The Mother Goose Collection celebrates motherhood and new babies, with designs of some of our favorite childhood fairytales. Mother Goose herself is a splendid example of elegance combined with whimsy. With his painted face, Humpty Dumpty is sure to be a “must have” for many children’s room, as is the most unique “dish that ran away with the spoon”. My version of the Cow Jumped over the Moon is perfect for near a babies crib. This whole collection was a lot of fun to design for you!

Want an absolutely fabulous last minute Christmas gift idea? How about one of my Wine Bag Fairies? These smart little fella’s quickly and elegantly wrap up a bottle of wine that will be cherished for years to come. And what a treat YOU will get when you give it to your friends or family. They most likely will think it is a Santa of some sort…UNTIL they get it into their hands…when they then discover that there is a bottle of wine inside! The look of delight and surprise on their face will be like a gift back to you! Call your favorite retailer now to see if they have these, or call Rose at my office and she will find you a retailer close by that ordered these. You will need to get the wine yourself, but we trust that if you have such good taste to pick out one of these Mark Roberts Wine Bag Fairies, then surely will also pick out a great bottle of wine!

The Candy Cane Fairy has to be one of this seasons most favorites. All peppermint stripes and candy buttons, he is also one of Santa’s favorites. Even the bell on his hat is full of ruby sparking glitter. He is perfect for the kitchen or on your tree. Maybe try hanging a pretty red ornament from his hand for some added animation. One thing for sure, the Candy Cane Fairy will quickly be gone, so contact your favorite retailer NOW to get yours! And if you need a great last minute gift idea, how about considering the Fairy of Miracles. He is a Fairy that keeps on giving, as proceeds from his sales goes to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. Besides, Christmas time is a time for miracles!

Walking in a Winter Wonderland! You can already hear the sleighbells ring, and maybe even see some snow glistening! This absolutely charming new Fairy for 2011 has been very popular all around the country. He might even be a wee bit responsible for some of the early season snow storms…Sorry!! His soft green, layered fabric pants and icy blue arms are highlighted by some amazing jewelling and trimmings that are fit for a king. If you love him, don’t wait too long, as he may be gone sooner than a snowflake swirling about at the NorthPole. He is sure to make your Christmas a “White Christmas”. And for a gift idea, check out the Fairy of Miracles. He is a Fairy that keeps on giving, as proceeds from his sales goes to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. Besides, Christmas time is a time for miracles!

A festive ensemble of Santa, dressed in his finest, conducting the North Pole Orchestra (of Elves of course!) I thoroughly enjoyed doing the many details on this Santa. The layers of trimmings are exquisite and his flowing cape elegantly trails behind him in musical fashion. This Santa comes on a fine wooden base and includes a stand with sheet music. Great for on top of your piano, mantel or sideboard. You can get this Santa all by himself, or with the various Elves from the Orchestra, playing the Harp, Cello & Drum.

I did this design along with an exclusive Fairy design for the Frontgate catalog. You can see these 2 items by clicking here, or by contacting them directly at 800-626-6488

The Tailor Elf has a little story behind him. You see, a long time ago, when I was a little boy getting ready for grade school one morning, I popped a button off my shirt. The good little boy that I was (at that time at least!), I brought it to my mom to fix, as I knew only she could. With her usual exuberance & dramatic expression, she told me she would do even better! My face lit up with anticipation & excitement, waiting to see what my mommie had in store for me that morning! I couldn’t imagine what it would be.

Much to my surprise (and chagrin), she came back with her sewing basket and told me that she was going to teach me how to sew the button myself!!! Oh!! This was to be one of many shocks my mother would give to me…cleverly disguised as a “gift” to me, something special that I would use & carry with me for the rest of my life.

Well…I did a pretty good job with that first button and mom was quite generous with her praise of my quick learning & newly found sewing skills. As you can see, the Tailor Elf is attired with an abundance of buttons. Thanks Mom!

If you haven’t gotten your Gingerbread Fairy…hurry!! He is one of the most popular of my designs this year and he is becoming more and more difficult to get. He has lots of gingerbread cookies all about him & he must have eaten quite a few of them also, as he is a plump little fella to say the least!

