I'm back!!

It's been quite a while now since I've posted anything on here. I've found it difficult to find a balance between the creating of new prints and helping to spread the word with all of the social networking sites...10-20 minutes on each site equals hours of my time....hours that are surely helpful in the long run, but in truth...they're hours I'd rather be creating instead of tapping away on my laptop! My hope is to turn this around and start posting more regularly again! 

In short, the last few months have been extremely successful!! My featured artist show at the Paper Hat was wonderful and I am still tickled by the amazing turnout of friends and family for my opening reception! I learned many things while doing this show, but one of the most exciting of which was learning that if I can sustain a similar amount of sales that were made during the course of my exhibition, turning Wooden Spoon Editions into my day job is a real possibility! 

It's been severely cold here in Minnesota the last few weeks. With windchills reaching -30F or colder, I've been dreaming of warm summer days. Which in turn has produced my newest print! I will be dropping off a couple of these at the Paper Hat tomorrow and hope to list it in my Etsy shop within the week. 
Hope you're having a great week!

Check back soon!!

Fresh Ink :: Snowshoes

Here's another one of my new prints that I will be revealing at my art show at the Paper Hat on Saturday, November 17th! It will be available for purchase in my Etsy shop shortly there after! 

Fresh Ink :: Antlers

Last night I printed quite a few of the next print to be apart of my White Ink Limited Collection! I am really happy with the finished print as well as the color of the handmade paper. The exact hue of the paper is so tricky to capture, so, in a word...bordeaux. 

Hope you have a lovely weekend! 

I'm looking forward to printing and carving a couple new designs, as well as having a dear friend of mine from college and her husband stay with us while they're in the Twin Cities for a wedding. :) 

+ + + This is the same friend that I created this special print for her little babe's nursery.

Keep a Lookout!

Next week marks the one year anniversary of Wooden Spoon Editions on Etsy! In celebration of, I am putting together a giveaway! Stay tuned to hear more details - I don't want you to miss out!

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New Things...

Today I've been working on a new item for my shop - can you guess what it is by looking at the photo below?
Hope you have a great week! 

Fresh Ink :: Life by the Lake

Another new print was added to the shop last week! Printed from a block I carved while I was in college, it also was included as part of my senior art exhibition. 
This print was inspired by my love for *life by the lake* in Minnesota's north country and its vast expanse of lakes, streams, and woods along the Canadian border. For as long as I can remember, I've traveled to the northwoods of Minnesota with family. Enjoying long lazy days by waters edge, picking blueberries, island picnics, canoeing, etc. - it's my favorite slice of summer!

Notecards

It's been requested enough times now that I am going to be printing some of my designs on the front of notecards. Question is....which designs would you like to see? 
The canoe paddles seem to be a hit, so I'll definitely be doing those...but which others do you think could be fun? 
Would you rather a set of a single design or a few? 
I would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions!!
Thanks much :)


Possible sets ideas

or

or

others?

:: See my Etsy shop for the designs I currently have ::

Happy New Things

I've got some fun new things happening in my shop - a new limited edition print collection that I'll be gradually adding to + I busted out a block that I carved back in 2006 and printed from that this afternoon. It's fun to mix it up a bit and do something a little different!

Wooden Spoon Editions 

Etsy Shop

Oh So Kind

I recently received the nicest feedback from one of my customers on Etsy! It's hearing things like this that encourage me to keep creating more. Have to share....I was overwhelmed by the genuine kindness of her words :) 

About

I recently designed the About page for Wooden Spoon Editons on Etsy. It's a fun new space within the shop that is created for telling the story of your business. I'm sure it will evolve over time but in the meantime, come check it out :) I'd love to hear what you think and if you have any suggestions!

Etsy Spotlight!

My shop is in the Art category Etsy spotlight again today. It's a pretty nifty way to gain more exposure :) 
Today I'll be adding red to the ladybugs I printed last week....come back soon to see how they look!

Shop Update

I finally took the time to update the banner for my Etsy shop!

Check it here

I would love to hear your thoughts :)

Pedal Red, Pedal Blue

This week my blue bike print was included in this pedal powered treasury :)

Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

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Let it be sunny...

My yellow spring flowers print were featured in a cheery little Etsy treasury last week...now if only the sun would come out and shine today :)

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Etsy Spotlight!

I'm in the Art category spotlight on Etsy today :: my first time! So far it seems to be paying off....traffic to my shop is oh-so-much-more than it ever has been in one day....and it's not even noon yet! :) yay!

Weekly Roundup

Three of my prints were featured in treasuries this past week on Etsy. 

Fall Leaves :: Birch Trees :: Red Bike

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Paddles and Petals

Two of my prints were featured in treasuries on Etsy this week...lucky me!
Wishing you a happy weekend! :)

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Treasury Love

This past week my prints have been featured in five treasuries on Etsy :: lucky me! :)
I hope you're having a lovely week and enjoying this unseasonably warm weather!

See it better here

See it better here

See it better here

See it better here

See it better here

I ♥ MN

Everywhere I look, our culture has moved onto the next holiday :: Valentines day....here's to keeping with that trend! Here's a little heart inspired treasury of items created by those who call MN home! 

Hope you have a good weekend!

Happy Friday!

I am happy to report that yesterday's Art & Craft Fair went well! I sold some of my prints, Moleskines, and gift tags. It was a good experience and I'm really glad I did it. Hopefully the first of more to come! :)
This week I listed my Tale of Two Trees Moleskine journal, Berry Branch Votive and Holiday Gift Tags in my Etsy shop.