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How to Utilize Multiple Artboards

How to Utilize Multiple Artboards

Another spectacular Thursday is upon us folks! And what better time to expand our design knowledge? Today I’ve got a super quick Illustrator tutorial that I think you’ll enjoy. Learn how to utilize multiple artboards so you can make multiple page PDFs and separated image files in a cinch. Plus, get a sneak peak at an upcoming […]

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How to Access Font Alternates

How to Access Font Alternates

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Ok, that’s not a real thing, but it is Thursday, and I do have a new Illustrator tutorial to share with you. This one is for all you font-lovers, or would-be font lovers out there. Experimenting with beautiful fonts can be such a blast—especially if you’re a type enthusiast (which, if you […]

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How to Make “Print Then Cut” Files

How to Make "Print Then Cut" Files

Ready to learn something new? Because it’s time for another Designs By Miss Mandee Illustrator tutorial! My last tutorial was a special one for all my crafty friends out there, and today’s is a follow-up to it. If you’re a fellow Cricut user, then you won’t want to miss this. Find out how to make […]

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How to Make SVG Cut Files for Cricut & Silhouette

How to Make SVG Cut Files for Cricut

I think it’s about time for a new Designs By Miss Mandee tutorial, don’t you? Today’s lesson is one that all my crafty designers are going to love! Find out how to make svg cut files for Cricut and Silhouette. This is something I’ve been doing almost non-stop ever since I purchased my Cricut Explore Air™. Being able […]

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How to Cut Out an Image in Illustrator

How to Cut Out an Image in Illustrator

It’s time for another tutorial to beef up your graphic design skills! Today, I’m going to show you how to cut out an image in Illustrator. When you think about cutting out images you’re  first instinct is probably to go straight to Photoshop. For the most part, photoshop is the preferred medium for image clipping because it […]

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Three Totally Awesome Illustrator Tools

Three Totally Awesome Illustrator Tools

Welcome back from the long weekend—hope you had a fun Labor Day! We had a crazy fun time this weekend! Did I tell you that my hubby is an aspiring comedian (I know random, right)? Well, he usually just does local gigs, but this weekend he got booked for a show at the Hollywood Improv […]

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How to Create a Beautiful Seamless Pattern

How to Create a Beautiful Seamless Pattern

Who doesn’t love beautiful patterns? No one, that’s who (except for maybe grumpy cat). And what’s better than a beautiful pattern? A beautiful SEAMLESS pattern! And that’s why I’m stoked to share this tutorial with you: learn how to create a beautiful seamless pattern in minutes. First off, what makes a pattern seamless anyway? Seamless […]

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How to Make Gold Foil or Glitter Type

How to Make Gold Foil or Glitter Type

I’ve got another awesome video tutorial for you, and this ones goes right along with the freebie I shared earlier this week. Be sure to check out my last blog post to download the gold glitter texture I use in the video. I’m all about time-saving and useful tips, and if you are too, then you’re going […]

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