Monday, July 16, 2012

La Contessa

Adler Contessa de Luxe travel typewriter


In one of my last posts, I used a typewriter for the card sentiment and Nina asked in the comments what kind/brand it is. I would love to say it's the one above but that's just not true. The ribbon of my lovely Adler Contessa De Luxe ran out of ink some loooong time ago... I usually use an electric machine from Brother since I'm not used to the huge typewriter keyboard layout and therefore make spelling mistakes quite often. I like that it offers to erase incorrect letters and words with just the push of a button but, on the con side, much of the vintage flair gets lost. Also, let's face it: a grey box with an equally grey keyboard on top doesn't make for a great photo ;-) 

How about you? Do you still have a typewriter at home and use it for your projects? In case you like the look but don't have one, don't worry! Someone has converted the characteristic Adler letters into a font

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Gift Card Envelope

Quite obviously, I run out of both, scheduled posts and time. The dreaded term tests and my day job keep me busy right now, so bear with me if I don't come to posts often or keep things really short over the next few weeks... and because I just can't leave you hanging with nothing than some boring excuses, I have a pimped envie to show. The envelope itself was to give a rather big gift card away and I included a second pocket for my best wishes to the birthday girl.




Hope to see you soon!

Supplies
Stamps: PTI Round and Round
Ink: PTI True Black and Tea Dye Chai
Patterned Paper: October Afternoon, Scenic Route, vintage file folder
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink Stamper's Select White and Vintage Cream
Other: Studio Calico Mister Huey Mask Butterflies and Spray Inks (Lemonade, Shine and Classic Calico), PTI Edger die, PTI Vintage Button Dark Chocolate, PTI Rustic Twine, PTI butterfly die, Martha Stewart 1" starburst punch, PTI Parisian Lace Doily die, PTI Impression Plate Cane, PTI seed packet die