a NO CHOCOLATE Valentine

www.RabbitHoleArt.etsy.com

I have a terrible allergy -

Chocolate

I LOVE chocolate.

Chocolate hates me.

(sob)

Chocolate gives me migraines.

sigh

Sometimes I can have a piece of chocolate,

just every now and then.

So....Valentine's Day without chocolate?

Yes! It can be done!!

Here are a few ideas for you:

a pattern for a beaded amulet, or necklace

A NO CHOCOLATE VALENTINE!

courtesy www.vintageholidaycrafts.com

Make up a nice little gift -

pick a pretty teacup and saucer,

fill with candy hearts, and specialty tea bags

and add a cute silver spoon.

Wrap in tulle, add a bow and you have a 

A NO CHOCOLATE VALENTINE!

http://www.sir-japan.com/cup.html

pinned on kkloberdans' pinterest board 'Tea for Two'

Even better,

add a few 'coupons' for tea-time with you!

www.collectibles.about.com

Another idea:

I love these garden decor flowers -

they are made from mis-matched and lonely glassware.

Wouldn't this be a lovely reminder all year of your

valentine thoughts?

both are from www.jarmfarm.com

A NO CHOCOLATE VALENTINE!

Want to give something personal?

Well, lingerie can work...

'tickled pink frou frou'

This was an entry in an auction held for breast cancer research.

To qualify, you had to make a bra 'art piece'.

definitely A NO CHOCOLATE VALENTINE!

Here's another fun 'lingerie' gift that will fit all sizes -

a corset boudoir pillow

www.pinkchicboutique.etsy.com

A NO CHOCOLATE VALENTINE!!

A lovely reminder that your heart belongs to your valentine..

hang it up in your office, or anywhere that you will see it

regularly-

www.TheRehatchery.etsy.com

copyright 1902 vintage song sheet cover

courtesy Indiana Music Library

www.vintageimagecraft.com

Here's another charming idea that uses tea cups-

a pincushion from www.wilhelmina.etsy.com

This company makes beautiful china jewelry trays,

and cookie tiers

and even lamps from china pieces -

a china jewelry tid bit tray

www.TeaTimesCreations.etsy.com

a many-tiered cupcake stand, or...

Want to try your hand at making your own?

They sell the parts too!!

www.TeaTimesCreations.etsy.com

www.vintageholidaycrafts.com

Well, that gives you at least 9 different ways to give your sweetie

a NO CHOCOLATE VALENTINE!

Send me pictures of YOUR Valentine gift!

:0)

until next time,

inkspired

www.inkspired.etsy.com

www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com

and on pinterest -

kkloberdans

Vintage Valentine Pretties, quotes and humor

"What a wonderful thing is the mail,

capable of conveying across continents

a warm human hand-clasp!"

- author unknown

Vintage Valentines are so fun!

Let's share a few today...

I have several vintage Valentines with no credits.

Some of my sources have been:

www.collectibles.about.com

and

www.vintageholidaycrafts.com

I also have found some great ones at

Lisa Vollrath's site.

I encourage you to browse these sites, and have fun!

I think many of the verses on these vintage Valentines are so wonderful!

www.collectibles.about.com

Now, let's look at some vintage 1940's Valentines, that are also

paper dolls!

Remember, World War II was during this time...

found on www.etsy.com

found on www.seawaterteacompany.blogspot.com

found on www.printable-icio-ru

"All that matters

is what we do

for each other."

- Lewis Carroll, author

Let's take a look at some vintage song sheet graphics next -

courtesy of the Indiana University Music Libraries.

You can go straight to their site using my link to the right of this blog!

copyright 1896

c. 1914

c.1909

I'd like to finish up today with one of my all-time favorite vintage photos.

Why? you ask?

Because it always makes me laugh!

I can envision an ambitious photographer,

getting his models just right,

arranging hair and clothes and props.

I haven't decided yet if it is a mother and her child,

or if they are both just models.

Now, take a look at the Cupid's face!

Loving?

Cherubic?

Symbol of Love?

Nope!

(giggle)

This kid looks very put out!

Probably hates the ridiculous costume,

and having to make over a girl (really!)

and then having to stand still,

and have a photo taken 

again and again...

Oh, it just makes me laugh!

tee-hee

Have a fun day!

inkspired

www.inkspired.etsy.com

www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com

and pinterest too! - kkloberdans

Valentine Paper Doll Fun

Valentine Paper Doll Fun

Today I want to share some Paper Doll Fun with a Valentine Theme.

So we will start off with a Turtle of Love!!!

This is a great paper doll to make your own 'shells' for!

Just trace around the outside of one of the costumes,

and you have the area for you to draw in.

Here's another fun paper doll -

'Nallemamma'

c. Satumaa, 2004

that means you can use this for personal use only

found on www.origamibears.com

I love her little bloomer undies,

and the hearts on the cooking apron!

printable valentine card from the Denver Zoo

Since I've started with funny animal Valentines,

here's another!

courtesy www.origamibears.com

I do love piggies!

I have seriously considered a Vietnamese pot bellied pig to adopt.

Unfortunately, my husband did not take it serious!

That's okay.

Here's a cute lil' kittie -

I have a note on this file 'orr'.

That could be the name of the artist, not sure.

from www.collectibles.about.com

Those look like fuzzy hearts to me!

Don't forget, you can easily personalize printed valentines with 

some glue and flocking.

You can also add your own stickers,

or embellish with markers!

www.vintageholidaycrafts.com

Wouldn't she look lovely with some glitter in her feather,

or a 'real' pearl stick on or two in her hair decoration?

Put little dots of glitter glue in the center of the blue flowers....

what can you come up with?

You can have some fun with this Valentine Card paper doll -

If mailing this Barbie Beauty,

include some stickers!

This base doll also is a great one to make your own clothes with,

the body shape is a good one.

I would cut slits along her shoulders up to her neck

for easier clothes placement.

You can slip the tabs under her hair then.

Here's another Valentine card to send -

This one has a notation that says 'peltier bear'.

??

There is a note on the card that it is from Current,

so for personal use only.

and my last Valentine card for today -

I would have loved to receive this when I was a girl!

If you can fit it into your envelope, or use a padded envy,

include an inexpensive package of crayons too!

Here are a couple more pictures for your own

handmade valentines,

see the directions in yesterday's 2/2/13 blog

My Funny Valentine

Hope you are entering into the spirit of LOVE!!

until next blog,

inkspired

www.inkspired.etsy.com

www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com

 a matroyshka doll card created by inkspired,

pattern from 'Papercrafting in No Time'

by Sandra Lounsbury Foose