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This Changed Everything
Read more: This Changed EverythingMy neurodivergent experience includes time blindness, which is magnified when working on a creative project and reaching flow state. This has some benefits, but one downside is that I have no idea how much time I’m sinking into individual projects. After one of the most creative years of my life in 2023 somehow 2024 was…
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Festive Recipes & Free Books ✨
Read more: Festive Recipes & Free Books ✨One last update before I shift into holiday hibernation. Socializing and changes in routine can take a lot of energy for an autistic. So we really prioritize gentle self regulation in December. A Correction for the Boundary Zine Last month I wrote about neurodivergent boundaries and shared a printable zine. I noticed that I accidentally…
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Entwined & Ember Book Launch! 🌿
Read more: Entwined & Ember Book Launch! 🌿This week I’ve been soft launching two books that I’ve been working on for six years. I crowdfunded these books last spring and have been working on this project since I was postpartum… that’s been six years. It feels like I’ve finally given birth to twins. Here’s a bit about the books. Scroll down for…
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Zine & Art Unboxing
Read more: Zine & Art UnboxingZines & Poetry Print from A. Wilder Art for Joy Club by Juliana Naufel & Caleb Novell Friendship & Ghost Zines from Hanna Keiner Oh Happy Dani Zines, Stickers & Mail Club Art & Zines from Jocelyn Mathewes Mail Blog by Cortney Cassidy Postcards for Rewilding the Artist Field Guide by Gaia Redgrave, “In this…
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Boundaries Zine
Read more: Boundaries ZineA few years ago I wrote a post about neurodivergent boundaries. I had the idea to type it up into a zine and ended up completely re-writing it. I’m making this one available as a digital download. Feel free to print copies and give them away (just don’t charge for them.) If you’d prefer to…
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Things Bringing Me Joy ✨
Read more: Things Bringing Me Joy ✨Part of my advocacy work right now is being autistic in public. But to continue doing that I have to take care of myself. Here are some of the things that brought me joy this week. Making Mini Zines ✂️ Different types of making meet different needs. Writing is analytical and helps me unravel my…
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Don’t skip this one. 🌻
Read more: Don’t skip this one. 🌻I have an important update today. But first, a peek inside my mental drafts folder… But I’m skipping over all of that for a time sensitive PSA. Tylenol does not cause autism. Big mistake. I logged back into Instagram after 8 months away. I couldn’t have chosen a worse time to do so.* Instagram (at…
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The Neuro Nest Ep. 001
Read more: The Neuro Nest Ep. 001Experimenting with a new podcast & community space. This episode is about managing neurodivergent capacity and shifting energy levels. Show Notes What is a Creative Ecosystem? Discover Your Creative Ecosystem (Paperback) Contact me to join the Neuro Nest Discord. — Subscribe via RSS in your favorite podcast app. Transcript here. Art by Gracie Klumpp: gracieklumpp.com
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“How to Make a Zine” ✂️
Read more: “How to Make a Zine” ✂️I made this zine for the NWA Maker Faire earlier this month. It’s a single sheet monochromatic zine that tells you how to get started if you’re brand new to zines. You can download a copy and print your own here. If you’d rather order a copy they are also stocked in my shop. August…
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Hope Zine
Read more: Hope ZineThanks to everyone who contributed their art and words to this issue. Last month we had a death in the family and I took compassionate leave. I’ve been planning to do an annual collaborative zine so I opened up submissions to my newsletter subscribers. Artists are credited below. The cover photograph and stamped letters are…
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