Tuesday, January 4, 2011

REDNESDAY - A BANNER YEAR!


Happy New Year and Happy Rednesday, my friends! We made it through the Christmas holiday, didn't we? And, now, we're back to reality. Good for some, bad for others! As usual, I will sorely miss all my Christmas decorations - I don't even have my tree down yet! But, in about a month, I'll have forgotten all about Christmas.

I got a nice surprise in the mailbox a few days ago - this wonderful bunch of wood cherries from Deb at Linens, Lace, and Lattes! These were in a box of Christmas stuff she won at an auction, and was so nice to have thought of me! They have ornament hooks on them, but I might just keep them in a bunch; that is, if I'm not tempted to eat them, lol! Thanks a "bunch", Deb!

This was a "banner year" for me. I made lots of banners for Christmas gifts, as this was another lean year for us. This one is my favorite. It's for my mailman, who happens to be the nicest girl you could ever get for mail delivery! She has the prettiest name - Raylene! I found images from vintage cards and Google that have mailboxes or letter-writing. I'm posting pics of the images, below, in case you would like to make a mail banner of your own!

There are seven images. I posted them in the small size, but just right-click to get the larger size for saving. This first image is a Post-A-Note postcard that was from an auction I went to. They must have thought these cards were no good, because they used them to write lot numbers on for bidding. I wish I had gone around to the winners, asking them for their cards!

This image is from Two Crazy Crafters!


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21 comments:

  1. ★Carol★January 4, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    What a sweet, very personalized gift for your mail lady! I bet she loves it. I don't have a single red thing to share this week :o( I think some thrifting and antiquing is definitely in order!
    Happy REDnesday!
    Carol

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  2. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Sue,

    That is just utterly too, too! (Like Nellie Olsen used to say.)

    I have noticed that banners are the up and coming thing. They are also known as bunting. I think I will have to give making some a try.

    We are headed into the big town in a few minutes. I think I will take photos of the red things I see for Rednesday.

    Take care and God bless!

    Kathy

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  3. Sunny Simple LifeJanuary 4, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I love the color red and your blog party is my favorite. Thanks for the work of hosting it each week. I love the banner. That is my goal this year to make one. Yours is so darling.

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  4. ☺lani☺January 4, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Love them all! Happy new Year!

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  5. bjJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    I love all your reds today, Sue.
    Thanks so much for hosting this fun RED day. I just love it.
    xo bj

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  6. Linda @ A La CarteJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    I have enjoyed all the Reds in 2010 and look forward to many more!

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  7. LinsdayJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Happy New Year and your reds today are lovely!

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  8. Thriftin' Gal @ Junk In My TrunkJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    That is a beautiful banner, and I bet your mail carrier was thrilled to receive it!

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  9. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Happy New Year Sue!
    This is such a sweet gift for your mail lady! She must have been thrilled to receive it. I love the vintage Valentine card type images on it.

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  10. Sandy aka Doris the GreatJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Pretty banners. I'm linking today! Happy Rednesday.

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  11. Hooked on MemesJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    What a lovely banner to greet your mail carrier. Happy New Year!

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  12. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Happy Rednesday, Sue!!
    Thanks for hosting this great party!! Love those sweet images!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  13. LVJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    You were lucky and blessed with a frie3nd like this. That is a very nice gift. I love all the little cards you shared today.

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  14. Denise MarieJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    love this post!! Way to rock the banners. I love your images and recognize 1 that I've used too.

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  15. MargieJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    your banner is really adorable ... and what a nice thing to do for your mailman/lady! i'm sure she was tickled pink to receive it! have a lovely day!

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  16. Susan FreemanJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I love all of the adorable red images! Happy 1st Rednesday of 2011!! I am looking forward to a happy red new year.

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  17. ThreeOldKeysJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Hello Sue -- today my Rednesday post is a little Thank You to the Hostess with the Mostess ... and that would be You!

    Thanks for hosting this cheerful weekly group.

    Your Rednesday friend,
    ThreeOldKeys

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  18. Scrap for JoyJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Hi Sue~
    I just linked my very first REDnesday post! I read you all the time and thought I was already a follower but I guess I've always linked through Sandy. Anyway...here I am!
    Love the banner you made for your mailgal..I love making banners and garlands, too!
    Happy REDnesday and thanks for letting me join in!
    Joyce

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  19. NanEJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Hi Sue, Happy New Year! What a cute banner and what a thoughtful thing to do for your mail lady. She will love it. The images are really cute too! Have a great day, Nan

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  20. genieJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Sue....Thank you so much for sharing the vintage pictures with us. They are so dear and the way you made your postally her banner is precious. I do love banners. I have been out of commission for a while but hope I can get back on track now that we are in 2011. Happy New Year to you and yours.
    Hugs, Genie

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  21. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Oh Sue! I adore images with mailboxes! What a perfect theme for a banner. You have inspired me to make a Valentine banner in February as well! Thank you for our wonderful year of RED and thank you for hosting all the wonderful blogs to visit! Happy New Year! Elizabeth

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Thank you for sharing your Very Cherry thoughts with me - I enjoy hearing from all of you!