Candy Michelle Designs

A year ago, I was in a rough place. I had just left a job I loved, but the work environment had become unhealthy. With no set plan, I decided to finally do something I had always wanted to—take a Photoshop class. For years, I had wanted to learn Photoshop, but my demanding job made it impossible. Once I was unemployed, I enrolled in a class at my local community college, thinking it would help me edit product photos for my handmade earrings. But Photoshop did so much more than that—it completely changed my life. After the class ended, I started playing with photos I had taken over the years, and something clicked. I wasn’t just learning Photoshop; I was discovering a whole new creative world. One of my favorite things is sending postcards to friends—a tradition started by a buddy of mine. I used to hunt through postcard racks, searching for the perfect one. Then it hit me: Why not make my own? I started exploring ways to print my work and stumbled upon Zazzle. The rest is history. What I love most about Photoshop is the infinite creativity. I sit at my computer and think, What happens if I do this? or Let’s try that!—and suddenly, I’ve created something that leaves me speechless. It’s a giant playground where I get to experiment and explore. Photoshop brings my ideas to life. Everything I make, I make with hope. Everything I share, I share with joy. And now, one year later, I’m launching my Zazzle store! So grab a print, a mug, or a postcard to send to a friend—because right now, we could all use a little more joy.