The creator of these cards is Jennifer Blomgren, a published children's book author, who has been bringing delight through her cards to hearts all over the world for almost 20 years. Raised by a mother who sang around the house, taught music, encouraged kids' dreams, and tolerated commotion and a father who built wonderful toys like playhouses, teeter totters, swing sets, and wooden horses for the whole neighborhood, her playful, artistic side was nurtured from an early age, aided and abetted by many books all over the house.

For years Jennifer supported her serious art habit with Registered Nursing, but was sidelined by an injury, after which she announced to her very supportive friends and family that art was her new career. With their love and help, and a grant from Washington State's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Twenty Four Carrot sprouted and bloomed from doodlings done on bed rest, to thirty-six boxes of printed cards on the dining room floor, to international distribution.

At The Fern Gallery, owned and operated by Jennifer's sister JoAnn, you can see the largest selection of Twenty-Four Carrot cards in the world. You can also purchase an autographed copy of Jennifer Blomgren's children's books, "Where Do I Sleep? A Pacific Northwest Lullaby," winner of the 2001 Pacific Northwest Booksellers' Award and finalist for the Washington State Book Award, and "Where Would I Be in an Evergreen Tree?" Both titles are sold at $15.99, and her young adult novel, illustrated by Jennifer, "The Tale of Alice's Quilt," which includes a pattern and instructions for a beautiful vintage butterfly quilt, is sold at $14.95.