Sweetheart Heather sent me these darling valentines!
Ohhhhhhhh - such loveliness all tied up with pretty string!
I LOVE crochet - and I have tried to teach myself. I do wish I could have a day of lessons with Sweet Heather - so my stitches would look this pretty and dainty!
I love the crochet trim around this Beary Cute Valentine!
Do you see the red doily? Yummy! There was a pink one, too, and two little hearts. And look at this pretty lavendar heart - so perfectly stitched.
YOU are soooooo sweet, Heather!
Thank you so very much for all these dainty goodies. I love them so much!
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Linda from LBPSews sewed up this adorable felt pocket valentine - see the cute pinked edging? She put two vintage valentines inside, and some stickers and tags, too. SOOOOO cute. Another idea I might just have to make some day!
Thank you, Valentine Linda - for sewing this up for me! It is so precious - and has inspired me to unpack my felt! I LOVE IT!
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Laura from Vintage Bettys made this adorable valentine! She used stiffened felt for the background - such a great idea!
I do LUV the ric-rack around the edges. And, her glittered vintage sweater! I am a blue eyed blonde, too - well, once upon a time, I was!
How did sweet Laura have time for making valentines when a grandbaby boy was being born! Congratulations Laura, and Mommy Michelle!
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OH MY! I'm seeing double the fun!
Sweet Elizabeth made these 2 valentines for me and hubs! I teased sweet hubs and told him, "You are not left out - Sweet E. sent you a valentine, too!"
I love how they are 3-D! And, of course they are made in that special way that only Sweet E. does. It's funny how they really do seem like me and hubs - I flirt with him, and he plays with me! Perfect combination!
And, then, she sent me these amazing vintage TEACHER valentines - oh, my goodness - I am in Love with these. The sentiments inside are just precious - and they are soooooo pretty in person.
This little kitten one is just precious.....
.....and look what's inside!
Wouldn't this make a cute garland!
Thank you so much Elizabeth! I love, love, love everything!
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Ok - when you see what Sandy sent me you will scream just like I did when I opened the box. Actually hubs opened it - and then showed me the blonde wig hair down in the box - and I screamed before I even saw that it was.....
My own Dear Friend Ann Estelle!
And, she came with her own valentine garland and fun valentine-crafty-stuff to make her own valentines!
Thank you Sandy - so much! This dear dolly went straight to my craft room to join my other Anns - and you should have heard those little girls chattering back there! Oh MY!
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Today, I received even more valentines in the mail - so I will take pictures and show you what darling lovey-dovey goodies were in my mailbox today!
It's so much fun to have Valentine Buddies! Thank you so much girls!
I have been sooooo blessed by these Sweet Greetings - and I will treasure them always!
Patti,
I am so glad you like her....a very special garage sale find! Elizabeth ALWAYS spoils us! Don't you just love it??? I received your Valentine today, just LOVE it...your will be coming in the mail...and no Ann was not your Valentine, she was just a "because" present! :)
Posted by: Sandy McClay | January 28, 2013 at 07:32 PM
I love Mary Englebreit, How lucky you are!! The paper valentine with the crocheted trim is fantastic.
Chris =]
Posted by: Chris | January 28, 2013 at 07:47 PM
How fantastic! Simply the sweetest Valentines from very talented ladies.
Posted by: Kim Kenward | January 29, 2013 at 03:42 AM
How do you not love all those amazing Valentines! All so special! And your special dollie.....too cute!
chris
Posted by: chris mckinely | January 29, 2013 at 04:53 AM
Super cute valentines! Your Ann Estelle looks like she could be friends with my Betsy McCall. :-)
Posted by: GardenOfDaisies | January 29, 2013 at 07:55 AM
So glad you enjoyed your sweet Valentines!! I adore all the Valentines from such talented ladies, and your cute dolly is so adorable!! xo Heather
Posted by: Heather | January 29, 2013 at 10:10 AM
What pretty and unique Valentines all!!! And a darling doll, too!! Lucky girl!! That was such a cool surprise. Isn't it amazing how different all the Valentines turn out to be?? Love them!!
XOXO
Posted by: RetroSandie | January 29, 2013 at 04:51 PM
Your Valentines are all beautiful! How lucky you are!
Your comment made my day. Thanks! Twyla
Posted by: Two Crazy Crafters | January 29, 2013 at 08:34 PM
Aren't we the luckiest women Patti! What a sweetheart that Sandy is. Thank you again so very much for my Valentine! Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 30, 2013 at 09:58 AM
Oh what goodness!!! I adore that Ann Estelle doll. I had no idea that they were made.
Your Valentines are just gorgeous!
Have a lovely day!
Posted by: Laura Ingalls Gunn | February 03, 2013 at 03:52 PM
Oh....Patti! I am just tickled tickled tickled with all your pretty Valentines and the love that they all represent from your sweet blogging friends. Each one is special and will keep your heart warm all year long!
I, too, would have squeeeeeeeled upon seeing darling Mary Estelle! She is adorable and oh...what fun you are going to have with her. I have been a ME fan since 1993. I strolled into a little shop in Stone Mtn, Georgia and gasped at all the cuteness....Yes, it was a Mary Engelbreit shop. My sewing room (one of these days I will post it) is my tribute Mary.
What an incredibly sweet gift from a dear friend.
Thank you for your precious words about my dear little grandbaby, Chandler. He is so precious and such a gift from God.
Blessings, my sweet friend,
Carolynn xoxo
Posted by: Carolynn | February 07, 2013 at 01:44 PM