Rise Up Designs

☕  Sippin’ Sunday: The Long Game  and  a Great Time This week, I hosted a wreath party that was creative, joyful, and truly special. It was a smaller group than usual, and to be honest, I wasn’t sure how it would all play out. Normally, I make a little profit from the party itself—but where I usually see the bigger return is from guests purchasing wraps or crafts afterward. That didn’t happen this time. At first, I’ll admit—I was a little bummed. But as the evening unfolded, I realized this party was a win in  so many other ways . ✨ The energy in the room was so fun, relaxed, and creative. ✨ Every guest left with a  gorgeous, completely personalized  wreath. ✨ I left feeling creatively recharged and  so proud  of what we made together. And here’s the exciting part: 💫 Three guests asked about hosting their own craft parties. 💫 One mentioned bringing in a church group to do a group event. 💫 Several others shared ideas and tagged me on socials aft...

This week reminded me why I started. (Also reminded me that sleep is optional when you're building an empire... but let’s not unpack that. 😅) I got a DM on Etsy from a repeat customer —yes, a REPEAT! 🙌 That alone had me doing a little happy dance in my kitchen (you know the one, messy bun flopping, coffee in hand, my sisters judging me). But then—plot twist—she asked for a bulk order . Like… MULTIPLE ITEMS. Plural. 😭 She said she loved the quality, the way I package everything, and the customer service. Y’all. That hit me straight in the glitter-covered heart. 💘 Because when someone comes back and wants more of what you’re creating? That’s not just a sale—it’s a sign. A “you’re doing something right, girl” kind of sign. And THEN (because apparently the universe was feeling generous), I got to teach a craft class last weekend 🎨✂️. It was so fun to be in my element—teaching, creating, and saying things like “No, you didn’t ruin it, it’s called texture.” 😂 I even made a fe...