2023
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Peace on Earth
It’s been a pretty long year. It’s hard not to get down about all that’s going wrong all over the world, but do you know what? I’m glad that I do feel down about it. Otherwise I’d be an arsehole. Peace, people.
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Motivated by the Alphabet
I’ve been following the Struthless youTube channel for a few years now. He’s a creative whose struggles with the ‘creative life’ and his means to overcome them really resonate with me. I’ve watched probably hundreds of his videos (starting with this clickbait here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6NsEDwHHiE ) He’s funny, he’s TOTALLY relatable and what he says makes…
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Greetings
A shop update this summer with lots of reprints of popular blocks that had been running low, plus I’m trying something new in the form of greeting cards. Receiving a card in the post is a heartwarming experience, especially in today’s digital age. It brings a sense of joy and thoughtfulness, knowing that someone took…
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Pressing Matters showcase
I’m stoked to finally report that my submission for the Pressing Matters Insert #22 made it into this issue’s showcase. Wowzha. Big up to @pressingmattersmag for a drool-worthy mag and for the challenge, it’s fantastic to see so much engagement from the print community.
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Print challenge
Print challenges are a thing. And people really love these things! This particular challenge came via Pressing Matters a gorgeous UK print magazine, who you should check out for a great overview of modern printing the world over.
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Tiny Print Tuesday
Getting on the #tinyprinttuesday train, I’ve just found out it existed plus it’s a Tuesday PLUS I needed another form of procrastination today to avoid a project I’m struggling with 😬
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Reduction print
I’ve been toying with the idea of printing some of my blocks onto t-shirts for a long time and FINALLY got around to doing some experimenting. There were a few fails on the way, but I hit gold with my California Poppies on a white long sleeve tee. The Caligo Ultramarine Blue ink pops.
Megan Abel 