Sunday, January 9, 2011

Victorian Valentine Envelope

Hello friends!
I have officialy started valentine crafting!
 My first project was to take this cool metal envelope
and create this lovely vintage style wall hanging!



I started by painting the metal envelope that I found at a thrift shop.
I then sprinkled it with glitter and started adding embellishments.





 Velvet flowers always look pretty when trying to create a vintage feel for projects!





This envelope has 2 victorian valentine images that I printed on heavy cardstock from my own personal collection.


 


This altered valentine envelope is now in the etsy shop!

Have lovely day, Lindsey
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21 comments:

  1. NanJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    Oh wow this turned out to be a real treasure.

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  2. Vintage PreciousJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    Very sweet! Love vintage Valentines. Very lovely design.

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  3. TheresaJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    GORGEOUS! Love it! Have a blessed day, HUGS!

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  4. Tamera's Craft PalaceJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    I LOVE it!! Now I need to search out an envelope for me to redo!

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  5. BucksCountyFolkArtJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Now that must be hard to part with. That metal envelope is such a great find! If I wasn't saving to get our car fixed, I'd buy it myself!

    Jill

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  6. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I knew the day would arrive very soon where Lindsey would be up to her chin in Valentine splendor. What a sweet keep for valentines. I keep mine in a little valentine lunch pail. I must go find it!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    I love what you did with the button and the string, Lindsey! cute! ♥

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  8. CindyJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    This is so pretty! I am officially in the mood to make Valentine's stuff!

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  9. ImagiMeriJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Hi Lindsey,

    What a beautiful wall pocket/envelope.....very nice. Can it hold more cards, and do the two cards you've made come with it??? Come check out my first valentine shadowbox!

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  10. Home and HeartJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    LOVE it, what a darling idea!

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  11. ShirleyJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Thank you for stopping by my blog and yes we are getting snow. We have 8" on the ground and it is still snowing. I got sent home from work early today and I don't know if I will work tomorrow or not. Depends on when the snow stops and if I can get out of my driveway. I love your Valentine Metal Envelope. You come up with some of the neatest ideas. Your Missouri Friend

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  12. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Lindsey, What a wonderful first project in your creative Valentine flurry! Always inspirational, and always beautiful. Elizabeth

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  13. LaJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    This is so-so beautiful!

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  14. DogwoodJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    I love those tin holders. Yours is adorable. What fun. Very very creative.

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  15. colleenJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    I just realized that it has been about one year since I first discovered your blog. The valentine cards were what caught my attention back then and I have read faithfully ever since!

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  16. BeedeebabeeJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Lindsey, this is just beautiful! Making valentine goodies is so much fun! xo Paulette

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  17. RizziJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    HOW BEAUTIFUL, YOU DO LOVELY WORK.
    HAVE A NICE DAY.
    RIZZI

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  18. Barbara JeanJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Sweet! Blessings

    barbara jean

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  19. LynnJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Beautiful and very creative :)

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  20. Hank hendricksSeptember 12, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    This is what i was looking for Gift Card envelopes..very lovely design..i like it.

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  21. Plastic cardsSeptember 12, 2012 at 5:10 AM

    Your shining and captivating holder makes me speech less, i have no words to appreciate your creativity...

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