If you follow me on Instagram, I recently shared a “2 truths and a lie” post about my crafting life. It was such a fun way to show a little behind-the-scenes of what it’s really like designing SVG files and testing craft projects in my studio.
But I thought it would be even more fun to expand on it here.
1. My tea always gets cold when I’m designing.
This one is 100% true. If I sit down with a fresh cup of tea and open Adobe Illustrator to start designing an SVG file, there is a very high chance I will forget it exists. When I get into creative mode, I’m fully in it. I’m adjusting layers, testing cut lines, simplifying shapes so they’re beginner-friendly, and mentally assembling the project before it ever touches a Cricut mat.
By the time I look back at my mug, it’s room temperature. Every time.
2. If inspiration hits, I’ll get out of bed to design — even on a workday.
Also true.
Creative ideas do not respect normal schedules. If I think of a better way to structure a candy holder, simplify a layered SVG, or tweak a character expression so it feels more “Luvliness,” it’s very hard for me to ignore it.
Sometimes that means opening my laptop late at night to test something quickly. Other times it means sketching out an idea before I forget it. I’ve learned that when inspiration shows up, it’s usually worth listening to — even if it’s inconvenient.
The upside? Those spontaneous design sessions often turn into some of my favorite craft projects.
3. I use real chocolate when filming my product demos.
Okay… this one was the lie.
While it might look like I’m using real chocolate in my demo videos, I actually use fake props when I can. Early on, I learned the hard way that constantly buying seasonal candy “for content” either meant I was tempted to eat it or wasting money on something that wasn’t reusable. And a lot of times either my kids or my partner will come into my shop looking for random chocolate… haha.
Now I use realistic-looking props so I can film, photograph, and test my SVG files without constantly restocking supplies. My trick? I use clay and wrap it up in the original package.
The important part is this: I still test every design myself. I assemble the project, check the fit, make sure the layers are clean and easy to glue, and confirm that everything cuts properly before listing it in my shop.
Because cute is important — but clean cuts and beginner-friendly assembly matter even more.
