Hi Reader,

Well I went back to my old newsletter format after one attempt at trying something new.
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I will definitely revisit this at a later date but all this Q4/Black Friday stuff has already got me feeling a bit left behind. Sure, I'll admit, I dislike change but I'm all about forward growth and streamlining/updating to keep making things better.
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But does tinkering = better?
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Do I really need to switch up my newsletter on top of everything else that's going on? It's the equivalent to hand-painting my car with intricate flower tattoos during a tornado.
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That's perfectionism and shiny object syndrome smushed together, just to complicate matters. 😄
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The truth is, most people won't notice or care about the tweaks I made to my newsletter. They're too busy scrolling while getting jostled standing on the train on their way to work or scarfing down lunch. And sure, there are going to be some people who will notice, but despite the admiration, it won't necessarily convert to sales.

So I definitely will be considering a new layout, but it has to help me actually streamline the process which will most definitely take longer than a day.
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In the meantime, did you take my survey yet?

I decided to do away with the $27 coupon as I know not everyone has time to send me an email and claim their product. Instead, I added a link to one of my favorite collections of all time! My 40 piece Modern Gemstone pack.

This is actually four packs in one so it's not some throwaway gift. It's truly an evergreen classic which you can use for years to come. It's all yours once you complete the survey. By taking the time to share deeper insights, you'll help shape my newsletter and keep the experience valuable for all my subscribers. Please consider this gift a token of thanks for your honest and considerate feedback.
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And if you already have this collection, then please email me after you complete your survey and choose something else from my shop.

✨ BLACK FRIDAY BONUSES ✨
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On the Black Friday front, I'm 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.
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As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out. My door is always open. 💖

NEW: SCALE YOUR BIZ WITHOUT BURNOUT

Finally! After one whole year, Kit is back with it's biggest sale of the season.
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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.
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If you're not familiar with Kit, it’s 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.)
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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, you’re 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 if…

• You’re 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
• You’re 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.
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​If 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.

NEW: BLACK FRIDAY DEAL OF THE SEASON?

If you're all about working harder, not smarter, MaryJo from Cool Bean has just released an amazing Black Friday offer.
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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.
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Plus if you sign up now, it also comes with two incredible bonuses:

– A brand-new DFY Promo Kit

– The Black Friday Bonus Bonanza (A premium products from top creators)

✨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!)

NEW: SALE ON MY LATEST OBSESSION

If you opened my last email, I mentioned I just created my very first GPT! I'll be rolling that out soon for newsletter subscribers before it gets its official launch. And if you don't want to wait you can grab it in Faith's bundle which I've included all the details for below!

I wanted to give credit where credit was due as I wouldn't have been able to create this GPT without Justin and Sarah's excellent IP to GPT​ training which nearly broke the internet when it launched. If you've been interested in creating a GPT - and you have workbooks and PDF's that you've created, you have all you need to create a GPT! This low cost training packs a wallop. Highly recommend!
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Right now, they're having a sale for the next couple of days on Backdoor Buyers. This workshop will show you how to identify buyers without an elaborate launch. This is a super easy way to add extra revenue with some super simple strategies. With end-of-year energy picking up and inboxes getting louder, now’s the time to connect with the people who are already this close to buying. This strategy helps creators make thoughtful, behind-the-scenes offers — so they can generate sales in a way that feels low-lift, low-pressure, and totally doable during busy seasons.
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Regularly $27, until tomorrow, you can grab Backdoor Buyers for $15. I'll throw in $15 in Lara Loot as well! But you have to be quick because the sale ends November 21st!
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If you dig their products make sure you check out another sale they currently have on: List-Revival Email Templates. This is a 6-email sequence which will show you how to revive that zombie subscriber list to open the door to money. This is a no-nonsense strategy to reconnect with your subscribers in a non-icky way. Regularly $17 - grab this until tomorrow (the 21st) for only $5!
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And make sure you take a gander at their brand new workshop Call-free Coaching, if you're not into the traditional method of doing one on ones.

✨BONUS - For Black Friday, whatever you pick up from Sarah & Justin, just like IP to GPT, I'll match the amount you spend in Lara Loot! So if you spend $20, you'll get $20 in credit!

