enJOY it

an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

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that photo album Ellerie is "looking at" holds her film photos and is by kolo. I couldn't find an online source but this appears to be similar.

around here it's full steam ahead with GET TO WORK BOOK. I am thankful for your comments and excitement yesterday (I think I answered all of the questions that came up). This has been (by far) the most expensive project I've ever taken on. It's also been the longest runway to actual launch. These two things have made the process feel, among other things, lonely. It is scary to put so much money out there and to spend so much time on something (that for me is) un-tested. Outside of the product design, there are many decisions to be made. I talk them out. I write them out. I spreadsheet them out, but at the end of the day, it's finding that healthy balance between taking a leap and keeping my feet on solid ground. In these painful, scary, exhilarating, heart-pounding moments, I wish I had a CFO who knew and cared as much about my business as I do to turn to and say "what's your take?" And then I remember I am that CFO, no one will ever care as much as I do and my take is, "GET IT."

around here I'm playing with my email newsletter strategy. We're getting to the end of MAKE29! Final product details headed to you Monday which means many things, including that I need a new way to use my newsletter to provide interesting content and connect in yet another way online. Look for a special (and very honest) podcast episode about that soon.

around here we're looking forward to four days off as a family. Due to some scheduling magic (read: working Thanksgiving, Christmas and the weekend after New Years), Paul has an extra long weekend. To celebrate, I got ahead on work this week so I can join Ellerie and Paul and take a slow slide into next week. We're getting coffee. We're going to the zoo. We're taking long walks. We're laying around and doing nothing. Lazy weekends at home are what my dreams are made of. (In addition to dreams about flawless product launches that pay off big time.) 😉

have a good one, folks. thanks again for your feedback about my crazy variety of posts this week.

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14 responses to “around here.”

  1. Rossana Avatar
    Rossana

    I can’t imagine the excitement and how nervous one gets when launching a new product; however, I think you have nothing to worry about. Your brand is synonymous with goal setting and I have no doubt in my mind: it will take longer to code a link in your shop for the planner, than it will take for it to completely sell out.
    You are an inspiration. Have a great weekend.

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  2. Jak Avatar

    Doing what you love is the best thing to be motivated always 🙂

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  3. Jessica Cornman Avatar

    I can’t wait for the Get To Work Book – it’s just what I need. Sending all the good vibes I can your way. Have a great weekend!

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  4. Carrie Avatar

    Have a good weekend!

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  5. Brianna Avatar
    Brianna

    but at the end of the day, it’s finding that healthy balance between taking a leap and keeping my feet on solid ground. In these painful, scary, exhilarating, heart-pounding moments, I wish I had a CFO who knew and cared as much about my business as I do to turn to and say “what’s your take?” And then I remember I am that CFO, no one will ever care as much as I do and my take is, “GET IT.”
    This. I needed to hear this so much today. Thank you.

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  6. Amy T Schubert Avatar

    Well put, and likely very true 🙂 ” it will take longer to code a link in your shop for the planner, than it will take for it to completely sell out”

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  7. amy Avatar
    amy

    Good for you Elise for taking the plunge! Saw this quote yesterday and thought you might like it–“sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith!” by margaret shepard. Enjoy your weekend!

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  8. Megan Avatar

    I had forgotten it’s a 3 day weekend. !!! You are certainly brave to be trying something so new.

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  9. Debbie Avatar

    Enjoy a restful family filled weekend.

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  10. dawn Avatar
    dawn

    I love long weekends too, enjoy the family time! SOOOOOO excited for your book, love it already and have no doubts that many will want it too! So happy for you!! I have been using my track sheet and feeling inspired each time I color in a day, YAY! Happy weekend!

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  11. Chrisy@GoodNorthCoastLife Avatar

    There’s lots is support out here for you Elise xx

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  12. Joel Griffith Avatar

    Love the images! Hope you enjoy your weekend 🙂

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