I’m Collecting Vintage Stamps…

I’m Collecting Vintage Stamps…

June 20th, 2010 @ 6:20 pm by Ms. Stripes
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…and that can only mean one (or maybe two things):

I’m becoming an even bigger nerd than I already am.
I’m finally attempting to get the ball rolling on our invitations

I’ll let you decide which it is, but I ain’t gonna lie- it’s a draw here in the Stripeland. I am also designing the suite, creating custom artwork that (cross my fingers) our guests will actually keep, and figuring out the cheapest, most awesome way to assemble these puppies.

It’s a lot. And it’s kindofallconsuming, hence my light posting lately. Still I couldn’t resist dropping by to share a few of my amazing stamps with you. Please join me in totally geeking out, and don’t worry, I won’t blame you if you totally stop reading and run out to start a stamp collection. stat!

LOVE:

I’m Collecting Vintage Stamps… : wedding invitations los angeles stationery 3 3

I’m Collecting Vintage Stamps… : wedding invitations los angeles stationery 2 2

I’m Collecting Vintage Stamps… : wedding invitations los angeles stationery 1 1

BIRDIES:

I’m Collecting Vintage Stamps… : wedding invitations los angeles stationery 4 4

THE REBELLIOUS SIXTIES:

I’m Collecting Vintage Stamps… : wedding invitations los angeles stationery 5 5

I’m Collecting Vintage Stamps… : wedding invitations los angeles stationery 8 8

I’m Collecting Vintage Stamps… : wedding invitations los angeles stationery 7 7

I’m Collecting Vintage Stamps… : wedding invitations los angeles stationery 6 6

Say what? OMG! These nearly blew my mind. MLK, Woodstock, The Beatles, a “Jackie O” Barbie, and the peace sign all in one place?!!!! And the text is priceless! New words: hippie, workaholic, scam, skateboard.

And now it’s back to the drawing board, lovelies. Literally. That’d be me on the couch with my sketch pad and two snoozing dogs on the floor at my feet. Sigh. Gotta love weekends. And of course, I promise to send more frequent updates from the trenches of invitation warfare! Don’t worry, I’m winning this battle.

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21 Responses to “I’m Collecting Vintage Stamps…”

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emma5w (message) 547 posts, Busy bee

WHAT?!?! I’ve got to have the Woodstock ones for our invitations! Those are awesome. But seriously…never in my life did I care at all about stamps until planning out how to send our invitations.

6/20/10 @ 6:35 pm (reply)

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lairdea (message) 275 posts, Helper bee

Stripes- you’re my favorite bee! Get what you need to do done and then come back and report to us!!

6/20/10 @ 6:43 pm (reply)

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Miss Turtle (message) 782 posts, Busy bee

Awesome!! I’ve already sent invitations, but I HAVE to get those 60’s ones to put on everything else I mail for the rest of my life! You are totally a girl after my own heart!

6/20/10 @ 7:42 pm (reply)

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Miss Cardigan (message) 8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

That 20 cent “Love” stamp is to DIE for! I love it so much!!!!!!

6/20/10 @ 8:14 pm (reply)

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Miss Giraffe (message) 4,216 posts, Honey bee

I collected stamps growing up (NERD, I know) and I remember waiting each month for the new ‘Celebrate the Century’ stamps to come out. I have them all from 1900 - 1990. Seeing as I haven’t touched my stamp collection since ooooooh like 6th grade, I’ve been considering using them on our invite.

6/20/10 @ 8:42 pm (reply)

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Miss Stripes (message) 1,063 posts, Bumble bee

@lairdea: *blush
@ColorCoated: Oh- I totally collected stamps as a kid….I just wasn’t as dedicated as you! I’d totally use those puppies for your invites- there are so many cool ones!!!!

6/20/10 @ 9:07 pm (reply)

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Miss Pashmina (message) 190 posts, Blushing bee

I LOVE stamps too (I think it is in my genes)! That woodstock one is amazing!

6/20/10 @ 10:45 pm (reply)

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annie

I absolutely love vintage stamps - I found some great chocolate kisses and two dove love stamps that are awesome at Champion Stamp Company in NYC. (I also design stamps if you can’t find what you’re looking for.)

6/20/10 @ 10:52 pm (reply)

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annie

I found two great vintage stamps - the Hershey’s kisses and two doves in love at the Champion Stamp Company in NYC. The ones above are awesome! I also design postage stamps if anyone needs a unique look for their invites.

6/20/10 @ 10:53 pm (reply)

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Swiss Miss to Bee (message) 1,004 posts, Bumble bee

wait…you can you OLD stamps on mail of today!? Why has this never occured to me? So cool! Off to e-bay I shall go….

6/20/10 @ 10:58 pm (reply)

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Kate

I did this for my invitations, I found the best luck on Etsy…they even sent me stamps in certain color groups…they look fabulous!!! Just remember if you’re doing calligraphy to remind the calligrapher to leave extra room!!

6/20/10 @ 11:34 pm (reply)

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Miss Socks (message) 1,323 posts, Bumble bee

WOW! These are pretty awesome…I’d totally geek out over them if they were mine too! I can’t wait to see how your invites turn out!

6/20/10 @ 11:35 pm (reply)

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jrw0088 (message) 109 posts, Blushing bee

The birdies are my favorites! Wow, I am so excited to see your invitations!

6/21/10 @ 12:08 am (reply)

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Miss Argyle (message) 2,516 posts, Sugar bee

I’m totes swooning over your collection. I would love to have some of those fun stamps! Good work lady!

6/21/10 @ 12:41 am (reply)

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D.Marie (message) 2,484 posts, Buzzing bee

OMG I love that first one of the love earth heart! I said to myself, “Oh where did she get those…I want them!” But then I remember that stamps are now, what, 42 cents?! Not 29! Silly me! Lovely collection. Everyone has something…at least your collection doesnt take up that much space…im running out of room for my Cherished Teddies!