The final pieces in situ...

I decided to re-do the inside cover for the box in the same copper colour as the other piece. I still haven't managed to find the flow and balance of the flourishes that I had in the original attempt, but the technical execution of the actual writing is much better, so I've decided to go with the new one. It's so difficult to bring it all together in a final piece and do everything to my satisfaction, but I guess that is what will ultimately drive my improvement!

Also, cutting pieces down and mounting them is a considerable pain, especially when you cut your finger with the scalpel and have to avoid dripping blood on your work!

A little something for my Mum

It's my Mum's 70th birthday - we're throwing her a party at the weekend and I've been inspired to get my pens out to do a couple of little pieces for the guest book. After 18 months of no calligraphy I genuinely have no idea how I've survived without it. It's been wonderful to spend the last few days rediscovering my love of Copperplate, and I've really had to struggle to tear myself away from it!

Anyway, here are the pieces - I hope she likes them.

I'm back!

The Scribbling Post is about to be resurrected! After 18 months out due to the birth of my lovely daughter, I have found my calligraphy mojo once more :-) 

Watch this space...