Tuesday 31 May 2011

tuesday treasures...


Sometimes I can't think of a treasure for Tuesdays, but the other day I found an old photo album that had my old swap cards in it. I used to love collecting swap cards. Those that had dogs, cats or horses were especially cherished. I used to dream of all the lovely dogs I would love to own and could only wish longingly for a pony!
Those days seem so long ago...
I thought I would share some pics of my cards. I did have many more but with time and a little sister many disappeared.






Astro boy was one of my favourites.

these two are very well worn.

well after all those pics....
May even have join a teddy bear's picnic this week...
Will reveal my additions to my hexie top later this week.
cheers
Marina

15 comments:

  1. Those are such fun.... I'm surprised you haven't traced those cute little drawings (eg little girl with the apple tree) for stitcheries.... such lovely cards... I don't think you see them like that anymore...
    Hugz

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  2. I think it is lovely that you have this wonderful collection from your childhood. Very special.

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  3. oh my god how I loved my swap cards wish I had kept mine. Going to the shops to pick the ones that took my fancy....... those were the days no computers for us.

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  4. How fabulous, what a great collection. Of course I adore all the animal ones but I must confess I was a bit of an Astro Boy fan too. Thanks so much for sharing today.

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  5. Those are lovely treasures.
    Certainly bring back fond memories for me. The last one was one of my most favourite as my family always had black and white cats.

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  6. These bring back so many memories! I'll have to have a look for mine.

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  7. So much fun collecting these cards... thanks for the wonderful memories your cards brought back to me. I loved collecting these and I think I've passed the card collecting genes onto the boys!!!

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  8. how lovely to have such wonderful memories to share x

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  9. Great collection, love the dogs as well as the horses !

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  10. I loved collecting cards and scraps, what lovely memories.

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  11. My son used to love collecting cards too. We used to go on Sunday drives and he would spend his pocket money! He looks back fondly now too..

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  12. Hi Marina what lovely memories from your childhood and wonderful that you still have them to whisk you back down memory lane when you want. Great treasure.
    Michelle

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  13. I can't believe that you still have them! I am sure that I had those cats and some of the horses. They bring back very fond memories.

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  14. What a great collection! I can see that you love animals as I do.
    Loved seeing it all!
    Micki

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  15. I've just popped over from Peg's blog. Those swap cards bring back lots of memories. I think I may still have my cards somewhere in a cupboard. Must look for them!

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