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The top question I get about the SVG Club cut files: Do they include a license for commercial use? And that answer is YES! You can use the SVG Club files to create and sell physical products for your business & hobby projects. In fact, I LOVE seeing how my fellow creatives use my hand lettered designs in their own businesses online. Knowing my products are helping other women run small businesses AND we're spreading positive messages at the same time...someone pinch me!

Have you seen the most recent club files? Watch this reel to see what club members got for September 2022!

Here are 10 ways to use the Lettered by Stephanie SVG...

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Experience really is the best teacher, but so is learning from someone who has been there before you - it can speed up your learning curve and help you reach your goals faster. So for those of you who are running businesses, I think this subject is so stinkin' important. I have had a business with both physical and digital products. They each have their draws, especially as a maker, but there is a clear winner, in my mind, no matter where you are in your business journey. 

If you're new here, you can read about my business history from my very first Etsy shop to current day...

Last month my sisters and I were chatting poolside about our jobs. My younger sister turned and directly asked me "Do you ACTUALLY make a livable wage doing this?". It made me laugh a little because I assumed she knew this was beyond some little hobby but clearly she had doubts. And if my own sister has this question, then I'm guessing many of YOU might be wondering this too! Well let's chat all about it. 

So, it is really possible to make a full-time income with an online business?

I couldn’t say “yes!” fast enough. If you haven't been along this journey with me for long, you may not know my back story. I was stuck in a cubicle with big dreams not long ago. 

How My Journey to Making a Full-Time Income with an Online Business Started:

In 2016 I started making handmade signs and opened an Etsy shop. I worked while my kids were asleep and on the weekends hustling to make a few dozen signs a week.

It was...

There's  not much that is quite as exciting as friends announcing they are having a baby. I had 3 of my own, they were each such unique gifts, and I loved [almost] every moment of being pregnant. 

What better way to celebrate a friend or family member having a new bundle of joy than getting crafty with some DIY projects? 

Check out all the links below for free files my friends and I have put together! And if you want my free file (Some Things Are Worth The Wait), get access to my free SVG library here: 
Lettered By Stephanie FREE LIBRARY

Baby Feet SVG from Persia Lou
Baby Shower Balloon Card from Crafting Overload
Mama Said from Studio Xtine
Oh Boy! from Polka Dotted Blue Jay
Baby Bodysuit Banner from Gina C. Creates
Milestone Markers from Poofy Cheeks
Little Nugget Onesie from Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Milk Snuggle Nap Repeat from Crafty Life Mom
Welcome Baby Stork from Liz on Call
I'm An Answered Prayer from My Designs in the Chaos
Baby Balloon Card from The...

Now that we're past Valentine's Day, it's time to get out all the green you can find! We've got St. Patrick's Day just a month away. 

How do you celebrate? We have a parade here in town with an Irish fest after, some years I've even done an early 5K run...not this year though. :)

No matter how you celebrate, if you're ready to craft up some cards, gifts or fun t-shirts my friends and I have free cut files to help you with your crafts! 

1. Fun Rainbow Glasses 

Paper crafts are so much fun and now with cutting machines, you don't need to be able to cut straight lines with scissors (was anyone else a scrapbooker back before Cricuts came out?!). You little cutie will look adorable in these glasses designed by PersiaLou. 

St. Patrick's Day Paper Glasses from Persia Lou

2. Shamrock Shirt

This simple, but cute design has everyone covered, you could even make the design small, pocket-size, for a man that doesn't want anything too flashy. But for me,...

The first step is believing in yourself.

There may have been some restrictions last year with weddings but now, nuptials can go full swing again. And often with weddings come bridal showers, couple showers and bachelorette parties. So of course, gifts are needed! 

Most couples are registered for specific gifts at major retailers but sometimes you'd like to make something more personal and special for the occasion. 

I've put together 6 DIY bridal gift ideas you can whip up with your Cricut or Silhouette machine, plus you can get all the SVGs for FREE to make these!

1. Custom 'bride' jacket or robe. 

A custom 'bride' denim jacket would be the perfect attire for a fun bachelorette night out! Or a 'bride' robe for a spa day or wedding day as she gets ready. You could customize these gifts to match the wedding colors and I know any bride would be over-the-moon to receive this.

Supplies needed: Heat Transfer Vinyl, a Heat Press or Iron, Jacket or Robe, and the FREE cut file you can get at Crafting Overload....

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PIN for Later Tools for Making SVGs or FREE SVGs

Have you ever wondered what it take to make SVGs?
(If not, you can skip to the bottom to find the free files!)

I'm going to break down all the tools I use in my business for SVG design. The great things about designing SVGs is it doesn't take a lot of material goods, like a handmade shop may require. And there's no shipping supplies or postage. But there are some tech tools that are a must! 

And you don't have to hand letter to design and sell SVGs, but if you do there are a few extra tools you'll need. Let's cover those first. 

1. iPad & Apple Pencil (for lettering)

I bought my iPad back in 2017 after trying one out at a craft retreat. I ABSOLUTELY loved making the transition from paper and pen to iPad. I opted for a larger screen size but lower memory size, and it's worked out great! The specs on my iPad Pro are 12.9 inch with 128 GB...

Among the school community, talking about back to school during July is kinda frowned upon. Teachers and staff are still recovering from what might have been the most wild ride in education. But, my crafty friends have, again, gathered up some amazing SVG cut files and they all happen to be FREE. (Yay!) So while you're starting your back to school shopping list, you can also start planning out some super cute crafts for your kiddos and their educators. 

But before we get to those cut files, did you all know I'm a part-time tech aide at my kids' elementary school? My free SVG cut file reads "The future of the world is IN my classroom" and we all hope and pray that students are IN THE CLASSROOM all year. However, now that we live in a pandemic world, where computers have become so critical to education, and we never know what the year will bring - I thought I would share some of my top troubleshooting tips for when your kids' computer isn't working quite...

Raise your hand if the 4th of July is one of your favorite holidays. (Do you see me? I'm raising both hands up high!) 

It's summer, there's great cookout food, family, parades, fireworks, a little pool time....it's a total celebration over here. And of course with all of that, we love wearing some tees I craft up with my Cricut. 

This year, with a little help from my friends, we are loading you up with so many fun options (see below)! But what are the best blanks and vinyl to craft with? 

The Blanks I'm Using This Year: 

Walmart is one of my favorite places to pick up blank tees and tanks. They are always a great price, so when it's for a once-a-year holiday I don't feel guilty for over spending. These both look great for a cute July 4th top!

Crochet Trim Tank

Tie-Dye Tank Top

The Perfect Vinyl Colors for July 4th

I've paired up some shimmer, some shine and old fashion plaid for the holiday. Siser Electric Red (from Michaels Craft Stores) is my absolute...