January 25, 2012

Counting down to Valentines...

Although CNY celebrations continue all week long at our house, I've decided to give my blog a makeover in preparation for Valentines. I have a favorite vendor at Changing Thymes (who also happens to be at this etsy site - Honeybees & Roses: Sweet Vintage Treasures) who keeps me well stocked with all sorts of vintage goodies. Last year, I purchased this apron and then attached a few of my favorite vintage Valentine cards with mini clothespins. This apron is now permanently on display on the door of my craft room.

The apron also got a few heart buttons and a new silk flower pin embellished with a Valentine cupcake pick.

As you can imagine, I've got all sorts of Valentine crafts swirling in my head...including a no-strings attached give-away in the near future. I might just even include another valentine-inspired vintage apron. Be sure to check back often!


XOXO
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28 comments:

  1. KJ@letsgoflyakiteJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    Absolutely adorable and such a nice way to display a special apron - I love your blog header too.

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  2. Corey January 25, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    What a cute idea- to clip cards and things to your apron! Love it!

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  3. Michelle @ Dream Home DIYJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Oh I adore a cute apron :) Sucha darling way to display your cards. Im itching to do some Valentines Day crafts, but will have to love through everyone else until after the wedding....and then its on!

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  4. KimJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    so sorry I haven't been over here more regularly.. I am trying to get my computer to download my pictures so I can start blogging again.. have a ton to update on.. and I read but don't comment..
    love you girly.. and you know you are soooo talented.. love it. Hugz..

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  5. My Vintage MendingJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Alright...how would I ever get around to thinking you could use an apron to clip cards to? I love it. The pin and the pick even cuter. Love the new look. Smiles...Renee

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  6. LeeJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Love it! You are full of creative energy~send some this way! LOL
    Have a great day!

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  7. NellieJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Cute, cute apron, and such a good display idea!

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  8. DearHelenHartmanJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    What a clever and charming display, as always. Your mind must be a field of wonder where you farm your ideas. I am still trying to decide what I should have done with my Christmas cards.

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  9. Sweet Cottage DreamsJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    this.
    is.
    so.
    cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    xxo
    becky

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  10. Susan from The T-CozyJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Your valentine-embellished apron is adorable!!!

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  11. vivianJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    Love how youre displaying your valentines on that sweet apron! you always have the best ideas! I'm home this morning had to babysit for torry pie only til 1:30 then I'm going to work. I would have blown off the whole day but I have a meeting this afternoon that I set up.. I suppose I should be there for it!
    Have a great day!
    xoxo
    vivian

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  12. ~Lavender Dreamer~January 25, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    I have some aprons that might work for this! What a cute idea! Have fun! ♥

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  13. SarahBethJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Well, how cute is that! You must smile real big every time you walk into your craft room!
    (popping in from Rednesday!)

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  14. Sally Annie MagundyJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    You're so clever, what a great idea! Love all your vintage valentines, so much fun.

    Happy Rednesday!

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  15. viridianJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Serious cuteness here. Happy Rednesday.

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  16. GardenOfDaisiesJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Kim, you truly are the Holiday Queen! I love your cute apron with the vintage valentines pinned to it!

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  17. Pam KesslerJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    OK, I'm back now from stalking her blog and etsy shop. That adorned apron is a cute idea.

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  18. BucksCountyFolkArtJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    I just found an apron like that yesterday, but didn't buy it because it wasn't pretty. Now I'm rethinking it! Cute idea!

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  19. Laurel Leaf CottageJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Oh My Gosh! This is sooo cute! I love it! I just found you over at It's a Very Cherry World, and I'm your latest stalker! Hope you're have a wonderful Rednesday!! ~Deanna

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  20. LVJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    What a great idea using your apron in that way.

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  21. Janet B.January 25, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Kim,
    Thank you so much:) I know next to nothing about blogs or blogging, but it looks like I have managed to get signed on here:)
    Your photos are adorable! Love the apron, too!
    And thanks again for the publicity:)

    Janet

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  22. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Hello! Your apron is very clever! Cute idea. Your daughter Josie is adorable! Sunny

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  23. Antiques And TeacupsJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    What a cute display idea! Wonderful! Thanks for posting. Happy VTT!
    Ruth

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  24. Ordinary HikerJanuary 26, 2012 at 2:37 AM

    That's such a creative idea for displaying your Vintage Valentines! I have a ton of them stored away, but this is great inspiration to take them out and find a creative way to display them.

    Thanks for sharing on Vintage Thingie Thursday!

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  25. c. JoyJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    How cute. If I start now I may be able to pull together something like this - for Christmas. (yes, I'm a bit slow) Thanks for the wonderful idea.

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  26. Ann@A Sentimental LifeJanuary 26, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    I love it, just adorable!

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  27. LBPJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    Holy Cow! Now that is definitely some eye candy!!! I may "borrow" your idea as I have several vintage valentines just kinda sitting around here and there and you display is so much prettier! Thanks for sharing!

    Linda

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  28. BridgetJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Adorable idea. I have vintage aprons and always am lacking in ideas of what to do with them. Thanks! Just found your blog from VMVS link party and subbing!

    -Bridget

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