Next week there will be another existential boogeyman designed to discourage you from pursuing art. There will always be a mosquito in your ear trying to convince you your creativity has no value. Let this Sora situation be a lesson. Stop getting pushed around by scammers. Make art

I’m going to be highlighting a few of our discontinued items before the Summer Collection! The HRT sticker sheet was designed to help you remember what side you last did your shot. Great for journals, dayplanners, calendars! 2 sheets x 6 stickers, total of 12. #transgender #hrt #ftm #mtf #trans

One of the biggest mistakes of my life… #transgender #fetterman

Where are my fellow queer cryptids, I can’t be the only one here right? 🧍🏻

I think there’s a trend here… check us out at www.octopussdesign.com Also sign up for our emails for exclusive coupons and access to new collections! Support real artists, never AI! #lgbt #transgender #spite #existoutofspite

Sneak peak of some of the new designs coming Summer 2026! We’re going to have new stickers, keychains, and magnets! #retrovibes #tatoovibes #creepycute

If I can only do one, should I restock the tees or order tank tops?

Had to order a replacement part for something for the business on eBay and dang, they did not hold back with the description on this charity prompt for #southernpovertylawcenter . No company is perfect under capitalism, but so many are bending over that this was nice to see.

Found my #segagenesis and it works! I’ve been alternating between being furious and crying just peaking at the files… I dunno how to explain it, but maybe a childhood “safety” feel made this the right feel at the right time.

Look at how surprised I am 😑

New SAVE Act is voter suppression. Would require excessive documentation to vote. How many poor people can afford a passport or have the ability to apply for one? #BlueCrew #ActionNetwork.org #Writeisright #ScottDworkin actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

This government is OURS. It is funded by US. That is OUR White House. WE pay for EVERYTHING. ALL OF IT. WE THE PEOPLE are the rightful owners of this nation. Don’t EVER forget it. FIGHT LIKE HELL FOR IT. NEVER give up.

1 year ago a vid I posted to TT got 300k views out of nowhere. A rush of orders came in and my biz, just 2 wks away from failure, survived! I’ve never had that many orders again but the ppl that have stayed with me have been amazing. I plan on doing so much more this year! #transgender #resist #lgbt

Posting this as an image bc it’s too long for the character limit here. Anyone else notice this since the “sale” of Tiktok?

I feel like I was supposed to be a furry, but somehow missed the onramp somewhere (I’d want a skelly costume of my Octopuss character.) A customer tagged me in a post where they used our pins as “gauges” on their fur suit and I LOVE IT. Used with permission by @juno_juice on IG. #furries #lgbt

We stand in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors. We are joining the general strike today. Together we are strong!

We’re a trans & disabled owned small biz looking to find more mutuals here! Looking for: - LGBTQIA+ 🌈 - Disabled ♿️ - Readers 📚 - Journalers ✍️ - Punks, Metalheads, Goths, Emos, & Ravers 🎸 - Pagans - Anti-Fascism - Anti ICE 🧊 - No Kings 👑 - Free Palestine - Land Back #lgbtsky

Thanks Simon for this important piece! www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/the-courag...

Be like Alex!

Tiktok down for everyone else? So we just chilling here now?

Just gonna keep going. While we resist, we can’t forget to keep working towards our goals or we’ll burn out. #transgender #lgbt #resist

Back patches are finally here! 🤩 You can get yours at www.octopussdesign.com #resist #transgender #lgbt #battlejacket

#resist #fuckice #nokings

I hope you are all safe put there! Seems like the weather is gnarly all over. Got my cozy books piled up and staying in! #darkcrystal #jimhenson #christmasbooks

The older I get, the more my politics mature from childish, naïve beliefs like "the world is complicated and leaders have to make hard decisions" to more serious, adult principles like "hurting people is bad and helping people is good."

Freddy Puza was officially sworn in as mayor of Culver City, California, becoming the city’s first openly gay mayor #NOH8

Our Happy Howlidays Ornaments are almost sold out! We still have pins and stickers available! Support small by checking this and our other holiday designs out on www.octopussdesign.com !

The gremlin heard there was a certain food related shindig coming up... Now, tiny cryptid critters can eat plenty of odd things, but other little fuzzy friends can't, so make sure to double-check what you give to your pets this holiday season 💕 #thanksgiving #pets #pethealth #cryptid #food #holiday

The Radical Penguin ornament sold out before I could even post, but the remaining ornaments from @lukatleifart.bsky.social through us are still available! You can get yours at www.octopussdesign.com . Support small this holiday season. 😊 #christmasornaments #yule #cryptidchristmas #smallbusiness

Our seasonal t’shirts are back! Get yours and support real artists at www.octopussdesign.com #krampus #marilwyd #christmasshirt #yule #supportrrealartists

Our Happy Howlidays Collection is live! We brought back last years sold out items, along with new designs! We’re starting out with our New ✨ Happy Howlidays Ornament and our returning Krampus and Mari Lwyd Ornaments. octopussdesign.com #krampus #marilwyd #yule #christmasornaments

I love him

Zohran Mamdani won young men 18-29 by 40 points. 40! And he did so by standing FOR economic justice, FOR Trans rights, FOR immigrant rights, FOR labor rights, FOR Palestinian rights, & FOR diversity—& still unapologetically dunking on Trump. He is anti-MAGA w/o throwing people under the bus. 1/2

Kali ate her abuser, so you need to fight your oppressors. #petgrief #vote #votepa #nycelection

Kali passed away in my arms today. I don’t know if I’ll ever recover. I’m so glad I was able to get these professional photos taken yesterday during her rally. RIP my angel baby 2008-2025

The Happy Howlidays collection arrives 2 morrow & I was so excited to get it up same day. However, my beloved Kali had a seizure or stroke while we were handing out candy. We are nursing her as best we can, but I will be focusing on her for the wknd. I will post items by 11/8 instead.

We gotta make this a sticker next year!!

Remember to take small joys in this world when you can. Today @lukatleifart.bsky.social and I painted some pumpkins to add to our Pokemon Halloween setup.

Literally on brand for me.

You are here.

As Kali reaches the end of her life, she’s been obsessed with cuddling with Taco. Today he let her snuggle up. 🥹

I was recently interviewed for a podcast and it’s out now! I discuss the intersection of nerd culture, dark imagery, and queerness. theprometheanproject.org/podcast/?fbc...

We are now in 3 stores and 1 museum! If you’d like to add us to your store, just reach out! #lgbt #queerownedbusiness #resistance

Erie Horror Fest is a wrap! Thank you everyone that stopped by! Gir sticker is by @clowncandy.bsky.social , tooth earring is a custom by (at)creaturesscrypton IG, and vendor (at)hookedonaclaw on IG wore our Spite shirt to the event! 🤩

Portland activists use humor to counter Trump's apocalyptic portrayal of the city. www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...

I took a small break from social media to watch the rain and the changing leaves. I read, journaled, and ran out to splash in puddles. I feel guilt for doing it while the country falls apart, but I’d want my friends to practice rest as part of resistance.

I see the SporeMaids are making the rounds again, so a reminder; you can help support a small artist (me) and a small queer business (@octopussdesign.bsky.social) by picking up SporeMaid merch at his store! First time shoppers can use WELCOME10 for 10% off their first order! Thanks for the love!! 💕

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