Rise Up Designs

This week’s Sippin’ Sunday reflection comes with a little cinnamon, a lot of laughter, and a recipe for connection. Yesterday, I spent the afternoon with my niece Gracie making homemade conchas and horchata—neither of which we’d ever made before. And while the kitchen got a little messy and we had to Google more than a few things along the way, what we created went far beyond sweet bread and cinnamon milk. We created memories. There’s something incredibly powerful about sharing space, creativity, and intention with someone you love. We didn’t need to be experts. We just needed time, curiosity, and a little courage to try something new. And that’s really what creativity does—it brings people together. It invites us to slow down, be present, and find joy in the process, not just the outcome. That’s the same spirit I try to carry into my craft business and the events I host. Whether I’m designing a tumbler or teaching someone how to use vinyl wraps, it’s always about the experience and th...

Starting something new always feels a little exciting… and a lot nerve-wracking. 😅 When I launched Wrap & Rise , my idea for a mobile craft party experience, I didn’t know if it would land. I just knew I wanted to create something that brought people together in a creative, fun, low-stress way. 🎨🛻💕 And now that I’ve hosted a few? I’ve learned a lot — about people, about crafting, and about how joy can show up in the smallest details (like picking the perfect tumbler wrap). ☕️🌸 Here’s what I didn’t expect: How much people LOVE choosing their own designs 🖼✨ How relaxing it is when you don’t have to bring supplies or clean up 🧼 How often someone says “I’m not crafty” — and then totally nails it 🎯 How loud the laughs get when the music’s on and everyone’s just playing 🎶😄 How powerful it is to watch people create something with their own hands and feel so proud of it 🙌 Why I Keep Saying Yes to This Idea 👍🏽 Because it’s not just about tumblers. It’s a...