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Valentine's Day: The Mystery Behind Its History
Story by iomiss, yaelfran
Published on February 10, 2009 in This Handmade Life 		Photo by

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Welcome these two artists, yaelfran and iomiss (from Argentina and Spain) as they translate a bit of St. Valentine's mystery into English and Spanish!
Bienvenudos a dos artistes, yaelfran y iomiss (de Argentina y España) — traducen el misterio de San Valentín en inglés y español!

There are so many origin stories for Valentine's Day. Legend or historical fact: who knows? Here are some fun links to explore and some items to fuel the fire!
Hay muchas historias sobre el origen del dia de San valentin. leyenda o realidad,..quien sabe? Aqui hay algunos links divertidos para explorar y algunos articulos para avivar la llama!

See our favorite items below!
Vea nuestros artículos preferidos abajo!
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Feb. 10, 2009 at 12:13 p.m. yaelfran

wowowowwwwww Vanessa!!!! It looks gorgeous!!!!! Thanks a lot!!!!

Feb. 10, 2009 at 12:13 p.m. dogties

Thanks for sharing.
Amazing items!

Feb. 10, 2009 at 12:16 p.m. jessjamesjake

gorgeous picks!!

Feb. 10, 2009 at 12:16 p.m. DeadpanAlley

These are ALL amazing! I especially love the work by yaelfran and danitashop! you are all brilliant. *bows*

Feb. 10, 2009 at 12:17 p.m. leahmackindotcom

cute collection! <3

Feb. 10, 2009 at 12:19 p.m. augustwren

So interesting! Thanks... Beautiful Work.

Feb. 10, 2009 at 12:20 p.m. SteppingStones

I love love!
Thanks guys!

Feb. 10, 2009 at 12:22 p.m. krize

lovely!

Feb. 10, 2009 at 12:26 p.m. OrganicPanic

Great Picks!

Feb. 10, 2009 at 12:26 p.m. EpicBones

love all the hearts!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Feb. 10, 2009 at 12:34 p.m. AliBaliJewellery

Some really gorgeous items!! Really interesting too...

Feb. 10, 2009 at 12:35 p.m. waysideviolet

delightful!

Feb. 10, 2009 at 12:37 p.m. Piggy

Great picks!! Beautiful selection :)

Feb. 10, 2009 at 12:38 p.m. oldworldprimitives

I see many of my favorites in this collection of pretty Valentine's Day items too! Great picks!!

Feb. 10, 2009 at 12:39 p.m. MrsGibson

SOoooOoO cute, lovely picks.

Feb. 10, 2009 at 12:41 p.m. copabananas

2 of my favorite sellers! awesome!

Feb. 10, 2009 at 12:43 p.m. nfall2rt

ooo I love the watercolor

Feb. 10, 2009 at 12:49 p.m. iomiss

Big big thanks Vanessa!

I just posted the "Love story" in my blog.
Ejoy it!!!!!

Feb. 10, 2009 at 12:59 p.m. fleurfatale

ooh, off to read the love story! :-))

Feb. 10, 2009 at 1:01 p.m. MeadowbelleMarket

Muchas gracias por invitarnos a descubrir un poco del misterio en español y inglés. Me encanta que Etsy escriba los dos idiomas. Yay! I'm so glad etsy is really being global with the bilingual articles. Props for that!

Feb. 10, 2009 at 1:02 p.m. baconsquarefarm

Off to read your blog iomiss~ great finds too~!

Feb. 10, 2009 at 1:22 p.m. LaireMarie

The little felt bunny is SUPER cute!

Feb. 10, 2009 at 1:36 p.m. BlueTerracotta

Beautiful! The 7th Magpie is my favorite!

Feb. 10, 2009 at 1:39 p.m. cinnamonsticks

I love learning new stories about the legends behind St Valentine! Thanks for sharing!

Beautiful items

Feb. 10, 2009 at 1:52 p.m. voleurdebijoux

Lovely selections and great article about Valentine's Day! :)

Feb. 10, 2009 at 2:09 p.m. madeofjacinta

Super!!! Estupendo!!!
Congrats iomiss and yaelfran!!
and wonderful list!

Feb. 10, 2009 at 2:10 p.m. CutieDynamite

Fabulous! Yay for a multilingual Etsy!

