tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10615808082174381582012-01-20T17:12:04.909-08:00creative ideas, designs & sentiments To Inspire YouEleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.comBlogger1401100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-65032708075319428952011-12-18T17:00:00.000-08:002011-12-18T20:47:35.548-08:00

I'm pleased to introduce another calligraphy style to add to my Etsy shop. This style is called Zoe. 2inspire offers modern and non-traditional calligraphy styles. I offer a few slightly different styles for you to choose from.I was inspired by a special friend to create the Zoe style -simple, fun, whimsical and unique.Please visit my Etsy shop for additional styles, 2inspire.etsy.com. Gifts

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-89981243279716404822011-11-09T23:30:00.000-08:002011-11-09T23:23:53.465-08:00

I was surfing the net and found an article about a wedding proposal that took place on Ocean Beach, in beautiful San Francisco. Truly amazing! Read the story here, on 7x7 SF Weddings.Wow! Art work by Andres Amador. Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination. ~ Voltaire ~

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It takes a lot of time and energy to plan a wedding. I always say, on the day of your wedding, you should totally enjoy it and let someone else handle all the details of your special day. A Wedding Consultant can take care of all the details of your wedding. I asked Arlene, with Ah...New Beginnings to help shed some light on what she does and how she can help you plan your dream wedding.You

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A few years ago, I created a Vision Board. It's been hanging in my home studio and I never looked at it closely until recently. Thoughts of gratitude filled my whole being because I was amazed at how much of my visions and goals had come true. I had set my intentions and put it on paper, then I started working on my goals and something magical happened. My work in the Bride Northern California

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I love vintage inspired weddings. When I visit antique shops or flea markets, I look for buttons to embellish my cards. This button added the perfect touch for this wedding invitation ensemble. I wrapped the cards with bronze colored tulle. To hold and keep the invitation in place, I cut around the flowers.Handwritten reception card and a response card. I used oval labels for the return

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-79261752299154712622011-08-23T00:19:00.000-07:002011-08-23T01:07:05.628-07:00

I found this box of DIY invites from the clearance section at Michael's. The price was marked down to 50%. The colors were perfect for my project - brown and cream. The set came complete with ribbons, cardstock and envelopes. I wanted to create a modern-vintage look. Here's a peek at what I came up with! In this photo, I added the following: red fun flock, brown craft cardstock, red

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-80586987767118839752011-07-15T14:00:00.000-07:002011-07-15T14:00:03.463-07:00

I love feathers, lace and ribbons! I wanted to incorporate all of these in my design for a menu card.The colors for this project was red and ivory.I embellished the sleeve on the menu card with red satin ribbon and a crocheted flower. Hope you've been twinspired!"If you love someone... you say it, right then, out loud. Otherwise... the moment just passes you by." - From My Best Friends

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-80088885817475830352011-06-08T01:22:00.000-07:002011-06-27T14:29:15.620-07:00

This paper frame was my inspiration for my DIY escort cards.I love the rustic look of this paper frame. Background stamp by TAC(The Angel Company) I used a brown ink pad and pen to create a weathered wood look. Bird stamps by justjohanna (still my all time favorite stamps!)Hope you've been twinspired!All minds are joined. With every thought we think, we move the entire universe further in the

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-82183851588152836462011-06-07T23:33:00.000-07:002011-06-13T19:56:56.139-07:00

My home studio got a makeover, thanks to my husband. I was inspired by, Where Women Create to make the change. Something about the new space sparked my creativity! I love this faux wood paper frame. The frame transformed my card to 3D. “Don’t be afraid to take time to learn. It’s good to work for other people. I worked for others for 20 years. They paid me to learn.”—Vera Wang

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-75201261470370009612011-05-16T21:22:00.000-07:002011-05-16T22:07:25.006-07:00

Many brides are using table names instead of traditional table numbers. Below are pictures of table names I wrote for an upcoming wedding. The bride chose to name her tables with street names. I wrote these with white ink on black cardstock. These signs were used for wedding wishes & wedding favors.

