Meet: the Greendoodler
theGreendoodler is the creative force behind Geeknerdology, an Etsy store filled with handcrafted lino prints, rubber stamps, and hand-printed creations inspired by cats, food, Japanese culture, and the occasional touch of sarcasm. Created as a passion project, every piece reflects a love of traditional printmaking and celebrates quirky, everyday moments through unique, handmade art.
About the Business
For theGreendoodler, creating art is much more than running a small business—it's a creative outlet and a way to unwind from the demands of a busy working life. Specialising in lino printing and rubber stamp carving, every design is carefully handcrafted using traditional techniques that require patience, focus, and precision.
The process of carving lino by hand offers a welcome escape, allowing complete concentration on the artwork while providing a calming balance to the stresses of everyday life. While preparing for markets can sometimes feel like an extension of work, finding the right balance by carefully choosing pop-up events has helped keep the joy alive. More than anything, theGreendoodler treasures the smiles, laughter, and conversations shared with visitors, often finding those moments just as rewarding as making a sale.
Packaging Used
theGreendoodler uses PackQueen's calico tote bags as the canvas for hand-printed artwork. The high-quality tote bags provide the ideal surface for lino printing while creating a practical, reusable product that customers can enjoy long after purchase.
Why They Chose These Products
When experimenting with hand-printing tote bags for the first time, finding the right material was essential. After plenty of trial and error, PackQueen's calico tote bags proved to be the perfect choice thanks to their consistent quality, durability, and affordability.
The reliable fabric provides an excellent surface for detailed lino prints while allowing each design to retain its handcrafted character. Their reasonable pricing also makes it easier for a small creative business to experiment, refine new ideas, and continue expanding its product range.
Q&A With the Greendoodler
What does your business sell?
I'm theGreendoodler (Instagram) from Geeknerdology (Etsy). I'm a part time Lino, rubber stamp artist, creating all prints related to cats, food and Japanese culture, dotted with sarcasm at times.
What do you love most about your business?
This is more like an outlet from my busy and stressful day joy, allowing me to tune out when I'm not at work. It helps me regulate my stress level, I have no choice but to focus on my artwork or I would inadvertently hurt myself all that knife work!
What challenges has your business faced?
How has packaging helped your brand?
This is my first attempt in hand printing tote bags, there was a lot of trial and error. PackQueen's tote bags are reasonably priced and it has the right consistency for this project.
What We Love About the Greendoodler
At PackQueen, we love theGreendoodler's passion for traditional craftsmanship and the joy that shines through every handmade creation. Combining quirky humour, Japanese-inspired design, cats, and food into beautifully carved lino prints results in artwork that is full of personality and originality.
We also admire the thoughtful approach to balancing creativity with everyday life. Rather than chasing growth for the sake of it, theGreendoodler has built a business that prioritises enjoyment, meaningful customer interactions, and artistic fulfilment. It's a wonderful reminder that creativity is just as much about bringing smiles to others as it is about making something beautiful, and we're proud that our tote bags have become part of that creative journey.
Check out the Greendoodler's amazing work below:
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Etsy Store: https://geeknerdology.etsy.com
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