It was very serious business and so much hard work cutting and printing of names for small hands.
When DGS was small we had a stamp of his name because printing was a painful activity. Valentines were then in loose packs of cards.
DGS is now 12 and not very interested in Valentine Cards (yet) though he is very good at sharing Hugs.
A few memories shared.
Thanks for visiting and
Thanks for visiting and
finally, some Primulas and Love for you to enjoy.
It was fun to take things that were around the house and turn them into Valentine Vignettes. I will admit I bought the Primulas to brighten the window sill.
Featured by:
Christine @ Rustic and Refined (Jan 24/16)
Brooke @Creative Country Mom (Jan 29/16)
Sharing with:
Tots and Me Jan 19/17
Christine @ Rustic and Refined (Jan 24/16)
Brooke @Creative Country Mom (Jan 29/16)
Sharing with:
Tots and Me Jan 19/17
Sunday
Love of Home, Dwellings The Heart of Your Home, Hey Whats For Dinner Mom, Rustic and Refined FEATURED, Its Overflowing, Thoughts From Alice
Monday
Creating My Way to Success, Lavender Cottage, Smiling Sally Blue Monday, Coastal Charm, Cozy Little House, An Extraordinary Day, Two Chicks and a Mom, Kammy's Korner, Stringtown Home
Monday
Creating My Way to Success, Lavender Cottage, Smiling Sally Blue Monday, Coastal Charm, Cozy Little House, An Extraordinary Day, Two Chicks and a Mom, Kammy's Korner, Stringtown Home
Tuesday
The Enchanting Rose, Bella Rosa Antiques, My Own Home Blog, Woman in Real Life, Stone Cottage Adventures, Fluster Buster, My Salvaged Treasures, Winstead Wandering The Alder Collective, DIY by Design, Simple Nature Decor
The Enchanting Rose, Bella Rosa Antiques, My Own Home Blog, Woman in Real Life, Stone Cottage Adventures, Fluster Buster, My Salvaged Treasures, Winstead Wandering The Alder Collective, DIY by Design, Simple Nature Decor
Wednesday
Two Chicks and a Mom, Handy Man Crafty Woman, A Creative Princess, The Essence Of Home, I Gotta Create, Ivy and Elephants
Thursday
A Delightsome Life, Have A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson, My Cozy Corner, Saving 4 Six, Embracing Change, The Charm of Home , A Glimpse Inside
Friday
Creative Country Mom FEATURED, How Sweet The Sound
Thursday
A Delightsome Life, Have A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson, My Cozy Corner, Saving 4 Six, Embracing Change, The Charm of Home , A Glimpse Inside
Friday
Creative Country Mom FEATURED, How Sweet The Sound
Love your vignettes and what a beautiful Amaryllis? The primulas are so pretty too in the middle of winter a bright spot of living color!
ReplyDeleteYour pretty vignettes are a feast for the eyes and a reminder that I need to get my Valentine things out of the closet. It's that time!
ReplyDeleteSweet vignettes. Love the pan turned into a chalkboard!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Linda
You do beautiful work Joy. I haven't visited for a while but I plan to do better.
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Hi Joy,
ReplyDeleteWhat LOVEly things you've shared today. I used to have a heart-shaped box like the two you're showing. So pretty.
Thanks for linking in today.
Happy Blue Monday!
Such a sweet vignette, thanks for sharing it with me.
ReplyDeleteXO,
Christine
beautiful one.
ReplyDeleteSweet vignettes. When I was young we spent a week cutting and pasting homemade valentines. On Valentine's Day we would run up and down the streets in our neighborhood. Knocking on doors and leaving a valentine before running quickly away.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful heart-themed photographs and collages. Very enjoyable, thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi Joy! Beautiful displays. You are such an inspiration. I need to do something for Valentine's Day in my booths--and at home!
ReplyDeleteHi Joy! Beautiful displays. You are such an inspiration. I need to do something for Valentine's Day in my booths--and at home!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and can't believe you've already go valentine's decor already done!!!!! Love the tart chalkboards and will have to copy...you've inspired me to get going!
ReplyDeletelove the finds and blooms
ReplyDeleteDonna@GardensEyeView
and @LivingFromHappiness
Hi Joy. I love your Valentine post and the nostalgia of Valentine's! Your photos are lovely, too. Thanks for sharing at Two Uses Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteYour pretty display makes me look forward to February and our one little cute(!) holiday. I have wonderful memories of Valentine's Day in school--exchanging those store bought cards that we spent so much time and effort in penciling our names. The little bags of heart shaped candies we brought home. Sweet memories!!
ReplyDelete***Thanks for your comment today. My mammogram seems so minor now that i've heard your story. I've been afraid to face results but they are truly life saving if we catch things from the start. Thank you and God bless you for all that you've been through.
Jane
Lovely collage! I'll by some primulas today!
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty and just right for the season. I love the blackboard paint repurposes.
ReplyDeleteWhen younger and in school, Valentine was a favorite day. We girls would see who go the most cards from boys. Those were the days.
ReplyDeleteHi Joy :)
ReplyDeleteI used to love handing out Valentines when I was a little girl. I could hardly wait to see if I got one from whatever crush I had ;)
Your displays look darling.
I hope you're enjoying the New Year so far :)
I remember when Valentines were delivered to the door, like my dad used to do, he would place my mom and I's box of candy and card on the porch, then knock on the door and hide to watch our surprise when we opened the door!!
ReplyDeleteBut as kids we would pull a prank, but adding a string to a Valentine, place on our friends porch, knocking on the door running off in the bushes to watch their face when we jerked the Valentine when the door was open.:( Sad when I think back. But it was all in kids fun.
Love your Valentine display, the boxes are beautiful!!
Thank you for stopping by to linkup on #OMHGWW this week!!
Have a fantastic day!
Karren
Oh My Heartsie Girl!!:)
Such great ideas! TFS! Visiting from Dream, Create, Inspire.
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous Joy! I hope you'll come and share at Five Star Frou-Frou tomorrow? Love, Mimi xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all your pretties and Valentine's Day memories with us at Talk of the Town.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteJoy, I loved your Valentine memories. I have always loved the holiday and making a Valentine box in grade school was one of my favorite things to do! Enjoyed your sweet vignettes and primroses! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
I love each of your vignettes, but your flowers are so especially cheerful! I bet they're the perfect pop of color on a dreary January day.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up with The Alder Collective! Your post has been pinned to our group board. We hope to see you next Tuesday at 8 pm EST!
Sharing is what Valentines day is all about. Thank you for bringing your darling thoughts and vignettes to SYC. Jo
ReplyDeletehow fun the parties at school were...Valentine boxes made from shoe boxes...every kid dropping a card into the box...cookies shaped like hearts...fun times.
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely post with so many fun ideas! Happy Pink Saturday!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these beautiful finds at Dream Create and Inspire.
ReplyDeleteMaria
I love that first image! I remember when my elementary, middle, and high school use to Valentines Day Grams that you could purchase and have sent to other students. From students I've talked to recently not as many schools are doing that anymore. Thanks for sharing your post at Tips & Tricks Link Party!
ReplyDeleteCassie @ Southeast by Midwest
What a beautiful collection of vignettes, my friend. You are so sweet to join Roses of Inspirationa and I always love having you at the party :) I hope to see you there tomorrow. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, I am featuring your post today at the #fleamarketfriday party! xxx....Brooke (www.creativecountrymom.com)
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