The Nonsense Maker
Writing Pad - A5 Notepad
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Free shipping over $70 Australia wide.
Writing Pad - A5 Notepad
The Nonsense Maker HQ
420 Victoria Street
Building B
Brunswick VIC 3056
Australia
Hand illustrated A5 writing pad with a colourful book design. Designed and printed in Melbourne. Illustration by artist Emily May.
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Quirky hand illustrated design to look extra fun on your desk
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65 tear off, lined writing paper for easy note-taking
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Convenient A5 size is small enough to carry, big enough for making Nonsense
- Artist designed and ethically made in Australia
Writing pad size: A5 size (14.8cm x 21cm)
The Details
Size: 14.8cm x 21cm
Pages: 65 tear-off pages.
Paper: Smooth, white 80gsm uncoated paper stock.
Melbourne Made
All of our notepads are designed, printed and manufactured in Melbourne, Australia.
How will my arrive?
Each notepad is carefully hand packed to ensure it arrives safely at your door. The thick cardboard backing prevents the notepad pages from being bent or damaged in transit.
Are these s ethically made?
Absolutely! All our notepads are all designed and printed in Melbourne by a small businesses in our local community. Learn more about our values here.
How do I use my ?
Using your is easy. Simply keep it handy to write down notes as you go. When your are ready, tear off the top page to take with you on your adventures!
Have more questions?
We are more than happy to help! Just contact us and we will do our best to answer your questions!
Free Shipping
Great news! We have free shipping over $70 Australia wide.
Packaged and shipped with care
Our s are beautifully packaged, and shipped from our Melbourne studio by us.
Orders are carefully and securely packed to guarantee safe delivery. We offer delivery via Australia Post, or pickup from our studio.
Delivery times
Dispatch is usually within 2-3 business days, unless otherwise advised.
What if the is out of stock?
Our writing pads are small batch printed in Melbourne, meaning they can temporarily sell out on occasion. If sold out please contact us to find out when they will be back!
Easy Returns
- Returned items must be in original condition, and with packaging
- Return shipping is at your own cost
- We can replace, refund, or give you store credit, whichever you prefer
- Get in touch via email or through our contact page to organise a return
If you don't love it, return it!
We have a 100% happiness guarantee. If you don't love your notepad you can return it within 30 days!
100% Happiness Guarantee
We stand behind the quality of our products. If you're not completely happy with your , return it within 30 days for a full refund.

Who Designed This Writing Pad?
Meet artist Emily May. Best known by her alter ego ‘The Nonsense Maker’, she lives rogue in a world ruled by pure imagination. By day you can spot her caffeine fuelled and roaming the inner lane ways of Melbourne, by night she explores secret passageways winding to worlds only accessible in dreams. From these worlds she conjures her images, captured where dreaming meets reality and the nonsensical is in limitless bloom.
Some Writing Pad FAQs
Here at The Nonsense Maker we believe in creating products that aren't just beautiful, but are also practical. This is designed to bring a little magic into the everyday, and make otherwise mundane tasks a little more fun!
Emily May's illustrations are generally inspired by old-world whimsy and vintage storybooks. Emily creates her playful, nostalgic pieces by blending her imaginary world with the modern day.
Yes! Our s are entirely designed, printed and put together in Melbourne, Australia, by a local small businesses in our community.
Our entire notepad collection is made from high quality 80gsm paper, with a sturdy thick cardboard backing to keep it safe.
Absolutely! These quirky s make wonderful gifts for busy people who could use a little more whimsy in their everyday life. And the best bit - they are also wonderfully useful!
If you're looking to buy a online, you're in the right place! The Nonsense Maker has a range of fun notepads right here!
If you prefer to shop in person, and you’re based in Australia (especially Melbourne), it’s your lucky day! You can find us at several markets throughout the year. Keep an eye on our socials and sign up to our mailing list for updates.
Alternatively, take a look at our stockist list to see if there is a stockist in your area!
Yes, we wholesale our writing pads!
If you would love to have this in store, please visit our wholesale enquiries page for more information.










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