Life.... and how to live it!

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave

with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive

and well-preserved body,

but rather to skid in sideways -

Chardonnay in one hand -

chocolate in the other -

body thoroughly used up,

totally worn out and screaming

"WOO-HOO, what a ride!!"

I'm back....

Well what a journey…and finally The Creative Spirit is back. Back in that warm, fuzzy, comforting space that seems like a home from home.

I did try…so hard to amalgamate The Creative Spirit into my business blog and make them one and the same, but the minute I saw the ‘Inspired by Script’ banner I was filled with dread. Although my beliefs about my spiritual path, my philosophy on life, the positive thinking, self awareness, self improvement and all things connected to nature and spirit form a large part of my business, I seemed to clam up when writing on that blog under the ‘business’ brand. Somehow business head me and the crazy, fun loving but sometimes serious Pixie just didn’t mix…. No matter how hard I tried.

And the friends, the many friends and support system of fellow Warrior Women and Goddesses were missed beyond belief. The times when out lives and synchronicity, no matter where we lived and what our lifestyles were, went by without acknowledgement, because following without a blogroll became impossible.

So, now I (or the many aspects of me….which I should call WE) are back…. And It feels good. I found wordpress almost an impossible blog to use and although I'll still use it for my website, this blog and my Inspired by Script Blog will stay with blogger. PHEW!
I'm always preaching to people to be true to yourself...in the other space I felt I wasn't and that goes so much against the grain I felt I was being hidden and dishonest. And for the main part, loosing the contacts and keeping up with the friends (some of which I have known for over 15 years) was like a mini grieving process, and I've done enough grieving for one lifetime ;o)


Business is business and pleasure is pleasure and I’m back to enjoy the ride in my usual, honest blogger way, back in my world and I love it!….So.....Hello Friends and Hell World! I'm giving you all a great big Pixie wave.
With love and brightest blessings,
Sue xxx
Aka - Granny Weatherwax now!

Shoot For The Moon - Les Brown - Birthday Card

After designing and making THIS CARD I've decided to use the design as a template for further cards. This week I've made a blue card as a belated card for a good friend of mine.

The inside reads: Shoot for the Moon,

Even if you miss,

you will land among the stars

The quotation by Les Brown is a particular favourite of mine and is suitable for any occasion.

Then it's my Dad's birthday on th

e 30th and his favourite colour is red



 

These cards can be made to order, just email me at inspiredbyscript@yahoo.co.uk  for further details.

NEW - Baby Birth Announcement Cards

After a few days on monitoring, mainly because my daughter-in-laws blood pressure was high and the baby’s heart kept going dangerously low, baby Daisy Simpson decided to make her grand entrance almost 5 weeks early. It was not only a shock to us but also the doctors and midwife monitoring Sarahs progress as  she had just checked on her and had to be shouted back. Chaos reigned and she was whisked off to the labour ward almost giving birth in the corridor!  Baby Daisy  was born last Tuesday weighing 5lb 4oz and has been in the Special Care Baby Unit since then. All seems to be well….her first picture shows her black eyes caused by the doctor wielding his set of forceps. Daisy has a habit of pulling in ropes. First in the womb, causing the heart stoppages (apparently it’s common!) and now constantly pulling her feeding tube out and removing the plaster too…now she looks like a red Indian with striped either side of her cheeks



Sadly, nowadays, so many family members live a fair distance away and our families are no exception. After designing the new Wedding Cards with the fold over flap, I thought it would be a good idea to also offer these in my shop, so families far and wide could at least meet the new arrival. The design is simple but effective and ordering is made easy. Send us the details of the parents, the name, weight, date and time of birth and a .jpg picture attachment to email….we’ll do the rest. Then is all you need do is peel off the cover of the self adhesive double sided tape, stick down, address, add a stamp and send through the post. A card and an envelope all in one. Sent with a book of stamps, this would make a fuss free gift that will be appreciated by new busy mums and dads. They are already for sale in the shop CLICK HERE TO BUY



And this is my beautiful Granddaughter now…. A few days on and looking more like she’s ready for the world. Still a sleepy head and despite prodding and poking from Grandma refuses to walk up… the picture was taken by her dad… Grandma can’t wait to tell her about Grandmas Magic Tepee and all the adventures we are going to have!

Special Mothers Day Card

A Mothers Day Card. A 3-fold card with a formal italic cover, complimented with a more contemporary inside. Pink gouache for the lettering. The overall size is 445mm x 105mm, so it fits into a standard C6 envelope. Simple, pretty and just right for mothers day.

Bespoke, Hand Made Birthday Card with Calligraphy

Getting commissioned for special occasions cards is one of the most pleasurable of items we can do as calligraphers. This particular card has been made using white Dr. Martins Bleedproof white on Navy Blue cover paper. Dr. Martins is particularly good for it opaque qualities especially on dark colours. I much prefer this to using white gouache.



The above picture shows the front of the card....sadly the photos don't do the colours justice and it really is the most gorgeous Navy Blue. Other colours are available including Red, Green, Yellow, Tan....and others.



The above picture shows the 3-fold card in its entirety. The inside italic lettering sets the card of wonderfully.

North Yorkshire Calligraphers - Exhibition at Preston Park, Museum

As president of North Yorkshire Calligraphers I'm always pleased when I'm kept up to date with the groups achievements by way of their newsletter. This morning wa not exception and I see once again they have an exhibition.



The exhibition is called:

MAKING OUR MARK

The exhibition runs from the 1st April - 30th April 2010

At the Preston Park Museum, Eaglecliffe.

And will be held alongside a permanent exhibition

'Made In Stockton' Go along and see it if you can! It's bound to be a huge success.