Notes From the Press
Come on in—don’t trip over my thoughts.
Essays, studio notes, playlists, and whatever creative detours I’m exploring this week.
The Studio
A visual scrapbook from my desk—experiments, works-in-progress, and whatever I’m making this week.
✨ February Notes ✨
It all started because I wanted to make thank-you cards and print a design on them. I was already picturing myself fighting with my printer and hoping it cooperated… when a little lightbulb went off. What if I just bought a custom stamp instead? Or better yet — why don’t I just make one?
So I picked up a lino cutter set, tracing paper, a rubber block, and a few small erasers to practice on before committing to the real thing. I decided to keep it simple and start with a heart. I knew it wouldn’t be perfect, but I also knew this was something I’d enjoy. It felt oddly therapeutic — slow, focused, and just a little nerve-wracking.
The erasers were tougher than I expected, but they did the job.
Then came the slow part — small, careful cuts, tiny curls of rubber collecting on the mat. The first stamp isn’t flawless, and the edges are a little rough… but it’s handmade in the best way. I’m pleasantly surprised by how it turned out. This is definitely something I’ll have to practice and refine, but I think I’ve got this. It already feels like something that belongs here in our little studio. I have ideas forming — okay, more like overflowing. There I go overthinking again. But here we are, and I’m excited.
If you’ve ever thought about trying something new just to see if you can, this is your sign.
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Currently Blasting In the Studio
Equal parts inspiration and distraction — here’s what’s on repeat while I work (and sometimes dance around instead of working).