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Stationery in Mom's Basement: My Small Business Story
Started in mom's basement, now we're here! Learn about how Sketchy Notions came to be, when we lived in Italy, and how we grew, and continue to grow, our stationery business!
Art Studio Confessions: My favorite art supplies
Just starting to learn how to watercolor and make stationery and not sure where to start? Check out my beginner watercolor painting and stationery shopping list with links to all my go-to watercolor supplies.
Art Studio Confessions: Why I Won't Shop on Etsy Anymore
Hopping on the soapbox to explain why I won't shop on Etsy anywhere, and why you should support small makers OFF Etsy as well.
Free 2022 Calendar Download
It's time for our annual FREE calendar printable and survey! Take a quick survey to help us make new products and receive this adorable calendar printable as a thank you.
Art Studio Confessions: Making Stickers
Thinking about making stickers? Here's a peek behind my process, from the pencil sketch to the final sticker...AND who my go-to sticker manufacturer is!
Art Studio Confessions: Surviving (and loving) craft markets
Tips and tricks I've learned over the years to survive (and thrive) at craft fairs and markets.
Art Studio Confessions: Making it work in less than 600 square feet
Working from your kitchen table or the living room floor? ME TOO! Here's some ways I've found to stay productive and make less than 600 square feet work for me.
Art Studio Confessions: Starting a Stationery Business
Here's a collection of my go-to products and suppliers I've found over the years of growing Sketchy Notions from a hobby into a stationery business.