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This set of 42 activity pages from my guided journals is silly, introspective, and maybe a little existential, but appropriate for all ages. You can print the PDF file at home, or use the layered PSD file with iPad drawing software like Procreate or Adobe Fresco. 

There's no charge but please provide your name and email because files will be sent to your inbox. You'll receive infrequent future emails from me (literally me, one guy, not a big company!!!) with personal notes and work updates.

For personal use only but totally OK to share with friends and family. Hope everyone is staying safe and sane!

 

Figure out what you’re doing (probably) with this offbeat, optimistic planner. Somewhat imperfect and very human, Unsolicited Advice is a tool for organization now and reflection later as you fill it with your plans, thoughts, goals, and feelings.

This Jan – Dec dated weekly planner has all the normal stuff, and then a lot of... less normal stuff like tiny nagging (''encouragement''), existential prompts, and plenty of silly holidays so there's always something to look forward to.

Monthly overview calendars, check-ins, goal setting, personal space, and activities provide just enough structure as you do your thing. 

Unsolicited Advice more about personal growth than managing every second, so if you miss a couple days, you can jump back in with short recaps to create a personal record of your life (#microjournaling).

At a loss for words? Ten sheets of stickers make it even easier to express yourself, with a mix of illustrations and phrases for good days, bad days, and all the days in between. Life is hard sometimes but it's better when we do it together!

All the details:

• 5.75 x 7.75 inch trim size
• 228 B&W interior pages
• 100gsm writing paper
• 10 full-color sticker pages w/ DIY month tabs
• Large spiral bound lays flat
• Rounded corners
• Clear outer cover prevents damage
• Elastic closure/bookmark
• Self-published by the artist
• Not in bookstores
• See more at @unsolicitedadviceplanner

An extra treat:

Use the code PLAN to get 50% any pin or patch with your planner purchase!

GOOD THINGS HAPPEN. LOVE IS REAL. WE WILL BE OKAY.™ 

A little reminder I wrote to myself near the end of 2016 when I was feeling otherwise depressed about... idk like everything basically? Now available to carry in your pocket every single day.

Black text stamped into a silver "motel style" metal tab keychain. Measures 2"x.75" and 2mm thick! Comes on a simple split key ring in small polybag with gifting card.

P.S. Free gift message option at checkout allows for a short note to be printed on the packing list. Our packing lists do not list price information. :)

A free gift from Adobe Acrobat, this shiny little paperclip pin will help you hold it all together! Use code ADOBE at checkout to unlock $9.95 discount and free shipping on your entire order.*

For more from our collaboration, download the Holding It All Together PDF toolkit, featuring activities for balance, exploration, and focus inspired by my Unsolicited Advice 2021 Planner & Journal.

Missed Adobe MAX? Catch the replay of my panel conversation with artists (and small business owners) Tuesday Bassen and Loveis Wise.

 

*Limited to 3,333 uses and valid once per customer. Additional items in same package will also ship free (excludes made to order items or orders that require split shipments). Free shipping is limited to USA orders only and cannot ship to PO boxes, though anyone is welcome to add a free pin to their order. Cannot be combined with other discount codes. Having trouble redeeming? Contact us!

 

The OK Tarot deck keeps things simple and leaves the interpretation up to you!

Glossy pink cards featuring "OK" illustrations (and exactly zero of those spooky dead guys) so anyone can find themselves represented within the artwork. This unique deck features all 78 major and minor arcana as understood and interpreted by artist Adam J. Kurtz (that's me). While many decks, such as the classic Rider-Waite, incorporate a ton of rich and detailed illustration, this one… does not. "It's not perfect, but it's OK." Read more in the OK Tarot interviews.

• Standard tarot size (2.75" x 4.75")
• Printed on 350gsm cardstock
• Includes interpretation booklet by AmuNar

Praise for the OK Tarot:

• "Adam's illustrations cut straight to the chase" – Biddy Tarot
• "The stick 'n poke of tarot cards." – ELLE
• "Leaning into our intuition requires we be relaxed, playful, and open… these cards encourage just that." – Chani Nicholas

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Set of pocket-sized (3.5 x 5") notebooks for all your reminders, confessions, emotions, and goals… or anything else that comes to mind!

