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πŸ“¦ Let’s Talk Tariffs (and What It Means for Small Shops Like Mine)

Okay, so today’s Sip & Scroll is a little less glitter and a little more real talk over coffee. ☕ Because if you’ve been seeing the word “tariff” floating around lately and wondering what it has to do with your favorite small biz shops… Well—hi, it me. Jecca. A small biz owner who’s definitely starting to feel it. 🚨 What’s Happening? Long story short: Tariffs (aka extra taxes on imported goods) have started increasing on some of the very supplies many of us use—things like: Blank cups UVDTF wraps Keychains Packaging And even some craft tools A lot of these are made outside the U.S. and brought in by vendors here—so when their prices go up… ours do too. πŸ’Έ What I’m Seeing In My Shop Right now, I’m still able to keep my prices fair—but I’m watching the cost of materials creep up in the background. It’s subtle… until you realize your order total from your favorite vendor jumped $40 and you didn’t even buy more stuff. πŸ˜… It affects: How often I restock Whether I can offer freebies or...

πŸ“¦ Coming Soon: DIY Bookmark Kits (Because Who Doesn’t Love a Craft Moment?)

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Okay, so this is one of those “it’s not quite ready but I have to tell you” kind of updates. Because y’all… I just finished the packaging for a brand-new product I’m adding to my Etsy shop and I’m low-key obsessed. πŸ’πŸ½‍♀️πŸ’– Introducing… my DIY Bookmark Kits! ✂️✨πŸ“š (Well… almost introducing. They’re not listed yet , but I’m too excited not to share.) πŸ“¦ So What’s in the Kit? Each kit comes with everything you need to make 10 customized bookmarks at home. That means: πŸ”– 10 blank bookmarks (the perfect size for your next favorite read) 🧼 10 UVDTF sticker designs (no cutting, no weeding—just peel and apply!) πŸŽ€ 10 tassels or ribbons to tie it all together πŸ“„ Step-by-step instructions Whether it’s for you , your classroom, your book club, or a crafty girls’ night—this kit is meant to bring a little ✨joy + creativity✨ wherever you are. 🎨 Why This Kit Exists Honestly? I kept thinking about how fun it is to create at my Wrap & Rise Craft Parties —and how not everyone can at...