Friday, August 06, 2010

is it just me?

Okay. Seriously. Is it just me or do these birth announcements boggle your mind and make your heart race?

What is it about letterpress that makes me weak in the knees?



   by Ty Mattson

I think I feel about letterpress the way some people feel about nicotine. Totally addicted.

Which leads me to the actual reason for this post. No, I haven't taken up smoking. How gross of you to think such a thing.

I have a little announcement to make. And no I'm not pregnant. Ew! How gross of you to think that. My word, will you stop it already?

The announcement is this: We bought a letterpress. Our very own. It's traveling from Cincinnati even as I write.

That fact, the mere idea, of having my own letterpress, makes me feel like the shiz.

Today you can find me strutting my plume, feeling all artsy and crap and cleaning out the car. There are like a billion Cheerios mashed into the carpet.

14 comments:

Kari said...

How exciting. One more thing for you to be fabulous at. Can't wait to see your creations.

Tobi said...

me thinks i shall become pregnant so i can send these out in 10 months. OH,just typing that made me throw up a bit in my mouth...hmmmm...is it weird to send out birth announcements when your youngest is 6?? It could be cool...right?

margie said...

this is delightful...love it...green with envy over the letterpress...really? rude...I have always wanted one...Always!
dang...well i will live through you...
in everything you do and have...really...
you live the life...
love love love you...
kiss kiss
m

Terri Fisher said...

Cool! I can't wait to see what beautiful creations you make with your new letterpress! I'm sure they will be fabulous!

marcy said...

i am so totally saving up for one.
it's taking a while though. :(

Jessica Munk said...

I am totally crushing on this design, and the letterpress just makes it oh so delicious!

Unknown said...

oh what fun!! that is how I felt when I bought by old style school grade die cutter.
love it, love it.

From the Kitchen said...

I think I just saw your letterpress pass south of Chicago (while sitting in traffic trying NOT to get to Lollapalooza and Lady Gaga) an hour or so ago. It seemed to be making good time.

Best,
Bonnie

Michelle Springer said...

A little cheerio clean-up, a little letterpress, a little creating Michelle one of those beautiful butterfly necklance creations. You are busy my friend!

janis m said...

that is so cool! congrats, April! I bet there will be super cute cards in an etsy shoppe of yours any day now. :-) have FUN!!

Elizabeth said...

I do love letterpress and can already see the additions to your etsy shop! Have fun and keep us posted --

Emily said...

OH I love letterpress. I priced letterpress baby announcements and gasped when I saw the estimate. Maybe I'll buy my own some day.

Abbeysmum said...

Hi April, Haven't looked in for many months, Congratulations on adding Henry to your family.
There is a pram (baby buggy) made for 2 babies, by "Phil & Ted" have a look on the internet.
I have just bought one for my daughter, maybe you could find a second hand one for a reasonable price, they are Fantastic !

Corinne said...

does this mean I can hope for little ruby bloom adoption announcements for my #2??? i would just love that!