Unbelievable

Adam and I found a huge antique warehouse close to home—it even has a tea room. So we checked it out yesterday. I am finding out I like antiquing! (Yes, I know, it always takes me a while to get on the wagon.) I found this bell which I wanted because it reminds me of home. (Don't worry, I won't get into the habit of posting every good find :)

And then, as I was making a B-line for some dishes, I nearly stepped on THIS!!! Adam stopped me (THANK YOU) and pointed it out. It's a letterpress!

WHAT!? A letterpress? Are you kidding? Nope. It's a small one and in good shape. No rust and missing a few parts but that's normal. The owner of the booth saw us looking at it so I started asking questions. He was surprised I actually wanted to use the press. He had no idea what he really had. He even took $50 bucks off to help me "make up my mind."

Now, between you and me I was going to buy it no matter what. He was only asking $150 for it. These things go for up to $800 depending on condition and shipping. So, I GOT A SWEET LETTERPRESS FOR $100 dollars! YES I AM SHOUTING BECAUSE I AM EXCITED!

Here is an example of a 2 color letterpress print. (This is from a wedding announcement I pulled from a stack of samples.)




I won't be able to use ink while we're in this apartment because the room needs to be extremely well ventilated, but I will be experimenting with a blind deboss for now, and it will be lovely.

And I was counting my blessings when I found a bell I liked....