Empowering Customers with Print on Demand & Customization

In a world where uniqueness is celebrated, the art of customization has become a beacon of self-expression. And for those of us immersed in the vibrant realm of print on demand, this power to personalize holds a key to unlocking boundless creativity. As an Etsy business owner, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative effect thatContinue reading “Empowering Customers with Print on Demand & Customization”

It’s Okay to Make Lots of Things

No, really. It’s okay to make lots of things. Make in volume and/or make in different mediums. If you like cross-stitch, do it! What about resin art? Heck yeah! What about sewing, cosplay foam armor, acrylic pouring, LED programming, 3D printing? YES! Yes, to all of it and more. You’re allowed to explore and createContinue reading “It’s Okay to Make Lots of Things”

Some Things Aren’t Worth the Cost of Admission

Have you ever made a purchase that your gut told you wasn’t right? Yeah, me too. One of my biggest regretful purchases was spending $2,000 on a “writing” course that I was sure would help me develop my business skills. I should have bailed when I saw the paperwork. If I actually published anything inContinue reading “Some Things Aren’t Worth the Cost of Admission”

Inertia Sucks

I. Don’t. Wanna. Not even an adult “want to” – it’s “wanna.” This adulting thing is lame… sometimes. Taxes, learning advertising rules, credit card debt, getting the lienholder off my car title, cleaning my desk – eeewww, I’m done with all of it. So, things languish. For example, my husband and I have been toyingContinue reading “Inertia Sucks”

Real Life and Small Business

Have you ever had a fabulous plan for the week? The plan is so amazing that you’re going to be the most Pinterest perfect productive person ever! And what could go wrong? You’ve got hella awesome momentum from the week before and you feel on top of everything. Then your mom calls and explains thatContinue reading “Real Life and Small Business”

Creating is Meditating

Have you ever been in a flow state? You know, that vortex you’re sucked into without realizing it. Then suddenly, it’s five hours later and you’re hungry and almost feel drunk while blinking out of a fantastic stupor. I’m unsure how many people get to five hours of pure traditional meditation, but I’m sure thereContinue reading “Creating is Meditating”

Design Musings

Have you ever been inspired to create something seasonal, but at the wrong time of year? Well, I don’t think it’s ever really a bad time to be inspired and create something. However, there are certainly inconvenient times. Did you know that I was working on Valentine’s Day listings back at the beginning of December?Continue reading “Design Musings”

Welcome to the blog!

Hello, everyone! Let’s start things off by jumping right into some yummy content. I adore watercolor. It has such a unique feel and flow. That’s why I use it soft often in designs for the shop. There’s something about the detailed brush strokes and texture of the paper – it captures me. Watercolor is versatileContinue reading “Welcome to the blog!”