Happy holidays, friend!
Can you believe that Hanukkah is upon us and that Christmas is now just around the corner? This afternoon, I’ll be stuffing my fuzziest clothes into a carry-on so that I can hop over to New Jersey tomorrow morning to spend Christmas with my fam.
If you’re wondering what a Willsie family Christmas looks like, just think crackling fires, Gregorian chants, gathering eggs from the chicken coop for Christmas morning omelets, and monumentally epic gingerbread houses. Oh yes, we are a classy people.
In the hubbub of the season, I almost forgot to share a couple of exciting little things with you. First, I spent the last month crunching some numbers and making some business-y plans for 2012. And holy-moley, seriously guys I cannot thank you enough for making my first year in business this awesome. No, really. Two weeks ago I took my last order for 2011 — my last order in my first year as a working artist. It felt completely amazing, and I’m so overcome with gratitude for how you’ve helped me along the way. Your orders, your referrals, your kind blog comments and emails of support. You rock. And whether you realize what you’re doing or not, you’re making one little artist’s dream come true.
While I was in the process of dreaming up big plans for 2012, I stumbled upon this ridiculously sweet contest going on over at Oh My Handmade Goodness! Now, if you’ve been in business for over 6 months and you like the idea of a crazy-talented group of graphic designers, business coaches, and branding gurus helping you to take your biz to the next level, you might want to pop on over there and read about how to apply. There’s still 9 days to enter!
I submitted my own little video entry a few days ago, so wish me luck! I’ll, uh, share it with you if you promise to be nice. I’m a little camera shy…
During one of my business-brain-storming, big-planning-for-the-future sessions, I whipped up a fun little worksheet to help me keep track of my goals, month by month. (Yet another example of how you can be type-A and artsy-fartsy all in one!) I don’t know if you have any big plans for 2012, but if you’re looking for a nice way to keep track of them, feel free to use my worksheet!
Download the PDF
Download the Word Doc
If I don’t talk to you beforehand, have a warm, fuzzy and fun holiday!
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Great video, Adriana! You’ve done so many beautiful portraits!! Best of luck to you in the contest
Thanks Tracy! There are a lot of amazing crafters entering the contest, so I’ll keep my fingers crossed. Whoever wins will be one lucky entrepreneur!
Good luck Adriana!! Your video is fantastic and I can see so much growth potential for your business in the coming years
Thanks for the kind words, Kristin! I get so nervous in front of a camera
Happy holidays!
Great video Adriana! It’s fun to have seen you grow over the past year! I’m sure 2012 will be awesome for you. I personally can’t wait to see! Good luck!
Same goes to you! I think 2012 has a lot in store for creatives everywhere. Just seems like a creative year!
Great video! I’m super proud of you for all you’ve done this year. Keep up the good work!!
Thanks Lara! You did a couple of amazing things this year too
And I can’t wait to see one of those amazing things in just over a week!
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!
Thanks, Mom!
I LOVED watching your video! I also entered the contest – isn’t it exciting?! I really related to something you said in your video – about not imagining this life but knowing that you don’t want anything else. I’m with you 110% I never imagined myself as a solopreneur but here I am! I LOVE it. Your paintings are adorable and SO detailed. I’m in awe. I am sure you’ll continue to do great.
Hi Faith- I loved your entry too! It is very exciting, especially because there are no losers (cheesy, I know). But all I mean is that even if we don’t win the actual prizes, getting to meet all these other cool crafty people is half the fun. I think 2012 will be a fantastic year for your biz!
You’re the cutest everrrr! That was a fantastic video — it was like I was watching a TV show! Love!
Thanks friend! You’re up next to try this whole video post thing!
Thanks for the worksheet! I was looking for something like this – perfect
Glad you like it! Hope it helps you plan for 2012
I love the artwork and the video….best of luck!
Thank you Talia! Happy 2012!
Fresh eggs for omelets? Yum.
Yes, sir. My mom has 5 extremely uppity hens at her house in Princeton!
Loved your video! Congratulations on your new logo and website!
Thank you so much!