The Local Cryptid

24/08/2024

You know how sometimes it just feels like you aren't fitting in? That something about you is... different? No matter what you do: you try and make yourself small, quiet, unassuming, and then the real you comes through despite all that effort?

I want to tell you a secret - I have never met a single person on this earth who doesn't feel like they are cosplaying as a "normal" person. Which tells me, there *is* no normal. And that we should be who we really and truly are inside.

You were never meant to be small, quiet, and in the background. You were meant to be bright, and colorful, and to take up the space you deserve. The world is so much bigger than you could ever believe once you let yourself spend time and energy on the things that you love vs the things you fear.

I can't wait to see you fly.

20/08/2024

Hey ya'll Squidly is back in town with some incredibly ominous positivity that we could all use.

Did you know? That you *will* succeed? It's inevitable. It's already happening, just look around you! Maybe use this journal to write down some of your dreams and hopes as you aim for the stars. Or the grocery store, everyone's personal battle is worthy of celebration.

Speaking of that - have you paused to look at the joys in your life and thought about how that person you were ages ago was day dreaming about those very things you have now? Even when things are hard (and WOW are they hard) there is always ominous positivity to carry us through. Not the toxic kind that hides from the hard things, the one that accepts it for what it is and fights on despite it. Because despite what you think, you are ALWAYS making wins and gains and progress. Even when it's hard, you're still fighting.

You got this more than you know. Trust.

18/08/2024

Hey Hey, did you know that the number one cause of missing cows is due to abduction by aliens? Because aliens ADORE cows, they think those big ol' bovines are just the cutest little guys in the universe. And they would know. They've been out there.

We managed to capture one such incident, and as you can see, Betsy here is jumping for joy at getting to go for the ride of a life time.

Not gonna lie - I'm a little jealous.

11/08/2024

Everytime someone purchases a sticker from the shop and I get to see someone take a piece of my art home, I do a happy dance because it's just so thrilling. Thank you for the support, it means everything to me!

25/07/2024

Hey there! I got bored waiting for some of my art to show up from my new sticker order, and boredom apparently leads to new merch! I put them on hats!

Let me know what you think, the color options were sort of limited but if you have any favs I'm missing let me know and I will see what I can do!

22/07/2024

One of the funny things about owning a small business is that I'm now experiencing a whole new level of scams hitting me up. 😅

Since small business paperwork is relatively new to me, I'm at least prone to asking "Wait, is this legit??" as I'm only passingly familiar with various bureaus and agencies, whereas in my normal life I'd probably just immediately ignore it and identify it as a scam.

Currently I have a someone pretending to be a government agency who wants $200 worth of my money - and it looked official and valid enough that I had to go reach out to some government websites contact pages to make sure I was actually compliant and had checked all the little boxes. (Side note, really appreciate the Washington state small business gov site!)

Quick Advice:

If you are UNSURE if a text or email is legit:
DO NOT: click on any links provided. If they say they are reaching out to you from your bank or a government agency, they usually provide a name for the bank, business, service, etc.

Do: With that information handy, open a browser, type in the name and search the bank or search for the agency web address yourself. If you are unsure if the text or email you got is valid, use the contact info on the official website to ask someone directly. They will often be very aware of the current scams and can help alleviate your concerns.

Be careful out there folks!

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05/07/2024

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04/07/2024

Happy 4th of July Americans, and please remember to make every attempt to keep your fingers, toes, and your eyebrows attached!

04/07/2024

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25/06/2024

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07/06/2024

Ya'll, I know you've heard of the Fresno night crawlers. But did you know that they are SUPER cute? And so sweet. They just really like taking long walks.
at night.
in the dark.
in poorly lit situations.

as one does.

ahem. ANYWAYS. This amazing design by Twisty Prints is here in the shop! We 3D printed these in house, and you have 3 options for how you'd like to bring home your new friend - either a fully blank one, solid white with painted eyes, OR just in time for Pride - rainbow toes!!