Each of the four notebooks has a bright, textured cover and a different interior style (one is lined, one has graph paper, one has a dot grid, and the other is completely blank). Interiors are measured in quarter-inches and handdrawn but printed light enough to be helpful without getting in your way.

Stitched binding and packaged in polybag with card.

Our current supply of this book is signed by the author! Available while they last.

Insights and inspiration for anyone who makes art (or anything else) from someone who's been there (and kind of still is).

Handwritten and heartfelt, this pocket-sized book by designer Adam J. Kurtz offers wisdom and empathy from one working artist to others, with perforated pages to share or display. Less "how to" and more "why even," this book is an encouraging reminder of our inner strength and intrinsic power to create. 

Recommended for creatives, makers, artists, and writers of all kinds, whether you're a professional, hobbyist, still figuring it out, or somewhere in between. 

With a foreword by Design*Sponge founder Grace Bonney.

Praise for Things Are:

• "Serving up optimism and hope" –NYLON
• "Funny, wry, straightforward advice" –Adweek
• "A Colorful, encouraging companion" –Forbes
• "Little nudges out of creative slumps" –BuzzFeed
• "Highly relatable" –Repeller
• "Kind, generous, and empowering" –Cool Hinting
• "Delivers the big pep talks you need" –HelloGiggles
• "Mood boosters for people in any career" –Bustle
• "Filled with wit, warmth, wonder, and wisdom" –Alanis Morissette

Okay listen up. Things are not necessarily amazing right now but the reality is that time moves forward and s*** you don't understand now turns out to have been really necessary for your personal growth or for a chain of events you can't even understand currently. Everything will be so good so soon just hang in there & don't worry about it too much. Trust me on this.

Jumbo puffy stickers are the perfect way to decorate a notebook, customize a blank greeting card, or dress up the back of your boring phone case. Measuring 2.5-3 inches with that satisfying puffy feeling that might trigger a little childhood nostalgia. Comes individually packaged with a backing card you can personalize for gifting! 

 

The arc of time brings positive change. For then, now, or anytime along the way, this cute little pin offers a colorful pick-me-up.

Metal shape with enamel color fill and a standard pin back. All ADAMJK® enamel pins are 2mm thick (just a little bit sturdier!) and include a rubber clutch. Packaged on a simple card you can personalize before gifting.

HOME IS NOT A PLACE, BUT YOU ARE HOME

Never leave home without remembering that "home" is not a place, but rather an intangible concept and that you are your own home, wherever you go. Wow, ok, sounds great!

This would also make a great zipper pull for "you're moving away and I'm sad but it's okay" luggage.

White text stamped into a black sprayed "motel style" metal tab keychain, a durable keychain that feels good to hold. Measures 2"x.75" and 2mm thick! Comes on a simple split key ring in small polybag with gifting card.

Wow okay so like I literally do not even know what I'm doing????? 

• Embroidery measures approximately 4" across
• ADAMJK tag sewn into interior
• 100% chino cotton twill
• Unstructured, 6-panel, low-profile
• 3 ⅛” crown
• Adjustable strap with buckle
• Head circumference: 20 ½” - 21 ⅝”

EVERYTHING WILL BE SO GOOD SO SOON

A charming reminder to hang in there and hold it together (because it's a keychain see these are puns that are also positive reminders). Things can be hard sometimes. Really, really hard. But then they get better. Or change. Or you change. And while today this is a "cute" keychain there may come a really hard day when seeing this reminder makes all the difference. A gift for yourself or someone you know who might need it.

White text stamped into a black sprayed "motel style" metal tab keychain, a durable keychain that feels good to hold. Measures 2"x.75" and 2mm thick! Comes on a simple split key ring in small polybag with gifting card.

For people (like me) who are indecisive (again, like me) this decision-making spinner pin is for you! Should you put on red socks? Will you need an umbrella? Sure you could trust yourself, but why not trust a pin instead!

