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Hey there. Linear MFG will be taking a social media hiatus for…a while. The website will still be live and active, and orders will ship out, but my personal life needs to take a front seat right now. • • • Some of you know I was laid off from my full-time job this past Thursday; that job helped sustain Linear MFG and now that it’s gone, I have no more money to put into new products. This is not a profitable business and I don’t know if it will ever be so. We are all struggling as small business owners and as much as it pains me, the end of it is closer than I wanted to believe. • • • I’m mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted. The past 5 days have been like I’ve been living in a fog. It was really hard to talk to people at BizBaz on Sunday when all I could think about was going back to bed with my dog snuggles up next to me. Each day gets easier but I’m laser-focused on launching my new portfolio website and applying/interviewing for new employment. Please continue to place orders, I’ll continue to ship them out, as the more my followers buy, the less I’ll have to liquidate should it come to that. • • • Stay tuned for the possibility of a liquidation sale. I honestly don’t hold much hope in the shirts moving even if the prices drop dramatically, it’s just the nature of this game I decided to play. Make good choices, kids, because it feels like I did not. • • • #linearmfg #tshirts #tshirtdesigner #illustration #geometric #animals #crystals #succulents #sandiegomade #buylocal #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #supportwomanownedbusinesses #communityovercompetition https://www.instagram.com/p/BzKEewfHIu4/?igshid=qa4i8t97w7b0

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Let me upgrade you…today’s @bizarrebazaarsd set up! I’m out on the back patio, chillin’ in the shade, so come say hey and buy some swag, and check out the other amazing vendors I’m so lucky to be surrounded by. • • • #linearmfg #tshirts #tshirtdesigner #illustration #geometric #animals #crystals #succulents #sandiegomade #buylocal #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #supportwomanownedbusinesses #communityovercompetition #popupshop #bizbaz #enamelpins #totebags (at Nova Venue) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzEAPLvnvTB/?igshid=ee3phsr9v8yu

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Ready! My space is going to look SO different tomorrow and I can’t wait to unveil it. Who’s coming to #bizbaz tomorrow to see it?! • • • #linearmfg #tshirts #tshirtdesigner #illustration #geometric #animals #crystals #succulents #sandiegomade #buylocal #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #supportwomanownedbusinesses #communityovercompetition https://www.instagram.com/p/BzCgNoeH-KB/?igshid=fpso192q1y8d

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A little #behindthescenes chaos for ya. • • • #linearmfg #tshirts #tshirtdesigner #illustration #geometric #animals #crystals #succulents #sandiegomade #buylocal #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #supportwomanownedbusinesses #communityovercompetition (at Spring Valley, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzCNkddnj8K/?igshid=1fodt3ch1hxdg

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Prep for tomorrow means being creative! I got this felt board in my last FabFitFun box and after visiting @madflourbakery today and seeing her use one…well here we are! Don’t forget to come hang out with me and 25+ vendors for @bizarrebazaarsd in Hotel Circle @novavenue! • • • #linearmfg #tshirts #tshirtdesigner #illustration #geometric #animals #crystals #succulents #sandiegomade #buylocal #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #supportwomanownedbusinesses #communityovercompetition https://www.instagram.com/p/BzCBknUnoTX/?igshid=3eo843o2278g

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Shirt delivery day is my FAVORITE DAY! Just in time for Sunday’s Bizarre Bazaar. Thanks @keepersoftheglory for always working within my timelines and delivering amazing products! • • • #linearmfg #tshirts #tshirtdesigner #illustration #geometric #animals #crystals #succulents #sandiegomade #buylocal #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #supportwomanownedbusinesses #communityovercompetition https://www.instagram.com/p/By8VK6EnHhU/?igshid=h1701yusdf9i

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Buzz buzz. • • • #linearmfg #tshirts #tshirtdesigner #illustration #geometric #animals #crystals #succulents #sandiegomade #buylocal #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #supportwomanownedbusinesses #communityovercompetition #savethebees #nextup https://www.instagram.com/p/By52ekenppX/?igshid=4djlavwstkpn

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Yesssss. #roadglide shirt in the works! I’m totally going to need one. • • • #linearmfg #tshirts #tshirtdesigner #illustration #geometric #animals #crystals #succulents #sandiegomade #buylocal #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #supportwomanownedbusinesses #communityovercompetition #collaboration #ridemotorcycleshavefun #performancechoppers https://www.instagram.com/p/By38rFvHe81/?igshid=rswu0ovz8qg5

