Wednesday, February 17, 2010

My Favorites from the Vintage Valentine Card Party

Thank you everyone who participated in the Vintage Valentine Card Party!
I have never seen so many wonderful vintage Valentines in one place!

I loved reading the stories contained in many of the posts..

In this post I am featuring some of my favorites. It was very hard to pick.
Something about the following Valentines just clicked with me as I read through all of your posts.

Most of them are from the 1930's and their graphics really appealed to me.

The art of the "pun" and "turning a phrase" was really alive and well in the vintage Valentine card world, wasn't it?





This cutie with the big eyes is from Lori Hairston.





Maybe as good a way as any to pick your mate from Hazelruthe's.





Such a cute card and there is one of those puns from The Charm of Home.





A great golf outfit. What a hat! From Alice and Elsie.





Aren't they cute peeking out of those red hearts from Second Hand Chic?





If only love could be explained "All in a Nutshell" from CremnRabble.





And look at this pretty heart and dove wrapping paper from One Gal's Trash.


Thank you, both the participants and the "party hoppers", for making the Vintage Valentine Card Party a success.
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  1. Paula@SweetPeaFebruary 17, 2010 at 4:29 AM

    Thanks for hosting the party. It was amazing to see the artwork on the vintage Valentine cards. I would love to participate in a vintage Easter party.

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  2. TheresaFebruary 17, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    I didn't participate but I sure enjoyed looking at all of these sweet vintage valentines. Thanks for sharing and it looks like you all had a great time! Have a blessed day my friend!

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  3. ♥ Noelle ♥February 17, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    this was really fun:) i'd love to join in on the easter party too!

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  4. Diane and KellyFebruary 17, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    Hi Joan,
    What a fabulous party! It's so nice of you to host these parties as I know it must be alot of work. And I was so excited that you featured one of my Valentines on your favorites post! Hope you had a beautiful V-day and were showered with love by those around you. You're the best!

    Kelly
    Second Hand Chicks

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  5. savvycityfarmerFebruary 17, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    such really really adorable cards ... wow

    fun chatting with you on Saturday ... much needed

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  6. ClassyChassyFebruary 17, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    Those were really sweet old tyme valentines!!!

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  7. HeidiFebruary 17, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    I love the graphics on those vintage valentines! It was so good to finally meet you this past Saturday! I am going to finally work on a little post about our get together (had to work yesterday). I would like to do the Easter Party - need to get organized.
    :)Heidi

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  8. SherrieFebruary 17, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    You do a great job in hosting a party! There were a few other Valentine parties, but I went with just yours and had a great time. Good idea with McLinky for the Easter Party. I can't wait to get out my easter pieces.

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  9. Vintage ChristineFebruary 17, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Oh boy, the Easter Party at Joan's! When I decided to post about my aunts I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to find the vintage Valentine I was going to feature, but when I went hunting for it--I found it immediately! It was pure joy writing about those lovely gals. See you soon for the Easter bash!!!!

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  10. The Charm of HomeFebruary 17, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    Thank you for featuring my card in your recap. I understand the linking problem. It happens. I was very happy to participate and not unhappy with results ( making comments at other fabulous blogs helped people to find me). I will get my vintage Easter postcards ready for your next party. Thanks!
    Sherry

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  11. peggy gattoFebruary 17, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    I would love to play with easter.
    I had fun seeing your valentines!

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  12. Debra@CommonGroundFebruary 17, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    Hi Joan, loved the party and I'm up for the Easter Party too, so please count me in!
    Debra

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  13. JudiFebruary 17, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    Oooo Easter, yes Joan yes! Thanks Much for all you did and are willing to do again. Judi

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  14. debFebruary 17, 2010 at 2:01 PM

    It was so much fun seeing all the Vintage Valentie's! Thank you so much for hosting the party.
    Easter? Yes! Would love to.
    Have a great day Joan
    *hugs*deb

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  15. ★Carol★February 17, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    Thank you for hosting, Joan! It was loads of fun and I saw alot of great cards. Vintage Easter? Well, I only have a few things, but what the heck. Count me in!

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  16. Scrap for JoyFebruary 17, 2010 at 3:31 PM

    Hi Joan~
    The Valentine hop was so much fun...I still haven't gotten to everyone yet. Please sign me up for the Easter hop (oh, that's cute) and I will post the button once someone much more creative than me, designs it!
    Joyce

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  17. LoriFebruary 17, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    Hi, Joan! Thanks for hosting, this was fun! I'd love to participate in the Easter one as well. Great idea!

