Category Archives: New Products

Off to NY! ✈️

January 29, 2020Growth & Development, New ProductsNSS, NYCYuko

Your girl is all grown up and going to the Big City!🍎

I set two goals at the beginning of 2019 – one was to hire help for shows, and the other, scary goal was to register for National Stationery Show (NSS), which is the biggest stationery trade show in the U.S. 😱

I’m proud to say I was able to accomplish both goals 💪🏼 and this week I’m flying to NY to exhibit at NSS!

Maybe you do this, too, but I tend to minimize my accomplishments.

When I reach a goal or a milestone, I think to myself, “Anyone can do that. It wasn’t a big deal. I was lucky. I haven’t really done anything yet.”

But THIS one was hard to ignore.

Sure, I do have that little voice that tells me that you’re not really there yet. Things can go wrong. Who knows, you may come home with nothing to show for.

It was all a big waste of time and money. Who do you think YOU are? You don’t belong on the big stage.

Maybe so.

But, I’m patting myself on the back for doing it!

Just being able to save up for the show is in and of itself a huge accomplishment for me. And I know I’ll learn a ton from this experience.

If you’d asked me two years ago if I’d even considered going to the show, I’d had a nervous laugh and given you a vague “no” answer.

Well, I still have a nervous laugh 😬 but I’m going anyhow.

See, that’s the thing. If my business journey has taught me anything, it’s that you don’t have to know everything to start something new.

You are good enough to start now.

You’re capable of much more than you think. You’ve survived all of your worst case scenarios thus far. You’re resilient. You’re resourceful. Take one step at a time!!!

So I take my own advice to heart today. Courage over perfection. I’m taking lots of deep breathes as I tackle my scary goal this week!

Follow me on Facebook or Instagram if you haven’t already – I’ll be posting pics from my NY trip there!

Thank you for your support and encouragement always. It’s YOU who give me the courage to keep going for my dreams.

ps. My VIP promo ends on Friday 1/31! Be sure to sign up for my email to get the code 💕

Mushroom love 🍄🍄🍄

January 26, 2020Nature, New ProductsmushroomsYuko

Tell me something, my friend.

Do you love mushrooms??

Well…I LOVE mushrooms 🤩🍄

They make me so happy with their colors, shapes, and texture – everything about it provokes the fairy understory world that I’m only allowed to peek in in the quiet pacific northwest woods.

They’re so magical… I’m deeply inspired by their presence and they’ve got me dreaming of one day creating a picture book about mushrooms and little creatures living happily together…

(Adding it to the list of things to do when I retire 😆)

When I doodle for fun, I often draw inspirations from them, too.

A birthday card I made for Dave last year

wall hanging I made in the ceramics class

Obsessed 🍄🍄🍄

Can you spot some of the mushies from the photos in my new design?? 👇🏼👀

Tell me if you love them as mush as I do! 😆🍄

ps. You can still shop this mushroom and other new designs at an early-bird VIP rate in my shop! Sign up for my newsletter and get 15% off everything in my new collection through January 31st.

pps. Always free US shipping for orders $35 and over.

Spring collection is here 💐

January 19, 2020New Products, ShopspringYuko

My spring collection is live in the webshop 🌸🥳

Seattle has had our first snow this week 🥶❄️ Photographing these vibrant products sure lifted up my spirits!

It’s like taking vitamin D for my soul.

You can browse my entire collection here. Enjoy new cards, tiny notes, postcard set, art prints, and stickers!!

Stay warm and cozy, my friend,

ps. Wanna shop in-person? I’ll be at Full Moon Market in Seattle next weekend, 1/25-1/26!

Spring collection sneak preview! 👀

January 12, 2020New Products, Shopgreeting card designs, Valentine's DayYuko

Happy New Year!

After my last show of the year in December, I’ve been in a deep focus mode to bring new fresh designs to life for the upcoming season.

You may remember that I’m going to a BIG stationery trade show in NYC in early Feburary. Less than a month from now.

My face looks like this 😬 when I think about what else needs to get done before then, but I’m trying not to freak out too much.

And I’m really happy with how cute they’ve all turned out🥰

I’m introducing mini enclosure notes, too, and they’re pretty adorable🐞

And, new prints!

I’m also adding a self-love postcard pack and a few new stickers💕

(don’t have the pics yet… they’re on their way!)

It’s a vibrant collection to kick off the new year and a perfect mood elevator for the grey Seattle weather.

And everything else that’s going on in the world right now 😔

Most of these (except for the Lady Bug V-day card) are not in my online shop yet but will be available in a week or so.

I will of course let you know when it’s ready.

Take good care,

ps. Sign up for my newsletter to get a VIP exclusive promo code for my new collection 💕

New magnet added to the shop 🌿

December 22, 2019New Products, self-care, ShopYuko

Hey friend,

I just added a new magnet in my shop!

This “You Are Enough” design has been one of my bestsellers (they come in sticker, card, print, notepad, AND wrapping paper. phew!) and I decided to turn it into a magnet by popular demand.

