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Ready to launch your Etsy shop in 2026? This step-by-step blog post walks you through how to choose your niche, design your digital planners, build your brand, and market with SEO. Perfect for beginners who want to start strong with strategy, not stress. Part of The Pink Ink’s 60 Day Set-Up Series!

So you own your own business which means you’re the boss, and as the boss – you get to determine how much money you make. Awesome, right? Considering how often I get asked the question "how do I pay myself as a business owner", it seems to be more stressful than awesome for most business owners. I'm covering everything you need to know about paying yourself a salary when you own your own business, click here to tune in or read the show notes.

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Choosing the right fonts for your brand is more than just a design choice—it’s your first impression. This step-by-step typography for design guide will teach you how to pick fonts that match your brand personality and pair them like a pro.

Okay y’all, Pinterest Predicts 2026 is up and I have to say, after studying the design trends for 2026, this seems to be about right! I wrote up my own summary of Pinterest Predicts and how I think we, as Surface Pattern Designers, might use the trend info to our advantage. Blog available to read now: comment trends and I’ll send you the link. Tell me - what’s the trend you’re most excited about? For me, it’s funhaus/circus. I’ve had it in my mind to do a soft jewel toned vintage...

how to design a seamless pattern in Photoshop

One of the best Procreate hacks for beginners is the fact that you can sketch from a reference photo! If you're feeling stuck on things to draw in Procreate, reference photos can be a huge help. And bonus, a private photo won't show up in your final Procreate time-lapse video! So this is a great tool for Procreate beginners. In this blog post you'll learn how to sketch an animal using this process in Procreate.

Creative work from home jobs for artists to make a decent income.

Digitize your watercolor art and drawings!

Looking to grow your service-based business? Check out these 5 ways to grow your service business exponentially!

Learn how to price your surface pattern designs for licensing, from flat fees to royalties, so you can protect your value and negotiate with confidence.

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Want to grow your service based business? Here are 4 things that you need to be doing weekly for business growth.

3 simple steps to help your small business stand out. Learn how to work efficiently and set your shop apart from the crowd.