hey guys! if you’ve been enjoying the roost tribe or know someone who would, you might be looking for a way to share it with them. to help, i’ve created a way for you to give anyone a membership to the roost tribe! it would be a great gift for a blogger, crafter, seller or creative of any type (or even yourself!).

there are two ways to give the membership:

1) purchase a 6 month membership to the roost tribe for $30
2) purchase a 1 year membership to the roost tribe for $60

included in each packet will be a personalized membership certificate showing everything that’s included, an 8×10 bonnie christine bouquet print and a ‘how to get started’ kit. 6 month memberships will get the packet in a neat pdf presentation that’s ready to print and give. 1 year memberships will have the choice of either receiving the packet via ready-to-print pdf OR opt to have it mailed to you on premium presentation paper (free shipping is included!). if you choose to get a kit mailed to you, be sure to order by december 15th for delivery by christmas.

give the gift of inspiration for months to come, it truly is the gift that keeps on giving!

the ‘not so’ fine print:

after you complete your purchase through paypal via the links above, i will get in touch with you via your paypal e-mail address. included in this e-mail will be an easy form for you to fill out sharing with me your information, preferences and the recipient’s information. in order to not spoil any surprises, all of the recipients roost tribe material will start on january 1st, 2013. just let me know if you have any questions!

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hey guys! i recently started a new challenge for the roost tribe. at the end of each month, members have the opportunity to share how they’ve used any of the elements or materials from the roost tribe. after everyone’s submissions are in, one member is chosen to be featured as the member of the month here on ghtr. it’s not mandatory, but just a fun way to share our projects and build a community. i hope you’ll enjoy seeing how this month’s winner used the roost tribe materials!

congratulations amy, you’re the roost tribe member of the month for october!

above you’ll see how amy has used several of the elements from the roost tribe to build a mock website for her website design class. here’s what she used!

1) triangle repeating pattern for the background from september
2) several of hand drawn arrows from september
3) numbered circles from october
4) social media icons from september
5) created her very own banners using the adobe illustrator tutorial from september

interested in joining the roost tribe or getting access to the above materials and tutorials? you can find out more information on the tribe and learn how to join here. past months are also available to purchase for $10 a month. just email me for details!

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hey guys! today i’m sharing this month’s recap of the roost tribe, which gives you a sneak peek of what october has brought to the tribe. i also wanted to let you know that it’s not too late to get in on the goods! on november 1st, i’ll be sending out a newsletter recap with all of the content in it so no one will have missed anything, regardless of when you might have joined.

that means, that if you join before november 1st you’ll still get all of this yummy content!

ocotber brought this inspirational desktop and iphone wallpaper to keep your inner winner inspired at all times!

5 seamless repeating patterns to use on your blog, social media sites, as gift wrap, greeting cards or for any other personal use!

a pretty printable gift card with a set of 7 matching gift tags- inspired by all the changing fall colors!

a set of 30 circled numbers with transparent backgrounds to use on your blog or in any print materials. you get both the png + transparent background file and the editable illustrator file so you can change the colors or fonts as you please.

the most yummy fall recipe for fig flatbread and pumpkin fennel soup (of which i’ve made and devoured at least 5 times now!).

this poppy pattern formatted for upload to make your own custom bonnie christine iphone case from either get uncommon or case-mate’s websites!

two adobe illustrator tutorials that will help you become more familiar with your pen tablet and learn how to turn your hand lettering into vectors- ready to use on your blog or elsewhere!

this 14 page interactive e-book that accompanies this project on how to write killer product descriptions. it takes an in depth look at how to write engaging product descriptions and provides a 10 step fail-proof process to mastering the art of telling your brand story through your descriptions. with writing prompts and a place to jot down your ideas and thoughts, it’s a must have for any seller, regardless of whether it’s on etsy, big cartel or an independent website!

the bundle up gift guide with warming essentials and loads of exclusive discounts and coupon codes just for the roost tribe!

and that’s not even all! tribe members also received a list of favorite links and resources and got the chance to enter a giveaway to receive their membership for free. being a member is tons of fun and we would love to have you join the family!

want to learn more? head on over to read this post or check out the FAQs.

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**UPDATE: psst.. now roost tribe materials are available for purchase with the option of choosing either a personal or commercial license. visit the shop to learn more!

hey guys! after receiving many requests, i’m excited to announce the debut of the roost tribe for professionals! those of you who would like to use elements from the roost tribe professionally can now do so with this special membership that gains you a commercial license for the elements. woohoo!

the professional membership will give you a commercial license to use any of the repeating patterns or graphics sent out each month in your work as a professional. this includes use on multiple websites, website designs, templates, printables and products. email me for written permission to use them on any other project not stated.

this license does not however, allow you to redistribute, resell, gift, lend or re-sell any of the patterns or graphics in their original form.

for this unique professional membership, there are two options:

1) professional membership: for anyone who would like to use elements frequently, this provides the most savings. after joining the professional membership for $50 a month, you’ll receive a commercial license that gives you permission to use the elements in your work as outlined above.

2) purchase per element: for anyone who would like to pick and choose which elements they want to purchase a commercial license for (this is for the more infrequent user). you must first be a regular member of the roost tribe, as details for commercial licenses will be outlined in the regular weekly tribe content.

