Do any of you purchase greeting and note cards - only to find that lately it's easier to text a greeting or perhaps e-mail someone? I'm guilty of the latter, but wanted to let our guests in on the nicest collection of note cards and greeting cards I've seen in years. My cousin Patty had kept these for quite a few years (they were passed down to her by family members years ago) and last fall while we were working on a project in her house in Alexandria VA, she gave them to me - the whole lot. It must be over 100 cards. Many of the envelopes would not pass postal guidelines now, but I will use the cards and lovingly send them to many of the shut-ins at my church. These ladies will probably recognize the timeless beauty of the wording on the front. I love them so much and wanted to share them with you. I'm glad you're on the receiving end to enjoy them and not on my sick list of shut ins. Just a couple of the greetings to share - Especially for you! Just to remind you Now your birthday is due. There's no one more deserving of happiness - than you! Another one with a cute kitten saying Hello - Just a little note to say "hello", and ask if you can guess - how pleasant it is to think of you and wish you happiness. How cute are these two? Enjoy this special collection of a dear and caring person who kept these for years. Best thing of all: Made in USA
I love to pick up old cards when I am antiquing. The artwork and sentiments are just so old fashioned and different than what we have now. The paper and envelopes feel different...fragile.
ReplyDeleteYou have a nice collection. How lucky you are!!
xoxo
Janie
You lucky thing! I love the graphics on the older cards...they have amazing details. Another use for the cards would be to copy some of them on the printer and use for scrapbooking or decopauge the copies onto a container to house all the cards for storage. Or I'm thinking you could print out on the fabric and make one of your cute pillows Bettie...
ReplyDeleteGood idea Gayle. I love the way we bounce ideas off one another. How about a 40's collection of some of the cards made onto fabric then a pillow for us to sell on Etsy. I think it would be a good item and many love the vintage theme. This would be so cute.
ReplyDeleteGo with the pillow idea girls! You are so lucky to have such a large collection. Don't you just love the colors?
ReplyDeleteJust remember who gave you the cards Bettie, I should probably get the first pillow.
ReplyDeleteI've already picked out a cute card to convey a nice message to my favorite cousin. You will receive the first pillow. I better get started in order to have this completed and on your bed by the time of your arrival in a couple of weeks.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to see "Cousin Patty" commenting here...Way to go! and I agree you should get the first pillow too
ReplyDeleteReally great collection! You can do a lot with those. I like Gayle's idea of copying them and using for background papers or covering things.
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