Writer, TV Producer/Director, Digital Creator.
(Discovery Channel, HGTV, The CBC, Elle Canada, The Toronto Star, and US Weekly.)
Although I'm an award-winning journalist who has shot stories around the world, nothing gives me more joy than taking photos in my local stomping ground, βThe Rougeβ and turning them into illustrative art. I love sharing stories and images with my community along with free and paid resources to help others break the chains of the 9-to-5 hamster wheel to achieve a life they love.
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Last day to grab 80+ amazing gifts + Want to join bundles but not sure how? This pattern software can help!
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Hi Reader,
I hope you're having a wonderful end to your weekend and happy Thanksgiving if you're in the U.S. β I'm prepping for my birthday which is tomorrow. Monday birthdays are kind of a non-event so I'm keeping it pretty low-key this year. β Of course, when I was a kid growing up in the States meant having the day off on my birthday which was an extra special treat. Nowadays, it means keeping busy with all the Black Friday deals. π β I've included a recap of all the amazing finds I've collected this week - plus some fantastic new ones. β I'm also doubling my bonuses on some of my offers for Black Friday so if there's been something you've been considering, now may be the time to pick something up. I also have a bunch of new things I've created which you'll be able to choose from coming soon. And remember your bonuses never expire. β As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out. My door is always open. π
NEW: CREATE PATTERNS FOR 50% OFF
Woohoo! Repper is having a sale! If you're not familiar with that name, Repper creates incredible patterns you can use to create incredible products that you can share and sell with commercial usage. This works great for both digital and physical products as well. You can try it for free but only a paid account will allow you to sell your creations commercially. β Right now, you can grab a full year for an amazing 50% off. This price has remained the same since I first discovered Repper five years ago and it's well worth the cost. β If you've always wanted to get into bundles but said to yourself, "I'm not creative" - (well, we'll need to talk about that because I fundamentally don't believe that to be true) but I used Repper when I first started out to help me generate creations that I could feel good about. β Here are some of my earlier collections that I made with Repper. The first two aren't available anywhere as I created them to go in bundles and as a bonus, but I included a killer discount code for the last two if you're interested in those sets. Click on the photos for more info.
LAST DAY TO GET YOUR FREE GOODIESβ β Faith's super popular Grow Together Giveaway ends tonight. There's lots of amazing contributions in here so I highly recommend you check it out. β If you grab this by midnight todnight, you'll receive: β 80+ FREE resources β 30 personal + family life tools β 53 business + PLR tools β Covers both home + holiday + business growth β If you don't have time to download everything by this evening, I highly suggest picking up the no-brainer $9 Extended Access Pass where you'll receive: β β¨ Live co-working sessions and access to replays β¨ A bundle tracker spreadsheet (no more βwhere did I save that?β) β¨ Extra time to redeem everything β until Jan 4, not Nov 23 β¨ 2 exclusive quick-action guides β’ Q4 Profit Playbook β’ Holiday Home & Heart Guide β¨ A custom GPT tool that helps you instantly find the perfect resource from the bundle. β This bundle with 80+ free resources is only available until Nov 23, unless of course, you pick up the $9 pass which is a serious no-brainer, plus you'll get some sweet bonuses from yours truly.
β This time around, my brand new contribution is The "Christmas Birds" Advent Collection which you can grab absolutely free.
