Rise Up Designs

This week’s cup of cafecito comes with a side of graduation glitter, family feels, and a  little  rock ‘n roll. ☕💃🏽✨ Let’s start with  Gracie , my little star who just graduated  5th grade ! 💐🎉 This was no ordinary graduation—she’s part of the very first class to go from Kinder all the way through 5th. From district honor choir to silver medals in roller skating, this girl is already collecting wins like it’s her job. Middle school better  bring it , because Gracie’s coming in hot. 🔥 Then there’s  my nephews, Ricardo and Ralphie , who both graduated in  Laredo, TX  and reminded me that our family doesn’t just show up—we  shine . ✨ 🎓  Ricardo  graduated from  Alexander High School , earning  Magna Cum Laude Honors 👏🏽. I didn’t make the ceremony but I  did  attend the celebration—and let me tell you, that party brought so much joy. What made it extra special? His band with his brother  Benny  did ...

We’re heading into that magical, chaotic stretch of the year when all the things happen at once: 🎓 End of the school year ✏️ Teacher Appreciation Week (first full week of May!) 🎉 Graduations 💐 Mother’s Day 👔 Father’s Day 🛍️ Spring markets And yes… summer is peeking around the corner It’s A LOT. And if you’re a maker, seller, or even just someone who lives in a group chat, you already know: 👉🏽 You’ve gotta get ahead of it. 💡 What I’ve Learned (Sometimes the Hard Way): Running my Etsy shop while also working full-time has taught me that you can’t wait until the week of to start promoting seasonal gifts. People are already searching, favoriting, adding to cart—and Etsy’s algorithm? She prefers the planners. The early birds. The “I posted it three weeks ago and pinned it twice” crowd. 🗓️ So Let’s Break It Down: ✏️ Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6–10, 2024) Start posting: Mid-April Gift ideas: Name tumblers, cute little bundles, custom tags, gift-ready cups with sweet notes 💐 Moth...