iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 02/08/2026

I was in Japan for a conference, and on one of my free days I took a workshop to refurbish an original Game Boy. It was so much fun I went back the next day and built a Game Boy Advance too. Then I hit a vintage game store and picked up a bunch of games. Best decision. 🥹🎮

A hand holding two custom refurbished handheld consoles: a classic Game Boy with a translucent glitter shell, bright pink screen bezel, green buttons, and pink accents displaying a Kirby game, and a translucent Game Boy Advance with colorful illuminated buttons displaying a Mario game. The person has blue-and-white nail art and a colorful forearm tattoo, with a hotel room in the background.

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 17/07/2026

A family member recently went to a medium hoping to talk to my mom. Missed opportunity to finally get some answers about these fuck-ass haircuts.

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 17/07/2026

My 20-year-old apologized for making me “a mediocre birthday card” and then immediately made me cry. I would like to formally state that this is, in fact, a perfect birthday card.

handmade birthday card on white printer paper. The front reads, “Happy birthday mom!” with a note underneath saying,
“(sorry i don’t do these much).” It includes a hand-drawn heart and a sketch labeled “slice of fake cake.” Near the bottom it says, “mediocre birthday card!” in handwritten text.

The inside of the handmade birthday card contains a handwritten note apologizing for not being good at birthdays and expressing love and gratitude. It thanks Mom for everything she’s done, says, “You’ve saved me multiple times,” promises to try to repay her someday, and ends with, “Love you dearly,” followed by Kris’s signature. Along the bottom it reads, “You’ll always be the best mom I could have had.”

A small doodle in the corner of the back of the card labeled “fake money,” showing a simple drawing of a dollar bill with a smiling face.

The back of the card has a handwritten note that says, “wrong side silly,” with a small hand-drawn heart underneath.

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 28/06/2026

This is the last thing that I 3D printed but I also got a eufyMake so now I can print on objects like this. bsky.app/profile/ashl...

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 28/06/2026

This is my Hasselblad 500CM. I had to let it go years ago during a rough patch, but I was finally able to buy it back. This time it’s kitted out with a film back, a digital back, and a modified Instax Square back.

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 24/06/2026

3D printing has fundamentally changed my relationship with impulse control.

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 27/03/2026

@monkchips.com I love this place so much! Great rec 👏

A toasted breakfast sandwich with eggs and melted cheese sits on a metal tray beside a small cup of coffee with foam, placed on a round table in a modern café with soft lighting and blurred people in the background. It

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 18/03/2026

I need to do something because I can't wake up tomorrow with no basketball jerseys.

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 15/03/2026

My husband sent me these on TikTok, and I was like, welp, I better go put on some pants because I'm gonna need one of each of those.

A bouquet of soft pastel flowers—pale pink roses, carnations, eucalyptus, and cream-colored blooms—rests beside an elegant white pastry box on someone’s lap in a car. Inside the box are colorful pastries shaped like miniature fruits, including a banana, lemon, mango, strawberry, orange, and plum. The pastries are vividly colored and textured to look like real fruit, creating a playful trompe-l’œil effect. The arrangement feels like a thoughtful gift: delicate flowers paired with beautifully crafted fruit-shaped desserts.

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 26/01/2026

New laser does 3D crystal engraving and I’m unreasonably excited about it. My husband’s already making fun of me like “you’re gonna have the coolest mall kiosk” but LOOK AT THIS TINY MONA tell me that’s not sick. I really need this distraction right now. 🥺

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 17/01/2026

I also laser engraved their GitHub handles on these leather notebooks, and then laser engraved pencil cases. 😅

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 17/01/2026

I am a sucker for a good fidget✨

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 09/01/2026

I have these Husky desks in my garage. I have a row of four of them, each with two drawers. On one desk, I built this really beautiful Gridfinity system, but then I decided all the drawers needed to look this beautiful, and now I’m in hell. I’ve been printing for a week, but I have to finish it. 😫

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 25/12/2025

Ever need to crush a pint, but your hands get too cold? 3D printing has solved that too.

A hand holds a whimsical, cow-shaped 3D-printed ice cream pint sleeve. The cow is tan with a pink snout and small horns, and the pint inside reads “Limited Batch.” A decorated Christmas tree with warm lights is softly blurred in the background.

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 25/12/2025

My husband gave me a locket with a tiny watercolor of my mom, who passed away a few years ago, painted by his mom. I was in absolute shambles. 😭

gold necklace with a small rectangular locket hanging at the center, containing a tiny painted portrait of a smiling woman. The locket is attached to a paperclip-style clasp with several small gold charms, resting against a gray shirt

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 06/12/2025

I love 3D printing so much! Look how cool this is!!

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 15/10/2025

Parenting update: my five-year-old’s art era is focused on ‘people waiting for the bathroom.’ The realism is stunning.

