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What if your side interests could become income streams?
I truly love my design work, but freelance income is unpredictable. And in one of the low months, I thought it would be really cool to have some extra coins not from my main work, but something that could work on its own
So I decided I could share useful things and earn additionally from that. And now I have a few small digital shops that bring me extra every month
This isn’t a story about huge success, a dramatic launch, or overnight results
Here’s how I got to where I am now and how you can start earning extra from your skills too 🙌
*there’s a character limit, so I’ll continue in the comments
great work!
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I decided to test the idea in the simplest way possible
That’s how my Lottie animation shop with icons and buttons appeared. I began with something I already knew how to do and had been slowly building in small, almost invisible steps
Nothing huge, but for the past three...
[2]
With the rise of AI images, I created several series of digital wallpapers. Holographic collections, gemstones, and now watercolor collections are on the way (sooo excited!)
It’s something where I can combine my creativity with my love for diving deep into details, which, as...
[3]
And now, having grown up, I’m ready to share not only visuals but the process as well
My most asked question is where I get the time and energy for side projects and so many different interests. The answer is simple: I intentionally simplify the non-creative parts of my life
...
So, the idea of this story and the inspiration I want to leave you with is this:
You absolutely have something to share with the world!
Something you love doing. Something you’re genuinely good at.
You can find a few days to shape it into a product that helps others and brings you...
Super!
Thank youu!
you are welcome.
This resonates so much! The idea that your skills can work for you even during slow client months is powerful. Digital products are such a smart way to create that buffer. Excited to read how you built yours up — would love to see what kinds of things you're selling in your shops!
love the transition!
Thank youu!
Yeah! 🙌 My system is already live as a product (including individual parts) on my page
Working on bringing the art collections here as well
Thank you! 🤩
Your work on this project is impressive.
Thank you! 😍
Good work
Thank you!
Nice one
Exactly Stacy! while doing freelancing you've to have one passive income working for you while you sleep.
wonderful!
wow🔥
love this @Stacy · Heed Collective 🔥
great
This is dope 🔥
Love this Stacy - the best work comes from where you're naturally motivated!
What is this transition???
Wow 👌 🔥
Nice
Super creative
is it a side interest once it becomes an income stream?
Awesome
This is real. Building small digital assets is underrated.
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