Hi there! ♥ Thank you for stopping by my Etsy shop Spotted Gum! Here you will find "paper with heart" which means that I bring plain paper to life through my whimsical graphic designs to create gorgeous paper products to brighten up your life and add personality to your planner.

A little about me... My name is Heather and I live in Maryland with my husband and our daughter. We share our home with three rambunctious cats, two floofy piggies, and two adorable hammies! I love where we live since it's halfway between Washington DC and Baltimore, MD and it's really cool to be so close to two such vibrant and culturally interesting cities!

I originally opened an Etsy invitation shop back in 2011 as a way to earn part-time income from home as a WAHM, but now that my daughter is finishing high school, I am investing more time and energy into my newest venture Spotted Gum.

My graphic design style is fresh, whimsical, and modern; I'm inspired by everything around me from the beautiful colors and textures in the world outside my window to something as simple as a bold napkin with a cheerful pattern! I love the freedom and creativity that owning an Etsy shop has brought to my life and I feel like I have found true fulfillment in working with customers to make their ideas come to life!

Please make sure you don't leave without hitting the "favorite shop" button to add my store to your Etsy favorites list. It's a great way to stay connected with me and get updates on new designs and specials.