A child’s drawing made with colored pencils showing a line of stick figures waiting to use the restroom. The scene includes several people in a row, each with simple faces and stick limbs. On the left, one figure colored in blue appears to be entering or using a door. Above them, a pink string of lights hangs across the page. The drawing is done on white paper and held up by an adult’s hand with painted nails

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 09/10/2025

Last week my cleaners threw out a whole bottle of pills. This week, they arranged my leftover bacon in a wooden bowl.

Three cooked strips of bacon laid on a paper towel inside a wooden serving bowl on a white kitchen counter.

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 28/09/2025

My 5-year-old is obsessed with The Simpsons right now, and I love that 3D printing lets me make things like this for her. Everything in this scene, the couch, TV, walls, came off my printer. The only non-printed parts are the figurines.

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 28/07/2025

If you have a Nintendo Switch 2 and a 3D printer, boy do I have a project for you. 😍

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 27/07/2025

Yes, ma'am, and I nearly lost my mind.

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 27/07/2025

Thanks for the help, friends. I put on the first outfit & took a lap around the casino to see if I could survive the night in those boots. I regret to inform you I could not. So I went with outfit #2, and I’m glad I did, because even in that one, my feet were killing me by the end. It was worth it!

A woman stands near the front row at Allegiant Stadium before a Beyoncé concert. She’s wearing a dramatic gray acid-wash dress with a high slit, a wide black belt with large gold medallions, tall black cowboy boots, fishnet tights, and a black wide-brimmed hat. She’s smiling and holding the brim of her hat. Behind her, the stage features a massive American flag made of red, white, and blue tiles. The stadium is filling with people in the background.

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 26/07/2025

Alright friends, I need a little help. I’m seeing Beyoncé tonight (!!) and I’m so excited. I packed two outfits and honestly can’t decide which one to wear, it’s a real toss-up.

Person posing in front of a bathroom mirror wearing a black fitted top tucked into high-waisted denim jeans, accessorized with a bold Western belt, thigh-high black leather boots with dramatic fringe down the sides, and a wide-brimmed black hat. A turquoise bolo tie

Person posing in front of a bathroom mirror wearing a faded black denim dress with a deep V neckline, gold and black statement belt, fishnet tights, black cowboy boots, and a wide-brimmed black hat. A turquoise bolo tie

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 19/07/2025

And look at my nails. Just look at my nails!!

A close-up of hands showing off a playful and bold Beyoncé-themed manicure. Each nail features a unique design, including red, white, and blue stars, comic-style bursts with words like “COWBOY” and “CARTER,” silver shimmer, cow print, and graphic text. The overall look is inspired by Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter era, blending pop-art flair with western motifs.

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 30/06/2025

I just mocked up this neon sign for the one empty spot on my kitchen gallery wall. It would be so ridiculous. Do I do it? Do I buy the neon sign?? IYKYK. #ITYSL

A screenshot of a RGB neon sign that says;
55 BURGERS,
55 FRIES,
55 TACOS,
55 PIES,
55 COKES,
100 TATER TOTS,
100 PIZZAS,
100 TENDERS,
100 MEATBALLS,
100 COFFEES,
55 WINGS,
55 SHAKES,
55 PANCAKES,
55 PASTAS,
55 PEPPERS
AND 155 TATERS.

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 29/06/2025

Snapped a few photos of the girls before we headed to the Pride festivities, because I can never resist a good graffiti wall. Honestly, I’m obsessed. My kids are stunning, and the Leica’s film-like quality just makes every shot feel like magic. 🥰🌈

Kris, a young woman with two-toned hair, blonde on one side and dark brown on the other, sits in front of a colorful graffiti wall. She’s wearing clear glasses, a denim jacket layered over a black graphic tee, and a long strand of pearls. Her face is softly freckled with rainbow-colored dots, and she looks calmly into the camera with a slight, confident smile

Kris and Marlowe sit together on a metal staircase in front of a vibrant, graffiti-covered wall. Kris wears clear glasses, a denim jacket, and ripped jeans, with rainbow freckles dotted across their face. Marlowe, a young child with braided blonde hair, grins brightly in a tie-dye tank top decorated with playful patches and beaded jewelry. She wears pink cowboy boots and has matching rainbow freckles.

Marlowe and Kris sit on a graffiti-covered metal staircase, facing each other mid-game. Marlowe, beaming with joy, reaches out to give Kris a playful high five. She’s dressed in a colorful tie-dye outfit with pink cowboy boots and sparkly rainbow freckles on her cheeks. Kris, wearing a denim jacket and glasses, smiles softly and gently returns the gesture.

Kris and Marlowe sit on a graffiti-covered metal staircase, wrapped in a heartfelt hug. Kris has their eyes closed and a peaceful smile on their face, holding Marlowe close with both arms. Marlowe rests her head on Kris’s shoulder, her braided hair visible as she leans in.