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  18. Me!February 17, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    I can certainly understand what you saw in your favorites! They're wonderfully, adorable! Aren't they?
    An Easter Party would be a lot of fun! If you decide to go for it, you can surely count me in!
    ~ Debbi

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  19. JaneFebruary 17, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    Hi Joan,
    I'm sorry I had to miss the party after signing up. I have been away from my blog for the past couple of weeks and was out of town on Valentine's Day. It's a shame too because I have a HUGE stack of vintage valentines dating from the early 1900's to the 1950's....hope you do this again next year :-)
    I'm up for the Easter event.
    Jane

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  20. SarahFebruary 17, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    Thanks for hosting Joan. Fun to see all the Valentines! Thanks for choosing the wonderful Buster Brown valentine for your post. It is one of my favorites. I enjoy looking at your favorite blog list. Very European! Nice change of pace!

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  21. Denise MarieFebruary 17, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    It was such an awesome party. Loved all the puns! I'm in for the Easter party for sure.

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  22. Pink Roses and TeacupsFebruary 17, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    Hi Joan,

    I loved the Valentine party! Would love to participate in the Easter one also. Thanks for all of your hard work doing this for us!

    Debbie

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  23. PostcardyFebruary 17, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    The Valentine party was fun. I'm glad you are going to use a Linky next time.

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  24. MiriFebruary 17, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    Thanks for sharing these adorable Valentines!

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  25. LVFebruary 17, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    All of these vintage Valentines are great. Seems like everyone had a good time at your party. I did not attend as I only had one vintage card and I had used it on VTT.

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  26. Sue McPeakFebruary 17, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    Altho, I didn't participate, I followed your Valentine Party and so enjoyed all the Valentines. Thanks for show some of them again. I'm sure you'll have many repeaters for the Easter Party. I'll be following that one, too.

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  27. JeanneFebruary 17, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    I LOVE VINTAGE Valentines. Go check out my blog and you can see a few of mine. They are so much fun and so much cuter than the ones you can get today. Thanks for sharing

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  28. JocelynFebruary 17, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    Such sweet vintage Valentine's.

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

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  29. One Gal's TrashFebruary 17, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    Thanks for the mention Joan!
    I'm in for the Easter Party too.
    Hop...Hop....Hop...Hop....Hop
    xo
    Pam

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  30. GardenOfDaisiesFebruary 17, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    those are all such wonderful vintage valentines!

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  31. PauletteFebruary 17, 2010 at 10:59 PM

    Such great artwork on these! The spinner is really unique.

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  32. TammyFebruary 17, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    Lovely vintage valentines' cards.

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  33. Anne LorysFebruary 17, 2010 at 11:38 PM

    Love the spin-wheel card, so cute!
    Oh, and sign me up for Easter too, please. :-)

    Thanks!
    Anne

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  34. Tallulah's Antique ClosetFebruary 17, 2010 at 11:54 PM

    Hi Joan, Thank You for hosting a great Valentines Party. It was fun to see everyones collection. You can count me in for the Easter party also. Have yourself a good week. Julian

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  35. Sweet Bee CottageFebruary 18, 2010 at 12:32 AM

    Thank you for sharing your favorites! I didn't get a chance to visit and I didn't get to participate because I don't have any vintage Valentines. But yeah! I have vintage Easter postcards. Can't wait!

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  36. Tara BeaulieuFebruary 18, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    Such cute valentines- and clever! I love the spinning wheel one!

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  37. BethFebruary 18, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    Your Valentines are amazing! It surprises me that so many vintage paper items have survived. I'm glad they have, though. What fun!
    Beth

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  38. UnknownFebruary 18, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    Yep, they're all pretty fantastic!!! How fun!

    I wanted to drop by and let you know how much I enjoyed getting to meet you and talk with you on Sat!!! It was such a wonderful day...spent with amazing women, like you!

    Hugs ~

    :) T

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  39. Linens Lace and LattesFebruary 18, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    I loved participating and can't wait for the easter party.
    Thanks for hosting. deb

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  40. UnknownFebruary 18, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    Yes,yes,yes...I'm in for the Easter Party. I have some awesome Vintage Easter cards that are so cute. I wouldnt miss it. Sorry I missed the Valentines party but I will be here for Easter.

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  41. DebbieFebruary 18, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    I love the spinning card. I'm sorry I missed the party, sounds like it was fun. Count me in for Easter!

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  42. CathyFebruary 19, 2010 at 12:38 AM

    Sorry, I'm a little late getting around, but I want to thank you so much for including me in your favorites. There were some fabulous Valentines! Can't wait for the next party you have!

    Cathy ♥

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  43. GiuliaFebruary 19, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    Looks like it was lots of fun. I have to get myself together & participate in a vintage party soon...really cute.

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  44. DonnaFebruary 20, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    Hi Joan, Thank you again for hosting the Vintage Valentine Party. I would be very interested in the Vintage Easter Party too! Until next time....Donna

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