Rise Up Designs

This week wasn’t packed with pop-ups or new launches—it was something even more important: showing up where it matters. I started the weekend at the Heart Walk, which reminded me how much I love being part of something bigger. Walking alongside friends, survivors, and supporters grounded me in the work I get to do every day. The rest of the weekend? It wasn’t flashy. It was real life. Taking care of my mom (she is sickies). Making sure she had what she needed. Slowing down when it counted. I kept up with Etsy orders (shoutout to everyone who placed an order—y’all keep me going!), but otherwise, I gave myself the gift of presence. 💛 Sometimes self-care looks like slowing your pace. 💛 Sometimes “productive” means prioritizing the people you love. 💛 And sometimes the most creative fuel doesn’t come from crafting—it comes from connection. So today, I’m sipping slow, soaking in the little things, and getting ready for whatever next week brings. Here’s to love, family, and the kin...

  This past week, I had four days off from my full-time job — a rare stretch of rest, and I was so looking forward to it. But the July 4 weekend didn’t go quite as planned. We had family in town, but the weather in San Antonio was wild. Flooding, storms, and really heartbreaking news from surrounding areas. People lost their lives. Communities were shaken. It’s hard to celebrate when you’re also holding sadness. And then there’s the world — the news, the politics, the feeling of “what are we even doing?” It’s easy to get overwhelmed. And as a small business owner, I walk this line: ⚖️ Do I acknowledge what’s happening? ⚖️ Do I just post tumblers and keep it light? ⚖️ What’s the right thing to do? Honestly, I don’t always know. But here’s what I do know: I want to keep showing up. I want to be present. I want to keep learning, growing, and trying to do better — in business and in life. This week reminded me that there’s power in making space for both things: 🌧️ The ha...

Let’s talk about it—tariffs. 😩 I’m not here to get political, but I am here to be real: these new tariff hikes on imported goods? Yeah, they’re starting to squeeze small businesses like mine. Whether it's glass cans, bamboo lids, UV DTF wraps, or the little things like straws and packaging—it adds up . Fast. I recently had to do what I’ve been putting off: adjust my prices. Just a little, but it was tough. I know how hard people work for their money, and I don’t take any sale lightly. So if you're one of my customers, just know—this decision came with a lot of thought (and a few sighs). 👉🏼 Why the increase? Because the cost of almost everything has gone up for makers like me. And when you’re a one-woman show hand-making, packing, creating content, and running two businesses, you feel it in your bones (and your budget). 👉🏼 What doesn’t change? The heart, the care, the sparkle ✨ that goes into every order. I still include: Clear instructions with each wrap A l...