Create 4 Listings in 4 Weeks — With Daily Motivation, Badges, and Custom Mockups
Do You Find Yourself Thinking
I like to start products but don’t always finish them
My Canva is full of ideas and products that I’ve never listed
When I do add listings to my store I usually never promote them
I wish I had more accountability and a community to cheer me on
By the end of this challenge, you’ll “graduate” with:
3 cohesive, finished products
1 polished bundle
4 live listings ready to earn money
Complete promotional posts/emails with graphics and copy
Confidence, momentum, and maybe even a prize
When I first started selling printables, I struggled with the same thing so many creators face: working alone.
Products sat half-finished in Canva, and it was easy to get stuck in the cycle of starting something new without ever finishing or listing.
What changed everything wasn’t just clever systems or flashy rewards—it was community. When I had people to check in with, who offered encouragement, feedback, and accountability, she built real momentum. Showing up to share progress, celebrate wins, and get advice made finishing not only possible but exciting.
That’s why the Back to School Challenge is designed with built-in accountability. The badges aren’t just for fun—they’re a way to keep yourself consistently moving forward, with something tangible to share and celebrate every day. Add in the co-working sessions and the supportive group cheering you on, and you’ll finally have the momentum you’ve been missing.
Pop Quiz: Do Any of These Sound Familiar?
01.
Have you ever started a “perfect product” months ago, but it’s still sitting untouched because writing the title, description, and tags feels so overwhelming?
02.
Do you dive into a new idea with excitement, only to lose steam after a few days because no one’s checking in on your progress?
03.
Have you ever finished a product but skipped promoting it—no pins, no posts, no emails—so it sits invisible to buyers?
04.
Do you spend hours tweaking fonts and colors, adjusting layouts, and second-guessing, instead of hitting publish and moving forward?
What if you had:
Consistent, daily progress with clear prompts so you always know what to do next.
Motivation through badges, prizes, and rewards that give you something to celebrate and share each day.
Accountability from weekly co-working and a community that checks in with you.
Professional custom mockups that make your listings shine without hours of design work.
A shop that grows with 4 new listings and a promotion plan that gets them seen.
Confidence and momentum heading into fall, knowing you actually finished what you started.
Your Answer: The Back to School Challenge
That’s exactly what the Back to School Challenge (Sept 2–27, 2025) is designed to give you.
Over 20 weekdays, you’ll:
✅ Create 3 products step by step
✅ Bundle them into a 4th upsell listing
✅ Publish all 4 listings live in your shop
✅ Promote them with graphics, captions, and a final push
And along the way, you’ll earn badges for every task you complete. Each badge = accountability marker + prize entry, so you’ll never feel like you’re working alone.
Your Syllabus (What’s Included)
Here’s everything you’ll get inside the Back to School Challenge:
Product Plan + Calendar
Your “lesson planner” for the month, so you’ll always know what’s coming next.
Daily Prompt Checklists
20 bite-sized assignments, one for each weekday, that keep you moving forward without overwhelm.
Weekly Study Hall (Co-Working Sessions)
Focused work time where you’ll check in, get encouragement, and make real progress with others by your side.
Community Facebook Group
Your classmates for accountability, encouragement, and feedback. (Because finishing is easier when you’re not doing it alone.)
Badge Tracker
Earn a badge for every task you complete. Use it to track progress, share your wins in the group, and celebrate consistency.
Custom Mockups
Each time you finish a product, you’ll get a professional mockup image to make your listings shine.
Prizes + Rewards
Badge entries go toward prize drawings, and completing the full challenge (products created, listed, and promoted) unlocks your final “Honor Roll” reward.
The 4 Subjects We’ll Cover
1
Refocus
Get clear on 3 cohesive product ideas and the best way to promote.
2
Create
Step-by-step buildout of your products with daily checkpoints.
3
List
Titles, descriptions, and mockups to get your listings live.
4
Promote
Graphics, captions, and posts/emails to get eyes on your new products.
This is For You If:
You’re a printable seller on Etsy, TPT, Shopify, KDP, or your own website and want to finally finish the products sitting in your Canva or Google Drive.
You’re ready to show up consistently with small, daily actions that add up.
