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5 Ways to Earn Money in Surface Pattern Design

Whether you’re new here or you’ve been here for a while and need a little refresher, I’ve got you covered in this blog where I give you an overview of the five different ways that you can make money as a Surface Pattern Designer.

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Take the Doodles QUIZ!

I am super excited to be here this week to do a “Quick Tips” blog about my Doodles Quiz. Have you signed up for my free mini course, From Doodles To Dollars®, yet? If you're new here, this is the last time I'm offering it in 2021. It's totally free, but you have to sign up for it because the goodies you get come to you via email.

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What is Surface Design?

Have you been wondering what all this is about? Well, wonder no more. In this “Quick Tips” blog, I’ll describe what Surface Pattern Design is, how you can learn to practice it, and the exciting opportunities ahead of you as a Surface Designer.

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The Importance of Morning Routines

Welcome to this week's blog. Let’s jump right into today's topic, which is all about morning routines. The reason that morning routines are important is that they help you get your day started on the right foot. I find that when I skip my morning routine, I don't accomplish as much as I do when I stick with it.

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Website Tour!

Well, hello there, and welcome to this week's blog. I thought it would be fun this week for me to give you a little tour of my website in case you haven't checked it out recently or in case you're new here. If you are new here, welcome to my creative community. I'm delighted to meet you.

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New! Summer Spotlight Series. Susan Palmer, part 2

Welcome to this week’s blog where we continue our Summer Spotlight Series with part 2 of the interview with artist and quilter Susan Palmer. She just launched with a company in Montreal, Le Galeriste®, that accepted and approved her designs for sale in their Print-On-Demand store!. Bravo, Susan!

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New! Summer Spotlight Series. Meet Susan Palmer

Hello, my friend, and welcome to this week’s blog where we continue our Summer Spotlight Series with a former student from my Pattern Design Academy®. Her name is Susan Palmer, and she has been quilting for over 30 years!

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Quick Tips - Managing Burnout

Welcome to a new take on my blog that I'm calling Anne’s “Quick Tips”. It’s summer! Time to relax, spend less time on the computer and get little snippets of information that are helpful and keep you motivated to lean into your creativity. My goal is to mix in shorter blog posts that don't take long to read. I hope you find them fun, enjoyable, and valuable.

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New! Summer Spotlight Series. Roberta Graver, part 2

Here is the second half of my fabulous interview with Seattle artist and surface designer Roberta Graver. One of the things that inspires me is the fact that you, like Roberta, are totally unique. How you pursue your creativity is unique to you. I’m here to support you, cheer you on, and inspire you with stories like this one. Enjoy!

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New! Summer Spotlight Series. Meet Roberta Graver

Are you ready for another fantastic Summer Spotlight? I’m excited to introduce you to talented Seattle artist and surface designer Roberta Graver. She has a wonderful origin story that will inspire you to lean into your creativity this summer and beyond. Watch part 1 of her interview today and come back next week for part 2. You don’t want to miss it!

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New! Summer Spotlight Series. Meet Kathleen Lambert

Hello my friend and welcome to this week’s blog. I’m so excited to talk to you today about my student and now dear friend, Kathleen Lambert. After taking my 10-week signature course, The Pattern Design Academy®, Kathleen overcame her fear of technology and discovered that learning Adobe Illustrator was not only fun but was a way for her to highlight the trail blazing nature of her artwork and creative process.

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New! Summer Spotlight Series. Meet Nancy Myers

Hello, my friend, and welcome to this week's blog post. I'm really excited to announce a summer Spotlight Series which will feature students from my Pattern Design Academy® program. I'll be sprinkling in these stories over the summer to help inspire and motivate you to continue to make progress in your own creative journey.

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3 Tips to Overcome Overwhelm

Hello my friend. Today let’s talk about overwhelm, which comes up in various ways from time to time. In my creative community overwhelm can happen when we're just getting started in my 10-week paid program, the Pattern Design Academy®. And you get worried about keeping up. But it can also come up for many other reasons.

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Leverage Your Art - Enrollment closes TONIGHT

Well, it’s decision time. My friend Stacie Bloomfield of Gingiber closes enrollment to her signature program, Leverage Your Art, tonight at midnight. Stacie did two live interviews with me and I thought I’d share some highlights. Perhaps these are the same questions you still have about joining the program?

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Leverage Your Art - Enrollment is OPEN!

Hello, my friend. I am soooo excited to tell you that today my friend Stacie Bloomfield of Gingiber opens enrollment to her signature program: Leverage Your Art. I am a huge fan of Stacie’s and a proud affiliate of her programs. When you enroll through me, you get access to three exclusive bonuses!

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Free mini-course: Creative Powerhouse

Have you met, Stacie Bloomfield? She runs a very successful creative business and is offering a free mini course starting TODAY called: Creative Powerhouse. Join us and discover how to work with what you’ve got, find your voice and create your own unique success path. It’s gonna be amazing. Click HERE to grab your spot.

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5 Ways to Earn Money in Surface Pattern Design

Hello, my friend, and welcome to this week's blog. If you have been around for the last several weeks, you know that I’ve been covering all the different ways that you can make money as a surface pattern designer. If you’re new to my blog, welcome! Today’s post is a highlight reel of the five big categories for success in surface design.

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