A couple of years ago, I wrote about why I love old typewriter manuals. I finally worked up the courage to cut up one 50s era manual to make a set of cool notecards, for sale in my Etsy shop.
It took a few tries to find the right layout and colors. I wanted to include a variety of images as well as blocks of practice text.
I wish there were more illustrations with that secretary! But in a pinch, I can work with stubby fingers.
To hold the cards, I sewed full page from the manual to a piece of recycled cereal bag.
Can I bear to part with them?
They turned out really awesome! Your courage paid off. ;D
ReplyDeleteThanks, Steph!
DeleteGreat cards and packaging! Hmm, wonder if I used that book in my typing class in 11th grade.
ReplyDeleteI remember practicing with my dad's old typewriter when I was little. I can't believe how heavy it is (I grabbed it before he gave it away). How did we live through all that analog stuff?
DeleteI know exactly how you feel, having something vintage that's really cool and then being afraid to cut it up for a project! But I hope you're glad you did; your cards turned out great!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Aimee!
DeleteOK! Seriously! This way cool!
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