Circus Smirkus!

To celebrate their Facebook fan page reaching 5,500 fans, Circus Smirkus is doing a giveaway! And because their 25th Anniversary Big Top Tour is launching very soon, what better to give away than tickets! 

Find out more here:  http://smirkus.wordpress.com/2012/06/19/giveaway/

Special Offer

From the wonderfully creative Amanda Blake Soule, over upon her SouleMama blog : A discount code [SOULEMAMA] to provide 25% off of your Barefoot Books order...which you may of course use when shopping through my web-page

Performing Arts Refinement

Those 'in the business' know that good theater and performance takes commitment and dedication. If you are looking for supportive guidance in preparing your audition piece, performance ...or production ... please visit my Storyteller Moon website for information about my Performing Arts Refinement offerings.

Please do note that the 'First Impressions' meeting may consist of a lot of constructive criticism. The entire process is likely to include a bit of the same of course, but usually not as much as at 'First Impressions'. Together at this meeting the student and I discuss what we each think needs refining. The length of the list of suggestions of improvement may seem daunting to some. However, common areas of comment may include projection (not being loud enough), posture, emoting, and even fidgeting with hair or clothes...and are often the easiest to overcome. 

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Storyteller Booth Sign

felt tree

So what's up with the new logo? The new web-site name? Evolution my friends...changing and rolling with the tides, slowly. So you may see my tree logo, the blue swirl logo, or this felted Storyteller Moon logo... and you'll find me through www.StorytellerMoon.com and you'll still find me through www.Barefoot-Storyteller.com ... you'll see me being called The Barefoot Storyteller, simply Storyteller, and of course as part as Storyteller & Son...
for would a rose by any other name not smell as sweet?

Storyteller and Son Chocolates...SALE

Valentine's Day Sale: Half Ounce Triple Chocolates (dark chocolate dipped in milk chocolate and covered in white chocolate) are three for $1

Shipping is not included

Chocolate Truffles, Oh My!

The "traditional" truffle...dense and creamy dark chocolate center, dipped in chocolate, and then rolled in powdered sugar. Maybe a few rolled in coccoa powder... maybe some Aztec variety with cinnamon & a little red pepper. Is your mouth watering yet? Ready to try some Storyteller & Son Chocolates at the Fairfield Chocolate Festival February 11th?

How about an all natural blueberry & chocolate truffle, dipped in milk chocolate, and then dipped again in dark chocolate? Mmmm yum. These are going to be my favorites I am sure!

Gourmet chocolates made fresh from all-natural ingredients, including pure butter, fresh whipping cream, and the finest quality chocolate. Hand-rolled, hand-dipped.

Winter Flowers

Felted flowers on the vine...is it too early to start thinking of your Valentine?

I'm thinking of the Fairfield Chocolate Festival. Visit me there, or look for other felted flowers and art for those you love upon my Etsy sites: BarefootStoryteller.etsy.com and MothersMoon.etsy.com

Introducing....

Storyteller & Son Chocolates... debuting at the 2012 Annual Fairfield Chocolate Festival in February

Beautiful New Year

"...and Son" * I am so very overjoyed to make this public declaration of the New Year in business! He has always been such a big part of what I do, creating by my side, being my inspiration, and now a bit of the recognition he deserves. Now just wait until you see the new ideas we have together!

Celebration

If you don't mind my saying, I do love my colorful felt star & satin ribbon wands...for New Year's Eve Celebrations and Birthday Wishes, and small bits of magic anytime.... also putting on the Party Hats tonight! BarefootStoryteller.etsy.com

Felted Bird House

When I saw one of these created by a fellow felt artist, I just knew I had to make some too! They are a wonderful all natural, biodegradable, warm and cozy home for your feathered friends! They are weather resistant (water does not soak in) but eventually will begin to show wear...when that happens, the birds will then be able to use bits of the wool to line their new nests! These are cut with holes that suit my Chickadees, but you could widen for larger birds. Bottoms are sewn shut, but you can remove stiches to clean house if desired, and then sew back up! There's one available over at my Mothers Moon etsy shop. MothersMoon.etsy.com

Shop Local

Popular at the Ashwood Waldorf School's Holiday Faire, these last two felt "Kris Kringle" ornaments are soon be be on their way over to one of my etsy shops BarefootStoryteller.etsy.com where they'll join some other Yuletide type goodies, such as felt holly & berries pins, large felt mushrooms, soft gnome dolls or red and green, a few white doves of peace, and more. Please visit!

And please shop handmade this season, shop small businesses, shop local. Shop were it matters most.

Liesl & Po

Thank you Harper & Collins, for offering a free online reading of Liesl & Po written by Lauren Oliver and illustrated by Kei Acedera, from now until January 31st. Just click here to start reading.

Little Green (and red) Apples

Had a wonderful time at MOFGA's Maine Apple Day on Sunday! I gave needle felting tutorials on how to make these little apples, and a few other things. My booth was located right across from the cider press and it was a joy to watch the children especially take turns winding the crank, and feeding apples to the machine. The very best part, of course, was a near constant supply of the very best raw apple cider I have ever had! (at least since last year's pressing!)

Barefoot Books Opportunity!

Blogging about the latest Barefoot Books opportunity (and it's a nice one!) over here on my Barefoot Books blog

Common Ground Fair

Getting ready for my appearance at the Maine Organic Farmer's Association Common Ground Fair in Unity on September 23rd. Taking to the stage again at 2:45pm Looking forward to it!

Storytelling Festival

The Western Maine Storytelling Festival (the first annual) takes place in downdown Farmington, Maine August 5th & 6th. Simply show me a copy of The Barefoot Storyteller ad from the festival program, and receive a 20% discount on any Barefoot Storyteller event booked in August!