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Want to Make Money on Twitter? Read This First!

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March 16, 2020September 17, 2020 by Kaity

Have you been wondering how to make money on Twitter? Well, here you have it, a full post just for you! You can make money on Twitter even easier than you think! Whether you are a small business owner or someone wanting to make your own money, Twitter enables you to use its tools to […]

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How to Dropship Wall Art & Canvas Prints

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February 11, 2020November 16, 2020 by Kaity

Dropship canvas prints and wall art are some of the most versatile products that you can create. From canvases to posters, metal to wood, and a whole variety of things in between, you can create a plethora of products that are perfect to suit any space. Step 1: How to get started First, you’re going […]

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How to Design & Drop-Ship Custom Printed T-Shirts

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February 11, 2020May 3, 2023 by Kaity

Drop-shipping is a word that is being thrown around a lot at the moment. As print-on-demand specialists with almost 2 decades of experience, we’ve embraced this new way to sell t-shirts. We’ve put together this handy drop-ship guide for custom printed t-shirts to help you get up and started with your own dropship t-shirt printing […]

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How to Start a Fashion Brand Online If You’re Not a Business Guru

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January 21, 2020August 19, 2020 by Kaity

Do you want to create an online fashion brand, but are unsure how? Or maybe your own artistic designer line? Whether you are a graphic designer, artist, fashion designer, illustrator, or some other amazing creative, one thing is for certain; getting your work noticed is tough, and making money from it is even harder. There […]

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How To Get My Art Noticed: Your Marketing Guide To More Sales

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January 21, 2020August 19, 2020 by Kaity

So, you’re an artist. You have a selection of outstanding work, and you’ve taken the time to design some awesome products with Contrado. Everyone that sees your offering is in awe, yet still, nobody seems to be finding it. So, how do you break the ‘starving artist’ cliché and answer the ‘how to get my […]

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How To Connect Your Shopify & Add Contrado Custom Products

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December 11, 2019November 16, 2020 by Kaity

You’ve been telling us that you want to be able to connect your Contrado account to your Shopify store. Well, the good news is that your cries have been heard! We have been hard at work throughout 2019 to develop an app to make it happen! The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here […]

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Scanning Artwork: How to Get Your Art on Your Computer

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December 4, 2019September 17, 2020 by Kaity

Throughout the Contrado website, you are likely to find multiple references to uploading your artwork or designs to our design interface. You may be wondering what does this actually mean? If your piece is a painting in your studio, how do you even make it a file on your computer to upload, let alone a […]

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T-Shirt Business Tips – 6 Steps to Start a Successful T-Shirt Business

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November 27, 2019September 17, 2020 by Kaity

You have a catalog of awesome designs. You’ve got plenty of great ideas. In your mind, you have a whole t-shirt business enterprise. But, where do you start? How do you make it happen? What do you do, or don’t do? How do I start a t-shirt business? Well, there is no need to fret. […]

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Where to Sell Art Online: Contrado – US Limited Edition

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November 27, 2019August 19, 2020 by Kaity

Contrado Wants You Ever wondered where to sell art? Especially online. Promoting your brand is a struggle for the creatives among us, but it doesn’t have to be. Contrado launched with the vision of a curated e-commerce space for artists and designers. Now, our creatives sell their art online in an easy and exciting way with […]

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How to Use Different Sewing Machine Stitches to Create a Masterpiece

how to use different sewing machine stitches

November 19, 2019September 16, 2020 by Kaity

If you’re only just embarking upon your sewing journey or you’re a well-seasoned stitcher, chances are your machine has more to offer than you think. Sewing machines can have anywhere from 8 to 100+ types of stitch settings alongside other tips and tricks, and the more elaborate your machine is, the more it will have. […]

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