Born in Amsterdam, Trudy’s childhood fell apart when in World War 2, her father joined the resistance movement and the family had to live under assumed names, in hiding, often eating no more than tulip bulbs.I thought it was a lovely story and I really like helping out little companies, so in return for a couple of the cards (which I'm going to frame), I said I would host a giveaway. One lucky reader will win a set of all eight Vintage Trudy Cards, worth £20. Perfect for the upcoming wedding season, or birthdays, or just in time for Mother's Day!
At the age of 19 Trudy came to study nursing in Rugby, England and within months met the man she soon married. No guests at the wedding, just two witnesses, no honeymoon, but a trip to London Zoo. Pale, beautiful, thin, afraid of the sound of planes, in a foreign country, slowly Trudy saw a life that held promise and joy. Her pictures, all originals, drawn in 1951-52, reflect the life she so wanted to live.
Years later after Trudy passed away, these drawings by a much loved Nanna resurfaced. The family felt the drawings were too beautiful to be hidden away in an old sketchbook. In honour of Trudy and her dreams, and for thousands of women like her in those post war years, these drawings have been given new life. The drawings are not nostalgic reflections of an era gone by, but were created at the time and are as authentic and original as any vintage artefact you might find.
Vintage Trudy includes greeting cards and gift tags, aprons and cushion covers. The range will be expanding with new lines added as the venture grows. Vintage Trudy merchandise will be available online at http://etsy.com/shop/VintageTrudyOriginal
To enter, you know the drill, please leave me a comment below! If you'd like another entry, please follow @VintageTrudy on Twitter and do a tweet mentioning the Prize Draw on my blog. Leave me a second comment to say you've done this (though I will check!). This is simply to spread the word a little bit, and get more people buying these cute cards with their awesome backstory.
Yes, it's open to anyone in the world!
I'll announce the winner on Monday 5th March.
Fleur xx
DiaryofaVintageGirl.com
What gorgeous illustrations! So glad they are being shared with the world, along with Trudy's legacy! Thank you for a fabby-dabby-doo giveaway. Have tweeted the news!
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful!! I would have to frame them too :) !! xx
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous, and a lovely story.
ReplyDeleteLove to see legacies of the 50s still living on today.
Great giveaway!
Lovely story and pretty pictures - I want to enter please!
ReplyDeleteThese are very cool, and I love that they have a history beyond just being old :) Please enter me, if you can ship these abroad!
ReplyDeleteWhat truly beautiful cards! I have followed them on twitter and will tweet the news, thank you so much for offering this giveaway!
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The cards are utterly adorable! I hope this contest is not just for UK residents. I'm off to Twitter now and will post another comment soon.
ReplyDeleteJust followed @VintageTrudy on Twitter and retweeted your blog post highlighting your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHow fantastic are those cards?! Love!
ReplyDeleteTweeted (aluckydame)
ReplyDeleteThese are so sweet! I'd love to be able to post one home to Mother.
ReplyDeleteThey're so beautiful, it's lovely to have a story behind the pictures too.
ReplyDeleteOh those are just adorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely story! Those cards will definitely look cute framed :)
ReplyDeleteWhat cute cards! I would like to enter : )
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, sweet story. Please enter me into the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThey are so cute! Would look so lovely on my wall together with my collection of old pictures and posters!
ReplyDeleteI hope this is international!
ReplyDeleteI love the story. So sweet.
I would absolutely love to win this.
they are very cute cards! i'll definitely have to pop by her shop
ReplyDeleteOg they were really cute! So want those! ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a talented lady. I'd love to be considered for this one, thanks.
ReplyDeleteYes please! I'm also assuming that this draw is open to international contestants since you didn't mention it otherwise?
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I too am hoping this is open to international shipping.
ReplyDeleteLOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE these-love the story!!!!!! Just LOVE!
ReplyDeleteI also follow them on Twitter and posted this giveaway under my name @Bunny Moreno
PS The link for the etsy doesnt wk for some reason but I found them anyway-just love her wk!!! xox
what a lovely story, and what lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteIt's incredible, what beautiful pictures! I don't think I've ever come across a cloggie that made such lovely period images, like these, in this style- and I know a great many of them, in the demographic.. beining from quite near Amsterdam myself...What a remarkable lady, and what a moving story. I've heard many, but this one is definately something else.
