Antique Typewriter - Paper Phenomenon

I made this from a pattern by Kathy Orta from Paper Phenomenon.  I made three of these actually.  I like to write names or words in the letters on the keyboard of the typewriter.  The entire typewriter is made from chipboard and painted with several coats of black paint.

The letters are sitting on small wooden spools from Hobby Lobby and I used Tim Holtz letters.

In the top of the keyboard I used black bobby pins and a cardboard spool from a roll of paper towels.  Also more hardware from Tim Holtz.

The back of the typewriter has a small drawer that pulls out.  I use this to store antique postcards that I collect.

I hope you enjoy!




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