There is something about vintage Valentine cards that are just so sweet and happy!
Maybe it is the fond memories of grade school. With your decorated paper sack (which was what we used) or shoe box. Anticipating how many you would receive. Of if that special someone would give you a Valentine. And cupcakes. We always got to have a cupcake party on Valentines day.
At one of the last Estate Sales I went too, a woman had several bags, obviously vintage and I thought I would share a few. Above is a classic of course! Especially for me, Charlie Brown was a biggie as we were growing up. As we will see, the themes of old vary greatly from today's product tie-in themes.
Something about this little weenie dude just cracks me up! I think its the fork. Or the scowl on his face. Or both.
OK. This one was just scary. WHAT is she supposed to be? I found this more creepy than sweet! LOL.
Hmmmmm.
Clowns also kinda fall under the creepy category. Ewww.
Cards with girls.
Bears and Bunnies (which must have been a big theme).
And cards with glitter. I don't know about you, but I always felt extra special if I got a card with glitter. Much like Hallmark cards today, a card with glitter to me, meant someone cared to send the very best. Ah, the mind of a 9 year old. LOL.
But now, my adult mind likes these the best. Something sweet about that wee owl with the big eyes. The sweet chicken, the winsome donkey. The drawings were just so sweet and innocent. These are my faves now. Will the kidlets of today or even 50 years from today, look back at Hannah Montannah Valentines with such fond memories? I wonder.
If anyone is interested, I have TONS to sell. They are on my Etsy. I may take a few and make a banner...would be bright and cheerful for such a dreary, chill day.
how fun...i like the kitten one from the first pic...so cute!!!
Posted by: Lori | January 14, 2010 at 12:58 PM
how fun! it's funny how some of them are so odd! i hope you are doing well, thanks for the visit :)
Posted by: susan | January 14, 2010 at 03:04 PM
It would have been even more strange had that giraffe had on clown make up.
Posted by: Common Ground | January 14, 2010 at 04:01 PM
uh oh, I was being silly and I lost my comment. Guess I better just shut up.LOL.
Posted by: Common Ground | January 14, 2010 at 04:04 PM
I found a box full of all kinds of cards in an antique shop that a teacher had kept since the 50s. One of the gems it held was about 20 Valentines from her students. They are adorable...I'll try to post some on my blog.
Posted by: Kim | January 14, 2010 at 05:16 PM
Love vintage valentine cards....Charlie Brown was definitely one of the most popular characters in our day.
Posted by: Sister | January 14, 2010 at 05:37 PM
They remind me of being in school.
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | January 14, 2010 at 07:05 PM
Reminds me of those i received and sent in school - So fun !!
KAthy - ga ♥
Posted by: kathy lowry | January 15, 2010 at 06:19 AM
Yay, I love pulling out all the valentines stuff! On a side-note, I have finally put the baby hands to use that I purchased from you!
Posted by: HouseHold6 | January 18, 2010 at 04:11 PM
That's a huge collection! Lots of really cute ones too:)
Posted by: Marilyn | January 22, 2010 at 10:50 PM
Hey Cindy! Wow....what a flashback! I think I loved those cards then as much as I do now. Sorry to hear about your friends husband...so sad and actually a little scary. 39 is so, so young! But you are right....Life IS way too short!!!!! XOXO
Posted by: jennifer | January 24, 2010 at 07:52 PM