A day for love <3

Handmade valentines are the best valentines

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Today, I am bringing you a hefty dose of love without any of the capitalist bs that has ruined the adorable and corny sentiment of a diy valentine. Here are some handmade Valentine’s cards, love notes, or love-themed artwork. Maybe this will inspire you to whip up a love note for the valentine(s) in your life. <3

From Xavier Gonzalez to Ethel Edwards, 1984.

Canivet or devotional, 18th Century.

From Henry Hohlbain, to Martha Thomas, 1812.

From Beatrice Fenton, to Marjorie Martinet, Early 20th Century.

Handmade, folded Valentine, 1790.

Eero Saarinen to Aline Bernstein, 1954.

From Patti Warashina to Robert Sperry, 1996.

Homemade Valentine, Moses Soyer, 1954.

Valentine, Aveline H. Thorpe, Chicago, 1914.

Early valentine or lover’s gift, French, 18th century.

Michael Meads, Coosa River Kiss, 1990.

You Are My Love for Ever and Ever, Niki de Saint Phalle, 1969.

Handmade valentine, date and artist unknown.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Rosenda Aguilar, 1995.

Marian Bantjes, laser cut valentines, 2010.

A lock of hair and love poem, 19th century.

This Is A Valentine by Duglad Stewart Walker, 1931.

Valentine Puzzle Purse, 1826.

USPS Love Stamps throughout the years.

And no valentine would be complete without a love stamp! I am tempted to get some of the old love stamps on Ebay because they’re just so good!

I love you all! Have a wonderful day. <3
Libbie

P.s. — If you want a copy of the Yolker specimen, there’s still a few left!