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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Well as I said in my last post, I’ve been busy working on a new collection on Wedding Stationery. This new Baroque Style Invitation is designed to be both the Invitation and the envelope.

Folded into 3, the top third folds down to form the flap on the back and the address can be written on the front. 

Above is a close up of the detailed border and the design is also continued on the flap.

Both the filigree design work and the Bride and Grooms name can be Colour Co-Co-ordinated to match the theme of the Wedding. A more complete range including Order of Service, Place Cards, Evening Invitations, Menus and Thank You Cards will ba available in the shop section very soon.

And once I get the hang of Blogging in this new programme and have a little less commission work… I’ll be posting more frequently too.

Lots of interesting things to report. Waiting for Spring to come along and the weather to warm up. My first Grandchild’s arrival in April…. or sooner if my predictive dreams are working right. Oh yes, this is going to be one busy year!

Just wanted to pop in, tell everyone I’m still breathing and share my good news with you all.

Well done Kelly, Cari and Bill for being the top 3!

It’s that time of the year again, when Christmas is over and the New Year has begun and Brides start planning their Weddings. Almost always, the Invitations are first on their list.

My first Wedding Order has been completed and safely delivered to the awaiting bride.

TThis Invitation is a simple design, clearly understated and printed in soft Grey on a hammered background.

Above is the Wedding Invitation and below is the Evening Invitation

You can see more about previous Wedding Commissions, including Cards, Albums and Seating Plans by clicking on the link to Weddings on the left or BY CLICKING HERE

To order Wedding Stationery or discuss your requirements please ring us on 01609 776 866 or 07816 537 275 Mon-Fri 10am – 4pm or alternatively email me at: inspiredbyscript@yahoo.co.uk  

You can see many more examples of our Wedding Stationery on our sister site North Yorkshire Weddings

He’s a lover, son and brother, man and baby of Great Mother,
A Stag God wild and free, open your mind and you’ll see.
The Goat Gods’ merry dance, or the Greenmans’ game of chance,
He’ll challenge you of course, He’s a trickster on the moors.

Loving life with passion He wants you to do the same,
He’ll instill, find your true will, the meaning of lifes’ game,
He’ll give you strength to carry on, the gift of love and lust,
And He’ll be there at the end of it, a promise you can trust.

In darkness and in shadow His countenance is grim,
Could this be the same man, are you afraid of Him,
Guardian of the Underworld, maybe you’ll get get through,
To meet with your old ancestors, they’ll show you what is true.

You’ll see His many faces, as the wheel of life does turn,
Two crowns sit upon His head, they change as bonfires burn,
Giving life in sacrifice, so we may live some more,
Food and drink and laughter, all part of natures’ law.

There is pleasure in His giving, as he takes us on this dance,
Death is not His ending, as we join His strange romance,
He knows He will return, He is certain and it shows,
He’ll plunge into oblivion, smiling as He goes.

His hooves they will thunder, with every new borns cry,
And birds will sing His praises, at the sunrise in the sky,
He’ll compliment the Goddess, together become one,
Many names and faces, in years past and years to come.

She has strength and beauty, He has strength and mirth,
Together they were present, at the universal birth,
His horns of power and majesty, spring forth from his brow,
This wildman’s still among us, feel this ancient wisdom now.

Horned God and the Greenman, Lord of Sky and Earth,
Walk in light and shadow, the dance of death and birth,
Hidden in the roots are the buds of springtime love,
Look from the past to the future, from below and from above.

(c) Gwydion Wolf December 2009

I wanted to share the above poem with you as it was written by a great friend of mine Gwyd. Isn’t he just amazing? Please leave your comments and I’ll gladly relay them back to him….as he doesn’t think he is that good! I think he’s AMAZING!

These thoughts  have played heavily on my mind and I remembered a piece of work I did some years ago…It touched me then as it does now. I still feel the same about the world and how ‘Change’ is nessesary.

The piece itself is 3D. The Dark letters on the Light background are hidden by Light Letters on a Dark background and imprissoned by thin gold threads, somehow representing the fragile strands that make Peace not a thing to be ‘Wished For’ but something that could be so easily remedied if we all stand together.

Say no to peace,

If what they mean by peace

Is the quiet misery of hunger,

The frozen stillness of fear,

The silence of broken spirits

The unborn hopes of the repressed,

 Tell them that peace
Is the shouting of children
The thunder of dancing feet,
And the babble of tongues set free
And a fathers voice singing 

Materials: Cotton Rag, Fabriano 5, Gouache and Gold Thread

Sorry this item is not for sale, but commisions are welcome.