But this week did bring a visit and a mini-spree in a reasonable craft shop where you can actually touch the stuff. I am a major on-line, "sniff out a bargain" gal...but you can't beat the real thing. I love a good forage and rummage around any shop with even the faintest aroma of an ink-pad. Major catch-up to play this week.
But the crème-de-la-crème this week is a major find in my local charity shop yesterday. I have to thank Mr. Eagle-eyed husband for it as he spotted it. For ages I have wanted an old typewriter and was actually talking about it again just this Friday. I adore using words and texts in my work and just can't quite forgive myself if I just run it up on the computer. But then again it isn't always practical to stamp a whole sentence with individual letter stamps or good for the mortgage to buy every attractive quote stamp...plus being a slight vintage diva means I've just got to get that old feeling in there somewhere. So after just one minute and a double-take at a staggeringly cheap £4 price tag - I have another addition to house in my craft room...the old Epic 6 will have to move right along the bus and share a little space with its new pal, thank you. I could consider knocking through into next door...but not very smart as we are an end of terrace!
Here are a couple of shots for you all - and a close-up of an inspirational text just given to me by a friend. Hoping to get ticking away soon...It is in great condition, everything works and it does red too - just love it! Also bought a great little flower punch, so every unguarded bit of scrap paper and fabric lying on my table has acquired a random typed word and daisy-shaped scar....
1 comment:
OH wow you lucky thing.. enjoy your new toy
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