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Free Vintage Kids Valentine Cards

Holiday Crafts — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:33:25 +0000

I absolutely love these colorful vintage kids Valentine cards. They come from different eras but seem to be mostly from the mid-20th century.

Some of the expressions on these cards aren’t heard much these days. An example is the sock saying “‘Darn’ it.” People still say “darn it,” of course, just not in reference to sewing up holes in their socks. I’m sure many of the crafters who visit this site will know what darning is, but how many people actually darn their socks any more? Arcane references like that are part of what makes these cards charming. Also cute is the fact that the people who created these kids valentine cards had no fear of being corny, because the designs were aimed at children. So this is your opportunity to be as corny as you want this Valentine’s Day; just blame it on the art.

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Free Vintage New Year Cards

Holiday Crafts — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 23:59:51 +0000

Can you believe that it’s almost time for another new year? No matter how you might feel about the swift passage of time (at least it seems incredibly swift to me), you’ve got to love these vintage New Year cards. Unlike vintage Christmas cards, which have pretty predictable themes; the subjects portrayed on these New Year’s cards vary widely. In addition to the expected champagne, clocks, and good-luck four-leaf clovers and horseshoes; there are cats, angels, pansies, birds, country scenes, blue Delft tiles and even an elf or two.

I hope you enjoy these vintage New Year cards and that they brighten up your transition to the new year!

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Free Vintage Santa Claus Kids Christmas Cards

Holiday Crafts — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:37:00 +0000

As promised in my previous post, here are some extra-jolly vintage Santa Christmas cards from the mid-twentieth century. These started out life as kids Christmas cards, but now they also make great clip art or holiday gift tags. And the patriotic Uncle Sam Santa could be a great card or gift tag to send to a loved one in the military this Christmas.

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Free Vintage Thanksgiving Clip Art

Holiday Crafts — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:23:46 +0000

I love Thanksgiving! Not only does the weather finally cool off down here in South Florida, but there’s just a lovely vibe to the holiday. With its focus on family, home and hearth — along with some football and a major parade — it’s a joy. This vintage Thanksgiving clip art reflects that feeling.

Speaking of a parade (how’s that for a segue?), my niece will be performing this Thanksgiving with the South Florida Special Needs Color Guard in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The color guard incorporates an inspiring group of developmentally disabled people of all ages. They usually get standing ovations when they perform because people are so blown away by what they’re able to accomplish. You can read more about them on my contemporary Thanksgiving clip art hub. (Update: The previous text was written in 2008. If you click the link, you can see a video of my niece doing a solo dance in the parade.)

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Free Patriotic Vintage July 4th Clip Art

Holiday Crafts — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:03:40 +0000

These 4th of July clip art images are such beautiful examples of vintage July 4th art! Fireworks are featured in half of them, because what would the July 4th be without fireworks? Children are represented in most of them, as they frequently are in vintage art images. And what would the Fourth of July be without two of our most influential presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln? They’re here, too, ready to help you celebrate the fourth of July.

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Free Vintage Mother’s Day Clip Art

Holiday Crafts — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 22:55:39 +0000

I’m not sure there’s such a thing as vintage Mother’s Day clip art created exclusively for Mother’s Day, at least not that I’ve seen. But much like vintage birthday cards for women, it’s pretty easy to find images that will fill the bill. So I’ve chosen an assortment of floral vintage clip art, as well as images of women (their hands at least) and children. I even embellished one piece of flower clip art with the words “Happy Mother’s Day,” in case you absolutely have to have clip art that is just for this holiday.

I chose each of these free vintage clip art images for a reason. I couldn’t resist the turquoise boot, although I’m sure the Victorian woman who had to wear boots like that probably had chronically sore feet. I chose the various hands because of their elegance and how they symbolize Mom’s loving care without even showing all of her. I picked the children due to the adorable factor and because a mom obviously wouldn’t be a mom without children. And last but not least, I chose the flowers just because the colors make me happy.

I hope you’ll find a few favorites among these images and that you (and your mom) enjoy them in good health!

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