🛼 Creativity & Inspiration Doesn’t Clock Out: Lessons from the Roller Rink ✨

This weekend, I took a break from the hustle of Rise Up Designs to support my niece at her artistic roller-skating competition in Waco, TX — and I came back with something unexpected:

A heart full of inspiration… and a phone full of photos and ideas. 😍

I didn’t bring my Cricut, my tumblers, or my sticker stash. What did I bring? My eyes, my heart, and a quiet reminder that even when you’re not “on,” creativity doesn’t clock out.

What I Noticed from the Sidelines:

🎨 The bright, joyful color palettes in every costume — from neons and glitter to soft pastels and bold contrasts. Instant design inspo.
👟 The skaters ranged from tiny beginners to full-grown adults — all ages, all abilities, all showing up.
💪🏽 The dedication was unreal. Every spin, every jump, every flourish — the result of months (years!) of practice.

I watched families cheer, kids adjust costumes, and competitors walk off after a routine with smiles and tears. And it hit me: This is a whole creative community — and I hadn’t seen many shops speaking directly to them.

A Market No One’s Talking About 🎯

Think about it:
🛼 Stickers that celebrate roller-skating culture
🛼 Tumblers for skaters and coaches
🛼 Keychains for competition bags
🛼 Gifts for skaters that aren’t generic medals or sports ribbons

It’s niche.
It’s vibrant.
It’s full of passion.
Which, let’s be honest, is where the best products come from.

And seeing how proud these skaters were — especially my niece, who took second place in her categories! 🥈 — I couldn’t stop the ideas from rolling in. (Yes, pun intended.)

What It Reminded Me:

Sometimes we look for inspiration in trends, stats, and what other shops are doing.
But more often? It’s found in real life.

In bleachers.
In quick weekend trips.
In watching someone do what they love with everything they’ve got. 💛

This wasn’t just a competition. It was a reminder to slow down, look around, and stay open to the creative nudges that show up when we least expect them.

Final Thoughts:

You don’t need to be “in the zone” to be inspired. Sometimes the best ideas show up in moments you weren’t planning to work — and that’s the magic of creativity.

So here’s your permission to stop chasing ideas and start living them. Let life do what it does best — spark something.

Until next time,
Jecca 💕

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