"Valentines for your Sweetie"

Available at Shaky Tree Coffee! Handmade Valentines, one-of-a-kind! Made by me (yeah, me). $2.50 each.




I am not a particularly romantic person, nor have I had a "sweetie" on Valentine's Day to celebrate with, but Valentine's Day is the day after my birthday, so I sort of consider it a "bonus" birthday. I get really excited about hearts and candy and Valentines and for the last several years I've been crafting my own Valentines.

In progress, in the studio.

Vintage Valentines

I love shopping at antique stores because I like finding things that no one else has. Mainstreet Mall Antiques (303 Grand Ave, Spencer) has two booths where you can find vintage Valentines for $1 to $3 or so. Very charming! Good for collecting or giving to your sweetie. There is writing on the back of most of them ("To Ivan From Mary Ann") but that just adds to the charm.

"Puss in Boots brings this Valentine that says if you'll be mine than I'll be thine"