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Catching up....the last 2 weeks

Phew! What a busy couple of weeks! Time just seems to fly when you're having fun......Last weekend was over far too fast, but much was achieved....Steve managed to get more kilning done and his new range of Kiln fired, dichroic glass studs are well on the way and will be added to his wedsite soon.

Here's a close up of the gorgeous little gems which look like rainbow dewdrops. I love the colours as they catch the light....


Last week I was asked to make Thank you cards... a chance to use my foiling machine....

And some Order of Service for a funeral.

In the middle of it all, there was of course, Valentines Day.....and a chance for Calligraphers everywhere to do something a little personal for their loved ones.

These are just a couple of pictures from the book....a full rundown

can be found at my Inspired by Script Blog

HERE'S THE LINK TO THE POST

Because all things must change and my business is going in a new direction I've been clearing clutter. Clutter that has accumulated for over 20 years. I've given a lot away and my lovely son and partner did a couple of tip runs at the weekend. Slowly, everything has a place again and out with the old frees up the mind wonderfully. What I no longer have a need for I am finding new homes for, which in turn opens up their creative minds too. Holding on to thinks sometimes keeps us stuck and the studio was seriously getting on top of me. I had no room to move and this can get very depressing at times.

It's now opened up and within the next couple of weeks, I'll have a creative space that is both practical and functional.

This week though, I have to concentrate on the Wedding Fair planned for this Sunday. After going to the last one, I know what's expected of me and I can introduce my new foil cards......I'm so excited!

The most wonderful thing about being in a relationship with another Creative Spirit is the mutual support and the bouncing off each other of ideas. I'm so glad Steve came into my life. Things are going well for us both regarding the business.....it shows what the love of a good man can do.

Next week we are at a Lifestyle and Fashion Bazaar, so there will be no rest for a wee while yet :o)

I'm working on it....

I've been hard at it.....working on my new website. Ditching what didn't work and adding what does. It's a long haul, many late nights and bags under the eyes big enough to carry shopping in.....but satisfied with the results.
Hopefully the site is now more user friendly. Still lots to do but the main part is finished and ready for my Wedding Fair later this month

As well as designing and making Wedding Stationery, I'm offering a Calligraphy service, whether the customer buy from me or not.

I'm teaching at North East Scribes on Saturday....and after that I have new Invitations to design and print, this time with my foiling machine.

The card has arrived at the studio.....and I'm all set to go......

Oh........And....I've already got my first order :o)

Yes, this is going to be a good year!

Pop to the website....constructive criticism welcome.

http://northyorkshireweddings.co.uk

I can see a rainbow, see a rainbow,

see a rainbow too.....or 3 or 4 or even more.

I love rainbows (who doesn't) and I've been playing

with this new holographic foil.

Very expensive.....but with it don;t you think

And here's a close up.....showing the excellent iridescence

of the foil........

Be foiled.....be very foiled...

I've been having great fun with my foiling machine....

I had to make some small inserts for Steve Smith's Jewellery

I added a rich red to the outside flap

and plain black text to the inside and outer back....

you can see how cute they are in size

by the 2p coin in the photo....

I've also tried out a variety of card stock

(thanks to G F Smiths Paper Supplies)

and decided on 3 that give me the best finish

and the least hassle;

This one is done in a

gorgeous Kingfisher/Peacock Blue...

And if purple is your colour

theme for your wedding....this Violet is stunning!

As I already had the red foil on the machine
I decided to run off some
Ruby Wedding Anniversary Cards.....
which can be personalised.....

And then of course,
it's coming up to that time of year again...
Valentines day.....

I am absolutely over the moon with my new machine.
The potential is phenomenal.
I'm excited and feel refreshed regarding the business.
Definitely the best investment I've ever made.

I'll share some of the items on here as I create them,
but you so you don't miss out,
make sure you follow my other blogs.....
http://inspiredbyscript.blogspot.com and http://northyorkshireweddings.blogspot.com

I'll see you there :o)

If you are interested in a personalised card of any sort, they are available at £2.95 each including P&P, just email me at inspiredbyscript@yahoo.co.uk

I can take payments by cheque or Paypal.

Moving forward.....

I've been sooooo busy.......

lots to share and a new purchase......

and I am so excited!!!!

Cone and see what all this is about on my Inspired by Script blog

http://inspiredbyscript.blogspot.com