​💖 Confession Time: My Crafting Is Not Funding My Life (And That's Okay!)

​Hey Sis,

​I want to talk straight with you today, because if you follow me, you know that transparency is what I promised.

Sometimes, when you see beautiful projects, colorful fabric hauls, or a seemingly endless stream of creative energy online, it's easy to assume things. It's easy to think, "Wow, she must be selling so much!" or "I wish my hobby could pay my bills like hers."

​Let me set the record straight: My crafting, right now, is not funding my life in any way.

​🙅‍♀️ This Is Not a Money Maker (Yet!)

​Look, I'm here sharing my art, my wins, and yes, even my messy fails. But the truth is, the money I make from selling an occasional piece or through small blog revenue barely covers the cost of the supplies I buy for the next five projects. It certainly isn't paying the mortgage or buying groceries for the kids.

​And you know what? That's okay.

​I felt like I needed to say this out loud, especially to my fellow Black women and mamas who are also trying to juggle everything. The pressure to monetize every single thing we love can suck the joy right out of it. And for a long time, the pressure to look like a successful business made me hide the truth.

​🧘‍♀️ My Crafting is My "Thing." My Outlet. My Therapy.

​When I started Craftin Ass Blk Grl, I wasn't looking for a business plan. I was looking for me.

​As a mom, as a partner, as an employee, you pour yourself out all day, every day. You're the main character in everyone else's story. But when I sit down at my machine, or with my yarn, or with a fresh canvas—that time is mine.

​It's the space where I can turn off the mental checklist of a hundred things I need to do.

​It's the outlet where I can manage the stress and anxiety that comes from carrying the world on my shoulders.

​It's the quiet moment where I get to connect with the creative soul I almost lost to the daily grind.

​My crafts are my way to help me find me again. It’s the most important work I do, and it doesn't have a price tag. It's truly therapeutic.

​📈 The Dream: Full-Time Crafting & Inspiring You

​Now, don't get it twisted—the dream is still very much alive. I would love for this hobby—this passion for blogging, creating, and inspiring my community—to eventually become my full-time career.

​Imagine: A life where my daily schedule revolves around creating beautiful things and connecting with all of you. It's the ultimate goal!

​But going full-time? That's a huge, terrifying leap. It requires a solid plan, a big cushion, and a level of confidence that, honestly, I just haven't been able to talk myself into right now. And again, I want to be honest: Fear of failure is real.

​📣 Let's Keep It Real, Sis

​So, thank you for letting me share this piece of my journey. I hope it takes some pressure off you if you're out here crafting for joy, not for profit.

​For now, Craftin Ass Blk Grl is my passion, my therapy, and my slow-burn dream. I'm taking baby steps, showing up authentically, and focusing on the joy of creating. If you're walking a similar path—juggling your real life with a powerful creative calling—know that you're not alone.

​Keep crafting, keep healing, and let that creative fire burn, no matter how much it’s currently depositing into your bank account!

Love Always,

Your Favorite Craftin Ass Blk Grl