This past September, Longhand Pencils participated in the #IStandForGirls campaign, helping Kurandza to raise money to help girls attend school in Mozambique. As part of the Launch Team, I got to meet a fabulous group of leaders and makers, all…
This year, shopping small is even MORE important. With our time and $$, we can support real people in real communities, instead of putting more money into the pockets of big-shot box store owners. (*cough* Jeff Bezos *cough*). If you’re…
In my business, I get to work with and meet so many incredible people. It’s by far the best part of the job. When I had the privilege of making pencils for award-winning author Jacquelyn Middleton‘s upcoming book release, I…
One year ago today, I launched my little pencil biz out into the world, knowing that I was passionate about what I wanted to do…and not knowing exactly how to do it. Looking back even 365 days, I am in…
Time to don those party hats…Longhand Pencils is celebrating a FIRST BUSINESS BIRTHDAY! November 1st marks the launch day of this little pencil biz back in 2019, and here we are…nearly one year later! Because I believe in celebrations longer…
Everyone, meet Metrova! As owner and artist (and self-proclaimed stationery addict) of Paper Row Cards (@paperrowcards), Metrova creates bespoke images that are impeccably handcrafted using paper based materials rather than fabrics (and no die-cutting!) Paper Row Cards, Metrova says, initially…
