Before the social media craze, back in the days of MySpace, I blogged. I would share stories about what I was working on, what was my inspiration and the creative process behind my pieces.
Wow did things change.
Then came Facebook, Instagram, Pintrest and the list continues. I was on all of the social media, yopping my brand, my ideas, my creations to the faceless masses and loosing footing fast.
I spent more time trying to be creative on social media than creating my art, my passions. The love of my medium faded quickly, forced out by the urgent need to create content, be relevant and to go viral.
Now here I am in 2025 reinventing myself again.
It was not a hard decision to dump my social media, and I did at the beginning of the year. That was phase one. I had to get over the fear that I was going to be forgotten if I dropped my social media. Next step was to revamp my Etsy store. I have too much going on in my Etsy shop. I love to make jewelry, tie dye and crochet, and all of that was crammed into one shop. My vision was to make it like a boutique, but in all honesty, it was just a catch all for all of my work. It was too overwhelming.
Sticking with Just A Tish - I now am working on Just A Tish Designs, the OG jewelry storefront, Just A Tish Tie Dye and Just A Tish Crochet. Each store will focus on the one medium and make it easier to shop, and keeping the name format the same, easier for my customers to find me.
Now how do we get the word out that I am still doing what I do. Blogging and YouTube. I am going back to what I love. Keeping it simple. Blogging about what I am making, where I am selling, what processes I am using, and following up with how to's on YouTube for my followers that need a visual. I am a visual learner too!
I feel such a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders, and this relief is the validation that I am doing the right thing. I am excited now! I am excited to build my new Etsy stores, make new things, explore new processes and share them with you!
Stay tuned!
I can't wait to share what is going on with you!
