SO CLOSE I CAN ALMOST TASTE IT….
So Close I Can Taste It… 1000 Sales!
I posted my very first patterns on Etsy in June of 2024, just hoping to make maybe an extra $50 a month. That was the goal. A little side money, a creative outlet, and maybe someone out there would like what I was making.
Now here we are, just over a year later, sitting at 975 sales. This little shop that started with bows and flowers is now helping cover a car payment and slowly turning into something so much bigger than I imagined.
And I’m not slowing down anytime soon.
Just two weeks ago, I started listing on Spoonflower. It felt super intimidating at first, but now it feels like the beginning of a whole new chapter. I’m finally starting to see how all the tiny steps add up.
Come September, I’ll finally get access to Krissy Mast’s licensing course. I know it’s going to give me the final push and the information and guidance I need to start landing licensees and stepping confidently into the world of product partnerships. That’s the big dream. To see my designs on real products, in stores, in the hands of people I’ve never even met. Catch me in TJ Maxx 2026.
In the meantime, I’ve been laying the groundwork. I started a website, created/ordered business cards, created a LinkedIn, and I’ve been polishing up my portfolio behind the scenes to get it ready for pitching. There’s so much I still want to do, but it’s starting to feel real. Like I’m actually building something with staying power.
This 1,000 sales milestone is more than just a number. It’s a reminder that starting small is still starting. That consistency and heart go a long way. That your people will find you, especially if you keep showing up.
When we hit 1,000, I’ll be hosting a special giveaway to celebrate and say thank you. It’s the least I can do to give back to the community that’s been cheering me on since day one.
Whether you’ve been here since the first bow or just found me last week, thank you. Your support means more than you know.
Now if you need me, I’ll be over here refreshing my shop page and dreaming about what the next year might look like 💻💖
