Not my Circus, Not my Monkeys
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A beautifully illustrated public service announcement for anyone who has ever become the unpaid manager of other people's drama.
This hand-cut collage gathers acrobats, performers, monkeys, impossible balancing acts, and assorted chaos around a single calm figure who has finally reached a life-changing conclusion: not my circus, not my monkeys. Equal parts whimsical and wise, it's a reminder that boundaries are not selfish—they're survival.
Give it to:
• The friend who says yes too often
• The family peacemaker
• Your favourite overthinker
• Someone learning that "no" is a complete sentence
• Anyone whose emotional support animal is exhaustion
Perfect for:
• Burnout prevention
• Work besties
• Farewell gifts
• Tough seasons and fresh starts
• Mental health care packages
• Moments when a sympathetic laugh is exactly what's needed
[Cards stocked at Little Beehive Co-Op, Wall To Wall Gallery, Nelson Classic Car Museum, and Rabbit Island Coffee Co.]
This hand-cut collage gathers acrobats, performers, monkeys, impossible balancing acts, and assorted chaos around a single calm figure who has finally reached a life-changing conclusion: not my circus, not my monkeys. Equal parts whimsical and wise, it's a reminder that boundaries are not selfish—they're survival.
Give it to:
• The friend who says yes too often
• The family peacemaker
• Your favourite overthinker
• Someone learning that "no" is a complete sentence
• Anyone whose emotional support animal is exhaustion
Perfect for:
• Burnout prevention
• Work besties
• Farewell gifts
• Tough seasons and fresh starts
• Mental health care packages
• Moments when a sympathetic laugh is exactly what's needed
[Cards stocked at Little Beehive Co-Op, Wall To Wall Gallery, Nelson Classic Car Museum, and Rabbit Island Coffee Co.]