Monday, January 23, 2012

Just a little L-O-V-E


Not long ago after perusing some old Victoria Magazines, I found a wonderful image again in the February 1999 edition. Victoria never gets old or outdated, they are always lovely and classic. I knew once I saw it that I wanted to put my own "take" on it, so I used what I had on hand; tags and romantic elements to say "LOVE" in a very special Valentine-y way. 





Old stamps


vintage buttons


Millinery flowers


faux pearls


L-O-V-E


I had so much fun putting this together...


I'm joining in for these great parties:


A new linky party, Simply Klassic Sundays





Hope you're off to a wonderful week,
xoxo,

69 comments:

  1. That is just beautiful Debra!... I look at my old Victorias all the time... so much inspiration to be found in them... xoxo Julie Marie PS I emailed you about a special order...

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  2. I LOVE your take on it, Debra! Very cute! I hope you'll drop by tomorrow evening and link this up at Knick of Time Tuesday!

    Blessings,
    Angie

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  3. Debra, those are so cute, great copy have a wonderful Sunday and thanks for sharing some LOVE with all of us

    Pattie

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  4. Love these tags! They're just beautiful. Victoria was such a special magazine. I was so sad when it folded. I don't think I saved my old issues when I moved :(

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  5. This looks like a fun project to do with Kara! Thanks so much for sharing it. So pretty!

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  6. beautiful job! Looks great!

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  7. I remember that issue and still have it! I was so happy when Victoria returned and am already saving the new issues!
    Lorraine

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  8. Debra,
    These are stunning! I subscribe to Victoria...but my issues don't date back as far as yours, dear. I keep (too many) magazines for resources and inspiration! I call it...recycling! Thank you for this cleaver idea!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  9. Thanks for sharing a great idea and something fun the kids could do too:)
    Happy Sunday
    ~Cheryl

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  10. That is so pretty, Debra! What a great project for the Copycat Challenge. I got nothing! : )

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  11. I love your LOVE! I still have a bunch of my old Victoria magazines too. You are right: they definitely stand the test of time!

    Jeanine

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  12. This was very beautiful. LOVE it.

    Hugs Bente

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  13. You recreated it beautifully! That's such a neat idea too.

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  14. love. love. love. what a beautiful banner! t.xoxoox

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  15. Wow you have magazine from 1999! Love that you rediscovered these lovelies. Hugs and smooches and wishes for a beautiful week ahead!

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  16. Love this! So different and beautiful! Thanks for sharing and Happy SONDAY!

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  17. your tags are so darling, debra! they'd be so cute as a banner for valentine's day:)

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  18. This my dear is AWESOME, and I want to create one now. I just love your spin. Thanks so much for sharing with us! Enjoy the party.

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  19. How sweet! I love yours better than the original. What a simple, yet beautiful, sentiment for Valentine's Day! Great copy!

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  20. I remember that artist! I'm with you - the Victoria mags are classics. I've still got a lot of mine since 1991.
    I was so happy when Victoria returned in 2007!
    You've done a wonderful job on these tags, Debra.

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  21. I checked this out earlier today when you posted it on your blog. I really like your version, those stamps make it look excellent!

    ~Bliss~

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  22. Beautiful! Timeless! I pinned it!

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  23. Oh my gosh Debra I LOVE this! You are right...some things are just timeless. I am seeing tags all over the place now and they were "in" back in 1998. Amazing!

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  24. Love your copycat version! This is a great idea, glad you shared it with us.

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  25. Those tags ate gorgeous, Debbie! I'm all about using what you have on hand. In fact, I think I have everything I'd need to make those!

    Thanks so much for joining the party @ A Simply Klassic Home. Hope to see you again soon!!

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  26. You are so creative, my friend! Those tags are lovely!!! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  27. Your tags turned out fabulous, Debra! I love them. Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  28. This is sooo cute...gosh, you did a fantastic job on it. I just might see what I can come up with to make some.
    Love it.
    xo bj

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  29. Nice to meet a fellow Victoria fan. These mags are all around my bed. Beautiful idea you have there. Did you get to frame it? :) Blessings.

