Why Valentines Day?

Are you curious about the history behind the tradition of sending Valentine's Day cards?

Although it might seem like a modern phenomenon, people have actually been exchanging Valentine's Day greeting cards for almost as long as they have been falling in love. Valentine's Day cards have been a staple of the winter holiday for centuries, with well known verses like, "Roses are red, violets are blue..." dating back as far as the late sixteenth century. Even in Shakespeare's time, Valentine's Day was a chance to send a heartfelt note to that special someone. The famous poet wrote about it himself!

As the years passed and printing presses came into use, people continued to send Valentine's Day cards with a little extra help from the modern technology of the day. Readily available cards, postcards and prints combined with the reduced cost of mailing Valentine's Day greeting cards suddenly made it possible for people to send more cards than ever before. Nineteenth century postage fees were so low, in fact, that people were even empowered to send anonymous Valentine's Day cards as well, giving rise to the ever-so-sweet idea of a secret admirer.

Chic and full of your own personal creativity, our friends at Tiny Prints photo Valentine's Day cards offer you the chance to share your love with family and friends in an absolutely unique way. As you shop through your favorite designs, don't forget that the perfect Valentine's Day card also requires the perfect photo to go with it. Be sure to select a photo that will fill your card with love, joy and style.

Today, handmade Valentine's Day cards aren't quite as popular as their printed counterparts, but we have found that at Tiny Prints you can still add a personal touch to every Valentine's Day greeting card you send. It might not include lace, ribbons or a macaroni necklace, but you can add your own photos, text and verses to our collection of charming Valentine's Day cards and greeting cards for an extra-special way to send your love on this fun and time-honored holiday.

So if you're looking for a way to pay homage to the longstanding history of personalized Valentine's Day greeting cards without breaking out the paper and scissors yourself, check out our adorable collection today. Tiny Prints offer fresh designs for families, couples and singles alike, along with cute Valentine's Day cards for kids. These mini-cards are smaller than their other offerings, making them perfect for handing out at school, in dance class, at sports practice or even around the neighborhood.

Valentine's Day photo cards are becoming increasingly popular with many stationery enthusiasts today. Wherever you choose to take your photo for your Valentine's Day card, make sure you all look happy and in love by eliciting genuine smiles and giggles from each individual in your photo. These warm moments will make for the perfect picture to accompany your special greetings!

Start shopping now to find the right Valentine's Day greeting cards to help you spread the love this winter. After all, not everyone likes chocolates, roses, kisses and cupcakes, but everyone loves to get a customized Valentine's Day card in the mail!