Flourish Friday - Introverts

©Jane Farr Calligraphy & Design LLC

I haven't worked in my Moleskine journal since August, and it was nice just to take a break and work from the heart.  A good friend -who just also happens to be my sister - urged me to get the book "Introverts in the Church" by Adam S. McHugh. The subtitle is "Finding Our Place in an Extroverted Culture" and although I've just completed the first chapter, I have to say it has been a tonic to my soul.  This journal spread incorporates a passage from the first chapter. I used various pens, sumi, and paper scraps from other projects.  You can read more about the book at Amazon by clicking here.

©Jane Farr Calligraphy & Design LLC

I made these cards after reading/viewing this post at sweet Lori Vliegen's blog. These cards are such fun to make!  The broad edge lettering was done with a Speedball 2 and the pointed lettering with an Esterbrook 355.  I used Moon Palace Sumi throughout.

We have been undergoing some tech problems lately, but I think we will get it worked out soon. I apologize for not getting around to see what fabulous things everyone has been up to.  

Wishing you a wonderful, flourishy weekend.

Stay warm; it has been freezing here!!

Flourish Friday - Grace & Blackletter

Happy Flourish Friday!  

This piece was done with my ever faithful Dr. Martin's Bleedproof White and 

an Esterbrook 356 pointed, flexible nib. 

I started this journal in February of last year.  My goal was to letter a different alphabet exemplar on each page.  ....ahem...this is page 2! gulp!! I guess I will have to live to be 250 years old, if I'm going to finish it. Either that or work in it more than once per year.  If you'd like to see page 1, click here.

Last week, I was the lucky winner of Elvie Studio's 400th Blog Post Giveaway.  Lori Vliegen is the warm and witty soul behind Elvie Studio.  Her blog is one of the first ones I started following in 2008. She has a very engaging writing style, and she is extremely creative.  I always enjoy popping over to her happy, inspiring blog.  After a long and tiring day on Monday, I came home to find this wonderful package waiting for me!  The little journal with repurposed, Hobby Lobby gift card covers was wrapped up in this wonderful sheet of calligraphy themed paper.  Little cords with tags, stickers and cards were all cleverly tucked in the packaging. Swooooooon!!  Thank you Lori!!! If you're not already following Lori's blog, get on over there by clicking here.

Have a great weekend everyone.
Go Forth and Flourish!
((Hugs))
Jane