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  30. I love what you did dear Debra- so cute----I have two of Sarah Lugg´S books and loves them, does anyone know what have become of her?
    xxx- Dorthe

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  31. I have always been inspired by the work of Sarah Lugg. I think I have the same back issue of Victoria and remember this article well. Your version is lovely.

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  32. Beautiful creation! I love taking things that I have in my stash and making something gorgeous! You inspire me! Have a blessed day, HUGS!

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  33. I so love what you did. What a great idea too for gift tags, adding trinkets appropriate to the gift or occasion.

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  34. I also saved my back issues of
    the old Victoria magazines. I have loved Sarah Lugg's tag creations for some time. Your version is lovely. You make me want to get the tags out and start a LOVE message,too. Thanks, Debra, for always sharing such great ideas.
    Your blog is one of the best!

    Sandy

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  35. Those are so darling Debra! I have quite a few old issues of Victoria that I'm hanging onto as well and I love looking back through them...hmmm...maybe I will find time to do that today! :-)
    Vanessa

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  36. That is a really cute idea!!
    Bristol

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  37. I bought that years ago from Victoria for Jenn. She is a huge fan of Sarah Lugg's. I have to say...yours is terrific!
    Deb

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  38. I have loved Sarah Lugg's tags and art for a long time and have to admit that I have been inspired in the past to make my own tags! I still love them and yours are super too! I have all my old issues of Victoria...they are treasures and just as relevant today. Great post...great tags!! -/

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  39. Very pretty Debra. That is such a cute idea. I love the stamps and pearls. Looks like it was fun to make!

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  40. wow i did something similar on old button cards and hung on my christmas tree. used vintage wooden monopoly houses lg shell button, mother of pearl buttons. i like your take. going to dig those out for valentines ;)

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  41. I love when I visit you and find a new header and this one is a pinner for sure! LOVE it!!

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  42. You did a great job!
    ~Tami

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  43. that is so cool!!! LOVE the buttons!!!

    ;-D robelyn

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  44. I'm always captivated by your home-y little coz-y posts!

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  45. "LOVE" the tag art. How simple but beautiful. Hugs!

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  46. That is lovely Debra, sooo pretty!!
    Hugs
    Cxxx

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  47. You are a complete genius. I love this.
    Carolyn xx

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  48. HI! I loved this so much that I am now following your blog, I pinned it and had to make a special Valentine's Day board just for it and have your shop as one of my favorites! Found you through Debbiedoo's Newbie Party. Thanks for sharing! Hugs, Leena

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  49. Gosh, my Victoria magazines used to get so dog-eared...haven't thought of them in a long time!

    I LOVE your take on the tags ..just in time for Valentines Day..ADORABLE!!

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  50. L.O.V.E it Debra. That magazine is a vast supply of inspiration. I have a tub full of Victoria out on the porch from the 80's.

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  51. Your tags are adorable! Thanks for sharing this beautiful idea.

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  52. I love this. I like yours better than the original. I have most of their magazines - taking up a lot of space in my little house. I will do a version of this too! Betty

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  53. Debra,
    Love how you went back to look thru some old magazines...I do the same thing. The tags are very CUTE and thank you for sharing at Nifty Thrifty Tuesday.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  54. That is so cute!
    I do believe I will steal this idea from right under your cute little nose!

    XO,
    Me

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  55. Pretty!!! I remember those when they came out! But, I like yours better!!!! Thanks for sharing.
    HUGS!
    Charlene

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  56. Love this. I'm pinning it and wanna make something similar. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  57. Beautiful!!!! Love the whole look of this! You did a fabulous job!!

    Would love for you to link up at our Uncommonly Yours link party! :)


    www.uncommondesignonline.com

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  58. Love it! I'm your newest follower!! Thanks so much for linking up!! Just a reminder to register for my giveaway...

    Ramsign Giveaway: Porcelain Enamel Sign {up to $99 value}

    XO, Aimee

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  59. Congratulations on being featured on Debbiedoo's Copy Cat. This really deserved to get picked. So timely and so well done. Love it.
    Audrey Z. at Timeless Treasures.
    http://audreyzumwalt.blogspot.com/

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  60. Just lovely. Simple. Elegant. All you need for V-Day.

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  61. Love what you did, I have this print in my bathroom. Got it for my first aniversary. I am a big Fan of Sarah Lugg..

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