My National Signing Tour is in full swing this month, so if I am in a town near you, I look forward to meeting you and personally signing your newest Fairies, Elves & Santa’s. My Signing Schedule for my upcoming events can be found below…or click here to see my full Signing Schedule.

Please contact individual retailers for actual time of event.  Events are subject to change or cancellation.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the past 6 years, Mark Roberts has designed a new “Spirit of Hope Fairy” benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This “A+” rated charity provides critical funding to leading research medical centers worldwide, with more than 90 cents from every dollar going to research & awareness programs.

Much progress has been made in this fight. Your purchases of the Spirit of Hope Fairy each year have allowed us to donate at least $15,000 annually to this worthwhile organization.

Please consider the Spirit of Hope Fairy when you are gift giving, as this is the gift that gives twice, both as your gift and importantly, with a portion of the monies going directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. I encourage you to support this organization directly also. Check them out at www.BCRFcure.org and call your favorite retailer to reserve yours now!

You’ve asked for them for years. Female characters from the NorthPole are arriving at your favorite retailers now. There are 8 Girl Pixies & 12 Boy Pixie designs this year, each full of charm and personality. Check with your favorite retailer now to be sure they ordered the Girl Pixies and when they will be in. They are VERY CUTE and will fly away fast so reserve yours now!

Who isn’t a pizza lover or at least know one? The Pizza Maker Elf has these magical powers that help all home made pizzas and other Italian inspired recipes taste magnificent! He has an old world charm about him, yet one look into his eyes and you quickly see the mischievousness that comes through. And check out his smile. You KNOW he is up to something! A great character to have around the kitchen.

Did you know that thru the ages, the Magical Wish Fairy grants wishes to people of all ages! Festively attired in a lime green shirt and ivory jeweled vest and a magic wand with a sparkling star on the top, which he uses to grant wishes! His flat-curled, sparkling shoes and magical hat add to his festive nature and is sure to add magic to anyone’s life. Each design is numbered and limited so get yours now before he disappears.

Planning a get away this summer? Or maybe a “stay-cation” as they are now fashionably called? For me…either one is just fine. It’s easy to find pleasure when you’re with friends & family, whether at home, or on vacation. My Tropical Paradise Elf for 2011 allows me to “escape” to some tropical locale while enjoying my own “paradise” at home. He also reminds me that those beaches are calling me by name. I am going to work this fella into a planter bowl of ivy’s and orchids, giving it some life-like character and lots of charm. Check him out on line and let me know what you think.

One of my favorite things about Summer is seeing all the American Flags flying at so many peoples homes. I’m not sure if patriotism is on the rise, or just seems so, but being a proud American is a blessing. We truly are the land of the free and the home of the brave. Even through tough times, we still are that shining city on a hill, that beacon that the world looks to in good times and bad. God truly did shed his grace on thee.

I am pretty sure everyone knows the song Yankee Doodle Dandy. Sometimes I think of songs when looking for inspiration, and this is one of those times…right down to the macaroni & feather in his cap. Hurry and get yours before they are all gone. This you can be sure of, patriotism never goes out of style!

Do you know a couple about to get married or recently married? Do you know a couple married for many years? The media these days seems to focus on failed marriages & even seems to somehow facilitate or legitimize break-up’s & failure with all the trash they put out on TV & the big screen. But…we can do something about it! Let’s celebrate marriage…let’s affirm & support those successful marriages of our friends & families. The Wedding Bells Fairy is a wonderful way to express your support & love of the beautiful institution of marriage. Check to see if your favorite retailer has this fells in stock or if they will order it for you. Congratulations, Best Wishes & Happy Anniversary to all!

America can do whatever we set our mind to. That is the story of our history. Whether it’s the pursuit of prosperity for our people or the struggle for equality for all our citizens, our commitment to stand up for our values abroad, and our sacrifices to make the world a safer place. Let us remember that we can do these things not just because of wealth or power, but because of who we are, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

As we joyfully celebrate Easter and the coming of Spring, there is much symbolism surrounding Easter in our culture. The Easter Egg is believed to be a symbol of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, with the shell of the egg representing the tomb from which Jesus rose. The bright colors reflect the joyousness of our celebration in the rebirth of mankind, and flowers remind us of the coming of Spring and the renewal that it signifies.