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-81615113020902401722010-10-25T23:15:00.001-07:002010-10-26T13:27:02.991-07:00

This month, 2inspire designs reached a major milestone. The ticker on my Etsy shop shows that I've reached my 100th sale! I want to thank all the brides I've worked with, for allowing me to take a small part in making their wedding a memorable one. And thank you for the many referrals! To celebrate this milestone, I will now offer 5 slightly different handwriting styles. Below are snapshots

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-69413250236005836612010-03-08T22:09:00.000-08:002010-03-09T21:18:38.593-08:00

More pictures from the Pamper Yourself event. These are the works of local SF Bay Area vendors. Bridal Jewelry and Caketop Monograms by One World Designs Iridescence Bridal Couture Inc.

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-81166989187303061302010-03-01T21:28:00.000-08:002010-03-01T21:58:44.558-08:00

Here are a few pictures of my work that I showed at the free Pamper Yourself Event. One of my favorite color combinations - Tiffany Blue & Red.I bought this gold picture frame for $5.00 at a yard sale. Then I purchased a foam board and covered it with white fabric. Total cost for the display board, $9.00. I made these escort cards using pre-laser cut paper, red ribbons and blue rhinestones.

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-66918959347823921752010-01-12T00:50:00.000-08:002010-01-17T15:54:41.501-08:00

Save the Date for this free event! For more information visit www.pamperevent.webs.com.

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-7045767357265176192009-12-15T09:00:00.000-08:002009-12-15T09:00:03.560-08:00

I found a really cool article about the creative works of Jordan Ferney, an Event Planner. The article will certainly spark your creativity! Be twinspired!

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-48756143225098111722009-11-30T17:48:00.000-08:002009-11-30T17:48:00.248-08:00

Metallic envelopes add a beautiful touch to your invitations. Unfortunately, most inks smudge and smear on metallic or shimmery envelopes, which is why I love Stardream envelopes! Stardream envelopes are made in Italy and are available in a variety of colors and sizes. Although Stardream envelopes are metallic textured, I've had no problems hand addressing Stardream envelopes. And I'm so

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-35004430625489573202009-11-15T09:19:00.000-08:002009-11-15T09:19:00.577-08:00

I displayed my work at a bridal fair a couple of weeks ago. Here are a few pics I took as the vendors were setting up. I gave away free handwriting samples at the fair.Thanks for stopping by! Until my next post.... Cheers!You can’t do it unless you can imagine it. -George Lucas

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-22422632322027826142009-10-31T01:16:00.000-07:002009-10-31T01:16:00.585-07:00

I love the dresses by Alix & Kelly! So simple and elegant. There are many other styles for the bride and bridal party.

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-20867549303629852292009-10-15T03:40:00.000-07:002009-10-15T03:40:00.534-07:00

I found these Martha Stewart place cards at Michael's. Each card is different. There are creases on the back of each card to fold and create a stand. I love the scalloped edges.

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My work has been featured on The Wedding Bee! Whoohooo!! Please peruse on over to the Wedding Bee and vote (you'll see what I mean when you read the post by Mr. Mango). To see the post on The Wedding Bee, click here ---> Mango Overdrive: The Invites Pt. 1Thank you for stopping by! And have a wonderful weekend! I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-23102052470965003442009-08-23T14:46:00.000-07:002009-09-03T20:50:01.586-07:00

I am pleased to now offer 2 slightly different styles of handwriting. The difference is very subtle but could impact the look and feel of your invitations. Here is a glimpse of my handwriting, a unique, one of a kind style. Some people like to draw and doodle, I like to write! Style 1Below is a sample of the new style I now offer. The letters M, A and K are slightly different. I've noticed a

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-73810107504554185222009-08-12T00:47:00.000-07:002009-08-12T01:06:03.099-07:00

Whew! I've been very busy with all things wedding. Love is definitely in the air! Here are pictures of table numbers I wrote on white cardstock. If you'd like more information about my handwriting services, or would like to receive free samples, visit my Etsy shop,2inspireThanks for stopping by!

