Now, I don't have a ton of VD stuff to decorate with, but I do have some vintage Valentine cards from the late 30's and early 40's. I bought most of them on eBay a few years ago and they actually have the dates written on the back of them. I'm thinking the kid's Mom was an organizational nut, because I can't see a little kid writing dates on the back of his Valentines.
I know, Valentine's Day is almost a month away, but I wanted to post them early in case you wanted to use them for crafts and such.
I have read this card ten times and I still don't get it. Maybe it's a 1940's thing, but I don't think I would be thrilled if someone wanted to "shine me up"!
These are all mechanical cards (moving parts):
This one is one of my favorites, although not technically a mechanical card. The lasso is real rope and the gun is removable.
Ann
Great Valentines, I got mine sorted today. I love looking at all the different ones of the last 100 yrs!
Robin
Oh how perfectly sweet! You have a great collection. I sure hope you'll give us all a peek on how you use them.
Last year I started a small collection of Valentine card and I just think they are the sweetest, most fun cards out there!
April
These are great. I got into a box of vintage ones at my Grandma's one time. They were unused, and she actually let me GIVE them to school friends! I am sure they were given with childlike love, but I wish I had KEPT them instead! lol.
Happy VTT!
LV
How great these little cards are. You can share the signs of love any month.
Cat Nap Inn Primitives
from reading that little valentine about shining up to me..I think it means can he get close to you..not to shine you up..I love these valentines they are the bees knees.;) they are in such great condition..love the moveable ones too;)
Heather
Ooh, I wish I had some vintage valentines because they are so very cute. Please let us know how you plan to use them!
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You lucky girl! I adore those. You can make a really cute banner for those. Even though you do not have FP (right?) You can hang it around a window, stairs, something cute and creative you will come up with.
GWENDOLYN KAY
What a great collection of vintage valentines! so nice of you to share them.
Blessings~
Gwenny
La
These are so darling, Pam. They are a lot more romantic than Spongebob.
Tete
Fun valentines!
NanaDiana
Pam- those are DARLING...What fun to see them and some of them even look (OH NO) familiar...can I be THAT old? lol Hugs-Diana
Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack
Adorable! I don't think I'd want someone to shine me up, either 🙂 What a fun collection! Love the vintage charm...nothing like it! xo
Jane
What a great collection. I have a few that I have purchased over the past couple of years and funny thing is I don't remember where I put them either. Maybe between now and Feb. 14th I'll find them!
Thanks for sharing yours.
Jane
Pam
What wonderful vintage cards. Thanks for sharing these great cards.
Coloradolady
What great Valentines, I love old Valentines. They bring back lots of memories. Happy VTT!
Tricia - A Rosy Note
Oh how cute. I love the one of the airplane 🙂
Donnie
Great Valentines. My hubby hides stuff from me on the top of the refrigerator because I'm only 5 feet tall. I pull a stool over and check each night once he goes to bed. He may be taller but I'm sneakier. Have a fun day.
Gillian Layne
Oh my goodness, I am in love! They are simply adorable. They would be so nice on a Valentine's poster for school.
very merry vintage style
Love them all! I love the cowboy (cowpup?) one the best; he even has a little birdy friend too! Thanks so much for linking up to my party with these great images!
Mary
Ann
Love the ones that we got in grade school with all the animals on them!
Anna
That is a terrific collection, I love them!
fialka012
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luluslovlies
What a wonderful collection and assortment of cards, I'm so glad you could find them to share with us all, love each and everyone of them! Hugs Marilou
Sue
I wish I'd saved a bunch of my Valentines from long ago! LOL -I think they might even be vintage by now. 🙂 What a fun collection of them you have, Pam. Maybe I'll hit an antique booth and look for some this weekend. I've been a lump on a log re: blogging. Nothing to say and much to busy to organizing and cleaning and getting caught up with all I neglected during the holidays. Catching up w/some friends for a few minutes tonite, though. Love your little nest and ornithological shelf in your office. area. And the roses on your blog dress are pretty, too. Stay warm- it's snowing out and cold here. brrrr....
Shirley
Dear Pam, thanks for stopping by..I had a problem with my blog and had to do some work to get back on track...I'm here and love your Vintage cards...Keep that red box handy as it wont be long and you will be pulling it off the shelf once again..
Happy (early) Valentine's Day
Shirley & Cupid...
lala
Great collection!! The shine one is from a popular old fashioned phrase "I've taken a shine to you", which means you like that person.
craftyles
I love them all. Thanks for sharing these wonderful cards.I'm glad you found them!
Cheryl
Thank you for sharing such sweet valentines. Back in the day, if you took a shine to someone it meant you liked them or had a crush on them. Yes, I'm vintage, too. Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!
Alison
Oh my goodness! I am in love with vintage valentines, and I just struck the jackpot with this post!! Thanks so much!
vintagerecycling
they say what you've lost you can usually find within like 18" of where you first looked for it.......:)
LOVING your collection!! happy Valentines day!
Sandy Ang
What a fabulous collection ! Makes me wish I had access to vintage images like these. Your elephant reminds me of my Fabulous Biker card
http://angsandy.blogspot.com/2011/02/fabulous-biker.html