Sondra the Design Diva
To empower beginner entrepreneurs and crafters to confidently master the tools they already have, turning overwhelm into clarity and creativity.
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Sondra the Design Diva www.rosewaterandcastiron.com From Chaos to Confidence I know.It’s been a minute. But before you side-eye this email and hit delete, let me catch you up—because a LOT has been happening behind the scenes. First things first 👇🏾 The Print & Press Master Kit has been living its best life.It’s currently packed with Valentine and Anti-Valentine goodness—think fun, bold, slightly petty, very printable energy. Whether you’re pressing, creating, or just vibing with the designs,...
READ POSTI’m on break… but are you still stalling?
Sondra the Design Diva www.rosewaterandcastiron.com From Chaos to Confidence Hey hey, Quick mid-vacation pop-in because I know how this goes. You saw the Sticker Drive. You peeped the Print & Press Master Kit Classroom. You told yourself, “I’ll grab it later.” And then… life. Work. Kids. Netflix. Scroll holes. Consider this your gentle nudge from me, currently out of office and probably in sweatpants, to stop sleeping on the things you said you wanted to work on. The Sticker Drive Still open....
READ POSTTake Your Designs to the Next Level with Printify!
Sondra the Design Diva www.rosewaterandcastiron.com From Chaos to Confidence 🚀 Take Your Designs to the Next Level with Printify! Start your own candle company today! Hey everyone! Since we've been diving deep into the world of Print and Press, I wanted to share a tool that can instantly turn your design files into a fully-fledged online business: Printify! It's the platform I recommend for all my students interested in Print-on-Demand (POD). It's essentially your "easy button" for creating...
READ POSTYour Pinterest Account Needs Attention
Sondra the Design Diva www.rosewaterandcastiron.com From Chaos to Confidence 30 Days. 4K+ Impressions. One Simple Strategy. Here's the tea... Your Pinterest account called — she’s tired of being ignored. In the last 30 days, mine pulled in 4,300+ impressions, and I’m not even pinning daily. The secret? Strategy and style. Pinterest isn’t just a mood board anymore — it’s a sales funnel in heels.\ Here’s how to use it: 💅 Niche Boards that attract your perfect audience 🍰 Theme Pages that sell...
READ POSTReady to Make Your Pins Pop?
Sondra the Design Diva www.rosewaterandcastiron.com From Chaos to Confidence You’ve got the ideas, the recipes, and the content — now it’s time to make Pinterest do its thing. LET ME IN Introducing Pin Perfection Pro BUNDLE — your secret weapon for turning scrolls into saves and clicks into cash. With this kit, you’ll: 🍩 Build stunning, scroll-stopping Pinterest pins in minutes 🍪 Create recipe cards that look pro and print-ready ☕ Access a custom GEM to write magnetic pin titles,...
READ POSTNo sugar coating here, baby—just truth.
Sondra the Design Diva www.rosewaterandcastiron.com From Chaos to Confidence Sometimes things come coated in sugar and sweet—that’s called dessert. Over here? We’re the real deal. Raw. Unfiltered. Organic. Like kombucha—it might not taste good, but it’s good for you. This week in my lives, I’ve been talking about showing up. Are you doing that? Or are you hiding behind confusion, procrastination, or doubt? If that’s you, come to the front of the class. Because you can’t move forward until you...
READ POSTTurn Spooky Season into Sales Season
Sondra the Design Diva www.rosewaterandcastiron.com From Chaos to Confidence Halloween isn’t just for candy and costumes—it’s prime time for marketing magic. 👻 Whether you’re selling digital designs, handmade crafts, or services, this season is bursting with opportunities to get eyes on your business. Here are 5 fang-tastic ways to advertise your biz this Halloween: Host a “Fright Night Flash Sale” – Offer 24-hour spooky savings with a themed banner and discount code like BOO20. Create...
READ POSTFrom Idea to Outfit: Learn to Make Your Own Clothing Line.
Sondra the Design Diva www.rosewaterandcastiron.com From Chaos to Confidence While I was away, I was in my lab (okay, my studio) cooking up something for all my print-and-press babes who’ve been dreaming about starting their own clothing line. What does that mean? While I was away, I was in my lab (okay, my studio) cooking up something for all my print-and-press babes who’ve been dreaming about starting their own clothing line. LET ME IN This isn’t just another tutorial dump. It’s a guided...
READ POSTSmall Wins → Big Momentum
Sondra the Design Diva www.rosewaterandcastiron.com From Chaos to Confidence This week was a whirlwind, and when I finally stopped to look back, I realized just how much got done: ✨ Launched a brand-new brand ✨ Started an Etsy store ✨ Added new items to the shop ✨ Created a Pinterest business account ✨ Pinned fresh new content ✨ (…and even created a fake nutrition brand for fun 🤭) SEE IT HERE What’s ONE win you had this week? Big or small, I’d love to hear it. Hit reply and tell me about it...
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