S.W.A.L.K {Vintage Valentine GIVE AWAY}

Kitsch, cute and mixed in with love to boot, for it's the season of love and what could say it more then a vintage Valentine card. 

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These highly sought after cards for their sweet illustrations with quirky sentiments makes them irresistibly cute. I've never managed to get one for my collection, so when I saw this wonderful book of reproduction press out Valentine greetings I had to snap a few up! I hope you will love it to and make a lovely edition for your collection. 

This collection, originally produced in 1945, and reproduced in 2005 with flocked red velvet effect onto the cards, it truly is a lovely collection.

Twelve pages in total, which included greetings cards and envelopes to pop out, lovely to treasure as inspiration, or for your vintage collection.

{Peek inside}

Cupid is at the ready with his bow to pick one lucky winner. 
{Give away now CLOSED}

If you would like to enter: simply be a follower of our blog, Facebook or Twitter page, all three counts as three chances to win. Please retweet this post on twitter, like & share our give away post on Facebook, or leave a blog comment for a chance to win.

Give away is open to UK residents. Closing date is Friday February 10th, on Saturday we will announce the winner in time for Valentines day.

Cupid is sending luck your way with the flapping of his little wings.

Good Luck from us to.

H

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This one goes out to the ones I love :new blog post:

I surrender me hearties! 
How many pirates hoping for a kiss this Monday, do you think are lurking in Whitley Bay?
        If their was ever to be an occasion for cute illustrated greetings cards it has to be Valentines Day don't you think?. I love checking old old greetings cards on ebay and etsy, always in the hope of framing images - maybe to use in the shop above the fireplace, or for inspiration. I think my favourite period is the kitsch 40s - 50's cards, cute twist on the wording - you can't have valentines day without a hint of cheese now can you?


A favourite site for vintage images is Vintage holiday crafts. A host of images dating from 1890's to approx 1950's - fantastic images for a vintage project or a special valentines maybe?

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Other images I spotted online

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Love these crafty chipboard buttons by Jenni Bowlin

And by Heart warming vintage pretty stickers

A couple of books I have on my amazon wish list are these fabulous Valentines books.

Top of the list is Vintage Valentines (Press Out Book) by Golden Books. Cute individual cards to pop out and display, but Unfortunately going for crazy money on amazon at the moment though.

 also Dover's, who have an extensive vintage back catalogue.

Vintage Valentines (Electronic Clip Art)- copyright free images (Dover Electronic Clip Art) 

You might remember a book from Christmas I mentioned in another vintage post - Christmas Vintage holiday graphics by Taschen. They also have a book especially for cupid's day of mischief. I haven't seen which cards are featured, but the Christmas book is fantastic if you love vintage illustrations.

Valentines: Vintage Holiday Graphics (Icons)

Any other crafty vintage fans out there? pop us a tweet or email and share your creations - would love to see your projects.

Jamboree

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