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A Thanksgiving Doodles on a rainy day. I supposed to give it up altogether but I keep pushing to have this design see the light.
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The rainy days give me respite from all the stress and worries I should be facing -- relocation, house works, and workload.
We can't go out that's why we can't relocate also.
The short rest made me breathe and give thanks as I create this design. Not my original plan but it turned out to be like this and I love it in a way.
It teaches me where to go to vectorized my sketch for free online.
It teaches me patience and never giving up on a design no matter how frustrating it may seem.
It teaches me to value original art and not just a copycat.
Most of the times, designing made me reflect and be grateful.
Because of the rain, I finished the following:
Seven designs as opposed to only one design I am making weekly because of busy. I am trying to upload more in two days (off) because this is the only thing I can control in Print-on-Demand. My goal is to reach the 5K additional income to add up on my salary so we can live comfortably.
However, this is something that I can't control, so instead, I counted the designs that I should be making for me to have the chance to at least reach that goal.
I've never been proud of myself to finish these much designs for the first time. Maybe, I would try to create more t-shirts in TeePublic and promote my work there instead of Dashery because I notice that my views are getting lower and lower in there.
I hope I can create daily despite of my work. What do you think?
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It's time to revisit my Design Calendar for the month of July and see that it's time to create for Halloween and Thanksgiving. And so I grabbed a paper and pencil to doodle all things Halloween that I can think of. See the design.
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Life's busy nowadays for us who's facing a major change in our lives. We will move-in to our Condo in Cavite by August 8, This means leaving our apartment since 2018 and then my youngest son and I will start transferring to a much low-paying apartment in Pateros by July 15.
Every step has to be think of in consideration of finances and location to work and school. If everything work out well, then I will going to save Php 3500 pesos monthly in apartment.
This would mean less time for designs weekly until everything is settled. This means starting all over again from scratch because we are now owning a property of our own.
I know that the transition is hard but promising. This is my very first property I bought out of my hard work.
I'll try though to design at least 1 design a week. 💕
Today I want to talk about something that’s been on my heart lately: gratitude. Not the kind that’s just a polite “thank you” when someone passes the salt, but the deep, soul-filling kind. The kind that stops you mid-step on a doubtful day and makes you say, “God, I’m thankful just to be here.”
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. - Hebrew 11:1.
When we first moved in Makati from the province, it is the faith that keep me going especially when after a few months, my husband had been terminated in his job because of drug addiction.
I remembered praying, "Lord give us until the end of the school year to survive so that we can go back to the province." That six remaining months that I'd been asking for turned out to be 8 years and counting. His provisions sustained us all these years.
I had to leave before I got terminated because I can't reach my metrics. I thought I can rely on the job of my husband back then, trucking in Montalban, but I was wrong. He's still into drugs and he damaged the truck he was servicing.
I was confused and wanted to accept every kind of menials job I can put my hand into - tindera, labandera, etc. just so I can finance my kids. I had no money to buy them uniforms and school supplies. I was sick also because of stress, I was high blood.
But I did not lose hope. I trust the Lord and He provided me the job that I still have even now.
I was able to buy my first condominium but my salary is not sufficient to get one within Metro Manila. I got one in Imus though at around 1.7 M through Pag-ibig financing. Now, it is once again a dilemma as to how we can live there when my kids are studying here in Pateros and I am working in Taguig City.
When I look back, I've gone through a lot of dilemmas that I successfully been through. I know that this present one will be easier because I have faith.
We, who are in different kinds of difficulties in life can "FAITH IT UNTILL WE MAKE IT" hence this t-shirt design I made just for us. Snag it HERE.
Faith can move mountains.
Faith can be an antidote for fear.
Faith can keep us going.
Faith can make the impossible, possible.
So wear your faith all the time.
I saw this shirt the other day from Crazy Dog T-Shirts — the one that simply says:
“Nevertheless, she persisted.”
And I knew immediately…
This isn’t just a slogan.
It’s a battle cry.
It’s a badge of honor.
It’s a quiet anthem for every working mom, side hustler, and woman who shows up even when her soul says “I can’t today.”
We’re working two jobs and running a household.
We’re packing lunches and planning content calendars.
We’re up at 2 AM replying to emails, fixing typos, and uploading new designs between coughs and sniffles.
(Yes, even when we’re sick. Because moms don’t get sick days.)
We keep going.
Not because we always feel strong…
But because we’ve got mouths to feed and dreams that burn deep in our bones.
Let me tell you something real:
There are days when I just don’t feel like showing up for the “corporate job.”
But I do.
