Ghost of Fern and Sprout past...

I guess I didn't realize what a productive year it was for Fern and Sprout.

Even with everything that happened along with putting on a summer market, (Lucky Pearl Bazaar) and taking a break from Fern and Sprout during those summer months, I still managed to come up with some new designs and have a fantastic market season.

Phew.  


Here's a look back at some of the Fern and Sprout designs from 2011...

As I looked back thru my photos to put this mosaic together, I am very pleased with the way my business went last year.  I downsized a little, and invested in QUALITY rather than QUANTITY.  I hope to continue that this year.

For all of you who have supported me in the last year, either by reading this blog, shopping my booth at a show, helping me prepare for a show, helping me during a show, allowing me to be a vendor at your show, ordering my product for your shop, or simply following me on Twitter or Facebook...
 I want to say THANK YOU.  

This is my passion - and I couldn't keep that going without you.
Here's to a fun, enlightening, and productive year!
XO

FASCINATION FRIDAY

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It's FRIDAY!!

The monkeys have the day off from school.  I feel like we've been relaxing all week long.

I've noticed that every time I post "inspiration" photos - I get quite the response from you.  So...in honor of inspiration, I have decided to start posting some for you every Friday.

Welcome to 

FASCINATION FRIDAYS!!

Each week, I will post some great photos from around the web, that inspire me.  I hope they inspire you, too.  Puuuuhleeeeeaze

leave me some comments, and let me know whatchathink!

This week, I'm sharing some Fall Fascination with you.

ENJOY!

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I hope you all have a SPLENDID Fall weekend.

xo 

Lacking...

Posts have been a little LACKING lately.

Soooooooooo sorry.

I am working on some BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIG changes at my studio.

I can't wait to share them with you.

And on an EXCITING note...

Fern and Sprout will a vendor at this year's 

HOLIDAY HANDMADE.

It was really tough to get in this year because they had over 

215 applicants, 

and there are only 61 booth spots.

So thrilled to be taking part in Fancy Tiger's show this year!

Thank you, Fancy Tiger!!!

I am also in the middle of taking a blogging E-course called

BLOGGING YOUR WAY.

Holly Becker of DECOR8 is teaching the class, along with some of her creative colleagues.

Look for some exciting new changes to the blog in the weeks to come!

I hope all of you are enjoying the season!

See you soon!!

Stuck on you...

Today was my first day back in the studio for quite a while.  It was nice to clean up a bit, and put out some of the new goodies I received for Christmas...

...like the beautiful vintage vase I received from my love (pictured above.)

A new year means a new plate for my glue gun.  My sweet friend, Jenna (aka Slug) decided I needed a new one for Christmas because my old one was COATED in glue.

BEFORE...

AFTER...

Soooo pretty!!  Thank you, my friend!

Today, I had a small photo session to make a new banner for the bliggety blog.

  I thought it might be a good time to bring out the ballerinas!

They had a great time playing and dancing in the snow!

Needless to say, I didn't have a totally PRODUCTIVE day.

But I had a CREATIVE day, and that is worth just as much.  

Don't you agree?

Happy Anniversary!!

I am so excited to be a guest blogger on Lost in the Attic with Cupcakes, this week. As I was trying to figure out what to write about, I realized...

I have been blogging for a WHOLE YEAR!! Wow!! An entire year of blogging about my crazy, whacky, kooky, stressful, amazing life! An entire year of being absolutely amazed and inspired by other bloggers. An entire year of Fern and Sprout felt and fancy!

There was a beautiful sunset this evening to celebrate the occasion!

I was looking back thru the archives and it's so fun to see how my work and blog has changed over the year.

Here's some F and S - kickin' it old skooooooooool...










How delightful!

Yep - a lot has changed: my home (twice,) my studio (twice,)

my pup, my hair, my computer, and not to mention my MONKEYS ARE GROWING UP!!! Thanks for sticking with me, this year. I hope the next one gets even better! Thank you for inspiring me!! And to all of you who come out to the shops and the shows - thank you for supporting me. Love to you, friends!