🎯 Tuesday Truth: When Tariffs Hit the Little Guys (Like Me!)

Let’s talk about it—tariffs. 😩

I’m not here to get political, but I am here to be real: these new tariff hikes on imported goods? Yeah, they’re starting to squeeze small businesses like mine. Whether it's glass cans, bamboo lids, UV DTF wraps, or the little things like straws and packaging—it adds up. Fast.

I recently had to do what I’ve been putting off: adjust my prices. Just a little, but it was tough. I know how hard people work for their money, and I don’t take any sale lightly. So if you're one of my customers, just know—this decision came with a lot of thought (and a few sighs).

👉🏼 Why the increase?
Because the cost of almost everything has gone up for makers like me. And when you’re a one-woman show hand-making, packing, creating content, and running two businesses, you feel it in your bones (and your budget).

👉🏼 What doesn’t change?
The heart, the care, the sparkle ✨ that goes into every order. I still include:

• Clear instructions with each wrap

• A link to a how-to video 📹

• Freebie stickers 🎁

• A lotta love 💛

I’ll always keep things as affordable as possible, but I also have to protect the sustainability of my shop. If you’re a fellow small biz owner going through the same thing—you’re not alone. And if you’re a customer who continues to support Rise Up Designs? You’re part of the reason I keep going. Truly.

So here’s to being honest. Transparent. And still showing up, even when it gets hard. 💪🏽