Apparently, Youtube is re-writing the rules again.

 

Apparently, Youtube is re-writing the rules again. There are several reasons this is being done, and they aren’t necessarily bad:

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What's changed?

YouTube has set out its vision for the Partner Program to "pay even more to creators in 2027 than we did in 2026." The announced changes fall into two groups: one covers what happens if you're already earning, and the other covers what it now takes to get in the door. Knowing which one applies to your channel makes the rest of this update easier to follow.

If you're already in the Partner Program:

• Long-form channels

Nothing changes. As YouTube's Renee Richie put it in a Creator Insider video, "if you have a long-form channel already in the YouTube Partner Program, nothing is changing for revenue sharing."

• Shorts channels

You'll still need to maintain 10 million qualified Shorts views over a rolling 90 day window to keep earning ads and Premium revenue on Shorts. Falling short of 10 million views doesn't remove you from the program – or affect other earnings like Memberships and Supers – it just pauses Shorts payments until you cross the threshold again.

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Newest Hand-Mulled, Hand-Painted Watercolor Backgrounds & Graphics!

 

Newest Hand-Mulled, Hand-Painted Watercolor Backgrounds & Graphics!

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We try to add new items daily, but sometimes life gets in the way! Since we haven’t posted new items in a little while, we have a wonderfully large update for you today.

All of our digital assets are 100% hand-painted by Shy Artist for Serenity of the Mind using our custom, hand-mulled pigments on cold press watercolor paper—strictly No AI.

 Digital Background: Serene Circles in Emerald (No AI)

Our latest digital backdrop brings the tactile depth of traditional, handmade art directly to your digital projects. Featuring a rich Emerald Green wash lightened with French Turquoise, it is layered with soft circles in varying values of Serenity Buff, medium Emerald, and a touch of Black Ochre.

Perfect For:

• Content Creation: Calm YouTube videos, Shorts, TikToks, and Reels.

• Design Assets: Professional video overlays, YouTube title cards, and blog headers.

• Tech Aesthetics: Full HD Desktop and Mobile wallpapers.

Details & Format:

• High-Resolution Digital Download: Includes both Vertical and Horizontal (Short & Long) formats.

• Pixel Dimensions: 1920 × 1080 px (Horizontal) & 1080 × 1920 px (Vertical).

• License: Personal & Commercial License included. (Note: Reselling or redistributing the digital files themselves is not permitted).

• Price: $5.00 for the set.

 Click here to purchase Serene Circles in Emerald

(Purchased backgrounds, graphics, and speech bubbles are delivered clean without any watermarks or copyright notices).

 Digital Graphic: Hand-Painted Watercolor Heart – Mayan Red (No AI)

A high-resolution, hand-painted watercolor graphic featuring a vibrant heart painted with custom, hand-mulled Mayan Red pigment. Crafted with care on textured cold press paper, this piece brings natural depth and warm, organic tones to any creative design—an authentic human touch that AI simply cannot replicate.

Product Features:

• High-Resolution Transparent PNG File: Crisp, clean background for seamless layering over any backdrop.

• Ready to Use Everywhere: Optimized for digital note-taking apps (GoodNotes, Notability), digital scrapbooks, graphic design, high-quality printing, craft projects, or video overlays.

Creative Ways to Use This Graphic:

• Digital Planning & Journaling: Import directly into GoodNotes or digital bullet journals as decorative stickers and theme accents.

• Content Creation: Overlay onto video intros, thumbnails, end screens, or social media graphics for an organic, cozy aesthetic.

• Crafts & Printing: Create physical stickers, scrapbooking pages, greeting cards, wall art prints, or custom stationery.

Terms of Use:

Includes a commercial license for small business and personal use. You are welcome to print it for your home, craft physical gifts, or overlay it into your creative projects and videos. Reselling or redistributing the original standalone graphic file is strictly prohibited.

• Price: $2.00

 Click here to view & purchase the Mayan Red Heart

Explore & Follow Us

•  Store: Visit our Serenity of the Mind Store to explore all our hand-painted backgrounds and graphics.

•  Pinterest: Check out our Pinterest Gallery to see artwork mock-ups and ideas.

•  YouTube: Search Serenity of the Mind on YouTube or watch our Latest YouTube Videos to see how we use our graphics and backgrounds in action!