Wednesday, February 9

Vintage Pop-up Valentine

I love a pretty Valentine. I still remember spending so much time cutting out hearts and decorating my Valentine 'mail' box in grade school and waiting in anticipation and excitement for the Valentines to be dropped in my box by my classmates. I think it was my favorite holiday that we celebrated at school.

So it is no wonder that I still look at Valentine cards and postcards when I go antiquing. I found this exquisite Hallmark Pop-up Valentine last Friday when I stopped by one of my favorite antique stores after work. 


The detail on this card is so lovely! I wish they would make cards like this now.

I was surprised to see that it wasn't written on - no little love note or endearing turn of phrase, so I wonder if the person who originally owned this card bought it just because they couldn't resist its beauty and detail - like me.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so I've gathered some Favorite Valentine-inspired items that I wanted to share:

Pretty in Pink February desktop calendar at Anne Bryant
Cute Valentine Cupcake Toppers also at Anne Bryant
Twig 'N Thistle has updated their DIY Valentine Treat Bags for 2011!
Another cute DIY Treat Bag from Twig 'N Thistle
A pretty DIY Valentine Heart also at Twig 'N Thistle
Cute crocheted Valentine birds at sabahnur's etsy shop
A favorite from last year - The Love Tree at The Love Shop
Creature Comforts Cute Cupid's Arrow Cupcake and Treat Bag Toppers
Perfect kid project - Crayon Stain Glass Hearts at Little Birdie Secrets
Posted by Elaine
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7 comments:

  1. KennWednesday, February 9, 2011 at 6:24:00 PM PST

    *sigh* The Valentine is just beautiful. I agree with you, Elaine.. they need to make extraordinary cards like this once again.

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  2. AnonymousWednesday, February 9, 2011 at 6:35:00 PM PST

    That card looks too pretty to write on!

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  3. mikeWednesday, February 9, 2011 at 8:15:00 PM PST

    A beautiful card - such a treasure!!! Make sure to keep that around and display year after year - that's what mom does! :) Lucky you!

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  4. UnknownWednesday, February 9, 2011 at 9:09:00 PM PST

    I'm with Mike on this one--a true treasure. Wow. So, so lovely. Really from another era of card-making. That is very surprising that it was not written on--really does make you wonder the history of that card--one of the many fun joys and mysteries of antiquing. PS - I love your Proust quote-its one of my favorites! xo

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  5. Mary BergfeldWednesday, February 9, 2011 at 9:56:00 PM PST

    This is really a treasure. I have to check out some of the other sites you've recommended. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  6. CakelawThursday, February 10, 2011 at 2:04:00 AM PST

    What a gorgeous card - I believe that I couldn't write on such a card either.

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  7. AnonymousThursday, February 10, 2011 at 3:11:00 AM PST

    A gorgeous find Elaine, the card is made with such stunning detail.
    You are such a romantic...swoon...
    I hope you get many cards!

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