Hot Mess Express
What started as something to do for fun together, took a turn in quite an unexpected way. My mom asked if we could build a website. I admit, I was definitely hesitant. What in the world do I know about creating a website, and/or managing one? I think I had a high school class where we were shown the basics of how to write code, but…that was a very long time ago! If I didn’t eat the same thing for breakfast every day, I don’t think I would remember that, let alone a class I had over 20 years ago! So, of course, the only logical thing I can do in this situation-when your mom asks for something, you figure it out!
I have always been into learning, as my background is actually in education. Teaching, training, gathering knowledge, and helping others truly is who I am at my core. I love learning! However, if I could choose one phrase that most accurately depicts this last year we have spent working on this idea, Hot Mess Express is what comes to mind! I have lost count now of all of the different learnings that have come with creating a website, shipping, managing books, balancing time between a full time job in retail, family, friends, and crafting itself! The list continues to grow. Just recently, days before our official announcement of the website itself, I accidentally deleted our entire shop! Pure mass panic ensued. Now, as you can see, the shop is up and linked, but it definitely took a few years off my life in those 10 minutes!
We have so many people to thank that have been a part of this journey with us. Who have listened to our frustrations, celebrated our wins, and helped us answer question after question. So to Jane, John, Stephanie, and Caitlyn-Thank You! Your support, humor, and love has helped us get this far!
To everyone who has been a part of the Facebook page following, or, you are just now joining us, we want to thank you too! We welcome ideas, suggestions, and feedback. We are learning, and we will keep learning as that is the best part of growth!
Until next time, Happy Crafting!
-Katie