...in honor of National Handwriting Day (thanks to Ken's sister, Katie, for informing me of this important national holiday), I'm happy to introduce you to my latest venture...my etsy store:
(Because now that I'm a SAHM, I need something to do all day besides watch Soap Operas and eat bonbons. What IS a bonbon, anyway?)
In June 1997, my high school's senior superlatives came out in the yearbook. Someone got "most likely to succeed" and someone else got "best looking." My superlative? "Best handwriting." Fifteen years later, I've finally decided to put it to good use, hand-lettering envelopes.
I have no idea if I'll ever sell anything, so that's why it's a good thing our new mortgage isn't dependent on this little venture. I'd love for you to spread the word, if you are a spreading the word type of person.
And, for the record, Charlie and Clara Landers are my most favorite, fictional people to send mail to.
so awesome.
you should also offer custom stamps from your handwriting!!!
Posted by: kelly purkey | 23 January 2012 at 10:46 PM
your handwriting is awesome!
Posted by: sarah | 23 January 2012 at 11:02 PM
UM YES. please.
I've always admired your handwriting - you are the one who sold me on zig pens!!!
:)
Posted by: Becky Trump | 23 January 2012 at 11:20 PM
Wow, your handwriting is amazing! I hope you make enough to pay the mortgage with that handwriting!! Good luck!
Posted by: Susan | 23 January 2012 at 11:40 PM
This is AWESOME, Laura. Very excited for you!! And hey, you knew today was National Handwriting Day, silly. Page 22-23, Scrapbooker's Almanac. : )
Posted by: Elizabeth | 24 January 2012 at 12:26 AM
This is SO cool! OMG -- your handwriting is so gorgeous! I'm sitting here dreaming up ways to use your services! Have you ever thought of having a font made of your handwriting? So you can actually use your own personal handwriting font on the computer? How cool would that be? And by the way, in addition to National Handwriting Day, January 23 is also National Pie Day, Measure Your Feet Day, Chinese New Year and Snowplow Mailbox Hockey Day!
Posted by: Melissa | 24 January 2012 at 07:53 AM
yes, i would love a stamp set! i envy your handwriting skills, mine looks like a little kids:)
Posted by: dana | 24 January 2012 at 09:23 AM
What a wonderful service/product, Laura! Beautiful!
Posted by: margie | 24 January 2012 at 09:54 AM
Good luuck on your new venture - Your handwriting is awesome! I agree with Kelly how about some stamps with that writing of your - Would love to see it!
Posted by: audra | 24 January 2012 at 10:19 AM
Love your handwriting.
Posted by: Becky H | 24 January 2012 at 11:08 AM
Good luck with the store! Your handwriting is lovely. I've always had sloppy handwriting, but found out this year that I have awesome handwriting while writing in Arabic! Who knew. Anyway, maybe you could start offering scrapbooking embellishments with your handwriting, like tags, stamps, mini overlays, etc. I'd buy some!
Posted by: Heather V | 24 January 2012 at 11:49 AM
Gorgeous handwriting! I agree, you should do stamps or a font. In the meantime can I send you all of my Project Life journaling cards? ;)
Posted by: Jennifer Land | 24 January 2012 at 02:39 PM
Congrats, what a fun venture! And yes please to the custom address stamps. They have been on my "must purchase" list for YEARS.
Posted by: Brooke | 24 January 2012 at 06:06 PM
I had no idea that's what your handwriting looked like! Love it.
And, I'm with kp. Would totally buy a stamp with your writing on it.
Posted by: Barb | 24 January 2012 at 06:18 PM
Super cute, Laura!
Posted by: Joanna | 24 January 2012 at 08:09 PM
i have long admired your lovely handwriting. good plan :)
Posted by: melanie | 25 January 2012 at 10:28 PM
laura,you are a brave entrepreneur, I love your handwriting. Good luck with your store.
A greeting from Spain
Posted by: Beatriz Peñas | 26 January 2012 at 06:55 AM
You should totally make a font of your handwriting and sell it!
Posted by: Diane | 30 January 2012 at 07:28 AM
Best of luck with your new venture - I love your handwriting!! I agree with the other commenters, I would totally buy a return address stamp in your handwriting!! And you should do a font and sell it - that would be awesome!! :)
Posted by: Amanda S. | 31 January 2012 at 01:43 PM