Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Card and Candy

I can remember as a kid going into people's houses that would have candy dishes in the living room.   I don't remember specifics just snatches of being with my mom and being offered a piece of candy from a pretty little dish.  Was it the candy or the dish that made such an impression?  I found several fluted heart tins at one of our local antique stores and thought one might make a sweet valentine candy dish.   So maybe it was the dish, as I really didn't think about the actual candy until later!

I painted the tin and used silver and red chenille stems for the handle.  Glittered it up, too!  At this point,  my daughter is thinking, "Oh, no!"  She likes vintage things in their original condition.  And for a lot of things, that probably is best.  But...this heart tin is getting a new life and will be loved!  I'm thinking I should have put some of those cute circles on my kisses to cover their bare bottoms! 

Oh, aren't valentine cards fun to create?  Such sweet images - love all the angels and cherubs.  The glitter's a little easier to see on the card.  Must have had better lighting!


The bottom part is a flashcard from Iralamija.    Hope you're having a great week!  Off to work on some other things....

13 comments:

  1. Very cute! I always loved the hard candy that looked like fruit shapes in the middle? Have no idea what they are called. Grandma's houses always had them out for us! I have a love for those little tins in every form - I like what you did to give it new life. Have a great week

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  2. Oh that little tin made the sweetest little candy dish! I remember houses that had candy dishes when I was little too, I don't really see that now a days. I remember just staring at the candy, hoping I would be asked if I wanted one, lol!

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  3. Gorgeous creations once again. Such adorable images as you rightly said.
    Hugs
    Desire

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  4. Oh Lori, you're the Queen of Cutieland! Your creations are super super adorable, love the glitters and images!!

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  5. Hi Lori, I think that years ago sweets were a real treat so they got a lovely dish to display them on. My Nan always had a dish of sweets to offer to her visitors. Love your sweet Valentine cards,
    Jane x

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  6. What a cute candy dish.. You made that tin look so yummy! Beautiful creations my friend.. Always love seeing what you come up with...

    Hugs, Linda

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  7. I have two candy dishes at my house, but I'm not terribly representative of my generation.

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  8. Fabulous Lori, I love candy dishes...they just don't stay full in my house...and I live alone..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  9. Adorable! It all gets better with glitter, doesn't it! Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday Lori-
    Mary

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  10. I know I've said this before, but your house must look amazing. I just love your candy dish and card. I get giddy with all the shimmers and charm that erupt on each of your projects. Just beautiful Lori! :)

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  11. Lovely! Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday!

    www.bearrabbitbear.com

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  12. I think the glitz is just what the doctor ordered for this candy dish!

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  13. Hi Lori! this is soooooo beautiful love all the details!!thanks for sharing!!! :)

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