp, which will teach you how to set up a program that turns your biggest fans into a sales team.
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You’ll learn how to attract motivated affiliates, set up commissions and rewards that work, and give your affiliates the tools they need to thrive. Normally $197, you can pick it up this weekend for $97 with the code NEWINCOME.
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It’s a super practical, step-by-step guide to building an evergreen affiliate system that runs in the background while you work on other things. Bonus? You’ll also get her course Storyselling in Emails (normally $97) completely free.🎁

If you aren't familiar with Christina and want to see if you'll like her style of teaching, all her offers come with a 7 day money back guarantee. You can also check out her free training: Nine Ways to Add Value to Your Emails.
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This deal is available until July 3rd.

✨BONUS - When you purchase the Affiliate Program Bootcamp, I'd love to offer you $40 in Lara Loot from my shop page.

SUMMER ESSENTIALS + BONUS
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​Katherine has launched her newest kit in her Limitless Design Kits Monthly Membership. This month, it's the Picnic Days Design Kit!
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Celebrate the beauty of leisurely sunny days with our Picnic Days Kit! This kit is a charming collection of elements designed to capture the simple joy and tranquility of a perfect picnic by the lake. Whether you're designing invitations for a summer gathering, crafting outdoor-themed décor, or simply looking to add a touch of nature's charm to your designs, this kit has you covered.
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With all the latest concerns over copyright, usage rights, and outsourcing art from questionable sources, a few members have asked if she makes the graphics in her kits. The answer is YES, she personally illustrates/draws/paints the graphics.
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All of her personal hand-drawn or painted illustrations and high-resolution elements can be used to create PLR, digital products, physical products, and TEMPLATES (to name a few) which is MUCH MORE than any typical commercial use license.

Along with the individual elements, she's also included a few different types of graphics to help you create scenes.
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These design kits are only available for one month inside the membership so you have until the 14th to pick these up. Katherine will then be offering them for sale at the current regular price of $97.
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You'll automatically receive $482 worth of bonuses that come with MRR rights, meaning you can turn these kits around and not only sell them commercially, but as PLR without restrictions!
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MRR or master resell rights means you can sell these items commercially to others who can also sell them commercially. Normally, with PLR, you can sell them to others for personal use only.
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This means you can use these products to create your very own PLR. It's also perfect if you've been wanting to get into a bundle but don't have a creative bone in your body and aren't sure what you would be able to offer with PLR rights - now you'll be able to thanks to Katherine's gorgeous resources.
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Best of all, you can use these elements without fear of infringing on someone's license, which is much more generous than a standard commercial use license, and use them for to create PLR digital products, physical products, and templates (to name a few) - and yes, even stickers!

Check out everything you get on the sales page. This kit will be available at the discounted price of $27 until July 14th.

✨BONUS - If you purchase Katherine's kit, I'll give you give you 50% of your purchase back in Lara Loot which you can use on my shop page with no expiry.

NEW: JUNE DROPS​
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Mary Jo has just released her brand new drops for June in her Template Supply Club.
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Here’s what’s included:

✅ Summer Balance & Boundaries Workbook Template​
✅ Work-Life Balance Planner Template​
✅ 31 Days of Instagram Posts (Canva & Google Doc)​
✅ Square Balance & Boundaries Mockups

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AND… when someone signs up this month, they’ll also get bonus access to May’s Summer Success content, including the Summertime Planner, Journal, Vacation Planner, Summer Sale Mockups, and Bonus Listing Power Pack!
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Everything is editable in Canva—perfect for digital product sellers, coaches, bloggers, and creators.
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And good news! In addition to monthly ($12) or 3 months ($30), MaryJo has just added a yearly option for $90 a year. That's a savings of 4 months!

✨ BONUS: Choose any membership option and get a one-time bonus of 50% of your purchase back in Lara Loot.

Things I'm crushing hard on this week: The A.I. edition. 🤖

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*TC Bonus: If you purchase Thrivecart using my link, receive $200 back in Lara Loot. 😻
Other purchases made through my links qualify for bonuses! ​Drop me a line​ for more info.

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My name is Lara and I'm the owner of Tales From the Rouge - inspired by a magical enclave in the Rouge Valley in the east end of Toronto, Canada. I'm a writer/television producer and a wife and mom who loves photography, nature, and my ever-expanding collection of antique typewriters. I'm inspired by nature on a daily basis and draw inspiration from my surroundings which trickles down to my creations.
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