tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post4320856243479935491..comments2024-02-14T02:34:47.703-08:00Comments on Julie Ann Art: LearningJulie Ann Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07281980372437849801noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-56477227983587053932013-08-25T09:02:31.693-07:002013-08-25T09:02:31.693-07:00I'm happy for you Julie. Your hard work is pay...I'm happy for you Julie. Your hard work is paying off, and you are gaining personal rewards as well. Your gratefulness is beautiful. x TamaraAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17628222903583157766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-90943075403408907112013-08-24T07:21:24.446-07:002013-08-24T07:21:24.446-07:00Really appreciate opening yourself up to the world...Really appreciate opening yourself up to the world and exposing your fears - it lets the rest of us know it's ok to feel vulnerable sometimes. And also that it takes time. Thank you.Kirihttp://www.ilikethatlamp.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-773016530653947662013-08-20T00:41:28.061-07:002013-08-20T00:41:28.061-07:00You're such an inspiration! I totally agree ab...You're such an inspiration! I totally agree about finding yourself through running your own business. It only took me 30 years to learn this for myself!<br /><br />xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-37637818792616792892013-08-19T15:17:20.213-07:002013-08-19T15:17:20.213-07:00You are so right. I've been fortunate with my ...You are so right. I've been fortunate with my business, since I'm outgoing and I could talk to a fence post. I'm lucky to not have trouble engaging people, but I definitely get butterflies everytime I think about the fact that "what if people don't like what I make?" I've been at this for four years now, but it seems like that fear isn't going away.Ashley Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06897071347929162356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-11653584163666834412013-08-19T13:23:05.988-07:002013-08-19T13:23:05.988-07:00yep, totally agree! owning your own biz and putti...yep, totally agree! owning your own biz and putting yourself and your work out there forces you to be more confident and have a thicker skin. If you can't do that, you probably won't make it :).ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14347031157703265500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-57584857502961200132013-08-19T12:15:46.074-07:002013-08-19T12:15:46.074-07:00Julie, I totally know how you feel. I'm defini...Julie, I totally know how you feel. I'm definitely not in the stage you are in your business, but I think you're awesome! Your cards are unconventional, but who loves normal? Normal is boring:) I've started a card business last year, but after getting laid off from my full time business in June I've been able to focus on all cards everyday all day. I'm not one who is afraid to speak up, especially for someone else. But when it comes to selling myself...can't do it. And it's very frustrating. This is a skill is that I know is imperative for me to be successful. If I don't believe in my own work, who else will. So keep doing what you're doing girl! Andihttp://aplovesdesign.typepad.com/ap_design/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-18518820688540618272013-08-19T11:20:45.340-07:002013-08-19T11:20:45.340-07:00This was perfect to read on a Monday where motivat...This was perfect to read on a Monday where motivation can be lacking. Thanks!Eura Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17353718451978024523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-61797426454832671442013-08-19T10:30:23.073-07:002013-08-19T10:30:23.073-07:00all so true. :) xoall so true. :) xoErikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121480854129779644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-39625794472735315292013-08-19T10:02:59.284-07:002013-08-19T10:02:59.284-07:00Finally, someone I can relate to :) Thank you for ...Finally, someone I can relate to :) Thank you for this post and being such a great inspiration. Love your shop and where you're going with the new stuff! HoLLiEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11874001847470279559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-82535091127489473402013-08-19T09:26:08.783-07:002013-08-19T09:26:08.783-07:00AH! I know what you mean with putting yourself out...AH! I know what you mean with putting yourself out there more. It is hard...but I have noticed that every time I do it, I get positive feedback. I was thinking today that I need to do an Instagram special, but I thought "what if no one wants my stuff?" haha. Your story is so easy to relate to!Caseyhttp://caseydsibley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-2261277578537176652013-08-19T09:20:32.126-07:002013-08-19T09:20:32.126-07:00so happy for your success. seriously you are such ...so happy for your success. seriously you are such an inspiration!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01102642927521577817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-43503912410897199762013-08-19T09:18:28.906-07:002013-08-19T09:18:28.906-07:00I'm about to make the self-employment switch a...I'm about to make the self-employment switch and I am incredibly nervous. Great post!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699594650305506763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-20403196253606692842013-08-19T09:08:13.091-07:002013-08-19T09:08:13.091-07:00It's funny, I was at Renegade SF and I was sup...It's funny, I was at Renegade SF and I was super happy to see you there. I wanted to tell you how much I love your work and how much your interview for Etsy inspired me. But when I saw you there, I thought you looked like you didn't want to talk to anyone. You were probably just tired or shy as well. So I didn't approach you. Shame, nah... I'm very shy too and many times I get mistaken by angry or aloof. Funny I did that to you too :)<br />I any ways, I really admire you and your work, and thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-24520856076741675432013-08-19T08:51:02.249-07:002013-08-19T08:51:02.249-07:00Love your introspective posts of late. I'm con...Love your introspective posts of late. I'm contemplating starting a new business and I'm scared beyond believe. I'm naturally sensitive and want to please everyone, especially myself and my perfectionist standards. I'm sure it'll be an exciting journey. It really helps knowing that others have been brave and challenged themselves to develop thicker skins and succeed. <br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />Hannah @ thelemonhiveHannah at The Lemon Hivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12046155728445845231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-67452355119136530162013-08-19T08:43:12.224-07:002013-08-19T08:43:12.224-07:00Fist off, any endeavor that can help someone get a...Fist off, any endeavor that can help someone get a little bit thicker skin is a positive one. I'm not implying that there's something wrong with being soft and sensitive, but I think it's good to not let others' opinions determine our self-worth or hinder our good ideas.<br /><br />Second ... I love how you styled my key :) Thank you!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com