Hey! I’m Katie- a digital artist, stationery addict and tea & biscuit fuelled small business owner! 🫖

I run Mama Bear Creates where I turn my playful doodles into colourful illustrations, stationery and journal supplies that make life a little more joyful! Because who says joy has to have an age limit? 😜

At Mama Bear Creates, I’m all about proving that stationery can be both practical and joyful. From cosy journalling sessions to colourful desk moments, my goal is to help you create, capture memories, and add a little spark of happiness to your day.

A little about my journey...

I had never thought of myself as a particularly creative person; although I’ve always been the type that would look at something I wanted to buy and think “Maybe I could make that!”. Over the years I’ve made a few different homemade gifts; sometimes they worked out and sometimes not so much! (And if anyone else is like this...I probably tried to save a tenner and ended up spending £40 on all the supplies! 🤣)

My real creative journey began in January 2019 when I suddenly realised I hadn’t made a New Year’s resolution. Rob suggested I try card making as a little hobby to do in the evenings once the boys were in bed, and something to help calm my anxious brain. So I picked up a few supplies, gave it a go, and before I knew it I was completely hooked.

In September 2019, Mama Bear Creates was born, originally with the idea of making quirky, one-of-a-kind handmade cards you wouldn’t spot on the high street. But oh, how things have changed since then! During lockdown I treated myself to an iPad and Apple Pencil, taught myself digital illustration (because I saw others doing it and thought, “Well, I could probably do that too”), and it turned out to be the best decision I’ve ever made. Now I get to bring my illustrations into everything I create and share a little piece of me with you.

Fast forward to now... my mission is simple: to sprinkle a little extra positivity into everyday moments. I believe stationery shouldn’t be boring or just for the “important stuff”. It should make you smile every time you reach for it. Colour is a massive dopamine boost for me so you're sure to see plenty of it in my products.

I’m a huge believer in memory-keeping through journalling, whether that’s documenting the big milestones or the tiny, ordinary moments that end up meaning the most. My products are designed to help you slow down, get creative, and capture your life in a way that feels fun (not overwhelming!).

So have a little wander through my website, enjoy what you find, and if you’ve got any questions, just drop me a message, I’d love to hear from you.

Love, Katie x

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