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Tips for Hiring a Graphic Designer to Design Your Logo

Logo Design

1 Aug

[yikes-mailchimp form=”2″] If you’re looking to get a new logo, or if this is your first logo, here are four things you should have ready to discuss with your graphic designer. This information will help your designer understand the look you are going for, it will keep you on target, and make the process go a lot smoother! This worksheet…
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4 Social Media Tips to get you Started

Social Media

19 Mar

Are you trying to figure out what to do first to promote your business online? There are so many free social media options how can one manage them all, right? To begin, remember you do not have to try to do them all. Start with your personal favorite. (Usually, any three are safe for all businesses. Do some research. What…
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What is Branding?

Branding & Marketing· Social Media

12 Mar

Four reasons why you need to brand and market YOUR small company If you have a small business and are ready to take it to next level you need to start branding yourself, yesterday! Not sure it’s for you? I’ve combined a few reasons why you want to start today. Let me know which one applies to you! Step 1:…
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Creativity Takes Courage Vinyl idea

What are Your Marketing Limits?

Branding & Marketing· Graphic Design tips· Social Media

7 Mar

The way we market our businesses is changing each day. Go slow if you need to. But keep moving. And don’t try to do it all at once. For some people, creativity doesn’t come easy. Leave that step of your business to people like me! “Creativity takes courage.” – Henri Matisse I love that saying. Some days we need a…
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Graphic Design Studio

Go ahead. Judge that book by it’s cover.

Branding & Marketing· Graphic Design tips· Social Media

2 Mar

The saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” just isn’t realistic. Because WE DO judge the book by its cover. That’s why I have a job.  Actually, my daily motto here in my home office could be: Get it done and make it pretty. Why? Because hardly anyone wants to pick-up a book with an ugly cover. Right? What…
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My Story

Branding & Marketing· Graphic Design tips· Social Media

9 Feb

What? A blog from my graphic designer? You might be thinking that sounds boring. [LOL, well, maybe to some people]. However,  I thought this might be the way to share what I’ve learned over the last 20 years as freelance a graphic designer. So, here it goes, the story of how iDesigned. If you’re new here, I’ll start with a…
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Chelly Ontis

I've been a self-employed graphic designer in Bismarck ND since 1997 years. I'm excited to share my passion for branding and marketing online to help you grown your business. I also love to help creatives with an effective logo and branding in place for their business.

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✂️ Craft biz marketing made easier
💡 Creative Business Club
🎨 Cricut, SVGs + creative ideas
Join my Club, an event or grab a freebie below!

Looking for a quick way to change the feel of your Looking for a quick way to change the feel of your kitchen? or maybe bathroom?
See how I used just a couple supplies (and no tools) for these cute curtains.

https://wecanmakethat.me/no-sew-curtain-idea/
I already have a list of sessions I don't want to I already have a list of sessions I don't want to miss, how about YOU?? 😍

Just look at some of these projects:
💡 Light-Up Valentine's Card
💌 Hidden Tunnel Birthday Card
✨ Foiled Flair Holiday Cards
🎨 Mixed Media Stencil Cards
🧵 Florals with Inks & Thread
🎁 Print-Then-Cut Gnome Cards

And I'll be teaching:
✍️ Write, Cut & Create Cards Faster! on this baby diaper card using Cricut pens. It's so easy, you'll wish you had tried it sooner!

🎉 3 Days: June 25-27✂️ 21 Card-Making Sessions👩‍🏫 20 Expert Speakers💻 Completely Online💲 Free to Attend (and VIP options too)

Fair warning... Your "I need to make that card!" list is about to get muuuuuuch longer. 😂

Fire up that Cricut and join me!

Comment "209" so that I can send you a free ticket!
What do you think would win? I don't want to clean What do you think would win? I don't want to clean up glitter so I'll go with Sequins, they vacuum easier. haha
You bought your Cricut for a hobby……and accidental You bought your Cricut for a hobby……and accidentally opened an online business 👀

Now this side hustle feels kind of MESSY 😅 But you see the potential.

You’re trying to figure out:🩷 what to post🩷 how to grow🩷 how to make consistent sales🩷 how to stop feeling chaotic all the time.

Because nobody really teaches us crafters HOW to go from: “I just make cute stuff” to “Wait… I’m actually running a business now.”

Friend… that’s exactly why Creative Business Club exists.
Simple systems.
Clear next steps.
Marketing that actually makes sense for creative business owners.

So your business can finally feel organized, profitable, and WAY less overwhelming.

Comment 400 for the link!
🚫 No more winging it. ✅ No more burnout. ✅ Just a 🚫 No more winging it.
✅ No more burnout.
✅ Just a clear plan, simple systems, and a marketing roadmap that actually works.

Comment PLANNER for the link!

📘 Available in dated, undated, or digital formats (all with full-month layouts, weekly checklists, and built-in guidance to help you stay on track).

#digitalplanner #marketingplan #smallbusiness
Let’s get your Cricut machine paying its own way! Let’s get your Cricut machine paying its own way! 😉

If that sounds like a FUN idea, the Creative Business Club is for you... because organizing your business should be easier than organizing your craft supplies.

What members love most about the group?
✨ Monthly workshops with easy-to-follow steps
✨ Simple systems made for creative businesses
✨ A community that gets it (and actually has fun!)

💬 Comment GROUP for the link to learn more ..... let’s get your business on the right setting!
#craftbusiness #creativebizowner #wecanmakethat #cricut
Let's be honest... ✂️ MAKING STUFF? FUN. MARKETING Let's be honest...
✂️ MAKING STUFF? FUN. MARKETING IT? NOT SO MUCH.

Most creative business owners would rather spend an afternoon making something than figuring out what to post on social media. 😅

The problem? People can't buy what they never see.

✂️ Plan to Profit: Live Workshop
Think of it as your mid-year reset.
We'll simplify your marketing and help you focus on the things that can actually help grow your business.

✂️ Less guessing
📝 More planning
📦 More opportunities for sales

Here's what you need to know...
📅 June 29
⏰ 10:00 AM CT
💻 Live on Zoom
🎟️ Free or VIP

Grab your seat now! Comment 219 and I'll send you the link!
#craftbusiness #craftbusinessowner #etsyshopowner
The projects are fun. The speakers are AMAZING! T The projects are fun. The speakers are AMAZING!

The free SVGs and templates make them even better. 🙌

Many of the workshops include project files, templates, and resources so you can follow along and make your own version.

That's my kind of crafting. 😍

🎉 3 Days: June 25-27
✂️ 21 Card-Making Sessions
👩‍🏫 20 Expert Speakers
💻 Completely Online
💲 Free to Attend (and VIP options too)

Plus giveaways, a crafty community, and lots of fresh ideas for your Cricut. Yes please!

Comment 209 to get your free ticket! 🎟️
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