In the late '80s, at the age of 8, I was told by the women in my family that to be a successful illustrator, I'd need to create something as iconic as Garfield or Peanuts - and even then, it wasn't a lucrative path, so I shouldn't bother. A mixed signal after gifting me a drawing table but okay. I trusted them so I considered my dreams squashed.

Still, I kept doodling for fun. I took some drawing courses in college (the only classes I actually attended), and eventually dropped out. I spent the next decade working typical jobs - the kind you show up for, but don’t exactly feel alive doing. After a series of major life events, I realized life is way too short to hate your job. With my husband’s support, I quit and finally gave myself permission to do what I loved.

That creative leap led to the birth of Hearts and Sharts.

The name came about after a few glasses of whiskey and a solid laugh over the phrase “arts and farts.” I gave it my own spin - Hearts and Sharts - a name that captures everything I love: clever, colorful, a little snarky, and completely unexpected. It became the perfect foundation for the brand's tagline: “A little cute, a little unexpected.”

Since its start in 2012, Hearts and Sharts has gone through some wild phases. I began by selling handmade girls' dresses, baby onesies, and custom pet pillows on Etsy. In 2014, it became a DIY blog (super cringe) and a furniture refinishing business.

By 2016, I found myself drawing again - and finally realizing that 8-year-old me knew exactly what she was doing.

The best and most honest version of Hearts and Sharts showed up in early 2018, when I turned it into a greeting card and gift line built around humor, art, and saying what people are really thinking. Cards that don’t talk down to you. Stickers that are slightly inappropriate in the best way. Tiny notes with big personality. And it’s all hand-drawn by me, made with high-quality materials, and packed with care (and probably a few swear words).

What I make:

Greeting cards that are funny on purpose
Stickers that say what you’re really thinking
Teeny notes and Micro Notes with more personality than most people
Snarky gifts for people who laugh through the chaos

Everything’s illustrated by hand, printed in the USA, and packaged like it matters—because it does.

What I believe:

Humor is a superpower
You can be heartfelt and a little inappropriate
Design should make you feel something - even if that something is “oh my god, did she actually print that?”
The best cards are the ones people keep (or frame)
You deserve products that reflect your personality - not just the Hallmark version of it.

So... why Hearts and Sharts?

Because life is a mix of sweet moments and total crap - and both deserve a card.

Hearts and Sharts is about embracing the mess, laughing through the awkward stuff, and giving people permission to be real. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, mourning a breakup, or just trying to make someone laugh 'til they snort, we’ve got something for you.

Whether you're here to stock up on cards, throw stickers on every surface you own, or just laugh-scroll your way through the collection, I'm glad you’re here.