To Connor - You are the number one reason my art career is where it is today. I love you so much. To my girls - You three are my inspiration and I am so grateful to be able to create a cozy world for you to grow up in. To Mom - Thank you for introducing me to the world of cottage core and all things cozy.
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STEP INSIDE There’s something about making art—even something as simple as placing a sticker—that makes everything else melt away for a minute. Each scene in this book was created to capture the cozy sights, sounds, and feelings that make winter feel magical: a fox in the snow, a crackling fireplace, a bookshelf waiting to be read, a quiet moment you wish you could linger in a little longer. I hope these pages bring you the same sense of comfort and happiness they brought me while creating them.
-Megan Lindsey
HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your scene. Choose any of the 28 illustrated pages and find the matching sticker sheets in the back of the book. Each sticker sheet features a small thumbnail of the completed scene to help you find the right sheet. 2. Find your sticker. Each sticker is numbered to match the shapes on your page. 3. Place and enjoy. Press each sticker into place. Starting from the edges and working inward can help with placement. 4. Watch it come to life. As the page fills in, your cozy scene slowly appears. 5. Tear out and display your finished art whenever you’re ready.
A FEW TIPS • Not sure where to start? Just pick the scene that calls to you. • There’s no wrong order—dip in and out whenever you need a moment to yourself. • Take your time with each sticker. There’s no rush. • Put on a playlist, light a candle, make a cup of tea—the scene will wait. • When you’re done, tear out the page and display it. You made that.
ABOUT THE ARTIST Megan Lindsey is an illustrator based in the Pacific Northwest. She has been running her art business out of her home for the past six years. She began sharing and selling her art when her oldest daughter was just a few months old, and has since welcomed two more little girls. Megan loves being a girl mom. While balancing her career and home life can be challenging, she is proud to create art that reflects warmth, whimsy, and the beauty of everyday moments.