Feb. 10, 2009 at 2:15 p.m. mamafamilias

I love Valentine's Day more every year. No preassure just love. The Love Bird captures that perfectly for me.

Feb. 10, 2009 at 2:46 p.m. chicalessia

Lovely! Krize Rabbit is adorable.. and Iomiss earrings are gorgeous :D

Feb. 10, 2009 at 3:17 p.m. LaCometaLab

What fun to read all those different stories!!! Loveliest selection of v's items too ;)

Feb. 10, 2009 at 3:25 p.m. belleslettres

i heart heart heart yaelfran!

Feb. 10, 2009 at 3:31 p.m. Femmedetails

What a lovely selection... congrats iomiss and yaelfran!!!!

Feb. 10, 2009 at 3:34 p.m. lovelyart

I love it!

Feb. 10, 2009 at 3:43 p.m. NickyBeeShop

This was so nice !

Feb. 10, 2009 at 4:15 p.m. mafemaria

Loved that first story! Thanks for posting it.

Feb. 10, 2009 at 4:18 p.m. bettysloft

So many sweet hearts! Love that love bird!

Feb. 10, 2009 at 4:19 p.m. lolos

Beautiful Stories! Congrats chicas!

Lolo :-)

Feb. 10, 2009 at 4:33 p.m. BabbidgePatch

~ cute pics ~ with the stories

Feb. 10, 2009 at 5:56 p.m. NestaHome

An article by two of my very favorite etsy sellers :)

Lots of love chica bonitas!

(and thanks for including my pillow too)

Feb. 10, 2009 at 5:57 p.m. NestaHome

or is it chicas bonitas? hmmm.

Feb. 10, 2009 at 6:02 p.m. iomiss

chicas bonitas.

Thanks Nesta. You are pretty woman too :)

Feb. 10, 2009 at 7:26 p.m. ziazia

great, great, Iomiss!!
wonderful info. on the story of valentine's day.

Feb. 10, 2009 at 8:26 p.m. Viejana

Really great stories, thanks Iomiss & Yaelfran :)

Feb. 10, 2009 at 11:34 p.m. Legacy925

I love these articles - and such a great way to discover so many new Etsy artists. Love danitashop, 7thMagpie - love 'em all!

I heart Etsy! xoxoxoxo

Feb. 11, 2009 at 2:08 a.m. artdecadence

Yes it's always good to browse thru the storque...just like an online mag!

Feb. 11, 2009 at 3:16 a.m. lesthings

Great!so interesting to know from where come this celebration,excellent research...congrats!!!:)

Feb. 11, 2009 at 3:46 a.m. Iammie

LOVELY!

Feb. 11, 2009 at 4:59 a.m. Pizpireta

very interesting, cute collection!

Feb. 11, 2009 at 7:23 a.m. Yoola

Wonderful, Love your designs ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Feb. 11, 2009 at 7:46 a.m. francinefrancine

Very interesting! Congratulations!

Feb. 11, 2009 at 8:38 a.m. pradomarin

I loved the article!
Me encanto el articulo - gracias chicas!!

Feb. 11, 2009 at 9 a.m. retroattack

Great idea and the great choices!!!

Feb. 11, 2009 at 12:23 p.m. mujoyas

So lovely!! Congratulations!!

Feb. 11, 2009 at 1:18 p.m. Intres

I love your storys. Fun items :)

Feb. 11, 2009 at 10:30 p.m. AzitasSurprises

thanks for sharing!

Feb. 12, 2009 at 5:29 a.m. naidandia

Very nice!! :)
Lovely!

Feb. 12, 2009 at 12:23 p.m. Squier

So cute and sweet!

Feb. 12, 2009 at 3:07 p.m. PatitasCrafts

This is soooo cute!! love is in the air!!!

Feb. 13, 2009 at 2:35 p.m. macraMe

Wonderful stories dear friends!!! Thank you for share with us!!! :-) :-)

Feb. 21, 2009 at 1:58 p.m. avacreat

l o v e l y
asociation

March 9, 2009 at 9:17 p.m. riskodesign

Lovely!

March 29, 2009 at 6:50 p.m. hanginmoon

Nice find

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