Spinning arrow (it is literally so fun to spin oh my god) points to the only answers you'll ever need: YES, NO, MAYBE or IDK.

Metal shape with enamel color fill and a standard pin back. All ADAMJK® enamel pins are 2mm thick (just a little bit sturdier!) and include a rubber clutch. Packaged on a simple card you can personalize before gifting.

GOOD THINGS HAPPEN. LOVE IS REAL. WE WILL BE OKAY.

Three truths to hold onto when everything else feels like sh*t. Originaly written in November 2016 for ~no reason in particular~ and still helping me on bad or overwhelming days since.

Printed on on thick, durable, matte, archival, acid-free paper.

This slightly imperfect star shape is doing it's best, just like you. You tried! Nobody can fault you for trying. Here is a gold star. You deserve it.

Also, can we be real for a second? Sometimes it takes a LOT of effort to even try at all. I feel like it's not unreasonable to celebrate trying. This pin would make a really good "hang in there" gift.

Metal shape with enamel color fill and a standard pin back. All ADAMJK® enamel pins are 2mm thick (just a little bit sturdier!) and include a rubber clutch. Packaged on a simple card you can personalize before gifting.

Originally a little doodle and then a pin I figured nobody else but me would actually want? Turns out I wasn't as alone as I thought.

This pin can be positive, negative, or a little bit of both (just like my mood half the time). They're your feelings and they're inherently valid but that doesn't mean you have to deal with them right this second...

Metal shape with enamel color fill and a standard pin back. All ADAMJK® enamel pins are 2mm thick (just a little bit sturdier!) and include a rubber clutch. Packaged on a simple card you can personalize before gifting.

This slightly imperfect star shape is doing it's best, just like you. You tried! Nobody can fault you for trying. Here is a gold star. You deserve it. 

Jumbo puffy stickers are the perfect way to decorate a notebook, customize a blank greeting card, or dress up the back of your boring phone case. Measuring 2.5-3 inches with that satisfying puffy feeling that might trigger a little childhood nostalgia. Comes individually packaged with a backing card you can personalize for gifting!

Do what you love and you'll work super f*cking hard all the time with no separation or any boundaries and also take everything extremely personally. :)

Also available in a "safe for work" version without cussing!

• Printed on both sides
• Ceramic
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• White and glossy

Do what you love and you'll work super f*cking hard all the time with no separation or any boundaries and also take everything extremely personally. :)

Also available in a "safe for work" version without cussing!

Printed on on thick, durable, matte, archival, acid-free paper. Will ship separately in poster tube or rigid mailer for protection.

Why do we show off those stickers when it’s too late anyway? Let people know you ARE VOTING when there's still time for them to register, make plans, and VOTE.

$5 per sale of this item will be donated to Movement Voter Project.

MVP works to strengthen progressive power at all levels of government by helping donors – big and small – support the best and most promising local community-based organizations in key states, with a focus on youth and communities of color.

Metal shape with enamel color fill and two standard pins on back so pin stays upright (included photo of backside is for reference only). All ADAMJK® enamel pins are 2mm thick (just a little bit sturdier!) and include rubber clutches. Packaged on a simple card you can personalize before gifting.

Let 'em know!!!!! Pronoun pins help facilitate new introductions amongst groups and can also make for an affirming gift. 

If you are in an educator or leadership role, you might consider wearing your pronouns as a sign of allyship and a willingness to ask a new acquaintance "what are your pronouns?" rather than assume.

Available in three styles, these silver metal hearts measure 1" across. 

Metal shape with enamel color fill and a standard pin back. All ADAMJK® enamel pins are 2mm thick (just a little bit sturdier!) and include a rubber clutch. Packaged on a simple card you can personalize before gifting.

You might also like: They/Them Rainbow Enamel Pin

Perfect isn't better! Good enough might be just great in the end. Sometimes things that are expensive… are worse. A badge of honor for doing just fine. :)

Metal shape with enamel color fill and a standard pin back. All ADAMJK® enamel pins are 2mm thick (just a little bit sturdier!) and include a rubber clutch. Packaged on a simple card you can personalize before gifting.

