Sondra the Design Diva

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sondra the Design Diva www.rosewaterandcastiron.com From Chaos to Confidence Hey friends, I’ve been knee-deep in my physical Etsy store lately, but don’t worry—I haven’t forgotten about my digital Etsy products . I’m giving my shop a little facelift, and I thought I’d share a tip I picked up (because why should I keep the good stuff to myself?) Here’s the deal: If your listing is getting clicks but no sales, that means your keywords are pulling people in (yay!)… but something’s falling flat...

Sondra the Design Diva www.rosewaterandcastiron.com From Chaos to Confidence Hey Diva, Just popping in to let you know I’ll be out and about working my 9-5 today. But don’t worry—if you need me, I’m still just a click away. You can always reach me via email or chat, and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. Also, a quick reminder: our live schedule has officially shifted! We’ll now be going live on: Tuesdays @ 9 AM EST / 6 AM PST Thursdays @ 9 AM EST / 6 AM PST Mark your calendar, set your...

Sondra the Design Diva www.rosewaterandcastiron.com From Chaos to Confidence Hey Gorgeous, DID YOU HEAR... the wait is over—Pretty Girls Publish has officially dropped! This is the space where ambitious women like you learn to turn their ideas into beautiful, profitable journals, planners, and workbooks. And because I believe every launch deserves a little sparkle, I’m gifting you a free coloring book journal page—your first taste of how fun and creative publishing can be. Print it, color it,...

Sondra the Design Diva www.rosewaterandcastiron.com From Chaos to Confidence Hey you! Just popping in to say—yes, I'm still here, still plotting, and still serving that signature mix of glitter, glue, and get-it-done energy. ✨ Black Friday is creeping up... and baby, we are NOT showing up unprepared this year. I’ve got juicy templates, spicy challenges, and content that'll have your shop looking like it just drank a pumpkin spice espresso. ✨ The sticker drive? Oh honey—it’s getting a glow-up....

Christmas in July Hey Divas! A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined me live this morning for POD Made Simple! 🎉 It was so fun designing together and helping you take that first confident step toward launching your product. If you couldn’t make it live—or just want to rewatch at your own pace— 🎁 The Christmas in July Creator Kit includes the class replay plus everything you need to finish your first product listing. ✅ Holiday-themed Canva templates ✅ High-quality mockups ✅ A simple POD launch...