This is a completely new offering I created just for Faith's bundle containing 25 gorgeous, completely unique images - from cardinals to doves, snowy owls and more - all wrapped up in a cozy, wintry vibe. And it comes with commercial use! β And you're in for an extra special treat! You'll find my brand new, custom GPT, The Bulletproof AI Prompt Wizard only available through this bundle. β
β If youβve ever hesitated when it comes to worrying about whether your images are safe and free from copyright concerns, or creating images that truly feel like you, consider this GPT your shield. β That means, if you've ever copied and pasted a prompt you saw somewhere that a creator didn't hide and noticed afterwards it had an artist in it - say Andy Warhol, Thomas Kinkade, Disney Princess, Donald Duck - well, all of those are Big No's and could definitely land you in hot water. That is, unless you manually changed the prompts yourself to ones that were safe. β This GPT: π― Instantly picks up unsafe artist names, brand references and IP risks π§ Rewrites those ideas into safe, polished prompts that donβt lose your vibe π¨ Helps build prompts that reflect your visual style, not some generic AI look β‘ Keeps your creative flow high and your legal risks low. No more Google rabbitβholes β βYou can pick up your free bundle, and add the GPT for just $17 (regularly $67) as a bump offer. ββ The catch? It's only available via Faith's bundle as a bump offer when you grab my contribution and pick up one of my favorite Christmas-themed clip art sets for a no brainer price.
β β¨ BONUSES! β¨ If you pick up the free bundle, you'll automatically receive my gorgeous set of Galaxy Angels which has never been released anywhere. This gorgeous set contains 16 stunning offerings that are not only perfect for the holiday, but great for anything a little woo. In fact, it's so special, I haven't even made a mockup for these, so here's a screenshot of the images you'll receive.
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This is immediately waiting for you in your Thrivecart dashboard when you grab the free bundle! β If you use my link to pick up the $9 bundle, I'll gift you my exclusive Christmas Market Collection.
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This is a 20 piece, never-released set that you can't get anywhere but through this offer. This is a truly special set that you can use endlessly for years to come for all your holiday decor needs. Just send me an email and I'll send your gift right over! β And if you decide to pick up the studio GPT, I'll gift you not one of my 40 piece sets of Christmas Papers, but both my Vintage Metallic AND my Gift Wrap collections. That's 80 gorgeous papers in total!
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SCALE YOUR BIZ WITHOUT BURNOUT
After one whole year, Kit is back with it's only sale of the season at a whopping 60% off. β If you've been wanting to start a newsletter or are looking to level up your email marketing software with the gold standard, Kit (formerly ConvertKit) just launched their Black Friday sale. β If you're not familiar with Kit, itβs an email platform that automates your growth, so you can get back to doing what you love. Think of it as your complete toolkit for:
Reaching more people and growing your revenue through email
Getting your time back while your business grows through automations
Building reliable revenue streams that scale with digital products and subscriptions
Turning your community into loyal customers with tailored content
I've been using Kit since I started writing my newsletter in 2021. I've considered other email providers but I honestly can't bring myself to skimping on features. Besides being able to write this newsletter, you can build landing pages for free (no need for expensive ClickFunnels) and create shopping pages (without expensive platforms like Thrivecart, Teachery, Shopify, etc.) β No matter where you are in your business journey, Kit brings everything together in one place. No more jumping between different tools or losing track of your marketing efforts.
The Creator Plan usually starts at $39/month for up to 1,000 subscribers. But with this Black Friday deal, you can get started for just $15.60. Even at higher subscriber tiers, youβre looking at significant savings.
Up to 1,000 subscribers: $15.60/month (normally $39) = $70.20 in savings over 3 months
Up to 5,000 subscribers: $35.60/month (normally $89) = $160.20 in savings over 3 months
Up to 20,000 subscribers: $75.60/month (normally $189) = $340.20 in savings over 3 months
The Creator Plan is for you ifβ¦
Youβre ready to turn your audience into a full-time business
You want to leverage the power of automation to take more things off your plate
You want to open up new streams of income
You run your business across multiple tools and services
Youβre ready to invest in yourself and your business
This exclusive 60% discount is their only sale of the year and is exclusively available through my partner link. β βIf you're ready to grow your revenue without growing your to-do list, make sure you take advantage of this offer by December 2nd and make 2026 the year you grow your business, not your workload.
If you already have a newsletter, or are planning to start one, you might have lots of questions about how to move forward with the task of newsletter writing such as "What the heck do I do now?" π β That's where Liz Wilcox comes in and her super successful, low cost, high value Email Marketing Membership - or EMM for short - which teaches you the building blocks of email marketing in a super fun way. β If you don't know who Liz is, she's the Queen of the low cost membership. In fact, she's the one I believe started the $9 membership trend. And she recently starred on Survivor. (Yes, the Jeff Probst Survivor! In fact, her epic Applebee's meltdown made headlines worldwide.)
