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Hi Reader,
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Happy Monday or can we call it...July eve? 😂
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We are gearing up for Canada Day tomorrow so hubby has the day off and there's so much to do on the last day of the month. Can you believe June came and went so quickly???
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I have been playing with Ike's sticker tool and have been blown away by the results. I shared a few of those below if you're curious and want to check it out!

If you missed my last email, I'm working on creating a course on how I create the various styles seen in my paper packs. If that's something that interests you, sign up for the waitlist. 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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If you're in Canada or the US - I hope you're enjoying a nice break full of celebrations over the next few days! Now let's check out some amazing offers ending (and starting) today!

LAST DAY: FORGET THE STICKER SHOCK!
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My good friend Ike Paz just launched his newest creation for creating amazing digital stickers called Crispy Stix with his partner Luke Bowes - and not only did it make Deal of the Day on W+, it made it again for a second day!
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That is an incredibly difficult feat to achieve, but to receive it on back to back days?? I've actually never heard of such a thing before which speaks to the quality, and feedback their software is getting.
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I had a chat with him this weekend about the software and I am truly blown away by what a useful tool this is!
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I also had a chance to play around with it a little and it's so freaking cool.
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​First I tried a simple prompt from the video tutorial. Bunny eating ramen.

Oh...em...gee! Cute right??? 😻
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Then I tried creating a sticker based on one of my photos like this wildflower/weed. (Let's just call it a plant since a weed/wildflower is in the eye of the beholder really.) 😆

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​And this is what it created!

Then I made a few variations on stickers using the photo of me found in my signature at the bottom of this email:
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I'm only showing a few of the styles such as oil painting, watercolor, retro, minimalist, sketch, pop art, comic book, anime - but there are so many more options to try as well.

It takes no time to create them. You can then save them to their online gallery, upscale, edit and more.
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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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Hurry though - today is the last day to receive this at launch price, after which, it will increase significantly.
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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 TONIGHT - June 30th at midnight.

After diving into this software over the last few days, 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.

ENDING TONIGHT! SECOND CHANCE ON RUTH'S BASH

Ruth Poundwhite is wrapping up her Big Birthday Sale which runs until tonight - June 30th - and if you were kicking yourself that you missed some incredible deal, for the finale of her celebration, she's brought back ALL her deals for today only!
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Some of the things available:
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Ruth has Masterclass Magic on sale for 50% off. This course, newly updated for 2025, will show you the simple, repeatable, soulful way to grow, nurture & sell more – especially as a sensitive business owner.

Ruth will teach you her exact strategy, and how to work it around your personality, that has led to huge audience growth & 5-figure launches. You'll also receive a brand new bonus: AI Assistant to Plan Your Entire Masterclass✨

Ruth also created a custom GPT trained on her exact process — think of it as your behind-the-scenes co-coach designed to guide you step-by-step through every decision, so you can actually get your masterclass planned and out into the world.

✓ Choose and refine your topic, title, and juicy talking points
✓ Plan your timeline, structure, and sales strategy
✓ Map your promo & next steps
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Her brand new training, The Email Habit​ for 50% off at just $47 in the pre-sale.
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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.

And of course, her monthly membership, The Soulful Sales Society is on sale right now! You'll instantly get 42% off Annual Membership PLUS $100 bonus "Ruth credit" to spend on other offers (everything except memberships, summits & sponsorships) I have been in her membership since inception a few years ago and I HIGHLY recommend it!
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This last hurrah is for this is on until 11.59pm PST so don't delay if this is something that resonates with you. Ruth is very strict with deadlines so no fake deadlines here. Once it's gone, it's gone for good so make sure you don't miss out on this.

✨ BONUS: If you pick up Ruth's brand new course through my link, I'll give you 40% back in Lara Loot to spend in my shop before taxes and after coupons are applied.

NEW: SUE'S BIG SALE​
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My good friend Sue at Createful Journals is cleaning out some content and updating listings and has decided to run a Big Sale on lots of items in her store.

We're talking templates galore, all with PLR/commercial use licenses ready to rock the online world.
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The kicker here is that they have limited these sales to the first 50 customers, once the limit is reached, the offer will disappear!

Hurry as this offer is only on for a short time.

✨ BONUS - For every $25 you spend after coupons are applied and before taxes, get $10 back in Lara loot.
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LAST DAY: DOORS CLOSING!​
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If you've been considering Leonie Dawson's Brilliant Biz Academy, you only have a few hours before this membership closes its doors!
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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!)
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NEW: FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED​
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The amazing wizard Naima is back with a new course called Bundled To Sell.
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If you don't know Naima, you simply need to! Many times I say to myself WWND (What would Naima do?) when thinking about business.
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If you've ever said "It's 90% done," this is for you. Bundled to Sell gives you the strategy and AI tools to finish the last mile and finally launch what you've already created.

You probably have everything you need to launch your next offer - it's just scattered across folders and half-finished files. Bundled to Sell shows you how to pull it all together and start launching fast. No new content needed.
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That workshop you recorded, the workbook you half-finished, the mini-course you forgot about - it's all valuable. Bundled to Sell helps you package those pieces into a complete offer you're proud to sell.
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This course is a system that helps creators turn half-finished or forgotten content into fresh offers they're excited to sell. Specifically:

• the system uses a couple of customGPTs to formulate winning offers from old content (yup, think PLR)
• gives them the messaging and positioning
• writes a landing page
• generates the full 7-email sequence to launch

This includes a full walkthroughs of over the-shoulder videos plus direct links to the actual chat​
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​Right now, scoop this up for $47 until 12 noon EST, Sunday July 6th. The price goes up after that.

✨ BONUS - Receive $20 in Lara Loot when you purchase Naima's course!

NEW: AUTOMATION TOOLS FOR YOUR TOOLKIT​
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Melody and Sharon have teamed up with Alessandro Zamboni (whose had a record 89 deal of the days!) to create Nimble Bots Empire.
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Their new software features three new bots to help you manage and grow your business:

Right now, grab all three Bots with full PLR/Commercial Use Rights PLUS Alessandro's bestselling course, GPTs Empire for just $17 during launch.
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The sale is on until July 5th.

✨BONUS - If you purchase Nimble bots (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 $10 to spend in my shop. Please forward me the email with your receipt/time stamp for this one.

ENDS TOMORROW: 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: 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 tomorrow - 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.

​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.

BUNDLE SALE

MaryJo from Cool Bean has launched Bundle of Joy (normally $47) for the price of $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.

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.

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 in my shop with no expiry.

Things I'm crushing hard on this week - pre Canada Day/July 4th celebrations. 🎉

✨ Tales From the Rouge Fun things ✨
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✨ My Favorite Biz Tools ✨

*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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