TPT Sellers Journey and Thank You!

My jaw dropped the last time I checked my sellers dashboard! It’s absolutely amazing to think that over 100,000 items I have created are being used by teachers all over the world!

TPT Seller Storefronts: Kidsrcute and Creative Lesson Cafe

My dear friends and followers, I thank you for supporting me on this roller coaster of a journey! I posted my first store item, sometime in 2011, never thinking I would actually even sell it! My original store name, Kidsrcute, was created on a whim.

I chose Creative Lesson Cafe as my brand identity for obvious reasons. I’ve often thought of changing it, but now it is part of me! My TPT business has grown and blossomed thanks to all of you. It is now a second job and I devote several hours every evening, after teaching all day, to creating and improving items available at my store.

TPT Seller Struggles:

When I say “roller coaster”, it’s because it hasn’t always been an easy road. I have had my share of frustrations over remarks left in feedback after being so proud of a creation (which were hard not to take personally). I’ve made some occasional seller mistakes as all newbies do, and had quite a few hiccups in item sales along the way! Sometimes I feel like my plate is so full and that there isn’t enough time in the day to be the seller and blogger I aspire to be, but your support, friendship and encouragement keeps me plugging along! 

The Reason I TPT!

I don’t often share personal information on my blog, but as a busy single parent this bit of extra income has been a blessing. It has enabled me to work a second part-time job without leaving my only child home alone, to keep and maintain my beautiful home that was built on a two-person income and be able to provide for my child with the little “extras” that he deserves. For this, I will forever be grateful to you and to TPT! 

Over the years, sales and downloads have declined as competition grew and a new emphasis on social media increased. I am so grateful for all of my loyal repeat buyers and folks who tune into my ramblings here on the blog! I keep at it the best that time allows in the hope that busy teachers like you will gain some helpful tips, fun ideas and useful classroom resources.

Hugs to all of you for helping me grow Creative Lesson Cafe!

You’re the best! 🙂