Hi there! I'm Heather.

I am so grateful that you have found your way to my creative little corner of the world. I'm Heather, formerly of Spoonfeather Designs, and owner of Ampersand Lettering Lab.

While a rebrand is a scary thing, it was also a necessary one. Hand lettered globes still have a piece of my heart, but I am here with the hope that ALL can bring even more beauty and joy to your life outside of the globe world. You can certainly still create a custom piece with me, but you can also buy a print for your home or a font for your business. 

More about me? I am a life-long letter lover and find any reason to letter on things! I picked up hand lettering more as an art form about two years ago. I am a former teacher who pivoted into small business ownership and I haven't looked back. I hang my winter hats up in Traverse City and I wake up every day thankful to call this town and this life my own. Thank you for coming along with me on my journey. It means the world to me. 

 
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Truth: My face will always tell you how I feel. Sometimes it's cute, sometimes it's not. Fixing my face should probably be on my to do list every day. What would be on yours? #ampersandletteringlab #ampeduplettering #handlettering #moderncalligraphy #bulletjournal #handlettered #traversecity #handlettering #handletteringartist #vsco #vscocam #northernmichigan #ladieswholetter #creativepreneur #createeveryday #todolist #letteringchallenge
When we were living in New Zealand there was a brilliant magazine with the most beautiful full-color matte pages that I would run my fingertips over every time we were at the store. It was too expensive for me to buy. One day, at a secondhand store, I found an old copy for a quarter and tore out the last page with the full version of this e.e. cummings poem typed out on it over a photo of three girls playing in the sea. Earlier this week I brought my travel journal out to make a recipe from it and found that page gently tucked away at the back. It brought back so many good feelings and a few good tears. Hold on to things that make you feel good. That is all. #ampersandletteringlab #ampeduplettering #handlettered #handlettering #ohwowyes #handletteringartist #ladieswhopaint #typographyinspired #typography #northernmichigan #creativepreneur #eecummings #communityovercompetition #intentionalliving #creativityfound #createeveryday #makersmovement #traversecity #handsthatmake #modernscript #thedesigntip #glitterguide
The ampersand is the and symbol. The ampersand was also the secret "I love you" symbol between C and I in the beginning of us. The ampersand was my first tattoo. It is not pronounced amber-sand or and-fer-sand or and-er-sand. It is pronounced am-per-sand. For today's #ampeduplettering challenge we are sharing words few people know. Tell me a word you want me to know. #ampersandletteringlab #traversecity #glitterguide #letteringchallenge #handlettering #handletteringartist #vsco #vscocam #northernmichigan #womenwholetter #creativepreneur #createeveryday #loveall #ampersand #handlettered #inktober #logotype #handdrawntype #goodtypetuesday #goodtype #sansserif #logodesign #blackandwhite
I despise folding laundry, washing peanut butter out of containers and cleaning the bathroom. C despises making the bed, driving in new places and cooking without a recipe. Last week I legitimately used the "I can't. My nails are wet" excuse twice to get out of doing laundry things. I pinky promise I have no excuses to get me out of hosting the best workshop in town this Friday. If you still want to join the fun, tickets are still for sale via the link in my profile. What is the best excuse you've used to get out of something? #ampersandletteringlab #ampeduplettering CHALLENGE DAY 15 #handlettering #handlettered #brushcalligraphy #northernmichigan #illustration #ladieswholetter #traversecity #glitterguide #lattesandlettering #letteringworkshop #northernmichigan #womenwholetter #letteringchallenge #inktober #handletteringartist #diy #creativeprenuer #ohwowyes #vsco #vscocam #createeveryday #petoskey #elkrapids #leelanau #leland #charlevoix
When C and I first started telling people about our relationship I felt like I owed everyone an explain. Somehow I felt it was up to me to explain away their confusion about it all, when in fact I was fumbling through it all myself. But there comes a point when you realize your life doesn't need to be validated by anyone else. And as long as you know your heart is taken care of and your head is in a good place, you'll be alright. There is so much power and strength in knowing that you don't owe anyone an explanation for the life you live. What words make you feel strong? #ampersandletteringlab #ampeduplettering #lettering #handlettering #theeverygirl #vsco #vscocam #artist #muralist #ladieswholetter #traversecity #northernmichigan #handsthatmake #type #typography #typographyinspired #handmadefont #typespire #thedailytype #goodtype #etsy #lgbt #samelove #moderncalligraphy #handlettered #michigan #handletteringartist
