• Yesterday I shared the sad reality that so many of us face with coming back post conference/post course purchase, only to never do anything with the knowledge gained or the goals/plans laid out before us. So what are a few ways you can make sure that you keep yourself accountable and make the most of your investment instead of throwing money (and growth) out the window? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Make your business a priority. You will just keep treading water and never elevate if you don’t take time for your business. Depending on your schedule, choose 1 day a week or even just 1 day a month to dedicate 100% to your business growth. This is non-negotiable. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Keep a list. A running list of business tasks that you need to do so you can easily reference your “business workdays” (complete 2 modules in a course, set up your CRM, refresh your website, work on your newsletter, etc). You are 99% more likely to complete a task that you have written down or on your calendar. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Set goals. Set quarterly business goals on what you want to accomplish in your business. I’m not talking about income or booking x amount of clients. Out of that long-running list you’ve created, what do you want to knock off that list each quarter? Hold yourself accountable or have an accountability partner. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Implementing these strategies will force you to carve out time that's solely dedicated to nurturing your business! . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
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    Yesterday I shared the sad reality that so many of us face with coming back post conference/post course purchase, only to never do anything with the knowledge gained or the goals/plans laid out before us. So what are a few ways you can make sure that you keep yourself accountable and make the most of your investment instead of throwing money (and growth) out the window? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Make your business a priority. You will just keep treading water and never elevate if you don’t take time for your business. Depending on your schedule, choose 1 day a week or even just 1 day a month to dedicate 100% to your business growth. This is non-negotiable. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Keep a list. A running list of business tasks that you need to do so you can easily reference your “business workdays” (complete 2 modules in a course, set up your CRM, refresh your website, work on your newsletter, etc). You are 99% more likely to complete a task that you have written down or on your calendar. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Set goals. Set quarterly business goals on what you want to accomplish in your business. I’m not talking about income or booking x amount of clients. Out of that long-running list you’ve created, what do you want to knock off that list each quarter? Hold yourself accountable or have an accountability partner. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Implementing these strategies will force you to carve out time that's solely dedicated to nurturing your business! . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
  • As much as we talk about investing in our business, are you making sure that you *complete* those business investments? So often we buy a course, set it aside, and never log in. Invest in a business coach and never heed their advice. Go to a conference and get tons of ideas, and never implement them. See a pattern here? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We’re so excited in the heat of the moment, but when we’re back to reality and in front of our computer, we put our goals/investments to the side and go back to being strictly client-focused again. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I, too, have been guilty of this. Until I started implementing a few strategies that help me stay focused. Tomorrow I will be sharing those with you in hopes that they help you achieve your business goals! . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
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    As much as we talk about investing in our business, are you making sure that you *complete* those business investments? So often we buy a course, set it aside, and never log in. Invest in a business coach and never heed their advice. Go to a conference and get tons of ideas, and never implement them. See a pattern here? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We’re so excited in the heat of the moment, but when we’re back to reality and in front of our computer, we put our goals/investments to the side and go back to being strictly client-focused again. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I, too, have been guilty of this. Until I started implementing a few strategies that help me stay focused. Tomorrow I will be sharing those with you in hopes that they help you achieve your business goals! . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
  • I'm thankful that each weekend is an opportunity to reset and get ready for the following week's adventures (ahem, to-do's). As I plan out the next week, is there anything you'd like me to cover that I haven't already? Or something you'd like me to dive a little deeper on? Drop a comment below and I'll add the topic/question to my line up! . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
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    I'm thankful that each weekend is an opportunity to reset and get ready for the following week's adventures (ahem, to-do's). As I plan out the next week, is there anything you'd like me to cover that I haven't already? Or something you'd like me to dive a little deeper on? Drop a comment below and I'll add the topic/question to my line up! . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
  • If you're all signed up to receive our weekly newsletter then you already know that this week's newsletter is all about hand deckling. Deckling is something I've grown quite familiar with over time, as it's part of my signature look. And while it's a time-consuming activity, it's so soft and simple, it's totally worth the time and your clients will agree! Here is peek into my process: Tools: I use a basic metal ruler with cork backing and a small mat board as my work space. I also try to stick to 80-100# cardstock in eggshell or cotton. File Setup: Add 1.5" all the way around your final design file size (don't forget to factor this into your pricing). You'll want to mark that space with a hair line border (medium gray .5 stroke). Example: Deckling a 5x7 invite, you will adjust your document size (not your design) to approx 8x10. This will leave your design and 5x7 border centered perfectly inside of your 8x10 file. This is the file that you will export and use for printing. Deckling: You will want to take your ruler and line it up just on the *inside* of your hairline border. Hold it tight with your non-dominant hand and then from the top right corner, grab the paper and rip down and inward using that ruler as a guide and ripping against the edge of the ruler. Now do this a few hundred times and you're all done! I recommend turning on a good show and splitting the pile into a few nights. Hand cramps are a real thing! Enjoy!💕 . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #thecultivatedcreative