Because the salary I am getting from it fuels the little side hustle of mine.
And my side hustle is my escape route.
It’s my ministry and my mission.
Like Denis Waitley said:
“Success is totally dependent on three things: persistence, determination and a positive mental attitude.”
He’s right.
It’s not talent or luck or perfect circumstances.
It’s the grit to keep going — even if we cry, mess up, or need a nap and a prayer break.
I cling to Galatians 6:9 on hard days:
"Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."
This isn’t just about T-shirts or side income.
It’s about purpose.
It’s about believing God will multiply our small seeds, even if all we have today is 15 minutes between errands or an extra $10 from affiliate sales.
We keep going.
We trust the harvest is coming.
We don’t give up.
I’m not the designer of this one — it comes from the Crazy Dog Shop, where I’m a proud affiliate.
But the message hit me hard:
Nevertheless, she persisted.
It reminds me of YOU.
Of me.
Of every woman juggling kids, cash flow, Canva files and calling.
So if you need a little reminder on your chest (or your coffee mug), I say get this shirt. Wear it.
Claim it.
Let it remind you — and the world — that quitting was never your plan.
(Affiliate link, at no extra cost to you — but thank you for supporting a fellow mompreneur ❤️)
Your work matters.
Your dreams are not selfish.
Your hustle is holy.
And every tiny effort — even the unseen ones — will bear fruit.
So fix your crown.
Refill your coffee.
And keep showing up, even if it’s messy, late, or imperfect.
Because nevertheless, you persisted.
And you are not alone.
With love and hustle,
Jen
Ever feel like your to-do list is longer than your sleep schedule?
Between mom life, work deadlines, and chasing your dreams—you’re doing the most. But let’s be real: Sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated when you’re burnt out, under-caffeinated, and overcommitted. You know you were made for more—but where’s the daily reminder?
When I was in our team building just recently, one of my team members frankly said, “Yes, you have no absences, only lates.” And that embarrassed me very much. I was not tardy when I was in Customer Support but when I became a Team Leader I had a lot. Why? Because leadership is loaded with many compliances, reports and coachings that eight hours isn’t enough. This steals my time for designs, housekeeping and parenting which I tried to cram up within five hours, sacrificing my sleep.
My plan moving on is to come early so that I can come home early, too. I am attempting to do this many times but I find it difficult due to lack of sleep, juggling household chores, me-time, and parenting. .I’ll do this anyway because I want to have time for my designs, for my kids and for my household tasks
We who are working while hustling should do everything to manage our time so that we still have enough for what really matters to us..
Although our jobs are not our priority, this is necessary to fuel our dreams whether it’s for our creative designs, for our kids, or for our personal goals. Our current job is the source of the money that sustains us in the mean time.
If you are one of us who’s working and hustling – Dream. Design. Do.
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Learning how to color a mermaid in Photoshop made me remember how drawing a fantasy art can help us deal with life's difficulties.
Even as an adult we often find ourselves in times when life is boring, futile or painful and that's when we find a way out, a scape to reality. I learned this as a child having the gift of drawing and writing. I guess what made me last this crazy world is having this ability.
I experienced a broken homes, I experienced losing friends and loved ones, I experienced broken hearts in all of my years. It's hard to cope with each so I escaped in my fantasy world where I draw food when I am hungry, mermaid and fishes when I miss the sea, trees and nipa houses when I miss home and sunset sceneries with boat and fishermen when I am sad, I also read a helpful book, and write in my diary. These are my constant help that often bring my troubled mind calmness. I added walking to work as my meditation and exercise and time for prayers nowadays.
I never experienced mental health issues which is so rampant nowadays to the young people because God gave me a lot of possible means to deal with it. My experience taught me how to be stronger and aim to be better each day.
If you have the gift of arts, use it, don't let it wither. You don't have to sell your arts just enjoy the healing process it brings to your troubled mind. And if you have a child who also have this gift, encourage them, support them, give them the inspiration like this Hoodie that's available in the following shop:
Because pursuing art might be all the things they need in the future to keep going.
Inspired by Job 12:12 “Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not a long life bring understanding?” Working in an environment with lots of young people, some of them are very discriminating on the age of others, making a lot of demeaning remarks, becomes my inspiration in this design. Continue reading this blog post to gain inspiration in whatever age you have.
Back to basic in times when AI invaded our designs. In today's blog post, I would like to share to you the 4 takeaways I got for the book Thread's Not Dead: The Designer's Guide to the Apparel Industry by Jeff Finley. But before that, I would like you to check this design here with discount within 48 hours. This design is the result if the ideas I got from reading the book. Grab it here.
