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A Cup of Barbie Blog
Creative chats, handmade dreams & heart-to-heart business tips.


How to Start a Creative Business from Home, No You Won’t Get Rich Overnight
Can you really make money from home without being an influencer? In this post, I’m sharing how I built a slow, intentional creative business using Canva and Etsy — and how you can start too, with two cozy, beginner-friendly guides.
Oct 33 min read


Qué hacer cuando te sientes desenfocada (y una herramienta simpática que me está ayudando a volver al centro)
¿Demasiadas ideas y cero enfoque? En este post te cuento cómo estoy lidiando con el burnout creativo, el ruido mental y las inseguridades que nadie muestra en Instagram. Además, te regalo una checklist descargable (con toque simpático) para ayudarte a organizar tu mente y recuperar claridad sin perderte en el intento. 🌸✨
Jun 203 min read


Feeling Creatively Stuck? Here’s How I’m Getting My Focus Back (Plus a Free Printable Tool)
Feeling creatively stuck and mentally overloaded?
In this post, I’m sharing what I’ve been doing to clear the chaos (without guilt), why I’ve hit pause on new designs, and how a simple printable checklist is helping me get back on track, one tab at a time.
Jun 203 min read


I Waited 10 Years to Start My Dream. Don’t Make the Same Mistake
I started my craft business with just a Cricut, a small table, and a big dream — after waiting 10 years to finally go for it. In this post, I’m sharing my real story, what I wish I knew earlier, and how you can launch your own creative business today, even if you don’t have all the equipment yet.
May 304 min read


How I Use AI to Support My Creative Business (and You Can Too!)
Running a creative business can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it all alone. In this post, I’m sharing how I use AI (and my free assistant BARB) to make things easier, from writing product descriptions to planning content and staying inspired. If you sell handmade or digital products, this one’s for you 💖
May 223 min read
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