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 12/06/2025

Shout out to @thisdotlabs.bsky.social for putting my face on a t-shirt! 🥹❤️

A bright pink T-shirt featuring a grid of illustrated portraits of eight diverse women, each labeled with a positive trait: “Visionary,” “Unstoppable,” “Inspirational,” “Resilient,” “Fearless,” “Ambitious,” “Revolutionary,” and “Empowered.” In the center of the grid is a square that reads “The Future Codes Female.” At the bottom, the shirt is branded with “THIS DOT” and “thisdot.co x jacob ashley.

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 12/06/2025

Pretty obsessed with our booth prize at @renderatl.com this year!

A pair of Nike dunks with the swoosh painted to look like a GitHub contribution graph

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 11/06/2025

I downloaded the app and saw my face when I opened it. Pretty cool. Anywayyy, I’m at @renderatl.com this week, would love to see folks! I forgot to register for tonight’s events, so I’m locked in my room working on my lightning talk. 📝

A screenshot of the renderATL app with a photo of me watching Kelsey Hightowers keynote from last years conference

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 26/05/2025

We’ve been married for six years, but I’m counting this as our honeymoon, because we didn’t get one of those either.

Close-up of a blooming prickly pear cactus with sharp golden spines and a delicate yellow flower tinged with pink at the base. The soft focus background features other cactus pads and desert plants in a shaded garden setting.

Ashley smiles brightly in a sunhat and mirrored blue sunglasses while holding a tropical layered drink garnished with orange slices. She’s wearing a hot pink swimsuit and showing off colorful, fruit-themed nail art and a tattoo sleeve featuring vibrant cartoon-style art. Behind her, Lindsey leans on the pool ledge with a playful expression. They are lounging in a shaded poolside area surrounded by resort structures and trees.

Lindsey sits at the edge of an infinity pool with his legs in the water, gazing thoughtfully into the distance. He wears a navy shirt and swim trunks, with a modern resort building and rows of lounge chairs and umbrellas behind him. Palm trees and distant hills are visible across the calm water under a soft blue sky.

Ashley relaxes in an infinity pool wearing a hot pink swimsuit and mirrored blue sunglasses that reflect the beach and ocean view ahead. Her short lavender hair glows in the sunlight, and part of a colorful tattoo is visible on her arm. Behind her, a modern resort building rises against the clear blue sky.

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 26/05/2025

I woke up at a reasonable hour, ate adult foods, had many, many pool drinks, and took in the scenery. We also got incredibly sunburned because we live in Seattle and haven’t seen the sun in 300 days. 😅

A sunny walkway lined with tall cacti and flowering plants leads to an open-air structure with a shaded canopy. Beyond the structure, there is a view of the ocean under a clear blue sky.

A sunlit concrete pathway winds through a modern garden with a tall, textured white wall on one side and lush greenery on the other. Orange and red flowers bloom along the wall, while leafy trees cast soft shadows across the walkway. In the distance, a golf cart is partially visible under the dappled light of the trees.

A close-up of a beautifully plated taco on a white dish, featuring marinated grilled meat, caramelized red onion, and fresh cilantro on a soft corn tortilla. Small ramekins of green salsa and other toppings are placed nearby, with roasted vegetables and another taco visible in the background. The setting is bright and airy, suggesting an outdoor or open-air dining experience.

A hand with colorful nail art holds a tall glass of iced, creamy yellow drink with a paper straw in front of a calm, clear ocean. The water reflects soft ripples, and the horizon blends into a cloudless blue sky, creating a peaceful beachside moment.

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 13/05/2025

Just got the best package of stickers from @charity.wtf. I’m going to need a bigger laptop.

A colorful collection of tech-themed and humorous stickers arranged on a wooden surface. The stickers feature phrases like “SNARK-ITECT,” “Your systems are broken,” “Release != Deploy,” “Write less software,” “SRE not sorry,” “Ship dangerously,” “If it hurts… do it more,” and “What if we just fix it.” Many have vibrant, rainbow or neon designs, with unicorns, cats, and retro aesthetics. Some feature logos like honeycomb.io and references to site reliability engineering (SRE), OpenTelemetry, and DevOps culture. The stickers reflect a mix of sarcasm, encouragement, and critique of tech norms.

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 28/04/2025

Don't do it. Don't do it. Don't do it...

Close-up of a classical oil painting showing an person with a wrinkled, expressive face, a large nose, and a slightly skeptical, knowing expression.

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Ashley Willis-McNamara @ashley.dev · 28/04/2025

Baby girl has the flu, and I came upstairs to see that my husband had also set her dolls up next to her. It’s the cutest thing I’ve ever seen, he even put little washcloths on their foreheads. 🥹