When you grab the Annual Pass for $108 ($9 a month) which kicks off tomorrow, Monday Nov 24th, you'll get weekly email templates that gets delivered every Monday morning that can help you with what to write to your audience along with samples and video explanations. You'll also receive monthly live q+a's with her, guest experts, and all sorts of fun stuff, β This is perfect for anyone who wants to connect with their readers but has no idea what to say or where to start. With Liz's help, you're getting your newsletter out and connecting with your subscribers every single week. β This is EXCLUSIVE for Annual Passholders and won't be available for purchase or on the monthly tier. β Liz is also adding (by popular demand) brainstorming sessions and planning sessions where you'll map out your offers and your calendar. Each quarter! β You'll also get $1500 worth of email products, live rounds of courses, accountability groups, monthly live q+a, and a rewards system to make sure you don't just BUY the Pass, you USE it. β Plus, over the next 12 months, you'll receive every one of Liz's existing products as well as all the new ones she creates for the entire year such as her always fun live rounds of her most in-demand and helpful courses (value $50 - $100 each.) β You'll also get Liz's Launch Coursewhich revolves around the hottest email topic--launching.
Launch course sells for $500 by itself, but comes for free with the Annual Pass. β βIt's perfect if you:
want to launch in the next 6-12 months without it feeling like an existential crisis
have launched in the past but it was too overwhelming or a βflopβ
need help figuring out how to explain your offer in a way that gets people to buy
If you know email is the thing you need to "double down" on to build your business, grab the Annual Pass for $108. It's like buying a Costco membership to get inside the store, EXCEPT in Liz's store, everything is free. β Make sure you get on the waitlist as the doors offically open tomorrow until November 28th.
β¨BONUS - When you purchase Liz's Annual Pass, I'd love to offer you $25 in Lara Loot from my shop page. β β¨ EXTRA BLACK FRIDAY BONUS: I love Liz so much I'll double it so you'll receive $50 in total. I'm also happy to answer any of your email marketing questions via email or if needed, video review if you have more complex queries (ie: how to start your newsletter.)
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ENDS TOMORROW: MASTER YOUR BRANDINGβ β If youβve ever spent too long choosing colors for a brand or product, only to change them several times, you already know that βjust prettyβ isn't quite enough. β The wrong colors are one of the easiest ways to make your products or brand look inconsistent or amateur.
That's why Jan Small created the Color Palette Selection & Generation Kit to help choose colors that align with what you're really trying to achieve with your design. Not random or trendy shades. Just reliable, professional palettes that instantly signal the right feeling to the right buyer.
The kit includes:
β‘οΈ A Google Sheets based color palette prompt generator to use with your favorite AI art tool, covering all the important factors in color palette selection β‘οΈ 120 Color Palette Idea Starters to help with inspiration for new palettes β‘οΈ Instructions and tips for getting the most out of your whole kit β‘οΈ A pre-generated palette library with 20 gorgeous palettes you can use right away β‘οΈ Templates for storing your own color palettes in the library so you can build your own valuable design asset over time β‘οΈ A palette text previewer tool so you can make sure your title and paragraph text works with your colors β‘οΈ The Mood-based Color Method - a guide to choosing, testing, and troubleshooting your colors so you understand what makes a great palette in any situation and never have to second guess your choice
This is perfect for the person that constantly second-guesses themselves when it comes to branding. This useful kit offers a simple system that does the heavy lifting for you. Itβs practical, fast, which you will turn to for every product you create. β It also comes with a commercial license so that you can create palettes for yourself and sell them to others.
Right now, grab it for $22 during launch before it goes back to its $47 regular price.
β¨BONUS - When you purchase Jan's new kit, get 40% back in Lara Loot from my shop. (And yes, it qualifies for the double bonus this week!)