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-18697719220033403032009-08-02T20:08:00.000-07:002009-08-02T20:17:02.004-07:00

Have you seen this? It will put a smile on your face! Enjoy!JK Wedding Dance

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-54749831219560713682009-07-15T01:00:00.000-07:002009-07-15T01:00:00.808-07:00

The Wedding Wire provides online wedding planning tools for FREE! You'll find tools to plan and track your wedding budget, planning checklist, build your guest list, and more!Wedding Wire Planning Tools

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-32641084318146568392009-07-01T01:00:00.000-07:002009-07-01T01:00:50.328-07:00

Here is a site I found that I must share with all of you! It is called Big Huge Labs. There are so many creative ways to work with your photos on this site. If you're a sports fan and want to announce your engagement, how about the Trading Card Maker? Or make a magazine cover? Or a movie poster for all your guests to sign? Okay, okay, getting carried away. So, many twinspiring ideas! You

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-23655132677912567512009-06-26T22:52:00.000-07:002009-06-26T23:30:02.016-07:00

Here are a few whimsical wedding cake toppers....I found these at RedLightStudio's Etsy shop. This one's so tweet!! I love this beach theme cake & cake topper!LynnsLittleCreations

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-4775758546923666832009-06-23T22:21:00.000-07:002009-06-23T23:20:27.822-07:00

Change is the only constant.~Isaac AsimovSince opening my Etsy store, in early 2008, I've hand addressed thousands of wedding invitations. Many brides-to-be have returned for additional services such as escort cards and favor tags. My business has also grown through referrals and for this, I am eternally grateful! It is sheer pleasure working with brides-to-be (grooms, too!) and many others

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-45121156553655219832009-04-25T20:20:00.000-07:002009-04-25T21:21:45.713-07:00

It's been a while since my last post. I've been busy addressing save-the-date cards and wedding invitations. White ink, and classic black ink, have been the popular choice of color. In between projects, I made a few escort cards using ribbons, stamps and rhinestones. Even though I've been married for over 16 years, I dream about celebrating my 20th or 25th wedding anniversary. This time, I'd

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-51856445207551863932009-02-25T17:53:00.000-08:002009-02-25T17:53:00.695-08:00

I love these ready to embellish cards from JoAnne's. These are dual colored - Tiffany blue on the inside and white on the outside. Makes card making quick and easy!

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-2478939155257528842009-02-19T10:51:00.000-08:002009-02-19T10:51:00.231-08:00

Do you save your scrap papers? I do. If there's room to stamp on it, I save it! Here's a card I made using scrap papers from my scrappy stash. Thanks for stopping by! My mind is a garden. My thoughts are the seeds. My harvest will be either flower or weeds.-Mel Weldon

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-424284526004949172009-02-12T10:29:00.000-08:002009-02-12T10:29:01.100-08:00

I provide free calligraphy samples for brides-to-be. I get requests for many different ink colors.Here's a card I made with popular wedding colors this season. The most requested ink color this season is "Tiffany Blue". If you're interested in receiving free calligraphy samples, visit my Etsy store to find out how. 2inspire designs

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-17701990377473200172009-02-07T09:57:00.000-08:002009-02-07T09:57:00.543-08:00

CPS is having an anniversary celebration! I made an anniversary cake card to help celebrate!justjohanna's OBP stamp: birdie cake I used faux pearl strands from Michael's and Tiffany blue cardstock for the card. Tiffany blue and red seems to be a popular wedding color combo this season.

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-13670022951231117302009-01-29T10:04:00.000-08:002009-01-29T10:04:01.010-08:00

Here's a wedding card I made using justjohanna OBP stamps. See the love birds I used as the cake topper? These are rhinestone stickers I found at Michael's. Love them! I wish I had bought more because I haven't seen them since. Thanks for stopping by!

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-4249918581473972292009-01-22T22:15:00.000-08:002009-01-22T22:15:00.498-08:00

Here's my take on Caardvarks' challenge for the month. amuse and justjohanna OBP stampsI used justjohanna's circle dot background stamp on brown cardstock. And of course, one of my favorite OBP stamps, Alma!

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-58060745386718525892009-01-17T17:24:00.000-08:002009-01-17T17:53:27.301-08:00

Sometimes, I can sit for hours and make just one card. Other times, I'm hit with a creative streak and I can make three to four cards in an hour. Does that ever happen to you? I had one of those days when creative juices were flowing through me. I made the envelope with vellum paper.And I used lace and ribbon on the card to add dimension and texture. Thanks for stopping by. Hope you have a

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-18295248220715239552009-01-08T22:00:00.000-08:002009-01-08T22:00:02.026-08:00

Here's a birthday card I made for my Dad. (Happy Birthday, Dad!) I made die cuts with my Big Shot. I used glitter stickers and covered them with fun flock.

