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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


28 comments:

KJ@letsgoflyakite said...

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

Corey said...

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

Michelle @ Dream Home DIY said...

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!

Kim said...

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..

My Vintage Mending said...

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

Lee said...

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

Nellie said...

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

DearHelenHartman said...

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.

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

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

xxo
becky

Susan from The T-Cozy said...

Your valentine-embellished apron is adorable!!!

vivian said...

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

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

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

SarahBeth said...

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

Sally Annie Magundy said...

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

Happy Rednesday!

viridian said...

Serious cuteness here. Happy Rednesday.

GardenOfDaisies said...

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

Pam Kessler said...

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

BucksCountyFolkArt said...

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!

Laurel Leaf Cottage said...

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

LV said...

What a great idea using your apron in that way.

Janet B. said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Antiques And Teacups said...

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

Ordinary Hiker said...

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!

c. Joy said...

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.

Ann@A Sentimental Life said...

I love it, just adorable!

LBP said...

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

Bridget said...

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