Thursday, May 05, 2016

Springtime paper treasures old and new


From my collection of antique cards
I've been trying to put together a post of some of my favorite spring-themed paper treasures.  Some are old, some are newer, some are old but recently acquired.  The crocus card just below and the pretty card at the top of the post are from my collection of antique cards which were handed down from a great-aunt.  The little fan, featuring a tiny basket of early spring flowers, came from the same source.


The spring tag above was made by my good friend J.  Some years in springtime, I hang it from my dining room chandelier, where it will twirl in the breezes and both sides can be seen.

 Below you can see the reverse side of this tag.  J. typed up her thoughts on the tiny tag to the left and printed it out.  The scalloped piece with the picnic basket is actually a pocket, and this little tag fits in the pocket.  I love the quote from Anne of Ingleside!
Below is something else quite old -- a scrap of unused, age-freckled shelf paper from the summer cottage of my childhood.  The scan does not do it justice.  The flowers are actually embossed.  So pretty.  I must think of some interesting way to use it.  The wooden shoe-themed paper below it is also a shelf paper or drawer liner and came from the same place.  There are two largish pieces of this.  Isn't it pretty and springlike?
 This hand-tinted 1951 photo of a baby in springtime is just too cute to resist.
 In 2004, my daughter sent me the above card and I have always loved it.  She and her hubby were moving cross-country at the time and she sent this from Estes Park, Colorado as they traveled West.  I frequently display it in May either as part of a ribbon board or elsewhere in my decorating.  You may see it again in a few days as I hope to post about a few favorite/vintage Mother's Day cards.

Lastly is the May illustration from the 1961 Woman's Day calendar.  Sweet, isn't it?

Hope you have enjoyed this look at some springtime paper treasures!  I'm sharing today with Vintage Charm and Share Your Cup Thursday.  Also with No Place Like Home and Bernideen’s Tea Time, Cottage and Garden Blog Party.

18 comments:

  1. Oh, MY!!! I loved every single photo! SO much!!! The Women's Day may have been my favorite.....except for the card from Estes Park and the hand tinted baby and the tag and the vintage ones......

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    1. Thank you, Linda. So happy that you enjoyed seeing my springtime paper treasures!

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  2. That sort of cool day is just the kind we will enjoy here today. I hope to smell spring on every little breeze because the house needs opening up so the windows will all be open at least a crack. Your friend's sentiments are wonderful. Wish that a picnic were in the works, but it is wet out there! A happy spring day to you...

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    1. Good idea to open up the windows at least a crack. It does look like a glorious day here as well. Alas, it will be the usual chopped-up day due to eldercare duties so no major projects will be getting done.

      And yes, too wet here for a picnic also. We've had lots of rain and cloudiness this week, but today sure does look like it will be a nice one. A happy spring day to you too!

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  3. Dear Mrs T.:
    I loved the hand tinted one the best but they are all darling! I love vintage postcards, etc and these are all darling. So glad you shared and linked.

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    1. Thanks, Bernideen! I'm glad you enjoyed seeing these little treasures! Happy Spring to you!

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  4. I love antique cards! Your spring-themed paper treasures are all so pretty! Love the images! Happy Spring! Hugs, Poppy

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    1. Thank you, Poppy! I am so happy you stopped by and that you enjoyed seeing the paper treasures. I love sharing antique cards and other treasures. They are too nice to keep in a shoebox where no one ever sees them.

      Happy Spring to you! Stop by and visit any time!

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  5. So pretty Mrs T...Kendall and I are going to work on Art Journals this summer and I have been recycling some of my old cards to use in our journals. Hope to get your give a way prize in the mail later today!!

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    1. No hurry on the prize, Arlene. It will be a special treat whenever it does arrive!

      Art Journals ... what a fun idea for you and Kendall to do together! What a wonderful summer activity that will be!

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  6. Your cards are very sweet, Mrs. T.. A charming post recalling days gone by. Thank you for sharing with us and Happy Mother's Day!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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    1. Thank you, Sandi. I just love vintage cards!

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  7. The cards are all darling and I too like the tinted ones. I wish the days were still here, they are in my heart.

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    1. Thanks, Cathy. Yes, I agree, I wish those days were still here. Life seemed so much more innocent and, really, happier.

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  8. Your paper treasures are so sweet.

    Thanks for sharing with SYC.

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    1. You are welcome, Carol. Thank YOU for hosting SYC. I always enjoy it.

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  9. Hi Mrs. T! I'm a bit of a paper/ephemera nut myself, so I thoroughly enjoyed this post. Thanks so much for linking up with Vintage Charm!

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    1. Thank YOU for hosting Vintage Charm, Diana. Always a most interesting mix of links.

      Glad you enjoyed this post so much!

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