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-57814759850050965132009-01-03T18:10:00.000-08:002009-01-03T18:30:11.015-08:00

Here's a look at my holiday cards. I wasn't able to send my cards out before Christmas but I did get them out before the New Year! The theme was a little tropical. I used transparency paper and tucked our family photo inside the card. The starfish die cut is by Paper House. I traced the die cut with Stickles to add glitter. Thanks for stopping by. I wish you peace for the New Year and

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-86911648857137831462008-12-14T08:15:00.000-08:002008-12-14T08:38:23.992-08:00

The last few months have been pretty busy for me. Still making cards but haven't found time to post. Here are a couple of quick and easy Thank You cards I made for a friend of mine. I used stickers for this Thank You card. I got this idea from a stamp show I attended last year. I purchased the tag from The Orange Sparrow on Etsy. I love the work and details she put into the tag. Thank you

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-76975170605167657422008-11-08T07:48:00.001-08:002008-11-08T08:13:55.649-08:00

Here are a few birthday cards my sister and I made.... My sister made this one using justjohanna's OBP stamps. She used glitter and pop dots. This one I made using ready-glitter stickers. Instead of glitter, I used fun flock. Here's another card I made using Urban Lily designer paper. I like to cut out words from DP's and used it as a sentiment for the card.

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-62286115064032046372008-11-01T09:15:00.000-07:002008-11-01T09:15:00.549-07:00

I love these fun stamps from justjohanna's OBP. I cut out the sling and placed the baby in it and I used pop dots to add dimension. all justjohanna OBP stamps:kelly's baby bundlekelly's bundled baby birdsentiment - welcome baby

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-43090882118116947242008-10-25T09:30:00.000-07:002008-10-25T09:30:00.537-07:00

I usually start thinking about my holiday card designs at this time of the year. Time always seems to fly by for me when Halloween comes around. Here are a couple of holiday cards I made using justjohanna's Odd Bird Planet stamps. kelly's skating gnome rightgnome sweet gnomematerials: brad & pop dots adhesives

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-61947972781572475542008-10-11T10:36:00.001-07:002008-10-11T11:18:16.808-07:00

Oh my, I didn't realize it's been awhile since I've posted anything. Time flies when you're having fun helping your kids with their homework and school projects. Here's my entry for the Caardvarks Score challenge. I was thinking of a creative way to box my cards. I wanted to design a package that had a clear window so that the cards were in plain view and here's what I came up with.....I

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-34036575569981343872008-09-14T23:56:00.000-07:002008-09-15T00:10:33.143-07:00

Here is a wedding anniversary card I made yesterday. I used a few of my favorite justjohanna's OBP stamps. Thanks for visiting. Enjoy your week!Joy is the simplest form of gratitude. -Karl Barth

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-63727972322085654932008-09-13T06:16:00.000-07:002008-09-13T06:25:43.191-07:00

I came across a story that touched me deeply. If you have dogs, pets, or have a love for animals, I urge you to read The Chai Story and take action. I know this story will touch you as much as it did me.

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-61413219166922853382008-09-07T22:38:00.000-07:002008-09-07T22:54:01.596-07:00

Here's a quick post of a card I made with justjohanna's OBP stamps: scuba owlwaves Thanks for visiting. Enjoy your week!

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-3434640551363765732008-09-03T22:57:00.000-07:002008-09-04T00:31:28.326-07:00

I love seeing other people's creative work spaces, so I thought I'd share mine. In the past, I'd go through my storage boxes and find (more like, "discover") things I didn't know I had. I've transferred a lot of my things in clear containers.My husband made this storage shelf for me. It's actually a stand I use to sell my cards at craft fairs. I store my stamps in two large storage boxes, but I

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-40407297875679008942008-09-02T20:54:00.000-07:002008-09-02T21:24:48.047-07:00

I had fun working with Keep On Cooking papers by Flair Designs. Don't these look yummy? I made a card and a recipe book. To add dimension, I cut out stamped images, and images from the Keep On Cooking papers, and raised them with pop dots. To hold the papers together, I punched holes and used rings. Every other page is stamped with a justjohanna OBP stamp from the fruity and veggie

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-7822546902990624012008-08-22T23:23:00.000-07:002008-08-22T23:39:00.351-07:00

Ohhhhh.....you have to check out today's post on the Zest Blog! There's a peak at September's Lime Tart kit and it looks utterly scrumptious!

