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The commercialization of the holiday has only but increased, with school children giving and receiving cards from one another, family members exchanging candy, flowers, and cards, and romantic partners now relying on fancier tricks to display their appreciation. For a more complete history of the Victorian-era “Vinegar Valentines”, you can read this article from Atlas Obscura, which goes into an interesting branch of the mean missives - Suffragette Postcards. These cards were sent to old maids, doctors, rude salespeople, and even an undesired wooer. Enter the “Vinegar Valentines,” insults set to verse. Suddenly, shy beaus could send “secret” Valentines and the saucy folks could send racy or rude messages without fear of retribution. The postage stamp also brought a new wrinkle to the Valentine game - anonymity. Just five years later, postage stamps became common and that brought a huge increase, with hundreds of thousands of cards being sent every year! This trade took off and by 1835, tens of thousands of cards were sent in Britain every year.

#Valentines postcard full#

One can find poems penned by starry-eyed poets describing the assets of their dear “Valentine” as early as the 1400s, but where did that leave the less artistic beaus who sought to woo their beloveds?Įnter the Industrial era in the mid to late 1700s, which brought pre-printed Valentine’s Day cards and even books full of romantic verse for those who could not pen their own. Valentines Day is now celebrated around the world, but where did it all begin? Over time and through different cultural shifts, this general spring flings has become a single day dedicated to love and romance. Ellen Clapsaddle VALENTINE Postcard c 1910 Pretty Young Lady Flowers. Winsch VALENTINE Silk Printed Little Girl Hearts Flowers Postcard c 1910. The snows melt away, the flowers begin to emerge, and the birds start to sing and court one another. Winsch CUPID Bow Arrow VALENTINE Postcard c 1910 Love Greeting.

Place your patterned cardstock back in your printer in such a way that you will print on the non-patterned sideĪnd that’s it! You’ve designed your very own DIY Valentine’s Postcards with simple text and now you can send your sweet notes to friends and family.Although “Valentine’s Day” has been celebrated in many forms since the ancient days of Rome, it wasn’t until the 18th century in England when Valentine’s Day cards took on the form that we recognize today.įor centuries, early spring festivals have been a time to focus on young love.

Print your patterned text on to your cardstock or bristol paper.

Add color or keep as is to your text or page.

Type your message in your favorite font (I used “LOVE YOU”), and repeat throughout the printable area to create a pattern.White or colored cardstock/bristol paper (like cardstock but thicker).The “Sending Love” one can be used for all occasions! I’ve linked the template for these DIY Valentine’s Postcards for you to use below so that you can print out and send as many as you like. Some of us can’t wish a Happy Valentine’s to all our loved ones in person, so why not send out some love notes via snail mail? These sweet postcards will be a hit, I promise! Since we’re officially in Valentine’s month, I thought these quick and easy DIY Valentine’s Postcards would be a perfect project for the weekend. Well, hello! I’m Maritza from Maritza Lisa and I am so, so thrilled to be here and share a few of my fun tutorials with you.