Valentine cards.......using old postcards.

January 10th, 2009 in member junk

SnowmanHill, member

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These are so fun to make. Scan in vintage valentine postcards, then embellish them with old lace, buttons, jewelry, and then spray the whole card with spray adhesive and sprinkle with glitter. I find all of my lace, buttons, jewelry and envelopes at tag sales. I bring them home, separate them, put them in fun containers or baskets, and then when I feel creative, I have lots to work with. These are easy and fast to make, have fun!

Pattern or design used: My own design

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SnowmanHill writes: Thank you for all of the great comments. I'm so glad I can give you gals ideas. I lose lots of sleep, laying awake thinking about what I can do with all of my junk, or should I say vintage treasures. Posted: 9:14 am on January 18th

georgiamoon writes: Awww...these are absolutely adorable. They look really well done too. Great job and a big inspiration to all of us to send something made from the heart. Thanks for getting us going on this...times a tickin', geo Posted: 4:28 pm on January 11th

roadtriplouise writes: Sometimes we just need someone to open out brain up, great idea to scan old cards. I'll have to remember that now.
Love the cards!! Posted: 12:51 pm on January 11th

fellowjunker writes: So pretty!!! Gosh I'm finally "getting it"--didn't think to scan my originals to use for projects. I'm always so hesitate to use my vintage postcards for projects because I don't want to part with them. Now I can keep the originals and use copies for projects. Thanks for the inspiration.
xojanis Posted: 12:27 pm on January 11th

Meadowview_Farm writes: Very sweet! I just pulled out all my old Valentines. I still have a batch that I received as a kid - fun to see the old signatures...some even from friends I still connect with --so many years later - that the Valentines are now considered vintage!
Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays!! Thanks for the inspiration to send a card to a friend!
Kari
Posted: 11:54 am on January 11th

KimberlyMelamed writes: I have always loved vintage Valentine cards. My grandmother used to frame her favorites from my grandfather. This is a beautiful use for them (scanned of course).

Thanks for sharing, Posted: 10:32 am on January 11th

purple412 writes: Love your V-day cards! I have quite a few old valentine's postcards; what a great idea! Posted: 11:08 pm on January 10th

suewhitney writes: Adorable! I can't wait to start my V day cards. I guess it is right around the corner! Thanks for the inspiration.

Take care,
Sue Posted: 2:09 pm on January 10th