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-59670373573890160042008-08-14T22:38:00.000-07:002008-08-14T22:45:26.075-07:00

Hilarious! As you know, I'm a twin. I just had to share this. Enjoy!

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-65474179602512050282008-08-10T21:11:00.000-07:002008-08-18T19:34:14.681-07:00

Kelly's newest owl is spooked! She's out on a tree limb with company.... Kelly's regular spider web and Teresa's spider!All justjohanna's OBP stamps

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Here are a couple of note cards I made with justjohanna's OBP stamps. I used $0.99 ribbon from Michael's to make the street. OBP stamps: house short mini & house tall mini Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can.-Danny Kaye

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Here's a keepsake I made using justjohanna's OBP stamps and Flair Designs scrapbook collection, What's Cooking. I love this sentiment, "Laughter is brightest where food is best", because it reminds me of my girlfriends. When we get together, we're usually sitting around the dinner table, with good food, good wine and always laughing! Good times! Enjoy your weekend, girlfriends! Cheers!

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Images on front & back of envelopes, all Odd BIrd Planet stamps:sophie left, sophie right, gratitude flourish, little cloud & fancy cage

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If the Odd Bird Planet had its very own postage stamp, I imagined it would look like this.And I would put the OBP postage stamp on a pretty little envelope! All justjohanna's Odd Bird Planet stamps:Sophie LeftLittle Cloud

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I love Lime Tart kits! I visit the Lime Tart site and the Zest blog regularly and just ooohhh and aaahhh over the Lime Tart kits and galleries. These kits will get your creative juices flowing but don't just take my word for it, you must see for yourself. Now the Lime Tart kits are available right here in the US! Whoohooo! Can you feel the love?! Visit justjohanna's Odd Bird Planet blog for

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Here's a fun card I made using Odd Bird Planet stamps. I transformed Odd Bird Planet's cherry ice cream stamp into a clown!

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Kim, at Today's Creative Blog, is hosting a really cool giveaway. I love visiting her site, she has an eye for all things creative! Go check it out.

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I've hand addressed several hundred invitations since I opened my Etsy store and have noticed a trend in paper and ink colors this year. The most popular colors are different shades of green and brown. I've had many requests to address invitations in white, brown and black inks. Here are samples of escort cards in the colors I've found most popular with today's brides. If you're a bride-to-be

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I incorporated Odd Bird Planet stamps with this photo. I love the sentiments and the cows!

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From whimsy to even more whimsical! Curious?! Click on the picture below.

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Here's Alma riding in a carriage. She's stopping by to say "hello!" And here's a close up of Alma! all justjohanna odd bird planet stamps:Alma Big, orange carriage & hallo sentiment

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Congratulations to the justjohanna design team! There are quite a few new designers on the team. Can't wait to see all of your creative works!NEW DESIGNERS:Beth NormanCeline ParcaroliEmi MatsuokaMeng-Ying (Moon) LeeMiho MiyagawaNoel Huang Sarah SchwerinTania EmmerechtsThanh Vo CONTINUING DESIGNERS:Cathrine St ClairDebbie ScheunemannDianne McInrueEmilia HsuEmily GunnellGodelieve TijskensHeather

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With Father's Day around the corner, I wanted to create a masculine card. Here's what I came up with using justjohanna stamps. justjohanna stamps:big al, little al & debbie's frame

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I used daisy d's Wonder Years sticker collection with justjohanna's stamps. The stickers were funky, whimsy and fun! The Wonder Years collection is designed by Stephanie. Take a look at Stephanie's blog. I loved the colors and patterns of her designs!

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I opened my Etsy store at the beginning of this year, 2inspire designs. Since then, my work has been featured on blogs and The Storque, a series of articles featuring Etsy sellers and events.Rebecca, with MoonTree Press, wrote a Storque article, as part of Etsy's Handmade Wedding Series, in which she featured my handwriting services. MoonTree Press is a letterpress store offering one of a kind,

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Are you up for a challenge and a chance to win justjohanna stamps? justjohanna's celebrating Earth Day in a BIG way on Saturday, April 19th.Click --->here for more details!