I can still remember as a little boy on Easter morning, hunting for eggs with my siblings, going to church and a big afternoon family dinner with relatives at our house for Easter. Coloring Easter eggs with my mom is something I fondly remember, with her “egging on” and encouraging my creativity at a very young age. The white chocolate rabbits were my favorite treat followed by jelly beans from my Easter basket. I was a 2-legged walking disaster in her kitchen, but she never let on and continued to ask for my “help”, knowing full well that meant more work for her. My mother always made sure that we celebrated the holidays festively while at the same time, making the time to explain to us the holiday’s meaning and reverence. I wouldn’t trade those childhood times or those lessons learned for anything in the world…not even a white chocolate rabbit.

When I designed this years Easter Egg Fairy, I struggled with the color combination and decided to create two different color pallets, thinking I could choose which ever one ultimately was the best. As it turned out, I could not choose which one to keep and which one to leave behind, hence, “twins” this year! I took 2 of the small sizes and nestled them into a bowl I have planted up (on my kitchen table) and they are a festive reminder of both Easter and Spring.

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Look what’s hopping in just in time to help you hunt for eggs!  This  cleverly dressed Easter Egg Hunt Elf!  He also makes for a wonderful  gift.  Remember each item is a numbered, Limited Edition, so get  yours now!  Click here to see more from the new Spring 2011 catalog. Check the Where 2 Buy tab for a retailer near you!

See what’s hatching this year at Mark Roberts! We have many new creations for Easter this year.  These wonderful Fairies and Elves make for fantastic gifts in your Easter baskets!  Each is a numbered,  Limited Edition, so get yours now! Click here to see more from the new Spring 2011 catalog. Check the Where 2 Buy tab for a retailer near you!

Sliding down the rainbow and into a huge pot of gold is this Lucky Leprechaun Fairy! He just may bring you luck this year too! Find him at your nearest retailer, and remember he is a Limited Edition, so get yours now!! Click here to see more from the new Spring 2011 catalog. Check the Where 2 Buy tab for a retailer near you!

It’s the Luck of the Irish this year with my new Shamrock Elf. He will have you finding four leaf clovers in no time. He is a limited edition, so get yours at your nearest retailer now before they all sell out! And be on the lookout for our new Leprechaun Fairy…He just may be holding your pot of gold! Click here to see more from the new Spring 2011 catalog.

Get struck by love this Valentine’s Day with our new Valentine Heart Fairy. He is ready with a bow and arrow to pierce the heart of your loved one. Nothing says “I love you” more than giving this special fairy to the one you love. Click here to see more from the new Spring 2011 catalog and remember, each is a limited edition so get yours now!

Blizzards and snow storms and rain and ice, oh my! What a winter we’ve been having! Hopefully My Lucky Stars Fairy will lift your spirits until Spring comes. He is just one of my new creations in my new catalog. Click here to see more, and remember, each is a limited edition so get yours now! Stay warm and dry!

Wow a New Year is here and the last one went by so fast! Celebrate your resolutions with this Birthday Cake Fairy.  He’s all ready to celebrate the good times and wonderful memories you have ahead of you.  If you have registered your previous Fairies, you should be receiving your new 2011 Spring catalog.  Be on the lookout for that since we have a lot of new and fun items in store for you! Happy New Year!  Each item is a Limited Edition and they make wonderful gifts, so get yours now at a retailer near you.

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We are wrapping up the year, and what better treat then to preview my new 2011 Spring Collection. Featured here is the Ruler of Revelry Fairy. A very good reason to remember to register your new Fairies, Santas and Elves is so you can receive our new catalogs and calendars. We have an exciting line up for 2011. We had a great deal of fun creating this new collection and I hope you will enjoy them as much as I do. Each item is a Limited Edition, so get yours now at a retailer near you.

Wishing you are very Merry Christmas, Peace on Earth and Goodwill toward men with this Peace Fairy. A lovely reminder of all that is most important in the world as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. May you all be surrounded by those you love and cherish each moment this holiday season!!