You’d love encouragement, feedback, and accountability from others who “get it.”
You want to head into fall with momentum and listings ready to sell.
This is Not For You If:
You’re looking for a completely done-for-you solution (this challenge guides you, but you’ll still need to do the work).
You don’t have time to commit at least 20–30 minutes most weekdays in September.
You don’t want to share your progress or be part of a group (community is a big part of how this works).
You’re only interested in learning theory—you want the ideas, but not the actual product creation and listing.
How Badges & Rewards Keep You on Track
This challenge isn’t about grinding alone. It’s about showing up, finishing, and celebrating progress every step of the way. That’s where badges and custom rewards come in:
Daily Badges = Accountability + Entries
Each day you’ll complete one simple checklist—like outlining a product, polishing a page, or writing a title. For every task you complete, you’ll earn a badge. Badges aren’t just for fun:
They’re your accountability markers so you know you’re moving forward.
They’re something you can share in the group to celebrate wins and get feedback.
Every badge = an entry into the prize drawings.
Custom Mockups = Milestone Rewards
Each time you finish a product, you’ll earn something even better: a professional custom mockup of your work. These aren’t generic stock images—you’ll walk away with polished visuals that make your listings look irresistible.
Badges keep you consistent day to day, while mockups give you milestone celebrations when the bigger pieces are done. Together, they’ll help you stay accountable, excited, and ready to cross the finish line with 4 listings live.
Why Enroll Now?
Launch special: $27 through August 31.
Regular price increases to $67 starting Sept 1 (available only through Week 1).
Still have questions?
When is the Summer-Send Off happening?
It’s a 4-day online event from August 21-24, 2025
How long will I have to watch the videos?
All videos will be available to watch from Aug 21st at 12:00 AM EST through Aug 24th 11:59 PM EST
Can I have more time to watch everything?
You sure can! After you sign up you’ll have the opportunity to purchase the Post-Summer Power Pass for $17, which gives you access to all tutorials for 1 year.
Will captioning or transcripts be available?
All tutorial videos will have transcripts available for everyone.
Will all of the camp counselors get my email address?
No, when you sign up your email address will only be given to Kara @ ShoeLace Creative Designs to receive emails related to The Summer Send-Off. Other camp counselors will have free products available, and if you choose to sign up for individual products then that person will receive your email.
What kind of engagement and bonuses will there be?
There will be a pop-up Facebook group to join, where there will be engagement posts and opportunities to earn prizes.
What if I don’t have Facebook?
You will still receive emails and will be able to access the Create-Along Tutorials, Counselor Marketplace, Quick Tips Cabin, and will receive a Camp Kit via email.
What if I still have a question?
You can send an email to Kara at contact@shoelacecreativedesigns.com with any other questions you have.
Hosted by
Kara Dreher, ShoeLace Creative Designs
I’m known for turning learning and selling into fun, gamified experiences for printable creators. Over the years, I’ve helped thousands of sellers create unique products through PLR, challenges, and events like the Printable Sellers’ Summer Send-Off.
Before diving into the printable world, I spent more than 10 years teaching anatomy & physiology to nursing students and biology to pre-med students. Even in the classroom, I loved using interactive and gamified experiences to make learning engaging and memorable.
Now I’m bringing that same approach to your business—guiding you through the Back to School Challenge so you can focus, finish, and start fall with a shop that’s ready to sell.
Still have questions?
Q: What if I miss a day?
A: That’s okay! You can catch up on weekends or later in the week.
Q: How much time will it take?
A: Most tasks take 20–30 minutes per day, but some people can spend 2+ hours on some daily tasks depending on the size of their products and design workflow.
Q: Do I need PLR?
A: No—you can create from scratch or use PLR/templates you already own.
Q: How do I get access?
A: You’ll get the prep kit by email plus access to the Facebook group by Aufust 28th. You’ll get access to the other materials when the challenge begins Sept 2nd.
Q: How long do I keep the materials?
A: The checklists, badge tracker, mockups, and planner are yours to keep forever. The community Facebook group will close when the challenge ends.
Q: Are there refunds?
A: Because this is a live, interactive challenge with instant access, refunds aren’t available.
Q: Another question?
A: Email me at contact@shoelacecreativedesigns.com