NEW: MASTER YOUR BRANDING​
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If you’ve ever spent too long choosing colors for a brand or product, only to change them several times, you already know that “just pretty” isn't quite enough.
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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:

➡️ 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
➡️ 120 Color Palette Idea Starters to help with inspiration for new palettes
➡️ Instructions and tips for getting the most out of your whole kit
➡️ A pre-generated palette library with 20 gorgeous palettes you can use right away
➡️ Templates for storing your own color palettes in the library so you can build your own valuable design asset over time
➡️ A palette text previewer tool so you can make sure your title and paragraph text works with your colors
➡️ 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. It’s practical, fast, which you will turn to for every product you create.
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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.

The sale ends Monday, November 24th.

✨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
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​Appsumo's Black Friday Deals extravaganza continues and there are some really juicy offers since I last wrote you. Since I'm not sending daily emails at this time, 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 tomorrow to include everything in this newsletter along with their deals from that day so be sure to check on my page here.
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There's also other offers there that will have the 🔥 Black Friday 🔥 sign beside them - and be sure to message me if you have any questions about bonuses if you have something you're interested in.

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First up, Yapper, an AI video and image builder that helps your audience of creators, marketers, and builders make viral content in minutes.
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If you're interested in creating viral-worthy videos and images using top-performing AI models and trending templates but don't want to burn through creditspay exorbitant fees, this one is for you. This software has glowing reviews.

And even better, Yapper is an extra 10% off for 24 hours only, starting at noon CT today.

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You should also check out my favorite deal from today which is Brizy Cloud. If you loathe creating sales pages, you'll want to check out this AI-powered site builder which allows you to drag and drop your way to stunning websites!
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And 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!
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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.
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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.
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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.)

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I've amalgamated other top picks from AppSumo's highest rated deals that are on for Black Friday here so be sure to check out whatever tickles your fancy:

📹 BrizyCloud Design client-ready websites and high-converting landing pages fast. All without touching a line of code. Learn more

📽 Greta Launch full-stack apps quickly using AI prompts and instant UI components. Learn More

📹 Triplo AI Boost productivity across desktop and mobile with an AI assistant that keeps everything organized. Learn more

📽 NoCode-X Turn ideas into secure, fully functional web apps with zero coding and minimal setup. Learn More

📹 Albato Build no-code automations between any cloud app. Learn more

📽 Robomotion RPA Streamline repetitive tasks with powerful no-code RPA bots that run on autopilot. Learn More

🎥 Meetn - Say goodbye to Zoom fees for good! Host secure webinars, livestream to multiple platforms. Send reminders and follow-ups. Learn more

📸 ClickRank - Bestseller Alert! Effortless SEO automation to boost rankings without plugins or technical headaches. Learn more

🎥 HeySummit - Host Summits! Host high-quality virtual events that expand reach, boost visibility, and generate revenue.. Learn more

📸 Press Ranger - Bestseller Alert! Pitch to 2M+ journalists and media outlets for top-tier press coverage. Learn more

📹 Gumlet Protect, manage, and optimize videos with seamless hosting and analytics Learn more

📽 reap Easily repurpose, caption, edit, and publish video clips for social media using AI Learn More

🎥 Subscribr Create long-form YouTube scripts with data-driven hooks and storytelling techniques designed to go viral. Learn more

📸 Deposit Photos Bestseller Alert! Access 320M+ royalty-free stock images, videos, and music files, plus an AI image generator and editor. Learn more

On Monday Appsumo launched deals for the Video and Visual Studio: Five deals at their lowest price for one week only, plus an additional 10% off.

This includes one of my favorite AI tools of all time for creating amazing AI selfies: 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.​

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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.
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Depending on what tier you choose, the one-time cost is definitely an investment, but if you're interested in creating content on a consistent basis, grabbing this lifetime tool will work out to be cheaper in the long run than a monthly membership, depending on your needs.
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I opted for the highest tier as I wanted to test all the features without restrictions. Most importantly, it's the only tier that has upscaling included in the plan, multiple aspect rations (a MUST imo) plus all their filters. I suggest getting the highest tier as you always have the option to downgrade later, but you can't upgrade once the deal is gone.
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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.

