Twyla on Tuesday - Happy Valentine's Day!

Dear friends,

Happy Valentine's Day!

I thought today I would share with you some

favorite Valentine postcards from my collection.

This first one is my Very Favorite!

I love reading these antique words of endearment.

The affection and care for one another was very

evident in their writings.  I always like the postcards

that are written on best!  I have even bought postcards

for what was written on the back or the handwriting.

A holiday to celebrate love.

A day to tell others you care.

A sweet day.

I've always tried to make Valentine's Day

  special for my children. They were remembering

just the other day some of the simple handmade

gifts that I made them for this holiday when they were little.

It really warms my heart that they remember

some of the those gifts even though they weren't

very expensive or artistic.

 

I hope each of you have a sweet day!

Have a very Happy Valentine's Day!

Love, Twyla

Valentine For A Teacher

Hello friends!

I love this sweet vintage valentine for a teacher!

The colors and sweet graphics are so inspiring!

Wishing you a wonderful

Monday, Lindsey and Twyla



Vintage Kitty Valentine

Hello friends!

Here's a Valentine you are

sure to love!

It is a mechanical card, the girl

peeks from behind the mirror.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Love, Twyla and Lindsey



Vintage Cupid Valentine

Hello friends!

A sweet cupid Valentine to share today.

I love the sweet colors of this one!

Wishing you happiness, Lindsey and Twyla



Valentine and a Vintage Style Mini Album

Hello friends!

I love it when I find a vintage valentine that's been silver embossed!

They are so cheery and always make me smile!

I picked up a paper pack at Hobby Lobby recently called,

 Restoration by Crate Paper. It has a very cool flea market theme.

I thought it would make a lovely Family themed mini album.

The paper kit came with a die cut sheet and 2 sticker sheets!

Wow! That was a really great deal when you can use a 40% off coupon!

Another great thing about this paper line was the paper's texture.

It was thick and easy to distress.

It was also easy to find matching flowers and ribbon in my stash.

Love when that happens!!!

Thanks for stopping by today, Lindsey

It's Time

Hello friends!

Today's valentine is definitely in my top favorties!

I love the time theme to the card and sweet little girl!

Wishing you a lovely day, Lindsey and Twyla



Favorite Scrapbook Paper!

Hello friends!

It's no surprise that I love paper by October Afternoon.

Their cream based vintage paper lines always make me happy, but this line I want to show you today has got to be my favorite OA line ever!

It's called, Farmhouse.

Filled with lovely country and vintage antique patterns, yet so versitale for any themed project.

A whole sheet full of vintage button cards and grey gingham are some of my favorites along with a great sticker sheet!

I created a family themed paperbag mini album using this line.

This paper was so easy to work with.

I love the banner sheet of paper to cut out and use across the pages.

The vintage doily patterns are so cool!!!

I find myself wanting to hoard as much of this paper as I can!

I listed this album here on ebay.

Just space enough to say -
another vintage valentine today!

Wishing you a wonderful day, Lindsey





Twyla on Tuesday - Pastel Pottery and Giveaway Winner

Hello ladies!

I want to thank everyone for your comments last

Tuesday concerning book suggestions for me!

I really appreciate your input!

I already have one coming that was suggested to me!

After the holiday season I have rearranged some

of my pottery.

I love all the creamy pastel colors!

Especially the aqua!

I like to layer them with some of the motto prints

that I collect.  Don't you just love these doggie

bookends?!

Such sweetness.

I have a hard time resisting them when

I run across them in antique and thrift stores.

This little vignette is just perfect for this time of year.

The colors make me think of spring and Easter.

Thank you to all who entered our latest giveaway!

We would love for everyone to have won.

We are happy to announce the winner is

Shirley of Zetta's Apron!

Shirley is such a sweet person.  If you haven't

already met her, stop by and say hi!

You'll be glad you did!

Valentine's day is a week away!

How could this month of sharing vintage Valentines

have gone so fast?! 

This postcard was mailed for a mere 2 cents.

It is a joy to me to share it with all of you now.

I think it was well worth the postage!

 

Thank you for stopping by!

Have a most wonderful week!

Love, Twyla



Sweet Girl Valentine

Hello friends!

Don't you just love the sweet little red and white

gingham dress on this valentine?

So cute!!!

Our crafty giveaway ends tonight at midnight!

There's still time to comment on the giveaway post to enter.

Have a lovely day, Twyla and Lindsey

You Hold The Key...

Hello friends!

A super adorable key themed valentine to share today!

Have a wonderful day, Twyla and Lindsey



Giveaway Time!

Hello friends!

Time for a crafty giveaway!

We found a super cute crafty tote,

 latest issue of Scrapbooks etc. magazine

 and a valentine tag created by Lindsey to giveaway to one of you!

To enter, leave a comment on this post and we will announce

the winner on Tuesday, Feb. 7

Today we are sharing a sweet

antique cupid valentine made in Germany.



Have a wonderful day, Lindsey and Twyla



Out Of This World

Hello friends!

A sweet vintage Hallmark valentine to share with you!

I love the red and aqua colors on this one!!

Have a lovely day, Twyla and Lindsey



Valentine Tag Tutorial

Hello friends!

A Valentine tag tutorial to share today!

I started with this sweet valentine that I printed on cardstock and cut.

I then gathered up a manila tag and some valentine paper scraps from Crape Paper's Paper Heart line.



I took a paint brush dipped in black paint and flicked paint across the tag.

Allow tag to air dry or use heat gun and then ink the edges.

 I used Pumice Stone Distress Ink.

Then take a few paper scraps to arrange on your tag.

Adhere the valentine to the tag.

I then cut a lace doily pattern from My Mind's Eye Love Me paper line and adhered to the upper corner and added a little paper flower to the center.

I also added a banner sticker and Love sentiment onto the bottom paper strip of the tag.

I wrapped pink twine around the tag and tied off a bow across the lower half of the tag.

Add pink ribbon across the top of the tag to finish.

Simple and sweet!

Thank you for all the well wishes on teaching at my upcoming card class!

*****Birthdays*****

If your Birthday is this month and you want to be linked on our sidebar let us know!

Last years list of February Birthdays is up!

Check to see if you're there!

Have a wonderful day, Lindsey