WHY? BECAUSE I LIKE YOU! 1960 VINTAGE FREEBIE!

I am certain that line just dated me...for those of you who may think I'm a young, spry thing, the post title is a line from the Mickey Mouse Club. When did Mickey have a club you ask? Exactly. That's how much older than most of YOU I am. A relic. A fossil. My birthday cake said, "Older than dirt." Nice. And THAT was from my FAMILY! I digress...

Why am I writing? To give you a genuine vintage freebie...I happened to stumble upon this fab little find in a flea market. I absolutely had to have it! And now, I will share it with you so while coloring Easter eggs with the kiddies you can have a "blast from the past." Without further adieu, I give you an Easter bunny cut out...a free gift given by grocery stores in 1960. Exactly how old was I in 1960? Well, I remember using these bunnies to dry my dyed eggs.

I am coloring eggs and will demonstrate freebie tomorrow! Enjoy!

More soon!



Paula
xoxoxo

VINTAGE VALENTINES! FREEBIE #3!

Greetings Dear Readers!

Up for your perusal today is the third Vintage Valentine Freebie...

This is from the Art Deco Era (1910-1940). A very different look to it than the Victorian Valentine posted last time! (Freebie #2) Upon my research, discovered this one is dated 1918. I just love the "tomboyish" looking girl and the vibrant colors. And, par for the Art Deco style, the lines are much cleaner and somewhat whimsical. I hope you like it! Again, just right click and you can have the image to use as you wish! Don't forget to download the other Valentine Freebies...I have them linked in the upper right hand corner of the blog. Remember I will be giving away a full page of Vintage Valentines on "Valentines Day Eve". Please leave a comment on any of these Valentines Day posts and I will enter you into the contest. I also have for purchase digital, high resolution .png compilation sheets of the 50+ acquired in this Valentines estate sale. Just email for more info! Meanwhile, enjoy the Art Deco Goodie!

More soon!

Paula

FREE VALENTINES FOR MY SWEETIES!

Greetings gentle readers! Because I truly DO you...I am going to give away a digital valentine once a week until Valentines Day, at which time one lucky reader will receive an entire sheet of valentines! A little history about these very vintage valentines: I was recently able to make an "estate purchase" of a collection of old, vintage valentines dating as far back as the turn of the century, 1904! Many were made in Germany, (which would have been 8 years BEFORE World War 1!) Some are charming, some are quirky, and others are just weird. All are valentines that have been used "in real life." In many cases the "TO" "FROM" is hand written in what looks like a child's scrawl. TOO CUTE!

Anyway, you'll not know which DAY I will be posting said Valentine...so check back daily! So, without further adieu, your first valentine:

Isn't he absolutely adorable? This is one of my faves...made in Germany in 1904. There is no "inside" to this card...in great "valentine tradition" this is a simple one layer paper greeting.You'll note on his little hat it says "Valentines Greetings." Simply right click to save the file...it's a .png and so should be compatible with most photo editing software. YAY! I love to share treasures! Enjoy!



Paula