FAITH'S FABULOUS BUNDLE​ ​ Faith's super popular Grow Together Giveaway has reached the halfway point. Have you signed up to get all your amazing freebies? There's lots of amazing contributions in here so I highly recommend you check it out. ​ From now until the 23rd, you'll receive: ✅ 80+ FREE resources ✅ 30 personal + family life tools ✅ 53 business + PLR tools ✅ Covers both home + holiday + business growth ​ And yes, I know there are tons of bundles coming out en masse which can be overwhelming but this is one of my faves which is why I never miss being a contributor. And I also try to go one above and create a brand new product. ​ 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! ​ And you're in for an extra special treat! You'll find my brand new, custom GPT, The Bulletproof AI Prompt Wizard available through this bundle. ​ ​ If you’ve 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. ​ 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. ​ It took me a lot of effort to built this completely decked out, custom GPT, which transforms unsafe prompts into squeaky clean, safe, stunning visuals that are every bit as good as your original versions! ​ This GPT: 🎯 Instantly picks up unsafe artist names, brand references and IP risks 🧠 Rewrites those ideas into safe, polished prompts that don’t lose your vibe 🎨 Helps build prompts that reflect your visual style, not some generic AI look ⚡ Keeps your creative flow high and your legal risks low. No more Google rabbit‑holes ​ ​You can pick up your free bundle, and add the GPT for just $17 (regularly $67) as a bump offer. ​​ 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. ​ Along with the free bundle, there’s an optional $9 Extended Access Pass which will net you: ✨ Replays to the live co-working sessions ✨ A bundle tracker spreadsheet (no more “where did I save that?”) ✨ Extra time to redeem everything — until Jan 4, not Nov 23 ✨ 2 exclusive quick-action guides • Q4 Profit Playbook • Holiday Home & Heart Guide ✨ PLUS a custom GPT tool that helps you instantly find the perfect resource from the bundle. Having already bought every GPT from Faith which can be found in this bundle, getting access to this is truly a steal! Start the car! 🤣 ​ 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. Snag your Freebies! ​ ✨ BONUSES! ✨ 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. This is immediately waiting for you in your Thrivecart dashboard when you grab the free bundle! ​ If you use my link to pick up the $9 bundle, I'll gift you my exclusive Christmas Market Collection. 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! ​ 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!

​NEW: CREATE YOUR KDP EMPIRE​
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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! 🎉
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For a limited time, you can get up to 50% off lifetime tools and bundles to grow your KDP business.

Here’s what’s included:

• Titans Pro Niche Finder – Find high-demand, low-competition niches in seconds.
• Puzzle & Coloring Tools – Create books fast with powerful generators.
• 7 Backend Keyword Tool – Optimize your listings and boost visibility.
• ARC Review Service – Get more reviews from real readers.
• Hot Niches Done For You – Pre-researched, ready-to-use niches.
• Author Website Builder – Launch a beautiful, professional author site in minutes
  (no domain, hosting, or plugins needed + auto-redirects readers to their correct Amazon store).

Check out all their deals for a limited time.

GREAT VALUE! MULTIPLY YOUR ROI
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Carrie Bach has a new $9 training on how to create Brilliant Bump Offers to 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!
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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!)

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✨ BONUS! ✨
If you purchase Carrie's course or any add-ons, get 40% back of your purchase in Lara Loot.

THRIVECART'S BIGGEST SALE EVER
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ThriveCart is holding a ginormous Black Friday deal offering 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.
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Hurry though, this deal is only on until November 30th.

✨ BONUSES! ✨
If you purchase Thrivecart using my link, I'll gift you $250 in Lara Loot to use in my store. New additions (including trainings and courses) are coming soon. You can also save your bonuses as they don't expire.

FESTIVE FUN
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​Katherine has released her newest kit in her Limitless Design Kits Monthly Membership.
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Celebrate the warmth and wonder of the holidays with our Festive Season Kit! ✨This cozy, joy-filled collection captures the spirit of Christmas and the magic of winter — 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.
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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 December 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. (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.
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