The Nerdy Octopus

Learning Curves - It took me quite some time to be comfortable with the fact that not all of our products had to be one of a kind creations. People were constantly asking if we had prints of our multimedia pieces or smaller, lower price point options. Since 2020 gave us all some time to reflect I finally decided to change it up. We’ve added stickers, magnets, coasters, pins, and now keychains to our product line. They have all been created from images of our individual pieces. There has certainly ben a learning curve but I’m so happy we made the change! It’s given a lot more people the opportunity to enjoy our products, and us a chance to try something new. #meetthemaker prompt #learningcurve

Today’s #meetthemaker prompt is Beliefs & Values. We’re going to keep this on the lighter side (as we always do). We believe that home decor doesn’t have to be boring or ordinary. It should highlight your personality. We love pieces that are a mix of nerdy or snarky and aesthetically pleasing. We also value a good laugh whenever we can get one. One of my favorite things is being at a show, having a piece catch someone’s eye and hearing them laugh. Life is stressful, and we all deserve to smile. We hope you enjoy our creations, and would love to hear what you favorite pieces are, and what’s made you laugh a little.

Today’s #meetthemaker prompt is On Your Desk. I can’t really create my pieces on my desk, so my dining room table doubles as my creation work space most of the time, since I need a lot of space. Thankfully my OCD forces me to clean everything up as soon as I’m done working. The second pic is my FT job work desk with my daily inspiration, a fantastic sticker from @blessthemessy and the Schitt’s Creek cast Pop figures.

Today’s prompt for #marchmeetthemaker is Newest Make. Alison just created this fantastic piece because she loves the 90’s classic, Cry-Baby (who doesn’t??). Let us know if there’s anything we haven’t made already that you’d love to see!

Today’s #meetthemaker prompt is Work in Progress! This is my first attempt at embroidery, so it obviously had to include my favorite swear word, my favorite colors, and be plant related Creating this piece has taught me a lot. I’m excited to make more embroidery pieces!

#rocartstream #shoplocalli

We’re busy setting up our store front for our first virtual craft fair! #ROCArtStream will kick off May 30th at 10am. Shop incredible hand made items from local Rochester artists! #shoplocalli #rochesterartists #craftshow #rochesterny

Has going anywhere in public become an anxiety-filled hellscape for anyone else?? #hoopart #modernembroidery #enjoythehellscape #crossstitch #snarky #anxietyproblems #rochesterny

Fuck it! We’re in the middle of a pandemic. Eat whatever makes you happy, wear whatever makes you comfortable, and watch everything you’ve ever wanted to on Netflix. Just keep up the healthy social distancing! These new stickers are available on Etsy now! ... #sticker #fuckit #crossstitch #putabirdonit #rochesterny #keepsocialdistancing #dowhatmakesyouhappy @ Rochester, New York See more

We’re trying not to let all this social distancing get us down! Please keep supporting all your local small businesses however you can. They need you more than ever ... #nottodaysatan #papercraft #multimedia #socialdistancing #supportsmallbusiness #rochesterny See more

Lord, beer us strength, because we’re trying something new! 4 packs of these awesome cross stitch inspired coasters are available on Etsy now! They’re printed on thick premium 60 pt. coaster board. #theofficequotes #lordbeermestrength #coasters #crossstitch #newproducts #trysomethingnew #beergeek @ Rochester, New York

It’s a little gloomy out there Rochester. Let’s add some color. #rochesterny #citylife #gloomy #rochesterlogo #eastman #downtownrochester #watercolorflowers #flowercity

Wait, there’s still another day of work this week?! #shit #papercraft #cactus #snarky #wishitwasanothershortweek #wellshit #thursdayvibes

We’re feeling festive as fuck! Tag someone who needs this ornament on their tree #santaclaus #festiveasfuck #papercraft #fuck #buffalocheck #christmasornaments #tagyourfriends

Celebrate yourself this holiday season #singlelife #singlealltheway #papercrafts #buffalocheck #holidaydecor #snarky

Why men great ‘til they gotta be great? #lizzo #truthhurts #100percentthatbitch #papercrafts #rainbowvibes #saturdaymood

Some people are into it, some people are terrified of it. Either way, Happy Halloween! ... #papercraft #letteringart #dyingalone #snarky #rochesterny #singlelife #thursdaymotivation See more