NEW: YAY TO LIFETIME DEALS β βAppsumo's Black Friday Deals extravaganza continues and there are some really juicy offers for this event! Since I'm not sending emails every day, if you want to check out my website, I have a section I've carved out for their bestselling deals. I'll be updating that regularly to include everything in this newsletter along with their deals each day so be sure to check on my page here. β There's also other offers there that will have the π₯ Black Friday π₯ sign beside them - and be sure to message me if you have any questions about bonuses if you have something you're interested in.
Here's my top picks for Appsumo's Black Friday sale: β If you've been feeling the sticker shock from your email marketing software ratcheting up their prices, Appsumo unleashed a Kraken of a deal on Encharge which is considered one of those "unicorn deals" that haunts people when they realized they missed out on it. I'm actually surprised it came back so grab this one if you've been looking for a way to get rid of your pricey email marketing software fees for good! β For sure, the price is a bit of an ouchie up front depending on what tier you get. ie: the highest tier allows Thrivecart integration which is a must-have if you want to say goodbye to pricey Zapier fees once and for all. β Do the math for what you're paying on monthly email marketing costs, Zapier, etc because paying once and never having to do so again is going to really pay off in the long run if you can afford to invest now. And you have 60 days to play with it to see if you like it, which is pretty sweet. β There's a bunch of tiers you can choose from. My recommendation? If you think you'll be growing your list in the next couple of years, get the highest tier you can afford. You can always downgrade (or refund after you've tried it.)
One of my favorite AI tools of all time for creating amazing AI selfies is currently back for a limited time: PhotoGPT. I've been testing out various platforms to create AI headshots over the last year and it quickly has become one of my favorite tools. Not only is it a true gem but it's one of the easiest platforms to use. If you're interested in taking a deeper dive of PhotoGPT in action, check out this video I made.β
What I love about this software is it has a huge variety of ready-made themes. No fancy prompts required. PhotoGPT will allow you to test different styles while saving you time and money. No need to book expensive photographers, hair/makeup artists, stylists, which could easily cost you $1,000+. With this tool, you can create professional images in whatever setting you can imagine within seconds. Forget having to put on makeup, pay for pricey photo shoots, or leave the house. β I opted for the highest tier as I wanted to test all the features without restrictions. This includes all their filters which is a must. If you're not sure what tier to get, I always recommend getting the tier you think you'll need. That way, if it gets sold out, you can always have the option to keep it or downgrade. Otherwise, if you love it, you might lose out as you can't upgrade once a product is not available anymore.
βNeuronWriter - Build search-optimized content with semantic insights that help your audience publish pieces that rank. β βYapper is an AI video and image builder that helps your audience of creators, marketers, and builders make viral content in minutes. β If you loathe creating sales pages, you'll want to check out Brizy, an AI-powered site builder which allows you to drag and drop your way to stunning websites!
I've amalgamated AppSumo's additional highly rated deals below so be sure to check out whatever tickles your fancy:
π₯ HeySummit - Host Summits!
Host high-quality virtual events that expand reach, boost visibility, and generate revenue..viral.
AI writing assistant built for newsletters and thought leaders. Transform voice recordings into polished text to speed up content creation across any workflow.
If you're all about working harder, not smarter, MaryJo from Cool Bean has just released an amazing Black Friday offer. β This might be one of those "kick yourself for years down the road" deals so take note if you love DFY templates. Especially MaryJo's who always delivers top notch products.
Starting today, a one-time payment of $149, with absolutely zero renewals or additional fees, will net you Lifetime Access to The Template Supply Club. This is the absolute lowest the club will ever be offered, and it's perfect for digital product sellers, coaches, and course creators. β Plus if you sign up now, it also comes with two incredible bonuses:
β A brand-new DFY Promo Kit
β The Black Friday Bonus Bonanza (A premium products from top creators)
β¨BONUS - When you purchase lifetime access, receive a coupon for $40 in Lara Loot from my shop. (And yes, it qualifies for the double bonus this week!)
