Felíz Día Internacional de La Mujer. May this day bring awareness to all the wonderful contributions women have made throughout history and the valuable contributions we continue to make right before our very eyes. También espero que pronto llegue el dia en que la vida de la mujer, sus decisiones, derechos y su trabajo sean valorados mundialmente, igual que los hombres. Dios nos siga abriendo camino y sigamos pa' delante - no se rajen, chingonas! 

Xo, Dio

NEW IN THE SHOP! 
I recently had a request for an SVG file of my existing "Better Late than Fea" design featured on my coffee mugs. Since I am already using that design, I decided to create a similar one, which frankly, I'm excited to use as well! 
This design is horizontal in nature which makes it PERFECT for decorating your own canvas makeup bags with iron-on vinyl and your Cricut machine. 

This file is sold with limited commercial license. Make sure to read the terms of use in the description when purchasing to ensure it meets your needs. 

Are you a "Que Lettering Tan Fancy™" SVG Club member yet? Every week I send an email 9 "Weekly Picks". These normally include 3 brand new designs, 3 from my existing Spanglish collection and 3 from my existing English collection. Members get a unique coupon code to create their own bundles and buy at wholesale rate, with commercial license, which means you can use this artwork on products you intend to sell. 

And now, for this week's features....

tHi 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" SVG Club Members 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, that'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! 

Not a "Que Lettering Tan Fancy" Spanglish SVG Club Member yet? 
​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 announce the unveiling of mySpanglish 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. 

SUBSCRIPTION PERKS:

• Subscribers get a unique coupon code to create their own bundles at a discounted rate. 
• Your first bundle will be and available to download upon purchase
• Within 24 hours from purchase, you will receive an email with access information to the membership SVG gallery
• The SVG gallery includes designs from my existing collection as well as new releases not available to the public
• There will be 9 different designs listed each week
• Gallery includes a mix of English, Spanish and Spanglish files for you to choose from
• Select designs are ONLY be available to Subscribers to ensure the market does not become saturated with merchandise featuring the same artwork
• You will receive weekly email notifications when the gallery is updated with new artwork
• Pay as you go...buy as many or as little designs as you want each week. No obligation. However, the more you buy during this 3-month period, the more you save.
• The gallery includes seasonal designs as well as random and relatable quotes from a bilingual/Spanglish perspective
• I am always receptive to ideas for pieces tailored to your needs, so if you need a general quote for a particular event or project, let me know and I will try to include it while you are subscribed

Join the mailing list! Email subscribers receive exclusive discounts and are automatically entered to a monthly drawing for a chance to win a FREE item from my Etsy shop. 

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: I used to be the type that would roll out of bed, shower and go. No makeup, no breakfast, just rush to the office, pour me a cup of coffee as soon as I arrive,  put on my lipstick while my computer starts up and dig into my stash of snacks that I keep in the office fridge and in my desk drawer, then eat/drink while I check my email and settle in for the day. 

After turning 40 though, I realized I couldn't do that anymore...my complexion is more pale than it used to be, the dark circles are very noticeable now and in order to feel a little more confident at the office and look a bit more "healthy" (with color on my cheeks) I was going to have to put a little more effort in the morning and at least wear some blush and curl my hair - I just knew I had to do something to look more put together and not so tired.  

Girl, I have to tell you, I am sooo lucky to work in a place where I can arrive any time before 9:30am and not be considered late, porque now that a little bit of glam is required in order for me to look half-way decent, casi nunca llego antes de las 9am. 

So, this design is for you, makeup lover! And for ladies like me who woke up one day and realized that maybe a little bit of makeup does help after all. =]

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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. 

I draw on scrap paper (used copy paper from the office) more than I do on sketchbooks. It’s less stressful because you don’t have to worry about “ruining the pages”. In fact, the opposite is true. When you draw/letter on scrap paper you’re embellishing something that was considered waste and oftentimes it is saved instead of being tossed out.
So get your lettering practice on and pretty up some paper, no matter how tiny the piece might be. 
Note: This is one of my favorite pens. I bought mine at Michael's but you it's also available on Amazon. Here's my affiliate link, for your convenience:  Kuretake ZIG Writer