This slightly imperfect star shape is doing it's best, just like you. You tried! Nobody can fault you for trying. Here is a gold star. You deserve it.

Also, can we be real for a second? Sometimes it takes a LOT of effort to even try at all. I feel like it's not unreasonable to celebrate trying. This keychain would make a really good "hang in there" gift. Also available in pin form!

Shiny 1.5" gold enamel star charm comes attached to a standard split keyring.

Temporarily sold out on my site: Shop from me on Amazon here!

 

1 Page at a Time is a journal, scrapbook & anything else. It’s whatever you say it is. Slowly fill the book and by the time it’s done, you’ll have a perfect keepsake of the year you made it through.

It’s full of humor and encouragement, with a self-aware slant. It’s creative inspiration for everyday life. It’s me in a book. I’m your friend, but I’m not afraid to call you out either. Get some sleep! Drink some water! This is the journal that you’re going to actually finish, if it kills us both! It’s also sentimental, introspective and encouraging, with a healthy dose of internet.

Also available in red and blue covers, plus 17 languages worldwide! This is fully just a brag though because I only sell the yellow one on here. 

"The perfect inspirational tool, journal, and way to get to know yourself better" –Powell's Bookstore  Staff Pick

A useful message for keys but also for everyone I know: TRY NOT TO LOSE IT

Simple and to the point, this small reminder is as funny as it is direct, good advice. Hang in there!!!!! Because it's a keychain!!!! 

Sometimes someone we love gives us a cute little thing and we're like "oh ok great thanks" and then six months later you're having the worst day of your life and you look at your keys and they say "TRY NOT TO LOSE IT" and you think about your beloved person who gave you this keychain who had no idea then that you would need to read these words this badly right now… you can be this amazing and beloved gift-giver for someone in your life. It sounds dumb because it's a small gift that costs $15 but one day this will be worth so much in EMOTIONAL VALUE and that's really what this whole shop is all about honestly. :)

Black text stamped into a white sprayed "motel style" metal tab keychain (not plastic!) makes for a durable keychain that feels good to hold. Measures 2"x.75" and 2mm thick! Comes on a simple split key ring in small polybag with gifting card.

Inspired by my book Things Are What You Make of Them, this silver metal scribble shape reminds us that the mistakes aren't just a "pile of garbage" but just part of the process and therefore totally not a failure SO LEAVE ME ALONE, ME! (That's your inner consciousness yelling at another part of your inner consciousness).

The perfect gift for anyone who's struggling to get through their sh*t, working towards a new project or goal, and maybe a reminder to yourself that EVERYTHING IS FINE and THIS IS FINE and IT WILL BE OK and YOU CAN DO IT. Pair it with the book for a useful gift that'll definitely probably help.

Metal shape with enamel color fill and a standard pin back. All ADAMJK® enamel pins are 2mm thick (just a little bit sturdier!) and include a rubber clutch. Packaged on a simple card you can personalize before gifting.

A small award for anyone who is still alive – whether a loved one in recovery or actually, it's you and you're kind of surprised honestly. Maybe a tiny bit more interesting (and honest) than that "Get Well Soon" teddy bear from the hospital gift shop?

Metal shape with enamel color fill and a standard pin back. All ADAMJK® enamel pins are 2mm thick (just a little bit sturdier!) and include a rubber clutch. Packaged on a simple card you can personalize before gifting.

Let's be honest. You probably need this in your life.

1.5" metal shape with enamel color fill and a standard pin back. Two pins for extra stability. All ADAMJK® enamel pins are 2mm thick (just a little bit sturdier!) and include a rubber clutch. Packaged on a simple card you can personalize before gifting.

The pink triangle has been a symbol of gay pride and activism for decades, and thanks to those who came before us, LGBTQ+ folks now have more rights than ever before. The work isn't over, but we're getting closer.