A wonderful reminder for your loved ones and/or for yourself, of course.

Enjoy!

SOLD OUT 🙌🏼

November 3, 2019New Products, self-care, Shop2020 calendarYuko

That’s right, friend!

First run of my 2020 Self-Care is not Selfish calendar is officially SOLD OUT ✨🙏🏼

Thank you for your support!!!

When I created the calendar, I knew I’d made something awesome, but I didn’t quite expect this much demand 😅 Oops.

And, if you’ve purchased it and LOVE it, please keep your reviews coming! They warm my heart so much…😭

(Go to the product page and scroll down to “Write a review” section and tell me how much you love it!)

Truth be told, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to print more calendars 🤷🏻‍♀️

I thought, it would be a nice clean end. I made calendars. They’re all gone. The end.

Now I can move on and focus on promoting other holiday things. I wouldn’t have to deal with pesky inventory issues. What if I have a bunch of leftovers after the holiday season?

While it would’ve been an easier option for me to say “no more”, I also knew I would be doing a disservice if I didn’t restock them.

I mean, listen to this.

Really. Seriously. YOU are the BEST.

So, good news, I’ve ordered more calendars and they’re back-order now!

I’ll bring them to the shows while supplies last, and your back-ordered calendars will ship on November 15th.

Enjoy 🥰

ps. Hot tip: 15% off promo code is good through today, Sunday, November 3rd. Subscribe to my VIP email list and grab your code now! It’s in your welcome email.

Help me out?

October 27, 2019New Products, self-care, Shop2020 calendar, self-care is not selfishYuko

I’m back from my mini sabbatical week.

Sadly, I caught a tiny cold last weekend 🤧 so I’ve been taking it easy this week.

Even though getting sick is a bummer, I have something that’s keeping me pretty happy…

That’s your positive comments and reviews on my 2020 Self-Care is not Selfish Calendar!

Here is a happy message I got on Facebook:

This one on Instagram:

(Just a little context 👆🏼- she shared an image of the calendar on her Insta Story, and I accidentally responded with a sad face emoji 😢😆)

And these thoughtful reviews on my website, of course…

😭

My Love Language is words of affirmation, so I soak up all the love from your kind words. THANK YOU 🙏🏼 You made my day.

If you’ve gotten your calendars and love them, will you take a minute to leave a positive review?

Your review not only makes me extremely happy 😜 it lets other customers know that my products are legit.

All you need to do is go to the product page on my website, scroll down to find the “Write a review” 👇🏼 button and tell me why you love your calendar/what you’re going to do with it.

It doesn’t need to be an epic novel, either – just imagine you’re texting me to say you love the calendar. That’ll do😉

(Of course if you were not happy with anything you purchased from me – write me first and let me take care of you, ok?)

Are you a procrastinator?? Well, let me get you in on a behind the scenes realness.

I have 30 calendars left right now.

That’s not very many… 🙄

If you haven’t treated yourself lately, make it “treat-yo-self” day today!

You’re allowed ❤️

ps. Subscribe to my email and get an exclusive promo code! Offer is good through Sun. 11/3.

Two things ✌️

October 20, 2019Mini Sabbaticlas, New Products, Shop2020 calendarYuko

Hey friend,

I’ve been on my mini sabbatical week this past week.

But wanted to let you know a couple of things…

Number one, my fall and winter show calendar has been finalized!

I’m excited and grateful for all these opportunities… Really lucky to live in an area where people support handmade, small businesses 🎉

You can click here to get links to all the events above. Save the date and come say hello if you’re local!

Ok, update number 2 – my 2020 calendars are here and shipping!!

Real talk here – I ordered 250 copies, thinking I would sell out but not until later in the season.

But you all showed up in a real way during preorder, and as of right now, I’ve sold nearly 190 of them 😍

A simple math says I’ve got 60 copies left.

If you look at how many shows I’ll be selling at this holiday season 👆🏼you know they won’t last very long…

I’m probably gonna re-order more copies but haven’t decided when/how many yet 🤔

I do want them available to everyone who wants it. And at the same time, I don’t want to carry a bunch of leftovers into the new year… 🤷🏻‍♀️

I’m telling you this because I want to be transparent with you and don’t want you to be disappointed later when I’m sold out!!

A good news is – I’m still offering an exclusive promo for my VIP email subscribers.

Well, friend, it’s always nice to connect with you!

Now I’m gonna get back to some relaxing 😎

Happy 4th!

July 4, 2019Nature, New Products, Shopbirthday, cats, July 4thYuko

If you’re in the U.S., Happy 4th!

I usually don’t do anything on the 4th 😅 but this year we’re going to a BBQ at my friend’s. They’re grilling up some steaks and salmon, they said. So fancy ✨ We’re bringing a salad from our garden. A proper celebration!

(However, I guarantee you I’ll be in bed by the time fireworks start 😂 I got earplugs.)

Just like my new birthday card implies, I’m not much of a partier. Cozy celebration that ends at a reasonable time is def my style.