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Have you ever wanted to draw a greenhouse illustration, but weren’t sure where to start? Well you’re in the right place, so let’s grow! (instead of “let’s go!” Did you get it??) Hey everyone, Katie here from Studio Katie. I love being outside in my garden, and while I don’t […]

How to Draw a Greenhouse

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What a creative year! As I wrap up my 2025 posts as a Tombow Creator Crew member, I’m looking back at the projects that made me smile the biggest—each one powered by Tombow tools that never left my desk. Here’s a quick tour of my favorites and the products that […]

2025 Favorites: A Tombow Year in Color

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I wanted a quick handmade gift for a friend who lives for coffee—something she could display on her desk and also use to treat herself. This arches-shaped card checks both boxes: the curved front shows off a cheerful floral bouquet and the inside holds a gift card in a snug […]

Arches Gift-Card Pocket • A Simple, Display-Ready Thank-You with Tombow

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Hello, friends! Andrea Lake here wishing you a Happy National Book Day, friends! There’s something wonderful about opening a good book—the feel of the pages, the smell of ink, and the ideas waiting to be discovered. I have always loved reading and crafting, and I like to add a bit […]

Celebrating National Book Day with Tombow

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The holiday season is always filled with excitement, but it can also feel a little overwhelming. That’s why I decided to get a head start this year by creating a Countdown to Christmas Advent MemoryDex using some of my favorite Tombow products. I reached for the MONO Multi Liquid Glue […]

Countdown to Christmas Advent MemoryDex with Tombow

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When the holidays roll in, I love decorating with pieces that feel handmade and cozy—so this year I built a tiny paper Holiday Village you can display on a cake stand, tray, or mantel. The whole project came together with my Tombow trio: the MONO Graph Mechanical Pencil for crisp […]

DIY Holiday Village: Festive Mantel Décor with Tombow

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The first cool breeze of fall always makes me want to add a little “boo” to our home. This year I grabbed a small hanging wooden round from my stash and turned it into a double-sided Halloween sign—one side says TRICK OR TREAT, the other is a sweet GHOST PARTY. […]

Spooky-Cute Hanging Sign with Tombow

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Hi, friends! I’m Andrea Lake, and I have to confess—I’m not much of a summer girl. It’s usually a chaotic season at work, making it hard to take time off or plan a proper vacation. And the hot, humid weather? Definitely not my favorite. So I’m incredibly excited to welcome […]

Autumn Favorites with Tombow

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Hi, friends! I’m Andrea Lake. As a proud planner person and memory keeper, I’m always searching for ways to stay grounded, focused, and intentional—especially when it comes to taking care of myself. September is Self-Care Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to check in with your mind, body, and […]

Journaling for Self-Care Awareness Month with Tombow

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Whether you’re just starting your journaling journey or you’re looking to refine your line work, our new Fine Liner Foundations and Trend-Inspired Journal Spread Workshop is the perfect way to build skills and immediately put them into practice.   In this free, two-part class, lettering and journaling artist Emma Chin […]

FREE Fine Liner Foundations and Trend-Inspired Journal Spread Workshop

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Ready to combine your love for nature with your creativity? In our latest free online art workshop, illustrator and sticker artist Katie Smith (@studio.katie) will show you how to draw, ink, and color stunning National Park–inspired sticker designs using Tombow MONO Drawing Pens and Tombow Dual Brush Pens — including […]

Free National Park Sticker Art Workshop with Katie Smith

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