I'm happy to be back online in time to celebrate another PFF! A few months ago our hostess, Marie from Cpaphil Vintage Postcards, posted this picture of a pillow she bought. As soon as I saw it I thought "I can do that!" And here it is:
I used a scan of a postcard my Granddaddy sent my Bigmother, my mother's parents, when they were dating in December of 1917. He writes "Here's hoping for you the happiest of all Happy Christmases you ever had, and then some. Clarence" Notice her address. It is just her name and the town she lived in. Didn't my granddaddy have beautiful handwriting. If you look closely at the top of the card you will see my Bigmother's handwriting where she wrote in ballpoint pen many years later "His 1st Xmas to me."
Clarence at 17
Vera (age unknown)I made the pillow as a Mother's Day gift for my mother. She loved it.
wow, that's lovely!! :) I *do* actually sleep with my postcards too, but a postcard pillow sounds so comforting!
ReplyDeleteA postcard pillow! that's the first time I have seen one.
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely mother's day gift,
thank you for sharing , happy PFF day!
Ah this is so lovely and sentimental! It speaks volumes to my romantic mindset! What a lovely gift as well.
ReplyDeleteYes, his handwriting is beautiful; I find it so personal to see someone writing cards or letters. Particularly today in the age of electronic correspondance.
I'm sure she did love it! A wonderful gift, and a great entry for this week's Postcard Friendship Friday!
ReplyDeleteWas the scan reproduced onto fabric? How was that done?
ReplyDeleteAhhhhhhhh! My dear Stevie you are amazing! I'm such a nut..my heart is beating a mile a minute with excitement. It's such a lovely tribute to your Grandfather. I'm tearing up here..... It's on such a jazzy pillow too:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to enjoy an heirloom piece of mail.
ReplyDeleteFANTASTIC Idea. I'm going to try something like that for my parents anniversary next year. Thanks for the great post.
ReplyDeleteWhat a special and thoughtful gift, I've never seen anything like it! You're right the script is beautiful... I wonder if he was an artist like you?
ReplyDeleteMG-My Granddaddy published a weekly newspaper for many years. He was a wonderful newspaperman.
ReplyDeleteFor those of you who wondered how I made it, craft stores like Michaels sell paper backed muslin that is made to run through your inkjet printer. You peel the backing off and voila you have a printed piece of cloth. The ink is heat set with your iron. Easy peesy!
Now that's a special Mother's Day gift ... and what a sensational idea .. I saw Marie's pillow and thought 'where can I buy that' .. LOL.. so not creative
ReplyDeleteI love it, you did a beautiful job. How happy your mother must of been to receive such a lovely Mother's Day present. That is neat about the address, ah the good old days. But I must admit I like living in the 2009.
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ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing tribute .
I have never seen a postcard pillow before this is fabulous.
I am so impressed .Thank you for sharing this and all the fantastic information too!
Happy Postcard Friendship Friday .
Have a blessed weekend.
WOW! How absolutely exquisite. Your mother must have loved your wonderful gift and artistry. Thank you for sharing! Happy PFF!
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific post! I love the pillow and the family history, too. You might consider turning it into a picture book for children. Visit www.scbwi.org for the best information about writing or illustrating children's books.
ReplyDeleteHappy PFF!! Thanks for visiting me today. Oh that just makes my eyes tear up! What beautiful gift for your sweet Mother too! You're so clever, I bet your just a well of talent we have barely tapped into!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous gift.....sure to become a new family heirloom.
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful weekend.
Your postcards are lovely. The pillow is just incredible, bet your Mother totally loved it.
ReplyDeleteDebby
That's really nice.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour postcard pillow is beautiful! What a perfect and loving gift for Mother's day - an heirloom made of an heirloom.
ReplyDeleteWhat a memorable pillow and very smart looking! Joyous PFF!
ReplyDeleteLinda
What a wonderful idea. Clarence was a very thoughtful young man. He does have beautiful handwriting and he wisely sent his beautiful future wife a treasure to keep forever! Thanks for sharing this. Happy PFF!
ReplyDeleteOoooh goodness, I can see why she loved it. It's so special that you have a postcard that was a part of your family to be able to use. How fun!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this, Steviewren!! How creative. I may have to try this idea sometime.
ReplyDeleteSorry I haven't been by in a little while. I've been crazy busy getting ready to move.
I just caught site of this pillow and it is amazing! The handwriting is absolutely perfect! I know your mom will always love that pillow!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Wow....this is gorgeous. What a fantastic idea and I love how no address was necessary beyond name and town's name. Another glimpse into a bygone era. This looks so elegant, it really does...
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful gift! What wonderful photos to have, too. I don't have any of my grandfathers --they died very young.
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