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Hi Reader,
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Happy Monday!
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Can you believe we're already halfway through July? Not sure what the weather has been like in your neck of the woods, but it's been so hot most days, my walks have been nearly unbearable. Of course, it would make sense to get out there super early, but that's my go-to Fall move to see the "lazy sunrises" which come out quite late.
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Luckily, I've been staying cool indoors as I've been in mega creation mode for Faith Lee's bundle, the Grow Together Giveaway which kicks off today! And well...I kinda went a little crazy for this one.
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Not sure if you knew this about me, but I've been in a fair number of bundles, probably over 50 in the first year I started my newsletter and definitely too many to count since then. But over the last year or so, my participation has fallen dramatically. Bundle burnout is a real thing and I needed a little time away, but I guess you could say I came roaring back for this one. 😂

The Grow Together Giveaway is a FREE collection of 90+ practical resources designed to help you grow in both your personal and business life.

There are two aspects of the bundle:

• FREE BUNDLE: Includes 30+ personal and home management resources and 50+ business growth resources worth $1800+. Deadline for product redemption is 20 July 2025
• EXTENDED ACCESS PASS ($9) includes :
• Extended deadline to all 90+ bundle goodies for product redemption until 31 August 2025 instead of 20 July 2025
• Access to replays of the exclusive co-working sessions led by our Featured Contributors
• Access to bundle tracker spreadsheet for you to easily keep track of what resource you have accessed and where to locate them
• *EXCLUSIVE GUIDE* Bundle to Biz: How to Turn Free Resources into Real Revenue

My contribution to this bundle is the "Water Lilies by Night" paper pack. A 12 piece illustrative collection depicting magical images full of glowing lily pads, shimmering moonlight, and a touch of mystery. Yours FREE!

And if you sign up using my link for the free bundle, you'll also receive a special thank you gift from me:
The brand new Modern Water Lilies collection!

This is a chic, contemporary twist on the classic water lily in vibrant jewel tones. Yours absolutely free for using my link. Consider this a special subscriber-only thank you gift! 💖
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This will be waiting for you in your Thrivecart member's area by Monday. And if you decide to purchase Faith's no brainer Extended Access pass, you'll receive an extra bonus from me (deets below), plus heaps of extra goodies such as:

• Extended deadline to all 90+ bundle goodies for product redemption until 31 August 2025 instead of 20 July 2025
• Access to replays of the exclusive co-working sessions led by our Featured Contributors
• Access to bundle tracker spreadsheet for you to easily keep track of what resource you have accessed and where to locate them
• *EXCLUSIVE GUIDE* Bundle to Biz: How to Turn Free Resources into Real Revenue
• *EXCLUSIVE GUIDE* Grow with the Giveaway: A Personal Use Guide to Home, Wellness & Creativity

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If you sign up for my new collection, be sure to check out my extra special offers. All brand new and not released yet. All of them are related to the theme of water lilies and/or Monet's Garden with some special packs I created just for this bundle which aren't available anywhere else, and certainly never again at this price.
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This includes the brand new, Giverny Dreams Paper Pack which is available as a bump offer at checkout.

This is a truly special set of 12 enchanting images that I am super excited about and have been wanting to create (and share) them for ages! Each one of these images was taken in Monet’s garden in Giverny, France in 2023. (If you remember my passport fiasco, and having our flights canceled, this is one of the places I ended up going during that trip.)
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If you're not familiar with Claude Monet, he's one of the founders of the impressionist movement, and is known for his highly unique, watercolor imagery depicting flowers, landscapes and lily ponds. Monet's home in Giverny, France (about 90 minutes outside of Paris) boasts the most incredible garden, and is packed to the gills with tourists. It was so crowded, we didn't have time to go inside Monet's home. I wanted to spend the time taking photos of all the flowers and outdoor landmarks rather than waiting in line!
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This collection evokes the gentle countryside of Giverny and Claude Monet's lush private gardens. All 15 of these images were personally photographed by me before undergoing my special, "old school" 😆 illustrative art process which many of you are fans of.
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I’ve been doing a lot less of this style of paper packs these days as it is quite time consuming (and no AI was used as chat GPT wasn't a thing back in 2022.) So snatch these up if you love this style as I don't make these very often and I certainly won't offer them again at this price.
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If you're interested in this art technique, I have a course in the works on how I create the various styles seen in my paper packs (yes, like the one above!) so 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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I actually created a few more one-of-a-kind collections to coordinate with the theme of water lilies which you'll find when signing up for my product in Faith's bundle. I'll leave those as a surprise for now as I've gone on about it for long enough. 😁

✨ BONUS 1: If you sign up for the free bundle, you'll receive the Modern Water Lilies Digital Paper Pack (as shown above.)​
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✨ BONUS 2: When you purchase the Extended Access pass, you'll receive my exclusive, subscriber-only bonus. An upgraded, supersized set of the Water Lilies at Night collection which comes with an additional 18 gorgeous pieces of illustrative art. (So 30 instead of the 12 you'll get from the giveaway.)

