The Mad Padder

The seed trays are officially out, which means gardening season has begun at our house.
There is something very hopeful about tiny packets promising tomatoes, herbs, and flowers… assuming I can keep them alive longer than two weeks.
This year I’m trying Seed Snails, a clever little space-saving method where you roll soil and seedlings into a spiral using newspaper.
Less mess. Less space. Fewer trays.
And hopefully fewer gardening mistakes. I’ve tagged Kowalski Mountain, who offers a video showing how to create these snails (click the link in her profile & find it on their YouTube channel)
If this works, I may actually have vegetables this summer.

Does your desk look like a paper tornado passed through it?

Same.

Spring is the perfect time for a little workspace reset, and I just shared a new blog post with 10 simple ways to refresh your desk and get organized (without spending an entire weekend doing it).

Inside the post you’ll find ideas like:
• clearing clutter so you can actually see your desk again
• creating a daily planning space
• keeping a capture pad nearby for brilliant ideas before they disappear

Because let’s be honest…most of our best ideas happen right before we forget them.

If your workspace could use a little love this spring, come take a look.

Read the full post on the blog here: https://www.themadpadder.com/blogs/news/spring-cleaning-your-desk-10-simple-ways-to-refresh-your-workspace

It’s Nutcracker season in the studio, and The Mad Padder has been busy turning some truly magical costumes into custom illustrations for this year’s ornaments. From twirling pears-in-the-hair ballerinas to the most colorful Bon Bon you’ve ever seen, these sweet dancers have been transformed into hand-painted keepsakes ready to sparkle on the tree.

Each ornament starts with your dancer’s pose in costume and becomes a whimsical illustrated version—personalized with their name and the year. Whether it’s for a cast gift, a performance tradition, or a keepsake for your own tiny dancer, these pieces are designed to be treasured long after the final curtain call.

If you have a Nutcracker costume you’d love turned into an ornament, DM The Mad Padder!

It’s official — more people want to hit someone with a brick today! The “Hit With a Brick” notepad, sign, dish towels, and more have been today’s top seller! 🧱 “Get Right With the Lord”, Book Club Ladies, and Colorful Witty Women collections have been flying off the shelves, too.

We still have a few things left, so if you’ve had your eye on something, come shop Neath the Wreath on its last day tomorrow! Don’t miss your chance to grab your favorites before they’re gone!

Because “being good for goodness’ sake” isn’t cutting it this year. 🎄
Our Witty Women Holiday Ornaments bring the laughs, the sass, and a little too much truth to your tree. Find them (and a good giggle) while shopping small at Neath The Wreath this week!

Santa caught The Mad Padder being honest — I might be on the naughty list for wanting to give someone a throat punch, but our gifts are still perfectly nice. Stop by our booth at with and judge for yourself!

The Mad Padder is thrilled to be part of the Collin County Junior League’s 30th annual Neath the Wreath! Stop by our booth to shop witty notepads, festive home goods, and gifts that bring a little sparkle to your list. It’s the perfect place to get “mad” about holiday shopping and support a great cause. Come see us now through Sunday and tag to share your finds at

We can’t wait to be a part of Neath The Wreath this week! Here are some things to know before you go!

That was MY ball!!
A little break from notepad making for our neighborhood Halloween Poker Run…and a bonus that our youngest was home to be the kid whose ball I took!!

Come with The Mad Padder at in Ft. Worth today through Sunday! Find the crazy fun in booth 242/341 at the back of the Texas Room. You don’t want to miss this!

A new hero has emerged. She doesn’t fly. She doesn’t fight...at least not that much. But she will aggressively organize your chaos. And she may actually throat punch you or hit you with a brick! 🧱 🥊

Meet The Padder In Chief — saving the world one sassy notepad at a time. Fueled by sarcasm, snacks, and sparkling water (just like her creator 👀).