With Valentine's day quickly approaching it seemed fitting to throw a Valentine collection in for the week. I have done a couple of posts on this collection before with challenge #10, and challenge #84. Today is all about Valentine's day seals.
These darling little sticker/seals were meant for crafting or to decorate a Valentine envelope. Most of my collection dates from the 1950s and 60s.
Lots of hearts, of course. Some in the original envelopes or boxes.
I found a big stash of tiny red and silver hearts in the original cellophane envelopes. A great Valentine score for crafting.
Teeny tiny hearts.
The graphics on some of the seals are just darling.
Sometimes the stickers come in sheets.
These two designs are some of my favorites. The little illustrations of the girls and boys are adorable.
More hearts in yet more sizes and different packaging. I wish I could still buy them for a dime!
Cupids.
Cupid's arrows in gold and red.
So many designs.
Sometimes the seals have been used, but I don't care.
I think these seals date a bit earlier to the 1940s.
An assortment of hearts with various sentiments.
If you have an idea for a collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of ____." I enjoyed sorting through these darling seals for this challenge.
Happy day and hope your Valentine day is special!
Those are so sweet. I don't have any Valentines Day seals but I do have an old card box full of Christmas ones that I found at a garage sale. They are like the ones you have with the little boys and girls, only Christmas themed. I don't want to use them though!
Hope you survived the freezing rain. Blech. I'm done with the snow and slush.
~Erica
Posted by: Erica | February 11, 2014 at 04:10 AM
I never see Valentine seals at estate sales and your collection is just outstanding. The little boys and girls are just precious. How's the weather?
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | February 11, 2014 at 05:45 AM
The bears with the accordions are my favorite, though they are all super cool. I've never come across any seals around here. Heck, I rarely even find any Valentine's Day stuff and most of it is too rich for my blood anyway.
Posted by: Melissa | February 11, 2014 at 05:55 AM
Those are so cute! I've never seen any but the plain red hearts. Great finds!
Posted by: Diane | February 11, 2014 at 06:08 AM
Great collection! I think I have a few Valentine stickers but none like yours.The little boy and girl ones are darling! Actually they're all cute :-)
Have a wonderful day.
I'll have to check out your other posts.
Posted by: Doreen | February 11, 2014 at 06:19 AM
This has to be one of my favorites. I remember using the red heart stickers to my Valentines way back when but the rest are all just gravy. In other words something pretty special.
Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | February 11, 2014 at 06:29 AM
What a wonderful assortment of Valentine stickers! It certainly makes me want to go make some cards! Have you done a cookie cutter collection yet? Happy Valentine's Day to you!
Posted by: Jennifer | February 11, 2014 at 06:47 AM
The older ones with the 2 valentines in the car remind me of my Mom's old photos of friends and relatives standing in front of their car to have their picture taken. When's the last time you did that?
The paper arrows are nice with the metal cookie cutter.
Posted by: janet johnson | February 11, 2014 at 09:08 AM
Those are the cutest! Remember when we used to include some conversation hearts with our valentines when we exchanged them with our classmates? Such sweet memories.
Posted by: Danielle @ Blessed Serendipity | February 11, 2014 at 10:13 AM
I have an extensive collection of vintage Valentines, but no stickers! It was fun to see those - I remember using stickers that came with the little packages of cards we used for exchanges at school back in the '60s. Wish I still had some!
Posted by: JoyceG | February 11, 2014 at 10:21 AM
What a sweet collection. I would have a hard time bringing myself to actually USE them!
Posted by: Kathy | February 11, 2014 at 12:23 PM
Such precious little stickers. Hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day!!
Posted by: Annette | February 11, 2014 at 02:39 PM
Those are amazingly adorable!
Posted by: Eddie Mitchell | February 11, 2014 at 05:18 PM
Charming! My favorites, though, are the simple red foil ... something you can't find today. I have an idea for a collection challenge: any Shirley Temple?
Posted by: Lisa | February 11, 2014 at 07:21 PM
I have never ever seen stickers like these they are beyond cute and you are so lucky to have scored them!
Posted by: Nan York | February 11, 2014 at 08:31 PM
Those little chubby faced boys and girls are wonderful. Things used to be so cute. I have never found any seals of any type. But, a sweet blog reader sent me a big envelope full of vintage Christmas seals. I love those silly things. I get them out from time to time and just rifle through them. I want to solder some into pendants, but I hate to actually "use" them!
Posted by: Shara | February 11, 2014 at 09:11 PM
Love these - again, something never found over her on the East Coast. I mentioned to you previously that I was going to send you some nut cups, etc. if they didn't sell on ebay...just send me your address...I have lost your email address :( so I can't private message you. Love the valentines!!
Patti
Posted by: Patti | February 12, 2014 at 08:03 AM
Such a sweet collection, Laurie! I remember putting those plain red heart seals on everything. They also bring back memories of the excitement of choosing just the right card for each classmate, and hoping I got a really special one from the boy I liked at the time :o)
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | February 13, 2014 at 07:37 AM
I "heart" your collection!!! Happy Valentine's Day!
Posted by: Sherry@Back2Vintage | February 13, 2014 at 08:56 AM
A sweet Valentine collection! Wishing you a very lovely Valentine's Day! xo Heather
Posted by: vintage grey | February 13, 2014 at 08:07 PM
Wow, do these bring back memories. Another wonderful collection! I so love to bring out the vintage goodies at all the holidays now! (thanks mostly to you!)
Posted by: Maureen | February 16, 2014 at 02:27 PM
Show me your collection of vintage shoehorns :)
My dad had a wonderful collection of shoehorns in all sizes & colors, some with great graphics & lettering. Unfortunately he gave them away thinking I wouldn't be interested in them. Wish I had them now - they bring back some funny memories.
Posted by: liz | February 18, 2014 at 11:45 AM