FAQ:

Q: what if i want to upgrade from my current membership to the professional membership?
A: no problem! just unsubscribe from your current membership in paypal and resubscribe to the professional membership using the button above.

Q: what if i want to downgrade at a later date? A: again, no problem! just unsubscribe from the professional membership in paypal and resubscribe to the regular membership here.

Q: what if i would like to obtain a commercial license for something sent out in a previous month?
A: just email me!

Q: what does the commercial license allow for?
A: the professional membership will give you a commercial license to use any of the repeating patterns or graphics sent out each month in your work as a professional. this includes use on multiple websites, website designs, templates, printables and products. email me for written permission to use them on any other project not stated.

Q: what does it not allow for?
A: this license does not allow you to redistribute, resell, gift, lend or re-sell any of the patterns or graphics in their original form.

Q: more questions?

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these are the topics i get asked about the most:

1) how do you use a pen tablet?
2) how do you turn your hand lettering into vectors?

well since i couldn’t live without my wacom tablet and think using my handwriting for projects and posts is possibly the most fun thing EVER, i’m really excited to share this pair of tutorials with the roost tribe this week!

in the first tutorial, i’ll cover what type of pen tablet is best, how to use one and what options and settings we have in adobe illustrator.

in the second tutorial, i’ll be covering three ways in which to turn your hand lettering into vectors, how to play with colors and patterns, and how to save the file to best use on the web. you’ll also learn how to do it both with and without a scanner.

sound interesting? tutorials will be sent out this friday (10.19) to the roost tribe. you can find out more information on the tribe and learn how to join here! **don’t have illustrator? adobe offers a free 30 day trial. you can check it out here!

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hello, lovelies! just in case you’ve been pondering the roost tribe, i wanted to share a quick recap of a few of the things that september has brought to the tribe. i also wanted to let you know that it’s not too late! at the end of each month, i’ll send out newsletter with all of the content in it so no one will have missed anything, regardless of when they joined.

that means, that if you join before october 1st you’ll still get all of this yummy content!

and that’s not even all! tribe members also received free music, tons of coupons, deals and even a little snail mail. we would love to welcome you to the family!

want to learn more? read this post or check out the FAQs.

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If Audrey Hepburn started a magazine it would be Darling. 

 
 
i know many of you fell in love with darling magazine after i wrote about it last week, so i just couldn’t help but pop in with this great news: darling mag is partnering with the roost tribe! all tribe members will have the opportunity to get darling’s digital version for just $1. for just a dollar!

>> join or learn more about the roost tribe

>> explore darling magazine and their mission for redefining femininity

the promotional code will be sent out on friday, september 21st (along with lots of other goodies!). you won’t want to miss the opportunity to read this incredibly beautiful, deep and meaningful content about so many of the elements we as women deal with on a day to day basis. it will truly be a breath of fresh air!

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just in case you missed the introduction to the roost tribe, or maybe you’ve been mullin’ it over- here’s a sneak peek of what members can expect during the month of september. and this isn’t even all of it! :) below you’ll find all the information you need to know about what it is and how to sign up.

what is the roost tribe? in a nutshell, it’s a membership that gives you exclusive access to all things going home to roost! the tribe is a community for hand-making, home-growing birds of a feather. each new member will receive a welcome packet jam packed with insider info and tips from e-books detailing everything from how to grow your blog to my very own list of top secret industry resources and supplies. :) additionally, members receive exclusive premium content every single month, delivered right to your inbox. read on to see what will be included each month!

UPON SIGNING UP YOU’LL RECEIVE:

how to grow your blog e-book

how to pitch to bloggers kit

my list of industry resources and supplies

20% off any GHTR advertising, anytime

20% off bonnie christine etsy shop

1 8×10 bonnie christine print (1st 100 members only!)

+ loads of exclusive premium content each month (see below)

EACH MONTH YOU’LL RECEIVE:

2 seamless repeating patterns. to use as blog or twitter backgrounds, print them out to use as wrapping paper, patterned cards or gift tags, or in your own graphic design work, etc.

10 graphics to help beautify your blog, digital scrapbooks, printables or whatever! you’ll receive both the vector (.eps) and png formats. (think banners, social media buttons, arrows, etc.)

1 adobe illustrator video tutorial. i’ll be teaching you tips & tricks that i use in my blog posts & in my career as a surface pattern designer- from creating repeating patterns to custom shapes.

1 guided step-by-step vegan recipe. i’ll be breaking down the steps to my favorite recipes with fully photographed tutorials. they’ll be plant based, full of whole foods and incredibly delicious!

1 printable greeting card with matching gift cards. never purchase another greeting card for life! :)

a monthly round up of favorite links, resources & websites. from the most useful resources around the web to the most exciting new blogs and websites.

1 iPhone and matching desktop calendar. downloadable backgrounds to help inspire, motivate and encourage you.

a monthly gift guide with coupons and special offers. plain as that! my latest favorite picks with exclusive deals, just for you.

1 special topic article. an in-depth article on something particularly noteworthy. think photography tips, advice on selling handmade, sewing courses, eating healthy articles, etc!

anything else i feel like sending over. things i’ve been inspired to share with you like freebies or downloads, or you may just get a little something in the mail from time to time!

p.s. please help me get the word out! :)

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