She keeps time to music a like a metronome. She can dance any dance from the Charleston to the Viannese Waltz. She has never owned a driver's license, but will tell you exactly where to go. She's on a first name basis with every patron saint. She'd prefer that you reverse the numbers on her birthday cake, as long as they are in her favor. There have been 18 presidents in her lifetime. When she was born, Woodrow Wilson was in office! At 98, my great Auntie Ann is someone I love and admire the most. (Ahem! Today's #ampeduplettering challenge prompt!) Her humor and wit are always on point. Her love and devotion are unmatched. If I can love even half as much as Auntie loves, the world will be a better place. Keep an eye on my story to see the surprise wedding C and I held in her living room! #ampersandletteringlab #handlettered #handlettering #auntlife #handletteringartist #ladieswholetter #typographyinspired #typography #northernmichigan #creativepreneur #goodtype #handdrawntype #handlettering #creativityfound #createeveryday #makersmovement #traversecity #handsthatmake #modernscript #thedesigntip #glitterguide
I'm a no creamer in my coffee kind of lady. . A show up on time, show up for other people, show up for yourself kind of lady. . I'm the kind of lady that gets her hair wet and wears big hats and isn't afraid of a bold lip color. . The kind of lady that skinny dips and eats dessert and then goes back for more. . I'm the kind of lady that other people talk about. . In a good way. . Happy Friday, y'all! . PS you want a seat at next week's Libations & Lettering: Coffee Edition workshop @mundosroastingco Coffee and Lettering and girl time. Sign up in my profile today! . #ampersandletteringlab #handlettering #handlettered #letteringworkshop #northernmichigan #womenwholetter #traversecity #handletteringworkshop #lattesandlettering #letteringworkshop #northernmichigan #womenwholetter #puremichigan #handletteringartist #diy #creativeprenuer #ohwowyes #vsco #vscocam #createeveryday #petoskey #elkrapids #leelanau #leland #charlevoix #mundosroastingco #fridayintroductions #fridayintroduction
Spoon was the name on my Varsity jacket. ⠀ ⠀ Every jersey, team t-shirt, you-name-it was adorned with these five letters. ⠀ ⠀ I even had a friend in high school who didn't know my first name. ⠀ ⠀ Sometimes this nickname takes on new endings to become spoonie or spoons or the full-blown Spooner.⠀ ⠀ I like them all. I like them all so much that I decided I couldn't part with it when I got married because too much of my identity would be lost.⠀ ⠀ What is/was your nickname?⠀ ⠀ #ampersandletteringlab #handlettering #handlettered #letteringworkshop #northernmichigan #womenwholetter #handdrawntype #glitterguide #traversecity #ampeduplettering #nicknames #typespire #letteringworkshop #northernmichigan #womenwholetter #letteringartist #handletteringartist #diy #creativeprenuer #ohwowyes #vsco #vscocam #createeveryday #petoskey #elkrapids #leelanau #leland #charlevoix ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀
Learning and trying new things as an adult is uncomfortable. I get it. What if I'm not the best? You probably won't be. That's ok. Everyone has different strengths. But be ok leaning in when someone has something to teach you. There is so much to learn! . For today's #ampeduplettering challenge I've asked you to letter with food or a condiment. It's messy and weird. You'll probably feel weird doing it because it's something you've never done. Do it anyway. Challenge yourself and be ready to feel that little pride smile creep in at the end when you've done it and you think "dang, that's fun!" . #ampersandletteringlab #handlettered #handlettering #ohwowyes #handletteringartist #ladieswholetter #typographyinspired #typography #northernmichigan #creativepreneur #sriracha #foodlettering #communityovercompetition #letteringchallenge #inktober #creativityfound #createeveryday #makersmovement #traversecity #handsthatmake #modernscript #thedesigntip #glitterguide
When you find the kind of women who grow you you'll notice the energy shift in the room. You won't worry about what you wear when you meet up with them. You won't worry about how you say things. You won't worry about sharing your wildest ideas. Because these women get you. These women are you and you are them. Identify the women in your life that cheer for other women and encourage each other to grow. Also, be that woman for other women. . Day 9 of the #ampeduplettering challenge: letter something using crayons. Can't wait to see what you create. . . #ampersandletteringlab #handlettered #handlettering #ohwowyes #handletteringartist #ladieswhopaint #typographyinspired #typography #northernmichigan #creativepreneur #lifeofafreelancer #communityovercompetition #intentionalliving #creativityfound #createeveryday #makersmovement #traversecity #handsthatmake #modernscript #thedesigntip #glitterguide #empoweringwomen #crayola