There's something about Valentine's Day that rings in my heart. It's not so much a romantic time. It evokes childhood memories of making valentines. I think that's it. It was one of my favorite times of the year. I remember decorating shoe boxes with red tissue paper and hearts, cutting a slit in the top of the box, and proudly carrying it to school. Throughout the week we'd place our valentines in each other's boxes. There the boxes would be, all proudly lined up at the side of the room, waiting for the party day when they'd be opened and then carted back home, filled with valentines from friends. And even as an adult, making valentines is just something I do nearly every year. Silly, I know.
I've been reading my favorite great-aunt's journal, so I decided to take a photo of her as a 21 year-old, and use it on my valentines. I wish I'd known her as a young woman, but through reading tidbits in her journal, I'm getting some idea of her life as a young woman.
Dotsie,
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I think the holidays have become more special as we share with fellow bloggers.
Carol
That's a very sweet way to make the day personal.
ReplyDeleteMy memories of making valentines and the little 'mailbox' are so similar to yours and I did the same with my children. I hope they still do that now in the schools. Your valentine's with your Aunt's picture are fantastic. What a great idea. Her journal must be very interesting...taking a peek into yesteryear!
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day, Dot!
XO,
Jane
Love that you used your Great Aunt's photo on your Valentine's!!! This make them extra special.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day my sweet friend!
Leann
I think that's neat :) C is taking Spiderman cards to school, but maybe G would like to make a few with me :)
ReplyDeleteMaking Valentines and eating candu hearts are such sweet memories of childhood..and a wonderful way to spend this valentine's Day! Your cards are lovely. Happy Hearts Day!
ReplyDeleteI love your handmade Valentines! How special for the recipients! I, too, have such fond memories of those school days. I'm a teacher and it still excites me to get those boxes and hearts out.
ReplyDeleteHave a sweet day!
Podso,
ReplyDeleteYES! I adore the homemade Valentines. .. yours are precious with the photo of your aunt!I haven't made any handmade Valentines this year, but I've found the mechanical ones (reproduced) at a local antique shop. I just made a purchase today and mailed them to some very special pen pals of nearly a decade of correspondence! Happy Valentine's Day Podso!
Fondly,
Pat
Valentine's does represent so much more than a romantic holiday. I always loved decorating the shoe boxes and making Valentine's cards, too. You have almost inspired me to make cards! Almost. LOL! Yours are beautiful, Dotsie. What are you making this year?
ReplyDeleteI did read your tutorial and I left a comment thanking you for it. I'm going to start saving my cards so I can try to make a box. :-)
ReplyDeleteHave you posted your recipe for english muffins?
Oh I love your sweet little valentines!! What a cute way to use old pictures, cards and buttons...I'm going to have to make some!! Happy Valentine's Day!
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When we went to Kayla's 11th birthday party Friday night, she had her Valentine box on the counter ready to take to school - - - so at least HERE they still do Valentine boxes!
ReplyDeleteI loved making those boxes to hold my valentines from school mates. It was a tradition in our neighborhood to sneak cards into doors of kids and not sign them. We'd all get together afterwards and try to figure out which cards came from which kids.
ReplyDeleteHope you get lots of valentines in your box! I'd love to get one of those you made. Very nice and how special to have the perfect family photo to use.
Best,
Bonnie
Podso, What sweet Valentines-I love that you used your aunt on them. I like to use pictures of my ancestors in my pieces to keep the connections to my past alive. AND I can't wait to try that Ham and Cheese souffle recipe. Have a happy Valentines day!
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These are so cute. I have a caregivers meeting Mon. nite and I think I'll copy these and hand them out to every one and try to cheer them up! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Valentines Day.
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Those are super sweet...what great memories!~!~ XO
ReplyDeleteHi Dotsie...
ReplyDeleteOooh...me too...me too! Hehe! I mean, I loved making my valentine box for school too! It really was my favorite thing about Valentine's Day as well! I also loved getting Valentine's from all of my classmates. I must admit that I haven't made a handmade Valentine card for a very long time...I think I've been missing out! I love how you used your great aunt's photo on these beautiful cards, Dotsie! Thank you so much for sharing them with us for the Sunday Favorites repost party this week!
I hope you're having a happy Valentine's Day today...Warmest Valentine wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
ahh...yes, homemade valentines...we made them the other day with the grandsons...we had so much fun..and the memories it brought back...
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