Rise Up Designs

Grab your coffee, because yesterday’s market gave me a little reminder I probably needed. ☕️ It wasn’t my biggest sales day. And if you’ve ever done markets, you know how easy it is to pack everything back into the car at the end of the day and immediately start doing the math. Was it worth it? We look at the booth fee. The sales. The hours we spent there. The time it took to pack, load, unload, set up, break down and load everything again. And listen— sales matter. We’re running businesses. I’m not going to pretend they don’t. 😂 But yesterday reminded me that sales aren’t always the only way to measure whether a market was successful. Sometimes the Win Is the Conversation Yesterday I spent quite a bit of time actually talking with customers. Not just:  Hi! Let me know if you have any questions! I mean real conversations. We talked about people they were shopping for. I shared some of the custom gifts I can create. We talked about different ideas, price points and ways...

  This week was all about reflection —a natural follow-up to last weekend’s pop-up. After all the excitement, it was time to slow down, take stock, and make sure everything was in order. I started by going through all my inventory—double-checking counts, making sure nothing was damaged, and seeing which items sold the most. It’s a simple process, but it matters. Because knowing what worked (and what didn’t) helps shape what comes next. What I Focused on This Week: ✨ New bundles: I’m already planning and creating new sets for the upcoming pop-ups in October, November, and December. Customers love when things come together—like a complete set or a ready-made gift—and I love giving them a great deal. 🎁 ✨ Craft party prep: I’ve got craft parties lined up for October and November, so staying organized now means less stress later. ✨ Oopsie listings: I even pulled a few imperfect items from Etsy—ones missing a lid or with a small tear—and listed them at a deep discount. It’s a gr...

The first big fall pop-up is in the books—and wow, what a day! 💖 I’m so grateful for everyone who stopped by, shopped, and supported. The energy was amazing, and seeing people connect with my products in person was such a win. 🙌 But here’s the thing about markets and pop-ups: when the event ends, the work doesn’t. The after is just as important as the prep. The Outcomes 🎉 Biggest seller: the bundles!! People loved the cup with the matching bookmark and coaster! Sold out of my KPop. Kids loved them! Reserved my spot for next year! The Work That Follows 🛍️ Organizing: Packing everything back up, re-shelving inventory, and keeping things in order. Recounting: Checking numbers, what sold, what didn’t, and how bundles performed. Reflecting: What worked about my booth setup, what could change next time, and how I’ll prep differently moving forward. Recharging: Because the hustle is real, but rest fuels the next round. Pop-ups are about more than sales—they’re about learning, connection, ...