ReplyDelete- will try and find on etsy as well, the link doesn't work for me either. oh well!
Thank yoy for all your beautiful posts, Enjoy reading them every time.
Love,
Angeliek
These are lovely!
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful and what a story behind them!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful images and a very touching story behind them. I would also have to frame them so I could admire them.
ReplyDeleteThose are fab, love the one with the vacuum!
ReplyDeleteThese are really cute cards and a lovely story too. Karen
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous cards, and such a lovely story to go along with them. I hope that this little company does very well!
ReplyDeleteLovely! And the story is just too much!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely cards! I would have to frame them. Here's hoping Monday is my lucky day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story, and such lovely drawings to share with us all.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful story, beautiful cards!
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Wow! I would never have imagined these are originals! They're adorable! Count me in!
ReplyDeleteFabulous - what wonderful cards, Yes please count me in.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and touching story! Please enter me into the draw! Ruth W
ReplyDeleteI read something about this recently and thought they were lovely drawings.
ReplyDeleteThese are so gorgeous, they'd also look lovely as little embroideries.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely BEAUTIFUL! And such a lovely story xx
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful count me in!!! How lovely that they havent just been put in a box under the bed and forgotten about :)
ReplyDeleteThe artwork is beautiful and its amazing that it's finally being shared and given such a showcase after so long.
ReplyDeleteThey're great and what a lovely story behind them!
ReplyDeletethey look great - would love to enter the giveaway (usually read your blog by email but this was too lovely to miss especially as it's my birthday tomorrow!)
ReplyDeletehave also tweeted/followed. Thanks for such a great blog and giveaway x
ReplyDeleteThose are lovely and what a rich history for her family! Have also followed & tweeted. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh, these are so sweet, and what a great story! I don't know if I would be able to give them away though, is that naughty?
ReplyDeleteGosh, I love the cards. What a super collection to inherit.
ReplyDeleteI have been following your blog for a while but this is the first time I have commented as never know what to say!
They are lovely! Do count
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What gorgeous cards! If I don't win, I'll certainly make a purchase or two from their lovely shop.
ReplyDeleteHow delightful are these? Would just love to win this giveaway!
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Tweeted a link too! (Hope that counts as two entries?!) x
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely cards! Fingers crossed :)
ReplyDeleteLovely :) and what a wonderful story! fingers crossed! xo
ReplyDeletethese are soo amazing :) i love everything like tis!
ReplyDeleteOh this is just lovely! I like to collect vintage sketches like these anyway and these cards would be a nice addition to my collection!
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty. Thanks for the link. I think I need to buy some
ReplyDeleteThey are just marvellous, there's almost an 'Attwell-ish' quality about them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful illustrations, such a lovely idea for a prize!
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty and charming cards! Sign me up, giveaways are fun. Bon week-end, by the way!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow they are beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI have tweeted and followed on twitter @emmabo26
ReplyDeleteLovely artwork, and a lovely story!
ReplyDeleteIt's very nice we all get the chance to enjoy these drawings now. Touching story too! Nanna Trudy must have been a very strong woman!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful story and what stunning cards, would love to win - I still write and send letters after all and these would be lovely to send :)
ReplyDeleteAmy at Wonderland Boutique x.
The cards are beautiful and even more so because of the story behind them. Sadly though, the etsy link doesn't work :( xx
ReplyDeleteThese are really beautiful designs, unfussy and endearing. Larvly.x
ReplyDeleteAfter your timely reminder today please enter me,
ReplyDeleteI live 20 km outside Amsterdam most of the time, the privations of period are still remembered here.
Hi all, thanks for all the amazing comments and feedback and for entering our first ever giveaway! We'll definitely do more in the future thanks to your wonderful responses. Im not sure why the Etsy link doesnt work above but here it as again and we're looking forward to seeing who Fleur names the winner!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageTrudyOriginal