We’ve got a new puppy, so I’m feeling this vintage John Rawlings photo. (Plus, I love Great Danes!)
February 8th, 2012
Vintage Cowboy Valentine
Like many valentines (and greeting cards in general), spelling rules will be pushed past the limits to make a sentiment — if not complete sense. This vintage valentine features a cowboy with a “lassoo” to make the mushy-stuff work.
Buy Back Your Childhood, Cowboys and Indians, Ephemera | 
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February 5th, 2012
Zebra With Antlers
At The Daily Telecraft, ideas for making use of all the little plastic animals you have laying about… Large animal ideas too. I like the idea of these pins — sort of like a plastic version of gaffe taxidermy!
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February 5th, 2012
Old Faithful Vintage Valentine
A handsome dog promises to be faithful on this vintage valentine. No maker; 752/1 and Made in U.S.A. printed on the card.
February 4th, 2012
“Be Mine!” Early Twitter-Bird Valentine
Another one of these cards passed out by school children. (If you’re wondering why these vintage valentines have circled numbers written on them, go here.)
February 3rd, 2012
Arrr, Matey, It’s Another Vintage Valentine
A vintage Hallmark valentine with a boy pirate, complete with an eye patch and a parrot on his shoulder who wants to “capture you, Valentine!” (It’s up for auction now!)
February 3rd, 2012
He’ll Give You The Answer That You’ll Endorse
This terrified-horse mask has been getting around the internet for quite a while, whether you’re scaring roommates or just watching Google Streetview Car drive by. Turns out, it’s a $30 piece of amazing that’s available from Amazon — and the user-contributed photos are awesome beyond words. Go look at the Amazon slideshow, because rather than stealing an Amazon photo I give you this animated GIF instead. Enjoy.
February 2nd, 2012
Here’s A “Sharp” Vintage Valentine
This vintage greeting card is of a boy and a girl at a school desk with the boy using the pencil sharpener: This will prove my “point” I think you’re plenty “sharp” – be my Valentine.
No maker.
