Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Vintage Needle Envelope Valentines

Hi Friend!

I wanted to share with you some Valentines.

I needed some needles the other day.

 I 'm not sure where they go but they do seem to disappear. 

In my sewing stash, I came across some needles in envelopes.

I usually keep them on my magnetic pin holder.

Instead of throwing the envelope out I thought I could do something with it.

The window in front makes a nice pocket frame.


Here is a postcard from my Ellen Clapsaddle collection.

 I would love to share with you! This sweet little boy was my inspiration.

First I scan and save my postcards.


Then you can print your picture to any size.

For my cut-outs I used printer paper.




I removed the needles.




I measured the inside space of envelope.

I used a piece of scrapbook paper folded in half.

Then fussy cut my boy from the background.

Did you know nail polish works just like paint ?

It can give dimensions to your art.







I added a ribbon pull tab.



Then glued same vintage lace scraps to the back.



When you pull the tab, 

your message will be hidden inside.




Another, with a similar insert.

I punched a hole in the top of the valentine 

and added a bit of lace.










The knot of lace stops at the top.

The 'flower' on the top is a 

book page circle crinkled with a button center.

Decorate as much or as little as you like.





The last one was a full size postcard printed on cardstock.



I used the sewing machine to stitch around the sides.




I liked the way it pulled in on the corners!

I saved this stamp off some junk mail I received-


The imperfect stitches make it unique!




Just a simple card,

the back has space to leave a love note!





Well, I just wanted to share these with you-

I hope you enjoyed your time here today.

Thank you!
xo Lisa S

16 comments:

  1. Awesome cards, such a creative way to use the vintage needle envelope.

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    1. Thank you Colo Junkett ! It's so great to have you visit.
      xo Lisa S

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  2. I just love these cards! I am forever losing my needles too but I love the needle holder-so cute!

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    1. Michele, I bought some needles that have an open top that you don't thread. You put the thread over the head of the needle and give a little tug. I forget what they are called..but they really work.
      I can't thread needles any more ha ha !
      xo Lisa S

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  3. Adorable! If it is an ugly packet, I bet you could gently unglue it and turn it inside out, then reglue it! I love vintage cards and appreciate you sharing this image!

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    1. Kathy, Thank you. I love the inside out idea. I use that on other envelopes too!
      xo Lisa S

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  4. This is adorable! Thank you for sharing with Whimsy Home Wednesday!

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  5. These are so cute and creative! We have my mom's old sewing machine from the '60s, and I think there were some needle packets in there, so now I'm off to look! I'm happy to tell you I'll be featuring this at Thursday Favorite Things tomorrow!

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  6. Lisa, walking into one of your blog posts is like walking back in time. But only better, because the collections are put to really good use! These are precious!

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  7. These are just lovely, what a fun way to use a needle packet.
    Just FYI if your needles are disappearing do check out your pincushion if you use one. Take everything out and then GENTLY squeeze, I usually find at least 10 - 12 needles hiding inside, they go right inside and you don't even know they are there!

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    1. Julie, I'm going to take your advise and hunt for my missing needles! Great idea.
      xo,Lisa S

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