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Sarah Sadie Ink & Inspiration is a small, woman owned business bringing creativity, joy, and passion to everyday life.

Inspired coloring books, planners and journals designed to help you express yourself. Browse here: https://sarahsadieinkinspiration.com

08/14/2026

🖍️ Okay, coloring friends… we’re going down another colorful rabbit hole! 😂

Last week we took a trip through the history of colored pencils, and you all know I couldn’t stop there.

This week: CRAYONS! 🖍️🌈

And I have to admit - I had no idea their story went back this far!

Long before we were peeling wrappers off our favorite crayons or arguing over who got the “best” color in the box 😂, people were creating with natural pigments, chalks, pastels, colored sticks, and eventually early wax crayons.

Then came 1903, when Binney & Smith introduced the Crayola crayons that would become such a huge part of childhood in America. That first famous box contained just 8 colors and cost 5 cents!

Think about that for a second… Eight colors. 😳

Meanwhile, some of us now have enough coloring supplies to open our own art store. 😂

I absolutely LOVE learning the history behind the tools we use to create. The materials have changed tremendously over the years, but the reason we reach for them really hasn’t:

We just love to create. ❤️

Take a peek through the graphic because there are some fun little pieces of crayon history in there that surprised me!

And tell me in the comments…

🖍️ What was your FAVORITE crayon color growing up?

If you enjoy coloring, creativity, and these little trips through art history, I’d love to have you follow Sarah Sadie Ink and Inspiration. And when you’re ready for something new to color, come take a peek at the shop. You never know what you might find. 😉📚

08/09/2026

🖍️ Have you ever wondered who invented the colored pencil?

Considering how many of them are probably scattered across our desks, tucked into drawers, and sitting in VERY carefully organized cases 😂… I decided to find out where they actually came from.

And it turns out, colored pencils have been around a lot longer than I realized!

The story takes us all the way back to Nuremberg, Germany, in 1834, when pencil maker Johann Sebastian Staedtler developed a wood-cased colored pencil made from oil, chalk, and pigment.

His first breakthrough was a RED pencil that could be sharpened to a fine point like a graphite pencil while leaving a consistent color on the paper.

One year later, in 1835, he founded the company we now know as STAEDTLER.

But here's where it gets really fun…

By 1844, colored pencils in additional colors were being produced.

And by 1860, STAEDTLER's catalog offered colored pencils in an incredible 100 different colors! 😳

Some of the shades had wonderfully old-fashioned names like English Dark Red, Sea Green, and Azure Blue.

Can you imagine opening a box of 100 colored pencils in 1860?! 😍

Colored pencils continued evolving from there. Faber-Castell introduced its famous Polychromos artists' colored pencils in 1908, and in 1931, Caran d'Ache introduced Prismalo - the world's first water-soluble colored pencil.

Nearly 200 years after Staedtler's early colored pencil, we're still doing the same basic thing:

Picking up a pencil…
choosing a color…
and creating. ❤️

And I think there's something pretty wonderful about that.

Now I HAVE to know…

🖍️ How many colored pencils do you own?

Be honest. 😂

Are we talking…

😇 Under 50
🤭 50–100
😬 100–300
😂 "Sarah, we don't discuss that."

I'm pretty sure I already know which answer is going to win. 😂

08/05/2026

🌵 New Mexico friends, this one's for YOU! ❤️💛

Celebrate the beauty of the Land of Enchantment with my collection of 5 New Mexico coloring books, created from my love of our incredible state. From breathtaking landscapes and wildlife to native plants and iconic scenery, there's something for every New Mexico lover.

🎉 For a limited time, save 10% when you order directly from my website!

Use code: at checkout.

✨ Perfect for:
• Relaxing after a long day
• Gifts for New Mexico lovers
• Teachers & classrooms
• National park enthusiasts
• Road trip souvenirs
• Anyone who calls New Mexico home

🛍️ Shop here:
https://sarahsadieinkinspiration.com

I'd be so grateful if you'd support my small business and share this with your fellow New Mexicans. ❤️

08/02/2026

✨ Happy National Coloring Day! ✨

Today is the perfect reminder to slow down, take a deep breath, and make a little time for yourself.

Whether you color for five minutes or an hour, every page is a chance to unplug, unwind, and let your creativity shine. There are no rules, no deadlines, and no perfect colors - just the simple joy of creating something that's uniquely yours.

Thank you for being part of this amazing community and for supporting my small business. 💛 Every page I create is designed with one goal in mind: helping you find a little more calm in your day.

So grab your favorite coloring book, sharpen those pencils, pour yourself something cozy, and celebrate the day with a little creativity.