THRIVECART'S BIGGEST SALE EVER ββ ThriveCart is holding a ginormous Black Friday dealoffering a lifetime license for only $420! (Regularly $1995) Use coupon code BFCM15OFF to save a bundle, but better yet, to score a lifetime deal which is huge since they went to a monthly subscription earlier this year. You'll also score $5,000 in free payment processing. β Hurry though, this deal is only on until November 30th.
β¨ BONUSES! β¨ If you purchase Thrivecart using my link, I'll gift you $250 in Lara Loot to use in mystore. New additions (including trainings and courses) are coming soon. You can also save your bonuses as they don't expire.
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βNEW: CREATE YOUR KDP EMPIREβ β If you've been wanting to learn more about generating passive income and want to get serious about creating ebooks, look no further than the gurus of the Amazon KDP world, Self Publishing Titans who just launched their Black Friday sale! π β For a limited time, you can get up to 50% off lifetime tools and bundles to grow your KDP business.
Hereβs whatβs included:
Titans Pro Niche Finder β Find high-demand, low-competition niches in seconds.
Puzzle & Coloring Tools β Create books fast with powerful generators.
7 Backend Keyword Tool β Optimize your listings and boost visibility.
ARC Review Service β Get more reviews from real readers.
Hot Niches Done For You β Pre-researched, ready-to-use niches.
Author Website Builder β Launch a beautiful, professional author site in minutes (no domain, hosting, or plugins needed + auto-redirects readers to their correct Amazon store).
GREAT VALUE! MULTIPLY YOUR ROI ββ Carrie Bach has a new $9 training on how to create Brilliant Bump Offersto add extra income to every sale. If you scratch your head wondering what to sell, Carrie's made it her mission to experiment with different types of bump offers and has put together a list of her favorites in my new mini-course.
This course is designed to be quick to go through and easy to implement so that you can optimize your bump offers ahead of Black Friday.
And since it's just $9, even just one good bump offer can get you a great ROI on what you learn here! β Plus, if you're curious about which bump offers brought in the most money, to the tune of $7622, check out the bump offer on the bump offer course. (So meta!)
β β¨ BONUS! β¨ If you purchase Carrie's course or any add-ons, get 40% back of your purchase in Lara Loot.
FESTIVE FUN β βKatherine has released her newest kit in her Limitless Design Kits Monthly Membership. β Celebrate the warmth and wonder of the holidays with our Festive Season Kit! β¨This cozy, joy-filled collection captures the spirit of Christmas and the magic of winter β where twinkling lights, snowy nights, and heartwarming moments come together in perfect harmony. Add a touch of festive sparkle to your creative projects and wrap your designs in the magic of the season.
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. β 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. β 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. β 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! β 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. β 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. β 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 December 14th.
β¨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 in my shop with no expiry. (Double bonus promo right now!)
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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. β You are receiving this newsletter after signing up for one of my paper packs in a free or paid bundle or giveaway. I hope you'll stay and enjoy my newsletter containing useful health and wellness tips, fun stories along with awesome promos and gifts! However, if you donβt want to stick around, just hit that unsubscribe button at the bottom of this email. I do hope you hang out for a bit to see what the fuss is all about! β Please be aware that if you unsubscribe from this email you will no longer receive updates on bonuses, courses, or waitlists that you might have signed up for. Please use caution when unsubscribing.β β βDisclaimer:
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Writer, TV Producer/Director, Digital Creator.
(Discovery Channel, HGTV, The CBC, Elle Canada, The Toronto Star, and US Weekly.)
Although I'm an award-winning journalist who has shot stories around the world, nothing gives me more joy than taking photos in my local stomping ground, βThe Rougeβ and turning them into illustrative art. I love sharing stories and images with my community along with free and paid resources to help others break the chains of the 9-to-5 hamster wheel to achieve a life they love.
Check out my previous posts but keep in mind that only subscribers get access to my occasional gifts which aren't posted below - so sign up to receive my daily newsletter!
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