How To Choose the Right Cards for Valentine’s Day
The sending of Valentine’s day cards is a tradition that has been followed for centuries. The earliest recorded Valentine’s card was made as far back as 1400 and is on display at the British Museum in London.
By the 18th century, Valentine’s cards had become very elaborate. They were often decorated with embroidery, lace and sequins. The first commercial Valentine’s day card being produced in the United States in 1840, designed by Esther A. Howland, whose father owned a printing business.
Mr. Howland certainly knew a business opportunity when he saw it. According to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated one billion Valentine’s cards are sent each year, making it the second largest card-selling occasion after Christmas.
The giving of a card on Valentine’s day is an expression of love. So choosing the right card for your Valentine is very important. The type of card you choose will very much depend on the personality of the recipient and the relationship you have with them.
You would not send the same type of card to someone you have loved for years as someone you have only dated a few times. The following tips will help you decide on the type of card you wish to send.
To start with there is a vast variety of Valentine cards to choose from in the stores. They range from romantic to humorous and come in many colors, shapes, sizes and budgets. It is best to buy your card early, as this is one of the most popular days of the year for sending a card, you don’t want to be disappointed and not get the right card.
Think about what message you want to send to your loved one. If writing your own poem, make sure you select a card that is large enough to take the message. Or if pre-written, are the words suitable?
Creating your own Valentine’s Day card is not only a good way to make sure you send the card you really want, but it shows how much trouble you are prepared to go to for your Valentine. There are many websites and books that can help you make your card and materials are easily available from craft stores or stationers.
Even if you feel you are not very creative, making your own card and including a message of love or poem, will be a great surprise and something that will be treasured.
One long lasting and special type of Valentine card you can make yourself, is a photo Valentine’s day card. This is a thoughtful and inexpensive way to create a unique card for your loved one. Simply use your own photos printed on your home computer for a free Valentine’s day card. Pictures that are memorable to you both such as your wedding, a special place or occasion, all make for the right card.
It is hardly surprising that with todays use of computers E- cards have become very popular.The advantage of these is that you can design your own card and not have to rely on the postal system to get it to your Valentine. Ideal if your loved one is far away or you are unable to or are short of time to go shopping.
E- cards are a very fast, easy and inexpensive way of expressing your message of love to your sweetheart. They now have very sophisticated graphics and animation techniques. There are now many websites to choose from if you want to send an E-card.
You can also find on-line sites which offer Valentine’s day printable cards. Some sites even offer free valentine’s day cards.
With all the choices available choosing the right card for Valentine’s day has become much more easy. But one of the most important things to remember is the person you are sending it to. Always think, would they like to receive this card? This is one day in the year when getting the right message of love and affection across is very important. So spend a little thought and time in choosing the right card for Valentine’s day.
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