I have a typewriter to call my own again! Back when I was a kid I had this little blue typewriter that I would use to write stories and generally make a mess when I tried to "fix" the ink ribbon. Unfortunately the typewriter did not survive my childhood. Not long ago I decided that I MUST get my hands on a typewriter again so I can use it for journaling in my scrapbooks.
Since I couldn't afford the beautifully restored Royal pink one, I found a much more affordable one on eBay. And boy was I surprised when it arrived! Not only was it it really good working order (just needed a new ribbon and a tune-up), but it has script letters instead of the typical typewriter font. I still haven't decided if that is a good thing or not...since I really had my heart set on the "look" of typed journaling spots.
So for now I am practicing my typing and getting everything set up to get started on my first mini book for my baby girl. Planning to have a page or two for each month of her first year so I can include pictures and write about her milestones. More to come...
And while I was waiting for my typewriter to get its tune up completed I picked up this really fun typewriter stamp by Hero Arts. I don't have any sentiments to match it yet - like "just my type" - but plan to get at least one of those next. Had fun coloring it pink with my Copics which haven't been used in many, many months.
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