Monday, February 1, 2010

Keys to Wear

Say you've got an antique typewriter. It's not worth much, despite its age. But the keys, they're something else. They show wear from years of use. You imagine the papers, documents, stories written for decades. It's inspirational. And you can think of nothing cooler than to... wear them on your wrist?

I would. I keep my eyes open not only for typewriters to fill my collection, but for one from which the buttons could be used to make a bracelet. I might have mine say believe or write often, something visual that would encourage me to press on.
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What would you have yours say?
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Photo from Google images.

52 comments:

  1. find~beauty, That is what mine would say.

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  2. *Whispers so not to arose attention, for some may think her crazy* My muses name.

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  3. Ooh--a bracelet like that would be so cool!

    Hmm... maybe "faith". :0)

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  4. These are gorgeous. I really want one. I'd have a ring with my initial. Will probably have much better ideas when I've gone back to my WIP and am supposed to be concentrating on that.

    Seriously, though,if you're thinking of selling them, I want one!

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  5. How cute is that!!??

    Mine would say....AJACK
    It's all of our initials. I actually beaded a bracelet with this. It's my "mothers ring"!

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  6. What a lovely idea! I wouldn't know what to say...Hmm, something to mull over.

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  7. What a great idea to use the old keys for jewelry especially with a writing message!

    Mine would say "Write On!"

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  8. Oh, Oh, I want one of these. Are you starting a business on the side? I think you should!

    Mine would say "Nutty with a dash of meat," my tag line.

    Love this idea!

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  9. I'd need to wear a lot of keys right now!

    No Regrets
    Believe Truth
    Life Without Fear
    Let God be God
    Step Away From The Chips

    -FringeGirl

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  10. I love that idea:))
    I think I would want mine to say persevere.

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  11. Did you know AB has such a bracelet?

    Mine would say "breathe" or something equally cheesy. I was actually thinking about getting a teeny tiny tattoo on my wrist. A bracelet might be easier...

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  12. I would want something like "All the World is My Jordan", but I would need a bigger wrist or be forced to create a belt with the letters.

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  13. Love this concept (and unusual jewelry).

    Here are some:
    Risk Tall and Wide
    Create Something
    Engage

    My thoughts for now. :D
    ~ Wendy

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  14. Love those! Not sure what mine would say. I'm trying to figure out how many letters would go around my wrist...

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  15. I'd have to choose one of my favorite inspirations, no matter if it's for writing or any endeavor in life ... "Own it."

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  16. What a cool idea! Type writer bracelets!

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  17. What an awesome idea! I think mine would say, "Why aren't you writing?"

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  18. I never would have thought of using the keys like that. Such a neat idea. What to say, what about "Type More" or "Remember Me."

    Thanks again for the great project.

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  19. Janna, I never would have thought, but what an amazing idea!

    "Write obediently." is what I'd have mine read.

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  20. *Spits tea on keyboard* ROFL!! Adam is teh funneh!

    Perhaps mine would look something like this..

    (:>~

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  21. Oh wow. What a great concept. I'd love to have one that says "compassion" or a way too long one that says "beauty is in the eye of the reader".

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  22. That is awesome! I think my bracelet would say believe too. I like that one.

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  23. Definitely a cool idea. I might have to keep my eyes open for some.

    Probably BELIEVE would be mine.

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  24. Cool idea! I love collecting antique typewriters but had never thought of making it into jewelry. Mine would probably say, "Lighten up" or "Smile a little"

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  25. Mine could probably say "Commit" because I need a lot of reminders that I need to commit to this thing called writing if I am ever going to succeed.

    ~KK~

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  26. I think....it would be "Grace" both for the spirituality of it, and also the name of my first book's mc. Very special name to me.

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  27. Do they have one that says, "Put that cookie down!" LOL
    Just kidding (half kidding)

    I think I'd like "Trust in the Lord"

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  28. What a great idea! Mine would say Create.

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  29. Such a great idea! I never would have thought of it. Mine would probably say something goofy. I'll have to think about it!

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  30. Aspire, that is what mine would say. That is supper cool, Janna. I want one too now!

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  31. Oh, I love these. What a great idea! I think I'd like one that said "WB" what I call my hubby or maybe "blessings" or "believe".:)

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  32. Maybe faith or inspire. That's such a clever idea--I'd love one of those!

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  33. Writing from the soul. -That's a lot of words though.

    OR -Not giving up.

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  34. An amazing idea!! Mine would say...friends, faith and family.

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  35. This is an intriguing idea, but I can't think of what I'd want mine to say. That's terrible, isn't it?

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  36. Peace.

    And I do love those. In necklaces, bookmarks. Even refrigerator magnets. Got to love the letters, right?

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  37. Joy..... one of my favorite words. Often hard to keep hold of. :O)

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  38. LOL You think of things that never even cross my mind! I have no clue what mine would say. Great question though.

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  39. Dream

    that'd be my choice.


    and, do you really collect old typewriters? how cool!

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  40. I have my parents' old Royal Typewriter from the 1950's. To me, it says that the power of words transcends generations.

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  41. Wow, what a beautiful idea. I think I would need a few depending on my mood. Some days WRITE would be inspirational, while others I need the reminder to just sit back and BREATH, and there's SMILE. That's a good one.

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  42. Oh, the idea of a bracelet with typewriter key words is priceless! I love that idea. What would mine say? Um...family, maybe? Dream? Maybe dream. Or hope.

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  43. Very cool idea, Janna! I think mine would say: persevere.

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  44. Jesus.

    I want to be known as a gospel spreader!

    What an amazing image! Reminds me of the photography letters that spell out words. We actually gave one of them to our daughter for a gift.

    Love this blog...and so do dozens of others!!! WAy to go, girl!!!

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  45. LOVE the idea of a bracelet made of typewriter keys!! What fun!!

    Mind would say "Imagine"

    Yes, I'm a big Beatles fan but also because if you imagine, the possibilities are endless...

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