Rise Up Designs

Sometimes the biggest wins don’t come from big crowds or big booths… They come from a two-hour craft fair at an elementary school , under paper flowers, surrounded by community, family, and the unexpected magic of handmade joy. This week’s flex? A Fiesta-themed event hosted by my niece Gracie’s school , and y’all — it ended up being everything. Gracie, the Accidental CEO 👧🏻✨ Knowing she might get a little bored, I brought Gracie some silicone beads to play with while she sat at my booth. You know, just something to keep her busy. Cut to: Gracie crafting up the cutest little keychains you’ve ever seen , and casually laying them out on the table like she’s been doing markets for years. No sign. No price. Just sitting there being adorable. Then it happened… A woman walked by, picked one up and said, “Oh my gosh… these keychains are BEAUTIFUL!” 😍 I blinked. Gracie blinked. I said, “Yep! They’re for sale!” ( Internally: Are they? They are now. ) The lady BOUGHT it. Gra...

Another craft fair is in the books! And let me tell you— this one had it all : gorgeous weather (for a while), a fresh new setup, an exciting way to engage with customers, and… oh yeah, a  windstorm that turned my booth into a glass-breaking disaster zone.  😬 Let’s get into it—the good, the chaotic, and what I’m taking away from this experience! What Went Well: The Setup & The Interactive Experience ✨  New setup, who dis?   This was the first time I changed up my booth display, and  I LOVED it.  It felt  pretty, engaging, and easy to shop —exactly what I wanted. ✨  DIY Cup Creations = Huge Success!   For the first time, I brought  blank glaases and let customers pick their UV DTF sticker designs  so I could create their cup  on the spot.  And guess what?  It was a hit!  Customers loved being part of the process, and honestly,  I had the most fun with this.  A bulk of my sales came from  people...