As if it weren't enough with all activities that the kids and family engage in... Here it is, not even Thanksgiving and I have started printing Christmas goodies. This is the first year that I am selling letterpress goods that relate to Christmas. I am just hoping that by starting now- I will be finished by Thanksgiving to really focus on the true meaning of the holiday. (I have to tell you though- I really adore the Christmas coasters that I am working on- I want to hang them from the ceiling and stand in them - tee - hee)
Here is one of the "retro ornaments" that I designed. See the ink glistening? Still wet- it takes at least 24 hours to dry- these cuties took almost 48 hrs.
Here is the other retro coaster. Reminds me of being a little kid and looking at that big beautiful Christmas Tree
The hand mixing ink- I love this color. Think 1950's red-pink. Great color!
In this picture you can see the gauge pins that I mentioned in the last post. First you print directly on the paper- and figure out were you put the pins. It was tricky with these Coasters because I designed them to edge- meaning that the little arms can hold the coaster down.
I will tell you that I am tired. Felt like I had ran a 10k when I was done.