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I remember the first time I was introduced to VersaMark. It was at my very first stamp party I attended years ago. I was so amazed with how VersaMark transformed plain cardstock. It's so basic but a technique I still use today. I used VersaMark on this card with justjohanna's circle dot background. justjohanna stamps: circle dot background and love fancyThe heart, like the mind, has a

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Check out justjohanna's April special!A set of 5 stamps: 311E Happy Birthday (Whimsy)1203B Popped Top Present1398B Flo908AA Soft Serve Cap 594L Long Bracket FrameClick here to get your set.

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Here's a set of cards I made using vellum. I layered vellum over soft blue cardstock and cut the vellum using decorative scissors. I embossed justjohanna's strawberry cupcake with white embossing powder and accented with baby blue glitter. justjohanna stamps:lacy borderstrawberry cupcake

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Wishing you the tweetest day! All justjohanna stamps:fancy taillacy borderwishing you the tweetest day

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Here are the names of the takers for my giveaway:Cathy M., you get the book, The Business of BlissMary P. (Primitive Season), you get the Thank You cardPlease email your mailing addresses to me. Thanks for visiting!

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The deadline for a chance to get my pay-it-forward giveaway, the book, The Business of Bliss, will be at Midnight tonight, California time. If I pick your name, I'll post your name here, tomorrow, Easter Sunday. As my way to say "thank you" to all who visit my blog, I'll be selecting a 2nd name from those who leave me a comment on my last 2 posts. If I pick your name, I'll send you this Thank

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I love everything handmade - food (yum!), cards and gifts. Why? Because the thought that someone put their heart and soul into making something means a lot to me. This is one of the reasons why I enjoy making and giving handmade greeting cards. A friend of mine introduced me to Etsy. I heard about Etsy before, but I never gave it a second thought. After perusing Etsy, I decided to open my

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I had fun making this sample wedding invitation. Ideal for save-the-date cards or an engagement party invite. I used white embossing powder on the lacy border stamped image and a crystal adhesive for the engagement ring. Here's a close up of the invitation cover. All justjohanna stamps:circle dot backgroundlacy border

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justjohanna stamps:me and youcircle dot backgroundembellishment:adhesive crystalThe heart, like the mind, has a memory. And in it are kept the most precious keepsakes.-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Coffee has certainly come a long way. Whatever happened to just "cream or sugar?" Here are a couple of hot and steamy note cards. I used white embossing powder on vellum. justjohanna stamps: mug large and hot & steamy flourish

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Caardvarks' challenge of the week is all about anniversaries. Here's my entry. All justjohanna stamps: Annabelle RightAnnabelle LeftHeart with FlowerStar CrownMany many years ago I remember writing, on a piece of paper, my vision of love. Just like the song, Vision of Love, by Mariah Carey, I had a vision of my husband even before I met him. When we met 19+ years ago, I just knew he was the

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Stationery note cards made with a couple of my favorite stamps by justjohanna. justjohanna stamps:fancy cagedotty border

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I love justjohanna's Alma owl! I made a note card with Alma, taking a tour underwater in a yellow submarine. I also made a couple of note cards featuring justjohanna's fairy chicklet and lacey border. Pink and brown are still one of my favorite color combos. I wish you all a very Happy Valentine's Day! Thanks for stopping by. all justjohanna stamps:Alma Big, submarine, fairy chicklet and lacey

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These love birds' house was due for a makeover, so I converted their $1.00 plain wooden birdhouse into a cozy cottage for two! Their two-story home is decorated with floral designer paper and pink cardstock. Stamps by justjohanna: Annabelle and Heart with FlowerAccessories: Moon Glow mist

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Here are a couple of cards I'm sending out this week. These are for my girlfriends, because we're always there to support each other. I thought this stamp says it all!

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Here's my take on Wednesday Stamper's first challenge of the year, the Gothic Arch. all justjohanna stamps:cupid's wings, heart with flower, la vie est belle (life is beautiful) Only as high as I reach can I growOnly as far as I seek can I goOnly as deep as I look can I seeOnly as much as I dream can I be~Karen Ravn

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Illustration Friday's challenge of the week is "Soar". Here's my interpretation of this week's topic. All justjohanna stamps:wide bracket framecupid's wingslet your dreams soaraccessories:lace, white embossing powder, crystal effects,blue bird baby frame by bohemia,transparency paper & star by stitch-a-crylic

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Today, I decided to make a few cards to have on hand for those special occasions when I don't have time to make a card. Here are a few birthday cards I made using black and white polka dot cards that I bought from Michael's $1 bins. I used Stickles and sprinkled glitter on the cakes.justjohanna stamps:cake time! sentimentdot cakeI visited Kelly Paper today. I can spend hours in that store.

