tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10615808082174381582024-02-20T06:05:48.749-08:00twinspirecreative ideas, designs & sentiments to inspire you
Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.comBlogger141125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-25257013767866826322013-04-26T01:21:00.000-07:002013-04-26T01:22:21.727-07:00Weddings
I finally had a chance to view my blog. My last post was quite some time ago but with good reason. I've been busy with weddings, weddings, and more weddings! I'm eternally grateful to have a small part in making so many weddings memorable with my calligraphy.
Please visit my shop, 2inspire on Etsy or follow me on Pinterest and be twinspired!
MyEleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-65032708075319428952011-12-18T17:00:00.000-08:002011-12-18T20:47:35.548-08:00New Style - Calligraphy by Eleanor (2inspire)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-89981243279716404822011-11-09T23:30:00.000-08:002011-11-09T23:23:53.465-08:007x7.com: Sand-Written Wedding Proposal Mystery Solved!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 ~ Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-78079183182459875302011-10-27T22:28:00.000-07:002011-10-27T22:28:00.408-07:00Wedding ConsultantsIt 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 Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-13630961319359500692011-10-16T12:07:00.001-07:002011-10-16T13:10:02.600-07:00Vision BoardA 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 CaliforniaEleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-45552630202459605222011-09-27T20:51:00.000-07:002011-09-27T22:16:41.179-07:00Thinking outside the box - Part 2I 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-79261752299154712622011-08-23T00:19:00.000-07:002011-08-23T01:07:05.628-07:00Thinking outside of the box - Part 1I 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, redEleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-80586987767118839752011-07-15T14:00:00.000-07:002011-07-15T14:00:03.463-07:00DIY Menu CardI 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.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-80088885817475830352011-06-08T01:22:00.000-07:002011-06-27T14:29:15.620-07:00DIY Escort CardsThis 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 theEleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-82183851588152836462011-06-07T23:33:00.000-07:002011-06-13T19:56:56.139-07:00Framed CardMy 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 WangEleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-75201261470370009612011-05-16T21:22:00.000-07:002011-05-16T22:07:25.006-07:00Table NamesMany 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-81615113020902401722010-10-25T23:15:00.001-07:002010-10-26T13:27:02.991-07:00New StylesThis 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 snapshotsEleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-69413250236005836612010-03-08T22:09:00.000-08:002010-03-09T21:18:38.593-08:00Pamper Yourself Event pictures, part II 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-81166989187303061302010-03-01T21:28:00.000-08:002010-03-01T21:58:44.558-08:00Tiffany ColorsHere 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 Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-66918959347823921752010-01-12T00:50:00.000-08:002010-01-17T15:54:41.501-08:00Pamper Yourself EventSave 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-7045767357265176192009-12-15T09:00:00.000-08:002009-12-15T09:00:03.560-08:00DIY invitationsI 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-48756143225098111722009-11-30T17:48:00.000-08:002009-11-30T17:48:00.248-08:00Stardream EnvelopesMetallic 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-35004430625489573202009-11-15T09:19:00.000-08:002009-11-15T09:19:00.577-08:00Bridal FairI 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 LucasEleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-22422632322027826142009-10-31T01:16:00.000-07:002009-10-31T01:16:00.585-07:00Alix & KellyI 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-20867549303629852292009-10-15T03:40:00.000-07:002009-10-15T03:40:00.534-07:00Place CardsI 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. Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-26069286287092659442009-09-18T00:45:00.000-07:002009-09-18T00:55:56.802-07:00The Wedding BeeMy 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 andEleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-23102052470965003442009-08-23T14:46:00.000-07:002009-09-03T20:50:01.586-07:00Calligraphy by 2inspireI 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 aEleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-73810107504554185222009-08-12T00:47:00.000-07:002009-08-12T01:06:03.099-07:00Table NumbersWhew! 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-18697719220033403032009-08-02T20:08:00.000-07:002009-08-02T20:17:02.004-07:00Jill and Kevin WeddingHave you seen this? It will put a smile on your face! Enjoy!JK Wedding DanceEleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17919183245616583786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061580808217438158.post-54749831219560713682009-07-15T01:00:00.000-07:002009-07-15T01:00:00.808-07:00Wedding Planning Tools 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.com0