The Black Grimoire

The Black Grimoire is the official blog of Blood & Blossom - A place where the lore behind each design gets written down. Here you’ll find behind the scenes looks at how my anime and fantasy inspired stickers, prints, and stationery are made, care guides to keep your merch looking good, and studio notes from life as a small art business. Whether you’re here to learn something new, get inspired by the creative process, or just enjoy some bookish, gaming coded chaos, this is where it all gets archived, one chapter at a time.
Entry IV - Durable Stickers: How to Make Them Last
Entry IV - Durable Stickers: How to Make Them Last
Not all stickers are created equal and not all sticker damage is your fault. I make my stickers to survive real life (water bottles, laptops, being hauled around in your... Lire plus...
Entry III - Creating Stickers at Home: Tools, Materials & Lessons Learned
Entry III - Creating Stickers at Home: Tools, Materials & Lessons Learned
An entry from the workshop: Creating stickers at home is not a smooth journey. This entry shares the trial, error, and very human learning curve behind Blood & Blossom.  Lire plus...
Entry II - Subtle Anime Merch as an Adult
Entry II - Subtle Anime Merch as an Adult
Subtle anime merch exists for fans who’ve grown up but never grown out of what they love. This entry explores why low-key, intentional fandom designs resonate more with adults than... Lire plus...
Entry I - Blood & Blossom, Who?
Entry I - Blood & Blossom, Who?
Blood & Blossom didn’t begin as a business plan — it began with a conversation about hiding the things we love. This first entry of The Black Grimoire explores why... Lire plus...