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Did I tell you that twins run in my family, and my husband's family? Here's a card I made for my cousin's twins. They have one of each, a boy and a girl! Today is their christening and 1st birthday. justjohanna polo ragdoll stamp

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Tis the season of sharing! I found a great recipe in Better Homes and Garden's December 2007 issue. These coconut macaroons are so yummy! Here is the link to BH&G's coconut macaroon recipe. I melted milk chocolate chips in the microwave and drizzled over the macaroons. Enjoy!I finally mailed our Christmas cards yesterday. (Here's my cyber Christmas card to all of you!) This year's theme:

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Bbrrr, it's cold outside! Here's a quick post of another Christmas card.They're all snuggled up, staying warm and cozy! Stamp is from justjohanna's holiday supplement catalog. Check out justjohanna's blog! Johanna has a beautiful post on Philippa's cards that are featured in the Stamping and Papercraft magazine. Great work, Philippa!

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Here's a tag I made featuring a naughty Priscilla.All justjohanna stamps.

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I love weddings! Here's a card I made for a wedding we're going to in L.A. all justjohanna stamps"Congratulations" sentiment handwrittenaccessories:twinkle stickers by amuse, glitter, gelly roll pen, JuidiKins' Diamond Glaze and SU! Real Red I think Jim Brickman and weddings go hand-in-hand. And just because I'm thinking of weddings, here's "Beautiful" by Jim Brickman and Wayne Brady.

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Here's my entry for the rub-on challenge sponsored by Caardvarks. I used lace that I purchased from Etsy and transparency paper. rub-ons: making memories and scrap-easerubber stamp: floral dingbats by TACaccessories: twinkle stickers by amuse, Fun Flock, ribbons and lace

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A birthday card for a girl turning 18justjohanna's circle dot cake

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Another one of my favorites, justjohanna's Candy Cane Tree.

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I'm having a lot of fun with justjohanna's holiday stamps! This is Polo, the ragdoll reindeer, one of my favorites! Recently, I've seen a lot of felt and velvet used on scrapbook pages and cards. For this card, I used Fun Flock to achieve a similar look and feel of velvet.

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Okay, I may be dating myself but a long long time ago, my sister and I would watch the Donny and Marie show every week. Here's a short video of the Osmond brothers from Oprah's show. {And I still think Donny's cute!} Enjoy! http://www2.oprah.com/videochannel/videochannel_player.jhtml?video=1272&category=14

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Another card using justjohanna holiday stamps.

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Julee, at Poetic Artistry, holds a weekly Mojo Monday challenge. Here's my take on her Mojo Monday Challenge #10, using justjohanna's holiday stamps.

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I'm loving the new justjohanna holiday stamps! I used Moon Glow to add sparkle in these pears. On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me.....

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We went to the Alameda Antiques & Collectibles Faire this morning. Fun! We did a whole lot of walking. Vendors can only sell items that are 20 years old or older. Here are a few items I found. Can't wait to use these! Over 25 yards of ribbon and lace for $6.50! One of the packages wasn't even open and it still had the original label on it, "16 yards for twenty-five cents". I found

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-39053058935961716072007-11-03T14:20:00.000-07:002008-12-09T11:09:08.602-08:00

It's hard to believe that it's November because the weather outside is amazing. It's 73 degrees! Here are cards my sister and I made today. I purchased these stamps at a stamp show I attended a couple of years ago. Floral Ding Bats stamp set by TACKettle Copper embossing powder by Stampamaniaadhesive crystals by Hero ArtsSweet Tweet stamp set by TAC (this set is retiring with the

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I made a 6x6 scrapbook page of our dog, Yoshi. We got him 2 years ago when he was just 8 weeks old. He's been such a great addition to our family and is just a joy to be with. All justjohanna stamps. See you on my next post.

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