Just shoot me a note after you've bought your pass. I'll have that set ready for you by the close of the bundle, but I'm hoping to get that uploaded this week.

NEW: THE BUNDLE NITTY GRITTY

Have you ever wanted to host your own bundle but have no idea where to start?
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My friend Nadia at Miss Fancyplans will be hosting the upcoming Game ON! bundle in the fall, and she's documenting her process in real time in Bundle Behind the Scenes.
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From now until October, you'll get to read her daily Google Doc entries to follow the tasks she's completing, challenges and mistakes she's learning from, along with surprises and successes. Plus you'll get exclusive, behind-the-scenes knowledge of what it's really like to prepare for hosting a bundle.
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If you've ever thought about hosting a bundle but don't know where to start or what's involved, (or if you enjoy snooping in other people's businesses 🤣) make sure to peep Nadia for this backstage view.
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Right now, it's $9 which is a steal for four month's of detailed, behind-the scenes notes on what it really takes to run a bundle.
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The price will be going up when Nadia starts adding video recaps in August so grab it at this no-brainer price while you can.

✨ BONUS: If you pick this up through my link, I'll give you $10 back in Lara Loot to spend in my shop - making your purchase better than free!

NEW: CREATE GPT'S!​
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My dear friend Åsa has just released a brand new course called Create a GPT for Your Business.

It’s a 60-page, no-fluff PDF that walks solopreneurs and creatives through the process of creating their first GPT, clearly, calmly, and with no overwhelm.
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It includes:
✅ What a GPT actually is (without tech jargon)
✅ What it can do in a business
✅ How to shape tone, behavior, purpose
✅ How to write clear instructions that work
✅ How to use GPT Builder to create + test
✅ How to make it useful, specific, and truly theirs

Includes flowcharts, worksheets, templates, test prompts, common mistakes, and bonus ideas for expansion.

It’s written in a warm, human style, no hype, no bro AI speak, just useful help.

Right now, grab it at launch price for $19. (Full price will be $39)

✨ BONUS - If you purchase Åsa's super useful guide, you'll receive $10 in Lara loot.

NEW: CREATE YOUR DREAM KITCHEN

Jan Small has a brand new product out called the Kitchen Planner Spreadsheet with PLR commercial rights.

So many of us are planning a new kitchen this year (including Jan!) so this is a really unique and different product.

Each year in the US, homeowners remodel upwards of 10.2 million kitchens. That's roughly one in 10 of all households.

The spreadsheet is designed to take the chaos out of planning a new kitchen making sure every aspect is covered as there are so many elements involved.

You can use the spreadsheet yourself if you're planning a new kitchen, but it also comes with PLR commercial rights so you can edit it if you wish (28-page PDF instruction booklet included) and sell it in your store.

The spreadsheet uses the free Google Sheets app and customers don't need spreadsheet knowledge to use the product as instructions are provided in the spreadsheet itself.
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The spreadsheet will be $17 during launch (regularly $37.) No coupon code required.End date for the launch: end of day Thursday 17th July midnight Pacific
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Just $17 during launch. (regular price $37) No coupon code required. The sale is on until July 17th at midnight PST.

✨ BONUS: Get 40% of your purchase back in Lara Loot for Jan's planner or any of the bumps/upsells which you can spend in my shop page with no expiry.

LAST DAY + TWO FOR ONE HACK
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​Today is your last day to pick up Katherine's 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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​🌟 And a little hack!
​If you wait until tomorrow to grab this, Katherine has a 24 hour period where you can get two packs for the price of one, so you'll not only score the Picnic kit, but her brand new kit for August - called The Fun in the Sun kit!

Soak up the sun and dive into a world of summer fun with our Fun in the Sun Kit! This kit is a vibrant collection of elements designed to capture the playful spirit of sun-soaked days by the beach. Whether you're designing summer vacation invitations, crafting beach-themed décor, or simply looking to add some sunshine 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.

JULY DROPS​
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Mary Jo has just released her brand new drops for July in her Template Supply Club.
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If you want fresh, high-quality digital products you can edit, brand, and sell — this month’s Template Supply Club drop is a must-have.

July’s theme is The Confidence Reboot Collection and it includes 4 incredible templates:

• A full Confidence Reboot Workbook
• A 72-card Confidence Deck
• A 75-prompt Confidence Journal
• Plus Story Mockups to help promote the products

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Everything is editable in Canva—perfect for digital product sellers, coaches, bloggers, and creators.
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You can get everything for as little as $8 a month, with new templates every month and the freedom to cancel anytime.

✨ BONUS: Sign up for any of Mary Jo's membership options and get a one-time bonus of 50% of your purchase back in Lara Loot.

✨ 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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