As Days Unfold -Postcard Friendship Friday #339

Here is a postcard sent to me in the 1990's.  It came adorned with this sweet note from our beloved Grandma Jenny.  I miss her so much.  Milly was Grandpa's half sister and he loved her dearly.  Her things were treasured--so to have something of hers is especially precious.

The poem on the card is printed on a delicate silken patch.  The flowers are embossed.  I think it is a lot older than Grammie thought, even then--from my research this postcard is more than  likely over 100 years old.

A Happy New Year to each and every one of you dear ones and Happy Postcard Friendship Friday.


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Grammie's Raindeer -Postcard Friendship Friday #292

I posted this postcard way back in 2009.  I was perusing through my collection, when I found it again.  I remember the day I was scanning some of Grammie's treasured card and postcard collection into the computer.  That's when I found this precious postcard. 

At first I thought it was for Christmas, because of Santa and his Sleigh arching their way over the house. But then I noticed the trees were covered with pink blooms--and that Santa and his Reindeer were drawn onto the card.

Looking closer, I immediately recognized our Grammie's artistic styling. She had doodled over a stain on the card! If you notice, the little red Santa is dangling a bag of toys from his sleigh. What a wonderful, whimsical imagination she had. She would doodle faces and various scenes on cards, scrap paper, envelopes, old letters. I'm so glad I found this precious treasure and recognized it for what it was.

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I adore the simplicity of line she used to create those sweet little Reindeer. I like to think I inherited some of my artistic talent from our dear little Grammie.  And so, this morning I have chosen to share her sweet artwork with you--with a merry Christmas to one and all.  Happy Postcard Friendship Friday!

* LINKING UP:  You can put your link in any time between now and next Thursday.  Postcard Friendship Friday is open for the entire week!     

* BADGE:  When you submit a postcard, be sure to put a link back to this page.  You can copy and paste the PFF badge, which has the link embedded.  Thank you! 

*  THEMES: You don't have to stick to the theme I choose each Friday. Just put up the postcards you love and tell us why you like them.

A Note From Grammie - Sunday Scans

Here is another of Grammie's cards.  She saved it, I am sure, because it was from her beloved daughter--my own sweet Mumsie.  She loved it so much, she dated it 1956 and wrote, "Eva gave me a beautiful fern.  I'll always remember after it dies.  I can see it plainly."

It makes me wonder what story there may be behind this card!

Al over at "Al's Photography Blog" is hosting a wonderful meme. It's called "Sunday Scans" and is a place for all things scanned.  So pick up your old photo albums, ephemera, postcards, artwork, ANYTHING which can be scanned and join in the fun!

Because You Are So Special - Sunday Scans

Here is another of Grammie Jenny's cards.  This is from her best Friend Ruth.  Their friendship was so rich and beautiful.  I'm so glad we have a record of their loving hearts toward one another.  I especially love this card with it's bright and cheery pansies. 

Al over at "Al's Photography Blog" is hosting a wonderful meme. It's called "Sunday Scans" and is a place for all things scanned.  So pick up your old photo albums, ephemera, postcards, artwork, ANYTHING which can be scanned and join in the fun!

Grammies Flowers - Pink Saturday

Here is another lovely card from Grammie's collection.  I love this card--there's something about it which fills my eyes.  Grammie loved flowers--her yard was beautiful with every kind of flower, archways, paths and glistening ponds sporting a wealth of goldfish.  Those days are gone.  I like to think all those lovely blooms followed Grammie into heaven.  I can only imagine the garden she has there!  This card brings back so many happy memories.

For more fabulous pink stuff, join Bev at How Sweet the Sound!

A Valentine for Mother

This lovely old Valentine's Day Card must have been very precious to Grammie Jenny. She kept this card from her son, Lawrence, in a special place with other cards and notes she treasured.

How grateful I am for our lovely Grandmother. I'm so glad she saved these wonderful old cards. I miss the days we shared when I had the privilege of living in her basement as a young woman. I learned so much from her.

Cat Hat and the lil' Girl

Here is another card from our Grammie Jenny's collection. This card reflects her great love for small children, animals and flowers.

Grammie's immense flower garden was filled to the brim with lovely flowers of all kinds. There were unexpected little nooks where deer, flamingo (those pink fake ones) and faery folk lived.

I remember helping Grammie in the garden when I was a little girl. She patiently taught me how to dig the soil, add fertilizers--She showed me which plants loved the sun, which ones did not--where to plant them and how much water each needed. She told me stories about the flowers--how their lives were intertwined with our own. She was so wise. I never forgot those lessons--indeed, I passed them on to my own children.

A Glad New Year

I was routing around in the attic day before yesterday, going through old papers and whatnot, when I found a precious letter from my beloved Grammie. She has been gone a few years now, and I miss her so. Imagine my joy at finding an entire bundle of notes and cards from her!

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I was astonished when I opened the envelope to find this wonderful postcard and accompanying note she'd sent to me in the early 1980's. It was like a big hug from my darling little Grammie. You may not be able to tell from this scanned copy, but the poem is printed on some kind of lovely satin material which has been pressed into an embossed imprint on the postcard.

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The card originally belonged to my grandfather's young cousin Milly. They were very close, and my Grandpa loved her. She died under tragic circumstances many many years ago. I am honored that my sweet Grandmother would give me such a wonderful treasure. What joy to find it years later at this moment.

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As days unfold like opening flowers,

Throughout the coming year,

May each one bring its golden hours,

And joy fair and dear.