Hey First name / friend,

 

You ever design something, get all excited about it, and then the second you actually make it, you’re like… hmm, that’s not it? That was me this week with my Mother’s Day files.

 

On my screen? Perfect. But, in real life? Ehh… not so great. Something definitely felt off once the physical product was in my hand. 

 

And then came the dilemma: Do I pretend it’s fine and move on? Or do I spend a few more hours fixing it, cutting it again, and making sure I actually like it?

 

I really didn’t want to redo it, but I also didn’t want to put out something that made me cringe every time I saw it. So, I sighed dramatically, made the tweaks, and now, finally, it’s something I love.

 

Moral of the story - sometimes a design doesn’t hit the same in real life as it does on the screen, and that’s just part of the process sometimes. No need to overthink it. Tweak, test, and keep going!

 

Anyway, if you want to see what I ended up with, there’s a sneak peek of my Mother's Day designs at the end of this email. (And yes, they passed the real-world test this time *high five*🖐️)

I love Notion and basically have my entire business (and life) living in it. One of the first things I set up was a system to plan out holidays and organize my file ideas, and I wanted to share it with you!

 

The video above walks you through how to use the template, and you can grab your own copy with the download below. Hope it makes planning a little easier—enjoy! 😊

👩🏻‍💻 SVG Files: For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been working on Mother’s Day frame files. I wanted them to have that perfect mix of sweet and modern-vintage vibes. I also made sure to include details and shapes that I haven’t seen often—or at all—in laser designs.

 

They’re not listed just yet, but here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming next week!

⭐ Biz Updates: My mini-course is officially in the works! I’ve been designing the course layout and having a blast experimenting with a totally different style than my usual go-to. Since it’s all about using AI, I’m going for a fun, modern, techy feel.

 

Here’s a first look at the banner I designed for the course page!

 

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