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    If you're all signed up to receive our weekly newsletter then you already know that this week's newsletter is all about hand deckling. Deckling is something I've grown quite familiar with over time, as it's part of my signature look. And while it's a time-consuming activity, it's so soft and simple, it's totally worth the time and your clients will agree! Here is peek into my process: Tools: I use a basic metal ruler with cork backing and a small mat board as my work space. I also try to stick to 80-100# cardstock in eggshell or cotton. File Setup: Add 1.5" all the way around your final design file size (don't forget to factor this into your pricing). You'll want to mark that space with a hair line border (medium gray .5 stroke). Example: Deckling a 5x7 invite, you will adjust your document size (not your design) to approx 8x10. This will leave your design and 5x7 border centered perfectly inside of your 8x10 file. This is the file that you will export and use for printing. Deckling: You will want to take your ruler and line it up just on the *inside* of your hairline border. Hold it tight with your non-dominant hand and then from the top right corner, grab the paper and rip down and inward using that ruler as a guide and ripping against the edge of the ruler. Now do this a few hundred times and you're all done! I recommend turning on a good show and splitting the pile into a few nights. Hand cramps are a real thing! Enjoy!💕 . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #thecultivatedcreative
  • Hey friends! Heather here! 👋🏻 Did you know that we have an awesome group of stationers on Facebook? Yep! We empower and support one another through community, education, and resources. Join us today! FB: The Stationery Designers Community . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
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    Hey friends! Heather here! 👋🏻 Did you know that we have an awesome group of stationers on Facebook? Yep! We empower and support one another through community, education, and resources. Join us today! FB: The Stationery Designers Community . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
  • For those of you who remember what my office looks like, you would agree that I love the color white. It's clean, crisp, and classic. But the truth is, it took me awhile to figure out how to print my beloved color onto envelopes. Lots of tweaking and lots of misprints. Well, I'm here to save you some time, tears, ink, and envelopes. In my bio is a link to a FREE masterclass on how I print white ink in-house on my HP452dw printer and a ghost white toner. With a small investment of an HP printer and ghost white toner you can stop outsourcing your white ink printing (goodbye long turnarounds and expensive fees) and learn to do it from the comfort of your own office, on your timeframe! So click the link in bio for a fun tutorial where I will show you behind the scenes of what printer and toner I use and how I set it up to print my own white ink! . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
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    For those of you who remember what my office looks like, you would agree that I love the color white. It's clean, crisp, and classic. But the truth is, it took me awhile to figure out how to print my beloved color onto envelopes. Lots of tweaking and lots of misprints. Well, I'm here to save you some time, tears, ink, and envelopes. In my bio is a link to a FREE masterclass on how I print white ink in-house on my HP452dw printer and a ghost white toner. With a small investment of an HP printer and ghost white toner you can stop outsourcing your white ink printing (goodbye long turnarounds and expensive fees) and learn to do it from the comfort of your own office, on your timeframe! So click the link in bio for a fun tutorial where I will show you behind the scenes of what printer and toner I use and how I set it up to print my own white ink! . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
  • Yesterday's newsletter was all about creating a wax seal mock up for proofs. Considering that 75% of my clients use a wax seal with their stationery suite, I knew that giving them a digital mock up was a must. I personally use @artisaire for all my wax seal needs, and they are a great resource with their blank wax seal library. Yes, design-free PNG files of all their color options! Below is a video of the steps I take to create digital mock ups of a client's wax seal in the perfect color. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ bit.ly/waxseal-video 👈🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Now just export that file as a PNG and drop it into your proof. You can also go ahead and save the Photoshop file as a template so you can simply copy and paste the layer style for next time! And there you have it! You can play with any of these settings to get the perfect look you are going for! . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
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    Yesterday's newsletter was all about creating a wax seal mock up for proofs. Considering that 75% of my clients use a wax seal with their stationery suite, I knew that giving them a digital mock up was a must. I personally use @artisaire for all my wax seal needs, and they are a great resource with their blank wax seal library. Yes, design-free PNG files of all their color options! Below is a video of the steps I take to create digital mock ups of a client's wax seal in the perfect color. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ bit.ly/waxseal-video 👈🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Now just export that file as a PNG and drop it into your proof. You can also go ahead and save the Photoshop file as a template so you can simply copy and paste the layer style for next time! And there you have it! You can play with any of these settings to get the perfect look you are going for! . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
  • Happy Labor Day my dear friends! I wanted to hop on here and thank each and every one of you in this community. It is such a privilege to be a part of this wonderful space. You all make this dream job a true labor of love. 😘 . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
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    Happy Labor Day my dear friends! I wanted to hop on here and thank each and every one of you in this community. It is such a privilege to be a part of this wonderful space. You all make this dream job a true labor of love. 😘 . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
  • Did you know that most of my favorite, tried-and-true office supplies come from Amazon? Yep! Over on my Resources page, I share all of my can't-live-without products. Everything from my postage scale to my printer! If you're in the need for a replacement or something new, go check it out. 😉 . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
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    Did you know that most of my favorite, tried-and-true office supplies come from Amazon? Yep! Over on my Resources page, I share all of my can't-live-without products. Everything from my postage scale to my printer! If you're in the need for a replacement or something new, go check it out. 😉 . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
  • If you haven't signed up for my weekly newsletter, then RUN and do so! If you're already a lucky recipient, then head over to your inbox, because they just hit. This month's topic is all about production tips. I've even recorded a few videos that I'm so excited to share with you! September's a good one! . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
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    If you haven't signed up for my weekly newsletter, then RUN and do so! If you're already a lucky recipient, then head over to your inbox, because they just hit. This month's topic is all about production tips. I've even recorded a few videos that I'm so excited to share with you! September's a good one! . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative