Hi friend, como estás? Honestly, I've been on a roller coaster of emotions lately...ratitos beaming with gratitude and joy and other times laying wide awake at night pondering ALL the things...que ya estoy engordando, que people are crazy, que the elections, que I want to quit my job - but what kind of loca would actually leave their job during a pandemic? 

Real life stuff, my friend. Luckily I have YOU and my Que Lettering Tan Fancy, Digital Subscribers to give me hope and keep me inspired. Knowing my artwork resonates with many, knowing that it makes you smile - even laugh sometimes, AND knowing people will use these designs to to make products that will help support their families, brings me so much joy and fulfillment. Much more than I've ever gotten working for my employer, tha's for sure!

THANK YOU for going on this creative journey with me and thank you for making a difference in my life. 

Okay, now back to the August digital bundle, available as of 7/27/20: 

1. Cafecito, Teach, Repeat
   I created this design in honor of all the amazing teachers out there as well as all the parents who will be homeschooling or assisting their children while distant learning in this season. The start of this this school year will be different than all others and Cafecito will be right there, supporting teachers and parents. =]
   
   
2. Japi Berdei Tu Yu!
   Are you a "Sapo Verde" or "Japi Berdei" kind of family? Or "Feliz Cumple"? Ahhh, so many variations, which is great actually, because eventually I will letter them all. In the meantime, you can use this design to make home made cards, decorate gift bags, or...I don't know. You tell me what else this design inspires you. Better yet, make sure to tag me on Instagram at @QuePartyTanFancy to share your creations with me. 
   
   
3. This Señorita Needs a Margarita or Two...or Three...
   A tub of ice cream would also do the trick; and that's how we cope with 2020, my friend. Ha! 

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​Come to the fun side of the Spanglish/Creative life, my friend. You'll love it! 

Introducing: "Que Lettering Tan Fancy"
A Spanglish Digital File Subscription for Your Crafting/Printing Needs

I'm sooo excited to publicly announce the unveiling of my Spanglish digital file subscription. I listed it in my Etsy shop a few weeks back to see if it would be of interest and to test the mechanics of managing a subscription program. After gaining the attention of a handful of Cricut crafters and small business owners, I decided to move forward with this service. Needless to say, I've been quite a busy bee creating lots of new designs for release in the coming months. 

As a Digital File Subscriber, you will:

• Receive 3 Latinx-inspired designs for 3 consecutive months
• Gain early access: Receive new designs in your mailbox 3-5 days before they become available to the general public
• Be able to sell merchandise with these designs at no additional cost, being that the subscription includes a Personal and Limited Commercial Use License Agreement
• Enjoy a low introductory rate when you enroll today through July 31, 2020
  Price goes up Aug 1, 2020

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​On a personal note, my daughter turned 16 earlier this month. Thought you'd enjoy seeing some of the Super Mario theme details, from Mushroom cupcakes to cheese puff "Fireballs", Piranha Plant strawberry skewers and Mazapanes that I covered with print outs of Mario Coins.
​It was a playful night with lots of laughs involved as this small group of high school juniors and seniors allowed themselves to be kids again. Too bad the only pictures I captured of them was when they were out playing tether ball in the dark covered in glow sticks.

My "Que Lettering Tan Fancy" Digital File Subscribers just received this month's cutting file bundle, which consists of: 

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1. La Vida is Better in Chanclas
   Whether you have access to a beach, a swimming pool, a river, a lake, or just sprinklers in the park, the feeling of walking around in chanclas with your feet in the water and connecting with mother nature is one of the most grounding and relaxing experiences a human being can ever have. This design honors that feeling and invites you tap into that carefree and rejuvenating energy.
   
   
2. No Ando Cohete, But I'm About to Get Lit!
   Growing up, I'd often hear my parents say "ya anda medio cohete" referring to someone who was already tipsy. Sooo, this design is a 4th of July pun stating "I'm not drunk" (in Spanish), "but I'm about to get lit!" in which case "lit" could mean any of the following: slightly buzzed, fun, pumped up, exciting, totally drunk. 
   Which of these could it be? Guess we'll have to find out. Heehee. 
   
   
3. Me Siento Muy Excited
   I mean, who doesn't love a Selena Quintanilla quote, right? 
   Trust me, once you start using this design in your craft projects, people will acknowledge your corazon latino and good taste in music. 
   
   
4. Bonus design: Rise & Shine
   Something about summer just makes me so happy. The sun, the birds, weekend getaways, beautiful sunsets and no holiday stress so of course I had to include a little illustration that honors this beautiful time of year. 
   
