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Welcome to The Sassy Subber’s Business Survival Guide

From Smiles to Tears, Crafts to Laughs

Hi, I’m Nicky, aka The Sassy Subber! After more than 20 years in the personalization world—sublimation, embroidery, laser engraving, and more—I’ve learned that crafting is as much about resilience as it is about creativity. I’ve had triumphs that made me feel like a rock star and fails that left me crying over ruined blanks. This blog is my space to share it all—the smiles, tears, crafts, and laughs that come with running a small business.

Why This Blog?

Let’s face it: crafting and entrepreneurship can be chaotic. One moment you’re celebrating a big win, and the next you’re peeling sublimation paper off an upside-down design. This blog is here to remind you that success isn’t about perfection—it’s about persistence, learning from mistakes, and finding joy in the process.

I want to share the real, unfiltered journey of building a crafting business. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been in the game for years, there’s something here for you.

What You’ll Find Here

• Crafting Tips and Tutorials: From sublimation hacks to embroidery tricks, I’ll share practical advice to help you perfect your craft.
• Small Business Survival Tips: Honest insights on pricing, marketing, and navigating the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship.
• Fails and Fixes: Because we all make mistakes—and those moments can teach us the most.
• Wins Worth Celebrating: Let’s acknowledge the victories, big and small, that keep us moving forward.

From Crafts to Laughs, Smiles to Tears

This journey is messy, unpredictable, and sometimes downright frustrating—but it’s also full of magic. Whether you’re crying over a failed project or laughing at the ridiculousness of it all, you’re not alone. This blog is about embracing the highs, learning from the lows, and finding humor and inspiration along the way.

Join the Journey

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, I’d love for you to join the fun. Share your funniest crafting fail or tell me what you’re hoping to learn about sublimation, embroidery, or business. Let’s support each other through the chaos, because even when things don’t go as planned, we can still make magic—and maybe even a little profit.

Stay sassy and keep creating,
Nicky,
The Sassy Subber

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