There has been a lot going on behind the scenes lately! Between designing journals, working on my creative business, clearing out my closet, and still showing up for my clinic shifts, I'm keeping myself busy. I'm making progress, learning as I go, and trying to remember that I don't have to do everything in one day.
Let's catch up!
My First Journal Is Here!
This past week, I received an author copy of a journal I designed, and I had to share it! Seeing something I've created come to life as an actual printed book is such a good feeling. Overall, I absolutely love how it turned out, and now I'm ready to get more of my designs published.
You can check out the journal and my excitement in my TikTok post below.
Of course, I'm already looking at what I want to publish next. I started working on another design, but I need to revisit the size requirements for Lulu Self Publishing before I can move forward. Thankfully, it should only take some minor adjustments in Canva to get everything resized.
Believe it or not, publishing a journal takes more than a few clicks! There is a lot of adjusting, checking, and making sure everything looks the way you envisioned before you can finally hit that publish button.
I'm also considering Barnes & Noble Press as another publishing option. I'm comparing the platforms to see which makes the most sense for my planners, journals, notebooks, workbooks, and future projects.
Decisions, decisions! I'll share what I decide once I have everything figured out.
Clearing Out the Closet and Making Extra Money
A few weeks ago, I joined Vinted, and I've already been making sales!
I have another stack of clothes waiting to be added to my shop. I had planned to tackle that today, but it'll have to wait until after my clinic shift tomorrow.
Honestly, selling gently used clothing is a great way to clear out your closet while making a little extra money. Two birds, one stone!
I might even venture into my husband's closet to see what he has that he no longer wears. Of course, I'll be getting his thumbs-up before listing any of his things. I'm trying to make extra money, not start a household debate!
It's one more way I'm working on bringing in income from things I already have instead of constantly spending money to start something new.
If you're cleaning out your own closet, you might want to give it a try!
Visit my Vinted shop: lisaminer
Finally Joining the Amazon Affiliate Program
I also signed up for the Amazon Associates program, and honestly, I wish I had done it sooner.
I can't even count how many times I've recommended products I've purchased, used, or found on Amazon. Your girl has been sharing recommendations without earning a thing from them!
Now, let's be realistic. Signing up doesn't mean money will magically start rolling in. I still need to create useful content, share products that genuinely fit my audience, and be intentional about how I use affiliate links. But since I'm already talking about products I enjoy, it makes sense to explore the opportunity.
I'll be sharing recommendations where they naturally fit into my posts and everyday life. And as always, I want to be honest about what I'm sharing and why.
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means I may earn a commission if you purchase through eligible links, at no additional cost to you.
Giving 3C Champagne Creative Creations Some Attention
I'm also working on revising my Etsy shop, 3C – Champagne Creative Creations, and creating digital versions of the planners, journals, and other products I've been designing.
My goal is to give people more ways to enjoy my work, whether they prefer a physical product or a printable version they can download and use at home.
I'm exploring different ways to make my designs available while being mindful of the costs involved. I want to build a collection that reflects my creativity, serves a purpose, and gives the business room to grow.
There are plenty of ideas floating around in this head of mine, from journals and planners to other creative projects. The trick is figuring out which ones to focus on first instead of trying to do everything at once.
I'm learning that building a business isn't just about creating products. It's also about making thoughtful decisions, finding the right platforms, and figuring out how to turn all those ideas into something sustainable.
Learning to Find My Balance
At this point, I'm trying to find a balance between working at the clinic, building my business, managing everyday life, and actually making time for myself.
I'm grateful that next month I'll be working fewer days at the clinic. I even scheduled a full week of PTO so I can slow down, breathe, and enjoy some much-needed me time.
I have plenty of ideas and projects I want to work on, but I'm reminding myself that I don't have to do everything at once. The goal is to build something sustainable, not run myself into the ground trying to make it happen overnight.
I want to create additional income without constantly adding more hours to my work schedule. I want to enjoy the creative process, see my ideas come to life, and build something that can grow over time.
Some days I'll make a lot of progress. Other days, I'll have to adjust my plans and try again tomorrow. That's life, and I'm learning to give myself a little grace along the way.
For now, I'll keep taking things one step at a time, celebrating the little wins, and figuring out what works best for me and my business.
Here's to making progress, creating new opportunities, and remembering to enjoy the life we're working so hard to build.
Thanks for following along on this journey with me. There's more to come, and I'll be sharing the wins, the lessons, and probably a few of the behind-the-scenes hiccups, too!
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