✨ Growth, Gratitude & Glitter: Etsy Sales + New IG Friends!

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Let’s talk about the past couple of weeks… because WOW.

I hit two milestones that made me pause, sip my coffee, and maybe get a little misty-eyed (in a good way).

✨ 100 sales on Etsy
✨ 250 new Instagram followers

Like… WHAT?!
I’m not saying I ugly cried, but I definitely did a happy dance in my craft room.

100 Etsy Sales = 100 Reasons to Keep Going

Every single order represents something way bigger than the product:
✔️ Someone trusted me
✔️ Someone chose my work
✔️ Someone is out there sipping from my tumblers, using my bookmarks, or gifting something I made

That never stops being surreal.

250 New IG Followers = A Growing Community

I’ve been sharing more of myself lately — not just the products, but the process, the chaos, the craft fair prep, and all the glittery highs (and shattered glass lows).

And it’s working.
More people are showing up, engaging, and feeling the Rise Up vibe.

So if you’re new here — hi! Welcome! I'm so glad you're here.
If you’ve been here since the OG bookmarks — thank you for riding with me.

What I'm Learning Through It All

📌 People don’t just support what you make — they support why you make it.
📌 Showing up consistently, even when it's messy, matters.
📌 Growth isn't always viral — sometimes it's steady, sweet, and built one follower (and one order) at a time.

Final Thoughts

I don’t have a 10-step strategy or a viral moment to credit.
I have heart, hustle, and a whole lot of love for what I do — and apparently, that’s resonating.

So thank you for every click, comment, like, order, and DM that said “You got this.”
I see you. I feel it. And I’m so, so grateful.

Until next time,
Jecca

Location: San Antonio, TX 78261, USA

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