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Valentines
were exchanged going back as far as the 1400’s when legend has it that the Duc
D’Orleans started the tradition when he mailed a Valentine from his prison cell
in the Tower of London to his fiancée. The exchange of Valentine’s Day card began
in earnest with the Victorians in the 1840’s. Those original Valentine cards
are now much sought-after collector’s items, especially those designed by
children’s book illustrator Kate Greenaway. However, there are many sources for
reproductions, and they’re great for making Valentine crafts.
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| Victorian Valentine |
Are you
planning a romantic dinner for two on the fourteenth? If so, here’s a quick way
to add a little something special to the table setting.
Photo-copy some Victorian Valentine
clip art onto card stock or heavy paper. Cut strips 1-3/4” x 5-1/2”. Staple or
glue the short ends together and use as napkin rings.
2 comments:
They are beautiful. Thanks for sharing! I love Victorian valentines.
Thanks for stopping by, Haley!
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