I finally found my box of Valentine's Day stuff!!! You see, I could remember last year putting the Valentine's Day stuff away in a special place where it would be extremely obvious and where I would not lose it.
But when this year came around, I just couldn't figure out where that special place was. So anyhow, to make a long story shorter, I found it!
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.
Tricia - A Rosy Note
Oh how cute. I love the one of the airplane 🙂
Coloradolady
What great Valentines, I love old Valentines. They bring back lots of memories. Happy VTT!
Pam
What wonderful vintage cards. Thanks for sharing these great cards.
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
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
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
Tete
Fun valentines!
La
These are so darling, Pam. They are a lot more romantic than Spongebob.
GWENDOLYN KAY
What a great collection of vintage valentines! so nice of you to share them.
Blessings~
Gwenny
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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.
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!
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;)
LV
How great these little cards are. You can share the signs of love any month.
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!
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!
Ann
Great Valentines, I got mine sorted today. I love looking at all the different ones of the last 100 yrs!