🖍️ Happy National Coloring Day! And tell me… What are you coloring today? 👇🏻

07/18/2026

🐮 Slow down, grab your favorite coloring supplies, and escape to the countryside! “Among the Highland Cows” is filled with peaceful farm scenes designed to help you relax, unwind, and enjoy a little creative calm.

Designed and printed in theUSA! 🇺🇸 Only $9.99

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07/15/2026

🐮🤎 Sometimes the best therapy has shaggy hair and lives in the countryside.

If you've ever found yourself smiling at a Highland cow, this coloring book was made with you in mind!

Among the Highland Cows is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and enjoy a peaceful creative escape. Filled with gentle farm scenes and charming Highland cows, every page was thoughtfully designed to bring a little countryside calm into your day.

Inside you'll discover:
🤎 25+ beautifully illustrated Highland cows
🌿 Peaceful countryside scenes
✏️ Clean, relaxing line art with generous open spaces
📖 Single-sided pages to help prevent bleed-through
🇺🇸 Designed & printed in the USA
✨ Soft-touch matte cover with a boutique feel

Whether you're coloring with your favorite cup of coffee, winding down after a long day, or searching for the perfect gift for a fellow Highland cow lover, I hope this book brings you a little joy.

💛 Only $9.99

Shop here:
https://sarahsadieinkinspiration.com/products/among-the-highland-cows

07/12/2026

🐔✨ If you love backyard chickens, cozy farm life, and relaxing afternoons with your favorite coloring supplies, this one was made just for you. ✨🐔

Among the Happy Hens is filled with over 40 charming illustrations inspired by curious hens, peaceful farm scenes, and the simple joys of country living. From fluffy feathered friends and rustic hen houses to cozy farmhouse moments, every page is designed to help you slow down, unwind, and enjoy a little creative escape.

Inside you'll find:
🤍 Over 40 unique illustrations
🐓 Medium-bold lines with generous open spaces
🌾 Single-sided pages to help reduce bleed-through
🇺🇸 Designed & printed in the USA
📖 8.5" × 8.5" square format

💛 Only $10.99

Watch the reel for a peek inside, then shop here: https://sarahsadieinkinspiration.com/products/among-the-happy-hens

I'd love to know—what's your favorite chicken breed? 🐔

07/07/2026

Warning: This coloring book may cause an irresistible urge to own chickens!🐔🤍

Among the Happy Hens is filled with over 40 cozy countryside illustrations inspired by hen houses, farm life, and the simple joy of slowing down with something creative.

Designed with medium-bold lines, relaxing open spaces, and single-sided pages to help reduce bleed-through, it’s a sweet little escape for chicken lovers, homestead dreamers, and anyone who needs a quiet creative reset.

✨ Designed & printed in the USA
✨ Over 40 charming illustrations
✨ Only $10.99

Shop here:
https://sarahsadieinkinspiration.com/products/among-the-happy-hens

07/05/2026

🌻🍅 The simple things are often the sweetest. 🍅🌻

There’s something special about wandering through a roadside farm stand or farmers market - fresh flowers, baskets of produce, homemade jams, baked goods, and the slower pace that reminds us to savor the season.
That feeling inspired Farm Stand Finds, a boutique-designed coloring book filled with cozy farm stands, fresh-picked produce, rustic décor, flowers, and peaceful countryside moments.

Designed with large, bold illustrations and printed on quality paper in the USA to help reduce bleed-through, it's the perfect way to slow down, relax, and enjoy a little creative escape.

Whether you're coloring with your morning coffee or winding down after a busy day, I hope these pages bring a little countryside calm into your home.

🛍️ Shop Farm Stand Finds here:
https://sarahsadieinkinspiration.com/products/farmstand-finds

✨ Follow Sarah Sadie Ink and Inspiration for more boutique-designed coloring books, journals, and creative inspiration.

Where creativity meets calm. 🌿

07/03/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

For many of us, the Fourth of July means backyard barbecues, fireworks, parades, time with family, and celebrating the freedoms we often take for granted.

But it's also a wonderful opportunity to pause and reflect.

The Declaration of Independence wasn't simply a declaration of separation - it was a statement of ideals. Freedom. Equality. Liberty. The belief that every person possesses inherent worth and that governments exist to protect the rights and safety of the people.

250 years later, those ideals continue to challenge us, inspire us, and remind us that freedom is both a privilege and a responsibility.

The books in this illustration represent something I believe deeply: that citizenship isn't just about where we live - it's about how we live. It's found in showing kindness to our neighbors, serving our communities, respecting one another, staying informed, and leaving the next generation with a stronger foundation than we were given.

As we celebrate today, may we enjoy the traditions we love while also remembering the values that continue to shape our nation.

Wishing you a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day.

Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

— Sarah Sadie Ink & Inspiration

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