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Just in time for Sunday’s #bizarrebazaarsd! I’ve already got a second #enamelpin in the works; won’t be ready for BizBaz but that’s okay. I’m so excited for this new offering; what design do you think I’m doing next, and what do you want to see on a pin? • • • #linearmfg #tshirts #tshirtdesigner #illustration #geometric #animals #crystals #succulents #sandiegomade #buylocal #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #supportwomanownedbusinesses #communityovercompetition #popupshop (at Spring Valley, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/By1Y2RSHeSB/?igshid=14spa9mw4ytd6

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Finally, finally starting work on a collaboration with @performancechoppers for some #motorcycle themed shirts for the retail space at their shop. I trust these guys with my bad bitch #harleydavidson, Leela, and if you have an American #vtwin you should, too. Two more ideas in the works to pitch to them, so stay tuned! • • • #linearmfg #tshirts #tshirtdesigner #illustration #geometric #animals #crystals #succulents #sandiegomade #buylocal #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #supportwomanownedbusinesses #communityovercompetition #boomerang https://www.instagram.com/p/By06nQ-HdsO/?igshid=1l6of70mavi9e

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Just under a week until the next @bizarrebazaarsd over @novavenue in Mission Valley! I’m going to have some NEW NEW stuff for y’all, so be sure to stop by and see for yourself. Remember, this is a family-friend market and the first 50 people get a rad enamel pin for FREE! So, see you there?! • • • #linearmfg #tshirts #tshirtdesigner #illustration #geometric #animals #crystals #succulents #sandiegomade #buylocal #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #supportwomanownedbusinesses #communityovercompetition #popupshop https://www.instagram.com/p/By0mf70nEwQ/?igshid=17knxap9cd3so

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I have SOOOOO many more square photos to add to this photo wall BUT my new artwork looks so good and makes me want to finish it. Also, I made my bed for this shot. • • • #linearmfg #tshirts #tshirtdesigner #illustration #geometric #animals #crystals #succulents #sandiegomade #buylocal #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #supportwomanownedbusinesses #communityovercompetition (at Spring Valley, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Byy00Gsn_7Z/?igshid=1nbhmpq5ladfl

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K so I’m a firm believer in #communityovercompetition and absolutely love supporting my fellow #smallbutstrong lady bosses. @motherartistry posted this painting the other day and I KNEW it needed to come live with me. She also asked me to be a guinea pig for shipping a succulent—um HELLO have you met me?! Of course I agreed, and along for the ride was a sweet card and some shells and clear quartz! Like, girl friend, you are speaking my love languages. The painting is so much more gorgeous IRL and how can you not love a handwritten thank you and gifts?! This is my first #aeoniumsunburst too, so I am EXTRA excited. Can’t wait to put this painting on the wall. Thank you for the amazing package, girl, I promise to get a tank top in the works for you! ❤️❤️❤️ (at Spring Valley, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BywA-YZHin2/?igshid=oq87d2m1yrtt

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CALLING ALL CU BUFFS! This custom buffalo design was commissioned by my dearest friend Kat. It will ONLY be available in gold on black through her—if you want in, comment here with her tag and she’ll put you on the list. #Repost @kittehv with @get_repost ・・・ 🖤💛 ::buffalo emoji:: 🖤💛 Seriously LOVE this black and gold design by @linear.mfg /@kristinnotbeth. Who wants one? #GoBuffs #RunRalphieRun #bleedblackandgold https://www.instagram.com/p/ByskHZOnxv-/?igshid=ian0r5eu0s1c

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We interrupt the nonstop feed of fox enamel pins to bring you a sneak peek of a custom design that may one day also find its way to a website you all know soon. Stay tuned, and if you want your own custom order, DM me for details! • • • #linearmfg #tshirts #tshirtdesigner #illustration #geometric #animals #crystals #succulents #sandiegomade #buylocal #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #supportwomanownedbusinesses https://www.instagram.com/p/Byq6oabnKAw/?igshid=2nqkvkdi2t4z

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NBD, just freaking out over my first #enamelpin being nearly complete. Preorder yours now, just tap the image or visit the link in my bio! • • • #linearmfg #tshirts #tshirtdesigner #illustration #geometric #animals #crystals #succulents #sandiegomade #buylocal #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #supportwomanownedbusinesses (at Spring Valley, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByopsPInSRF/?igshid=8n92amr6g9mw

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Are you sick of this yet? I hope not, because the preorder is live NOW on the website! Pins will be in my hands around June 20th and they’ll ship out ASAP via USPS First Class. Click the link in bio or http://www.linearmfg.co/product/still-foxy-pin-preorder! • • • #linearmfg #tshirts #tshirtdesigner #illustration #geometric #animals #crystals #succulents #sandiegomade #buylocal #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #supportwomanownedbusinesses #enamelpin (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BynytVQnsAb/?igshid=1ivay91wsk0e1