I’m planning on having an absolute corker of a week and I want you to come celebrate with me.
It’s a double celebration. . .
To mark the occasion we even did a photo shoot. . . but I’m a bit camera shy.
I’m having a week long birthday bash to celebrate my two birthdays. . . confused??
Well. . . I am actually having a birthday this week, but at my age that’s neither here nor there.
What we are really excited about is the other birthday. . .
Woodberry Designs
is turning 20 years old
Really!!. . .I have to pinch myself to believe that I’ve been in business that long. In some ways it seems like just yesterday that I was standing in the Office of Fair Trading registering my first business – I remember being so excited. Then on the other hand, when I think back over the past 20 years I’ve turned my hands to many different creative pursuits – starting with wholesale, then retail, freelancing, markets and party plan. . . later came teaching, web design and e-courses. Sadly, I’ve seen many small creative businesses come and go during that time, which makes me even prouder that I stuck it out.
To be completely honest, it doesn’t feel like work to me. It’s something I love with a passion. . . Woodberry Designs is my baby. . . I’ve nurtured it and watched it grow over the years. . . and now it is time to celebrate its longevity.
So, lets get the party started!!
Obviously this party is not one to be missed, but if you were thinking about skipping it here are a couple of reasons not to: starting today I’m holding a 20th birthday/anniversary SALE over at Woodberry Designs and I’m giving you the presents.
On Wednesday I will be presenting a special project I’ve been working on for 8 months. . . this is something I’ve been quite passionate about and I hope you will enjoy it too.
Like any good party there will also be presents and goodie bags, so to get the ball rolling please leave a comment about something you have liked from Woodberry Designs over the past 20 years or the Shabby Art Boutique (blog) this past 5 years.
Finally, a special thank you to all of you for following my creative journey, for supporting my business and giving me the inspiration to keep creating.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Hi Kerryanne,
Let me be the first to congratulate you on your 20 years of being in business.
Not very easy to do and especially in the creativety world.
You have a done a fabulous job. I’ve watched you grow and change styles as the seasons and colours change.
You are one adaptable, talented ladies in this industry and I applaud you!
I also wish you the best of luck for at least another twenty years of solid, happy and creative business.
Hugs,
Anna
Well Kerryanne let me just think a moment what I like best here mmm you, just you ! Of course I love all your projects but I appreciate our friendship the most .Congratulations on 20 years of inspiration and your 21st birthday all in the one week , I always knew you were a special girl xxx
wow 20 years..that long time congrats…
Congratulations on your 20 years in business Kerryanne, it is well deserved. Anyone visiting your blog and site can see that you are passionate about what you do and put in a lot of hard work. Your imagination should be bottled my dear.
Can’t wait to see the unveiling of the special project.
You have so many things here that are favourites of mine but I think the most favourite is the feeling of loving what you do that I get from visiting you. In all of your projects and posts it shines through and inspires me to keep doing what I love.
thanks for being here
Lee:)
Congrats on 20 years!!
Congratulations on 20 years. I love lots of your products especially the Christmas santas & reindeers. Can’t wait to bring them out again in December
Happy Birthday Kerryanne and congratulations on being in business for 20 years.
I love everything you create especially the Christmas items but if I had to pick just one thing it would have to be the Christmas Planner as that was what brought you to my attention in the first place.
Have a wonderful week Kerryanne.
Toni xx
Happy Birthday Kerryanne to both you & Woodberry Designs. I haven’t known either of you for very long but am so thankful that I have found you. What do I like most – well, ummmmmmm….EVERYTHING! I just melt at everything in your studio and on your blog. You are such a pleasure to know & a fabulous (patient) teacher…lol. Have a wonderful week! p.s. I love my new stool/table.
Happy Birthday Kerryanne and to Woodberry designs. I love to check in to your blog and see what wonderful creations you have made but what I love even more is that they can be re-created so easily, even by those of us who are a little ‘crafty’ challenged…I’ve also enjoyed the online course you’ve run in the past. I still have the printouts which I refer to often to refocus my inspiration. So thank you and keep up the fantastic work. Karen 🙂
Hey Kerryanne! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Does that mean I should sing to you TWICE, too?! :0) Maybe not! Congratulations on both of your birthdays … and how clever and ambitions of you to have started your business when you were just 5 years old! Tee! Hee! Hee! My favouritest thing from your business?? The wonderful friendship I have found with you! :0) Oh … and your sweet faux and painted cupcakes of course! Tee! Hee! Hee! Hope you enjoy your week of celebrations and I can’t WAIT for your special project to be unveiled! :0) Big Birthday Bear Hugs!! KRIS
Congratulations and Happy Birthday (x2) Kerryanne!!! 🙂 What exciting news! The success of Woodberry is a testament to your positive energy and creative spirit – you are amazing! What an inspiration you are to a budding artisan… you ‘rock’! Well, I am certainly looking forward to your big reveal and would like to thank you for being you – because you are a constant source of inspiration to so many! Way to go sweetie!!!
Vikki xoxoxoxoxo
Hello Kerryanne,
Congratulations and Happy Birthday, lots to love about your blog.
Happy days.
Bev.xoxo
Big Birthday Wishes to you Kerryanne and to Woodberry Designs!! I just love your style, eveything you make is so gorgeous! Looking forward to your new project reveal!
Hugs and Cheers to another 20 years of crafty happiness!
JO
What a beautiful blog you have Kerryanne. I am so impressed. I am following you now through Bloggeritaville and hope to pay you many visits. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you might even follow me. I would love that. Have a wonderful evening. Hugs, Chris