Have you ever wished you could whip up your own SVG designs from scratch, but not have to create every single element from the ground up?

🍓 You're in for a sweet and juicy treat! I’m launching a brand-new monthly video series called UDesign®️.
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​Once per month, I'll do a creative deep dive where we use the free Inkscape software to explore fun techniques and flex our design muscles.

Here’s what to expect:

• Each video = a new SVG technique or a step-by-step to your own personal design creation
• UDesign Kits = ready-made SVG graphics elements from me, to help you skip the blank-canvas overwhelm—think semi-homemade designs!

🍑 Just Peachy! A Sweet Surprise Inside (Free Udesign Sidekick Kit Thru Sunday)

Normally, these design kits will be reserved for our beloved A-Star Crafters, but because this is our debut of this series, everyone gets a chance to enjoy it for the first time.
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I’m gifting you my first UDesign Kit - The Fruits of Summer for free—only through this weekend! (end 6/22)

This sweet kit includes cute fruit graphics (think peaches, berries, lemons) and pairs perfectly with our first project: a Just Peachy retro word art design 🍑 🍋 💖

In the first UDesign workshop, you'll learn how to:

• Use text tools in Inkscape like a pro
• Create that trendy offset + stacked text look
• Customize fonts and colors for a bold, playful style
• Use keyboard shortcuts and path tools for clean results

👉 Grab the Fruits of Summer Kit FREE for a Limited Time Here​

👉 Watch the First UDesign Video Here​

These lessons are designed for those who have some basic knowledge—think advanced beginners or beyond.
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Total newbie? Don’t worry! You can get up to speed on Inkscape basics in just a few days with my free 3-part workshop, so that you can join the creative play too!

I’m berry excited to see your fruity creations 🍓
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And A-Star Crafters—next month’s UDesign is all about building adorable patriotic gnomes for July 4th! I'll have a brand new original kit to create it, so stay tuned!
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All my best,
​Abbi

Thoughts Unmuted: Things You Didn't Ask but I'll Say Anyway

Notion #6 - Missed the last one? Read it here!​

This week, I found myself thinking a lot about contradictions—especially the silly little ways I contradict myself daily (anyone else say “I’m just going to test this cut” and then end up crafting for three hours? 🙃).
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That spiral led me down a rabbit hole of oxymoronic idioms and curious contradictions. And since you are brilliantly witty, I thought we could ponder a few together this weekend while we craft...

🚗 Why is it called rush hour when traffic barely moves?

💬 Why is abbreviated such a long word?

🌳 Why do we drive on a parkway and park in a driveway?

👃 Why do noses run and feet smell?

🤔 Why do slim chance and fat chance mean the same thing?

🚢 Why do we ship things by car and cargo by ship?

⏳ Why is quicksand so slow?

✂️ Why is it called DIY if I end up watching 12 videos and asking my crafty bestie for help? 😅

Maybe I have the answers after all...
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Because it's creative play for the mind and soul!
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Plus, we have to find some way to keep the robots confused. 🤖 😵‍💫