Six years ago today I finished painting a denim jacket that would (eventually) lead me to making fan merch, attending and selling at artist alleys and meeting my best friends. I owe this jacket a great deal of thanks.

An update!! I am alive I promise - I’m just in a lot of pain. Please standby for a one-on-one personal reply to your DMs tonight/tomorrow at the latest.

okay, back to work!!!!!!!!!

Sorry for the Saturday morning sads but I’m deeply missing my mom this morning and it sucks. Gentle reminder to hug your loved ones.

@cookiestraw.bsky.social commissioned me to do the cover for their upcoming makeup palette to commemorate the SBR anime! 💙💜💚 Had a ton of fun playing with colors on this one! Be sure to check it out once it debuts at anime expo and drops in their shop! 🏇🤠 💙💜💚

I have one more (much smaller) packaging push to get out this weekend and then I’ll be 100% caught up on *all* orders that have been pending shipment in my shop!! It feels SO good to be back to work. Thank you again for the patience and kindness. 💕

Late post but here’s the birthday ‘fit from last week. Pants by Dressed in Lala, bag by Baggu (the John Waters collab) and necklace is thrifted vintage from the 70s.

Working on a new eyeshadow palette concept.... #SBR #JJBA

Tomorrow (May 12th) is my birthday, so I bought myself a little cake as a treat.

I made a really good purchase from @fishwigglesstudio.bsky.social yesterday while vending at Chibi Chibi Con!! Everyone say “hello” to Oolong!

Unrelated to everything but my big "win" of the last week was somehow securing a full set of Labubus during a livestream drop. I've been riding that high for like six days.

Every single remaining order from my shop has had a shipping label purchased for it and tracking sent to the recipient!! If you didn’t receive an email, contact me!!

I apologize for this being a screenshot, I wrote too many words for BlueSky. Thank you for your continued patience and support.

I LOVE MY FRIENDS 😭

My rent is due tomorrow and im only a couple hundred short, so here are the ways you can best support me! Shop: Www.cookiestraw.shop Donate: ko-fi.com/cookiestraw Or DM me to commission me for artwork or merchandise creation guidance! Thanks!!

to support @cookiestraw.bsky.social without adding to their workload while they're experiencing a difficult time, you can give to their ko-fi below 💜!

Thank you for giving me grace collectively through my loss. Im grateful. I just got done with a convention last weekend where I was belittled, made fun of, and told my work was ugly. Im (now more than ever) grateful for the people who support myself and my work.

Boosts/shares appreciated! ♡ cookiestraw.shop/collections/...

I gotta make a lil graphic for the depression sets being available for sale again but today is hard so don't expect much lmao

I just got my lounge set by @cookiestraw.bsky.social & I could not be more ecstatic! The timing of this could not have been more perfect. I am having major surgery towards the end of this week & need something comfy to recover in afterwards. Gonna be a cozy Pirate! THANK YOU! SO MUCH! #OFMD

Im working on getting the last few orders out today + tomorrow. But with my partner losing their job, my mom passing, and rent being due.... im opening sales on some leftover stock for The Depression Collection to help cover remaining shipping costs. Thank you!!

I am never doing a gaming convention ever again. These past three days have been hell.

Ahhh! They're here! @cookiestraw.bsky.social The set is amazing! I had to try everything on even it's 92 degrees right now, lol. (The pants are also beautiful.)

Im at the Washington Gaming Expo this weekend in Puyallup! Come say "hi" and get some goodies!

Its been a hard month for my entire family, so I forced everyone into the car to experience nature today.

I stress baked like six dozen cookies.

I have about 45 orders left to ship out this upcoming week, and then ill be listing leftover depression robe sets for sale next week! The larger sizes will be limited, so keep an eye out for my drop details (coming soon) if youre trying to snag a 2xl or 3xl.

Well... life finds a way I guess. I needed to go to California anyway to spread my mom's ashes so maybe this is a sign.

My mom just passed. She's no longer suffering. Thank you for the support and love.

Finally got to wear my @cookiestraw.bsky.social sweatpants and sweatshirt on my little jaunt. 🥰 They're a perfect fit and so so cosy (so cosy in fact I had to strip off later 😅)

My moms cremation is going to cost $2700 for the cheapest option, and we simply do not have it and am afraid to ask for help since everyone has been so helpful already. I don't know what to do.

Keeping it brief and blunt because im struggling with words and emotions: According to the doctors, my mom won't make it to the end of the week. Thank you for the well wishes and financial help. I appreciate you.

Now featuring the lounge pants ☺️ The socks are also from @cookiestraw.bsky.social purchased in 2023 (Co-captains tote bag by @poorlyformed.bsky.social )

My OFMD loungewear from @cookiestraw.bsky.social arrived!! It's so cozy and warm! I'm so happy with the fit and the quality! *Not pictured matching sweat pants 😁

With vet and family related medical bills piling up, im afraid im going to be late on rent this month. Im going to gently drop my Kofi here and mention that any sales in my shop would seriously help me out. Im ~$300 short. ko-fi.com/cookiestraw

So I'm not the best with taking photos of myself but this sweatshirt is divine! Comfortable with amazing detail! Lovely job, @cookiestraw.bsky.social my new favorite piece of clothing #ofmd #ourflagmeansdeath #fanclothing #fashion

I plan on making a more professional post later today, but my moms overall health has not been good and shes likely being re-admitted to the hospital. Please be patient with me while I figure out a new shipping deadline for preorder items. Thank you for your understanding.

Working on some deco sticker sheets!! I have a fun big announcement coming soon...

Our landlord is coming for an "impromptu inspection" tomorrow morning, and ive just vended three shows back to back so... my house is a wreck. I'll be cleaning all day today, and will be restocking some shop inventory tomorrow or Tuesday. 🙇‍♂️

When you gonna stop having cookies with the rookies and get raw with the straw?

I think my small business has outgrown the "small business cart" at USPS? 😅

🎈🐰 #art #originalart

Handmade totebags and hongbao for this Saturday's Lunar New Year Festival in CID Seattle.

2019 → 2025!

Im considering bringing back my sticker club in March... Im struggling with themes, though. I wanted to choose a theme based on nonsensical joy (disco bunnies, clown cats, etc.) but it'd be fun to do a theme where there is a learning aspect? Like "flower language" or "animal facts" Thoughts?

Lu started playing Fallout New Vegas so get ready for my two decade long reoccuring hyperfixation to continue i guess.

And now a very sobering and serious post: with regards to the tariffs, I dont think I'll be able to afford creating "bigger" items like apparel and accessories until the current president leaves office. I'm really sad, because I had some great things planned for 2025 and 26. 😔😭

What is UP, ofmd fandom?? We are officially over 2/3rds done shipping orders and the other remaining 1/3rd should go out this upcoming week! Keep your eyes peeled for an email with tracking info and THANK YOU for being patient and kind!!

I'm still working out the sizing and placement issues, but I bought a foil quill and will be using it to make custom hongbao for the LNY fest on the 22nd!

If nobody's got me... I know Costco's $1.50 hot dogs got me.