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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Late last night as the crowd died down, an older couple stepped into the street. . He had a toothpick hanging out of his mouth. . She was staring into the distance soaking up the excitement of the day. . As I looked up I realized that she unintentionally was lined up perfectly in front of my wings. . I motioned to the man to come stand next to me, trying not to make the woman notice. . As he stood with me he got teary eyed and then spoke these words "Tonight is our 37th wedding anniversary and every day I've known that woman she's worn wings and never noticed. Tonight is no different. Thank you for that." . As I wiped my cheek, I hugged him and told him how lucky they both were to know love like that and thanked him for this moment. . Art is magic, y'all. . These wings will have a permanent home soon for you to come snap a photo with and show your wings to the world. I'll keep you updated. . Thank you, Traverse City, for being wonderful! . . #ampersandletteringlab #mural #muralist #muralart #murals #streetart #muralartist #wearyourwingstc #wallart #handpainted #abmlovesmurals #studiodiywallcrawl #ladieswhopaint #northernmichigan #traversecity #thehappynow #downtowntc #wingmural
Behind every change maker there is a team of cheerleaders and food bringers and photo takers that help keep businesses like this running.⠀ ⠀ And while it's important to me that you know my face as the person behind this business, it's also important to me that you know there is no possible way I could do this alone.⠀ ⠀ So cheers to the tribe of people that keep me in motion and especially my wife who snapped this photo during our night swim and said "I've just taken your #fridayintroduction photo this week. #ampersandletteringlab #summer #northernmichigan #lakelife #traversecity #fridayintroductions #ohwowyes #theeverygirl #hairflip #mermaid #handletteringartist #vsco #vscocam #sunsetswim #sunset #upnorthmichigan
Every day we are given the choice to step forward into growth or step backward into safety.⠀ ⠀ The last few weeks I've had multiple growing pains. ⠀ ⠀ This business is growing. ⠀ ⠀ It's scary, but it's so good. ⠀ ⠀ Thanks for cheering for me, growing with me and not letting me step back into safety for too long. ⠀ ⠀ Keep your eyes peeled for a fun poll in today's story, a chance to come watch me paint live and some new workshop dates/new products launching next week!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #ampersandletteringlab #lettering #handlettering #type #typography #typographyinspired #handmadefont #thedailytype #goodtype #etsy #theeverygirl #vsco #vscocam #strengthinletters #artist #muralist #womenwhopaint #traversecity #northernmichigan #paintedglobe #allglobe #tuesdaystogether #growth #greenery🌿 #growing #succulents
It has been a fruitful week over here!⠀ ⠀ Venue and Rentals @brysestatesecretgarden⠀ Photography @sarahamber_⠀ Creative Direction, Design & Styling @therevelrose⠀ Floral Design & Styling @windflowerdesignco⠀ Local Flower Sourcing @leelanauspf⠀ ⠀ #ampersandletteringlab #lettering #handlettering #type #typography #typographyinspired #handmadefont #typespire #thedailytype #goodtype #etsy #theeverygirl #vsco #vscocam #strengthinletters #artist #muralist #womenwhopaint #traversecity #northernmichigan
I am going to stop the car for a photo op.⠀ ⠀ I am going to cry over a good meal.⠀ ⠀ I am going to create the most bad ass signage for your wedding.⠀ ⠀ I am not going to be quiet or eat bananas or watch scary movies.⠀ ⠀ #ampersandletteringlab #fridayintroductions #fridayintroduction #handletteringartist #traversecity #northernmichigan #boundaries #upnorth #northernmichigan #sunflowers #meetthemaker #creativepreneur #ladyboss #tallgirls #vsco #vscocam #artist #letterwithall
Sweet & simple.⠀ ⠀ What a perfect gift to remember that special day!⠀ ⠀ What day in your life would you want to remember every day?⠀ ⠀ #ampersandletteringlab #lettering #handlettering #type #typography #typographyinspired #handmadefont #typespire #thedailytype #goodtype #etsy #theeverygirl #vsco #vscocam #strengthinletters #artist #muralist #womenwhopaint #traversecity #northernmichigan #minimalist #paintedglobe #weddinginspo
Being weird is on brand for me.⠀ ⠀ I am weird. ⠀ ⠀ I have quirks and strange things that have taken me years to reign in and own the shit out of.⠀ ⠀ This version of Heather has taken a long time and a lot of work to get here.⠀ ⠀ She is here and I love her.⠀ ⠀ Make time to do the work and to settle into your own brand of weird. ⠀ ⠀ Don't be lazy and take my weird or start taking pieces from someone else's weird because you think it looks cool or it's easier than doing the work for yourself. ⠀ ⠀ Let's be done trying to be other people. Ok?⠀ ⠀ #ampersandletteringlab #lettering #handlettering #type #typography #typographyinspired #handmadefont #typespire #thedailytype #goodtype #etsy #theeverygirl #vsco #vscocam #strengthinletters #artist #muralist #womenwhopaint #traversecity #northernmichigan #communityovercompetition
My studio is a mess.⠀ ⠀ My list of to-do is longer than my list of i-did.⠀ ⠀ Nothing is in it's proper place.⠀ ⠀ I'm in a constant state of adding things to piles instead of files.⠀ ⠀ And you know what, it's ok to shut the door and walk away. ⠀ ⠀ Know when your body and mind and soul and heart need a break. ⠀ ⠀ When they are rested you'll get things done.⠀ ⠀ We always do.
When I rebranded last February and Ampersand Lettering Lab was born, I promised myself that no one would ever walk away from meeting me in person and say "she was nothing like I thought she'd be"⠀ ⠀ I promised myself that I wouldn't hide who I was, who I love or the fact that sometimes I'm a little sweary.⠀ ⠀ I promised myself that my brand would have edge and an eclectic style and that I would create things I wanted and if other people were into them, cool.⠀ ⠀ Thanks for being into the things I'm into.⠀ ⠀ Thanks for showing up to support me.⠀ ⠀ Thanks for hugging me and saying "You are just as great as I thought you'd be"⠀ ⠀ You sure know how to make a girl blush. ⠀ ⠀ Thanks @natvhawkins for this shot from Saturday's pop-up
These beauties as well as the &LL A-frame will be set up and filled with all kinds of new goodies for you to peruse and purchase today from 10-2 at @blkmrktcoffee in Traverse City. ⠀ ⠀ Come by for a coffee and a quick hug & hello! 🖤⠀ ⠀ Pro tip: the early bird gets the best new stuff!