One of those rights is the right to be BORING AS HELL. Sure, we're fantastic, sassy, fabulous, and all those exciting words. But we're also just normal human people who wanna stay home and watch TV while scrolling Instagram explore page on the couch next to our partner… and that's our right too. 💪

Metal shape with enamel color fill and a standard pin back. All ADAMJK® enamel pins are 2mm thick (just a little bit sturdier!) and include a rubber clutch. Packaged on a simple card you can personalize before gifting.

it’s so deeply encouraging to me to remember that ultimately very few things that feel hugely significant now actually matter in the end, not just in a “this too shall pass” way but in a “nobody saw you screw up” way and a “that didn’t need to be perfect anyway” and even a “this whole thing is a game and you can stop playing whenever you want” way. so double tap to heart this post or don’t because it literally doesn’t matter. love you! ❤️

Metal shape with enamel color fill and a standard pin back. All ADAMJK® enamel pins are 2mm thick (just a little bit sturdier!) and include a rubber clutch. Packaged on a simple card you can personalize before gifting.

Tired: "Best Friends" heart sets where one friend gets to be best and the other friend is just "friends" but like, without context????

Wired: Two Best Friends who are both equally the Best because friendship is about mutual support, love, and admiration.

Metal shapes with enamel color fill and a standard pin back. All ADAMJK® enamel pins are 2mm thick (just a little bit sturdier!) and include a rubber clutch. Packaged on a simple card you can personalize before gifting.

You are an AMAZING and EMOTIONAL person who FEELS feelings. This can be annoying sometimes but it's also your secret power. Keep being human.

Excerpted from Pick Me Up. Printed on on thick, durable, matte, archival, acid-free paper.

Uhh, I get what you're feeling and it totally sucks and I agree and I don't mean to belittle it at all but it's been three months and you're taking care of yourself and doing what you need to do so now it is simply time to stop this. Have one last pity party and then CHEER THE F*** UP. Not sure why I'm censoring it in the description when the actual pin is full on, but here we are. We all know someone who is going to fucking love this.

The pin is an imperfect circle, sort of pathetic but very lovable. Just like you right now. Hang in there!

Metal shape with enamel color fill and a standard pin back. All ADAMJK® enamel pins are 2mm thick (just a little bit sturdier!) and include a rubber clutch. Packaged on a simple card you can personalize before gifting.

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Metal shape with enamel color fill and a standard pin back. All ADAMJK® enamel pins are 2mm thick (just a little bit sturdier!) and include a rubber clutch. Packaged on a simple card you can personalize before gifting.

This notepad understands. It understands your hustle, your passions, your exhaustion. Based on Adam J. Kurtz's super-popular print, this list ledger helps you separate work and life in a balanced way.

Here's the deal: Being busy isn't a personality. Being tired isn't helping you 'kick a** boss babe!' None of the inspirational aphorisms in the world are going to replace things like sleep sunshine positive relationships washing your hair just to feel the water on your face and all those other real-life things.

"My wish for you is balance: plenty of things going on in your professional and personal life. Ups and downs learning experiences huge successes and 'anecdotal research' on your way. Use these pads as you plan build and grow. This s*** is real and it helps." —Adam

• 2 lined notepads (one for "Work Things" and one for "Life Things" 3 5/8 x 9 inches each
• Cover reads "Do What You Love and You'll Never Work a Day in Your Life Work Super Hard All the Time with No Separation or Any Boundaries and Also Take Everything Extremely Personally"
• Pencil (with eraser) with the words "Try not to lose it" printed on the side in the artist's signature handwriting

GOOD THINGS HAPPEN. LOVE IS REAL. WE WILL BE OKAY. Mostly objective (???) hopeful art measures approximately 4" on left chest. Red embroidery thread on a Gildan 18000 Unisex Heavy Blend Crewneck Sweatshirt. See size chart below for more information.

• Embroidery measures approximately 4" across
• 8.0 oz., 50/50 cotton/polyester
• Pre-shrunk
• Classic fit
• Reduced pilling and softer air-jet spun yarn
• 1x1 athletic rib knit collar, cuffs and waistband, with spandex
• Double-needle stitched collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs and waistband