Rise Up Designs

This week has been all about listening to my customers and pivoting with purpose . I’ve been busy prepping for my upcoming Wine and Wreaths Craft Party this Saturday (yes, it’s as fun as it sounds! 🍷🎀). But between glue guns, grapevines, and ribbon, something else exciting happened — I got feedback that really made me think. Someone said, “I love your products, but what would I get for a man?” Totally fair question. Most of my items lean toward a fun, colorful, or feminine vibe — wraps, bookmarks, keychains, tumblers — all things that make people smile but might not immediately catch a guy’s eye. So I started thinking: What’s something guys would actually love? Then it hit me: beer mugs. 🍻 So I created a new bundle just in time for the holidays — a custom beer mug featuring their favorite college or pro sports team, paired with a pallet coaster, a handful of peanuts, and wrapped up gift-ready in cellophane. It’s simple, it’s thoughtful, and it totally works. Of course, I h...

Big things are coming! My very first major pop-up event is right around the corner—October 4th—and this week has been all about prep. I’ve been busy creating something I haven’t done before: bundles just in time for the holiday season. Instead of selling items one by one, I’m combining them into gift-ready sets 🎁. Here’s what I’ve been working on: ✨ Tumbler + Wrap + Matching Bookmark + Daisy Coaster all packaged in clear cellophane — ready to grab and go! ✨ Book Lover Bundle for all the readers out there. 📚 ✨ Houston Sports Lover Bundle 🏈⚾ ✨ Dallas Sports Bundle 🏀🏈 So far, I’ve made 10 of these bundles, priced at $25 each. The goal? To increase my ticket price while giving customers ready-made gifts they’ll love. On top of that, I’ve been practicing my setup at home. I pitched my tent in the backyard and mapped out my booth layout so I can be more efficient when the big day comes. Because let’s be real—setup day can be overwhelming. But with a little practice, I know ...