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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A few weeks ago I received a text from my friend Jessica that read "Im doing an event in Feb and I want some flannels with my barn on them, but I want them to be cute" She then said that she came up with the idea 28 seconds before texting me and had no idea what this was going to look like but she knew we needed to work together on it.⠀ ⠀ In case you're wondering, my answer was YES in all caps!⠀ ⠀ Y'all, there is something so magical about collaboration.⠀ ⠀ Find people you love. Find ways to work with them. Find ways to hire them and promote them and share them. ⠀ ⠀ We would be foolish to think that we could bring every idea we have to life by ourselves. ⠀ ⠀ You can snag one of your own flannels this weekend from @jessica.co.vintage at the Flannel Fling @the_vintage_market in Ann Arbor!
In the last few days I must have spoken the words "we have the best life" at least 100 times.⠀ ⠀ When we watched the snow fall from our kitchen table, I said it.⠀ ⠀ When we played Skip-Bo while eating breakfast, I said it.⠀ ⠀ When we giggled as we danced around each other to empty the dishwasher, I said it.⠀ ⠀ When we got out of the car and held each other and watched the stars, I said it.⠀ ⠀ Because I don't want a minute to go by that the universe doesn't know.⠀ ⠀ When we were in some of our darkest and most trying times we made a promise that we would never let a day go by that the universe didn't know how grateful we were for each other and the life we have and remind her how hard we were willing to work to build a life we are proud of.⠀ ⠀ Stop and be thankful for the good things and the hard things. The hard things are what make the good things worth it.⠀ ⠀
Today shouldn't be any different than any other day. Love your people. Love yourself. Do the work. Love is work. But it's so worth it. #ampersandletteringlab #allmurals #muralartist #loveislove #handlettered #handletteringartist #upnorth #mural #traversecity
Tits up to my breast gals on this galentine's day! ⠀ ⠀ There are so many badass babes who believe in me and build me up in business and in life. I am honored to cheer them on and remind them of their greatness every day and so grateful to call them friends! ⠀ ⠀ I've tagged them to make it easier for you to follow every single one of them! You won't regret it. Tag your best gals in the comments so I can follow them too!⠀ ⠀ Also, there are four special edition boob globes available in my shop for you to purchase. Link is in my profile. ⠀ ⠀ #ampersandletteringlab #galentine #galpals #womenempowerwomen #upnorth #freethenip #paintedglobe #communityovercompetition #handpainted #artist #michiganartist #titsup #grlpwr #ladiestothefront
You know that thing your brain does when you see cool stuff and it tells you to say things like "woah, that's cool. I could never do anything that looks that cool." Stop. If you're doing that right now, definitely stop. If you do that every time you open Instagram, double definitely stop and then delete it. Join the mailing lists of the people you want to keep up with and get rid of the thing that makes you feel less than. Here's what we forget, we can all do really cool stuff. It all looks different and that's what makes it cool. We are all at different stops on our journey. Stop belittling yourself and forgetting that everyone on this planet fumbles. Chin up. Now go. #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
Yes to three hour catch up sessions over coffee. No to thinking anything is more important than spending real life time with your people.⠀ ⠀ Yes to calling people by the name on their name tag. No to avoiding eye contact because you don't want to make small talk.⠀ ⠀ Yes to extra sauce because you want it. No to calling it a mistake and feeling guilty about it hours after.⠀ ⠀ Yes to making time for your friends in real life. No to thinking that liking a post counts as telling them you care. ⠀ ⠀ Happy #fridayintroductions from that weird girl who loves letters that you follow on the Internet. ⠀ ⠀ #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
Choosing a business name is insanely personal.⠀ ⠀ It is part of you.⠀ ⠀ There have been times when I have been introduced to people as my business name instead of my own name! ⠀ ⠀ Ask anyone who owns a small business why they chose their business name and you can almost always guarantee a story. (And y'all know I love a good story!!)⠀ ⠀ When I rebranded my business I chose to pay homage to the ampersand (&), a logogram representing the conjunction "and" and an intensely important part of my love story with my wife.⠀ ⠀ In the beginning of our relationship, C and I were in hiding. At risk of losing our jobs by exposing our relationship, we began texting and emailing in code.⠀ ⠀ Instead of writing the words "I love you" we would sneak in the ampersand as our secret I love you.⠀ ⠀ If my business name defines me, I'll proudly stand up and claim this one every single time.⠀ ⠀ What is the story behind your business name or Instagram handle?
Well, don't these make the perfect gift for everyone you love!?! Valentines, galentines, buddies, lovers, neighbors, the mail lady...perfect for all. Orders placed today will arrive before Valentine's Day! You can even have it shipped directly to someone else as a surprise! #ampersandletteringlab #handlettered #handlettering #ohwowyes #handletteringartist #typographyinspired #typography #northernmichigan #creativepreneur #communityovercompetition #intentionalliving #creativityfound #createeveryday #makersmovement #traversecity #handsthatmake #loveislove #thedesigntip #glitterguide #enamelpin
I love the shapes that words make. Every time I see a new name roll in for a workshop the wheels immediately start turning and I start thinking about how I'm going to letter your name tag! What's your name? Maybe this afternoon I'll surprise a few of you and letter your name in my story! #ampersandletteringlab #handlettered #handlettering #ohwowyes #handletteringartist #typographyinspired #typography #northernmichigan #creativepreneur #communityovercompetition #intentionalliving #creativityfound #createeveryday #makersmovement #traversecity #handsthatmake #modernscript #thedesigntip #glitterguide
Who: Everyone What: An intro to hand lettering workshop When: March 7th from 6-8pm Where: @mundosroastingco Why: Because you want to learn how to draw letters and practice some new styles. Because you said 2019 was the year you were going to take care of yourself and learn something new. Because you want to draw and hang out with the loud, weird lettering girl you follow on Instagram. Buy your ticket by clicking the link in my profile!! Can't wait to letter with you! #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 #mundos