Playful, heartfelt, and just the right amount of quirky—these handcrafted notepads and mini books from Bad Toad Studio are designed to spark creativity, laughter, and a little self-reflection along the way.
Featuring imaginative toad characters, encouraging prompts, and expressive artwork, each piece feels like a tiny companion for your thoughts—whether you're jotting notes, doodling, or navigating the beautifully weird journey of being human.
Perfect for gifting, journaling, or keeping close as your own “emotional support” sidekick.
✨ Designs include:
• Emotional Support Toad
• Notes From a Wild Heart
• Drink Coffee, Play Guitar
• Feelings Are Weird
• Scribbles & Shenanigans
…and more delightfully odd creations
Each one is a little reminder: you don’t have to have it all figured out.
Made in Montana - Livingston, MT
Bad Toad Studio – Livingston, Montana
Bad Toad Studio is the creative work of Mel Marshan, a Livingston-based artist who brings humor, heart, and imagination together through whimsical design. Inspired by a lifelong love of art and storytelling, Mel creates pieces that feel both playful and deeply human.
With a style that blends quirky characters, emotional honesty, and a touch of magic, Bad Toad Studio invites you to embrace your creativity, your feelings, and your wonderfully weird self.
I’ve had wonderful art instructors from a young age and have never lost the love of creating and sharing.”