   

This set is available at a lower rate until July 28th, 2020 when you purchase a 3 Month SVG digital File Subscription. download the files. To purchase the individual files, please click the button below.

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Spanglish post: Hijole, como chinga my daughter con su "I need a new phone". I know it's 2020 and she has an iPhone 6s, as do I. Pero es que no los regalan! At $800+ each device, gotta use them till either they die or we do. Lol. PERO, my hubby has a soft spot for his little girl and already said he'd buy her one. When? I don't know, pero whenever the time comes (I'm thinking for her birthday in July), I have the PERFECT wrapping paper for it. 
Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce my new printable wrapping paper design, featuring a birthday cake composed of stacked lettering that reads; "Pa' que no estés chingando". It's definitely not yo' mama's wrapping paper, and definitely not something you'll find at Target pero I'm sure que your mom would have wrapped everything, hasta los frijoles y los tamales in this if she would have had it available when you were little. Haha. And who needs Target anyway when you can print this at home on 8.5x11 sheets of paper - print as many as you need for ever and ever, for one low price...you know, pa' que no estés chingando. Haha. J/K. ?

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A friend of mine recently alerted me to this new device called the Foil Quill*, a heat pen that allows you do draw freehand over foil as it transfers your designs onto paper. That is a like a dream come true for a paper lover like myself, so of course I had to have it! 

The pen comes packaged with a roll of foil and a USB cord that you can plug onto the wall with an adaptor. It's not a very long cord, but I'm sure you can also plug it into your computer. Once I plugged it in, I gave it a few minutes to warm up while I secured a piece of foil onto a sheet of card stock with washi tape and warmed up my hand doing a few lettering and doodle exercises on an extra sheet of paper. After 5 minutes or so, the pen was ready and I began to draw directly on the foil.

I drew slowly to ensure each stroke had enough heat to transfer. Once I was done, I used a variety of paper punches to cut out my individual designs which I will be using to make  gift tags and gift enclosures. 

As you can see, the edges turn out a little rough. It doesn't have the precision that a laser would have, but it's not quite as noticeable from farther away. Besides, I think the rough lines give it a little more of that hand made touch. 

If you'd like to give this pen a try, I've included my affiliate link below for your convenience. It's a pretty fun tool to add to your collection; it definitely gives you the opportunity to expand your creativity and add a special touch to your paper projects. 

Note: this is NOT a sponsored post. Just a paper lover sharing her latest finds. 

Just sharing a few lettering tips to help you get started with my new 2019 Calendar Template & Planner Set. The printable set includes three PDF files with:

• An 8.5x11, 12 month calendar
• A blank monthly template page with space for notes and doodles (of course)
• Daily/Weekly planner page that you can adapt to your routine by lettering different headers on them.

You can print as many as you need all year round and for years to come!

As an artist I always enjoy seeing other people’s creative process. If you’re like me, check out this postcard I drew for my sister’s new pup welcoming him into the family. It will be sent on behalf of my own dog, Paisley. ❤️

Below is the video I posted on Facebook sharing my creative process. Hope it inspires you to pick up a pen and draw. 

​They say necessity is the mother of invention and I couldn't agree more! This year, along with my Christmas gifts, I am including hot cocoa spoons with gifts to my family and friends AND I'm also offering them in some of my coffee mug gift sets. 

Since gluten and milk products trigger migraines and inflammation in my system, it is imperative that I read all food labels. This led me to create these cute little gift tags for others who are also gifting homemade hot cocoa mix or chocolate spoons. People with food allergies will forever be grateful that you took the time to include an ingredients list with your gift!

The card measures 2x2 inches, it features my original hand drawn artwork on the cover and the text on the back can be customized to include your list of ingredients, instructions and can be personalized with your name.

Now, as far as the chocolate spoons I made, I used @enjoylifefoods semi-sweet, diary-free, vegan and gluten-free chocolate chips to ensure EVERYONE can enjoy a cup of hot cocoa regardless of their dietary restrictions. I just melted the chocolate chips, poured them into each spoon, topped it with crushed peppermint candy, placed in the fridge to cool or a few minutes and wrapped them up to gift. 

Because I like to taste the chocolate in my hot cocoa, I use two spoons in 10 ounces of hot almond milk and add a dash a cinnamon. Yum! The chocolate spoons can also be used to sweeten your coffee and make a hot mocha. If you’re a chocolate lover, these treats will totally hit the spot!

By the way, I still have a few mug sets available with gluten-free cookies and these diary-free chocolate spoons.  Treat yourself or a loved one. You’ll love them! 😋