Valentine’s Day is coming up very quickly, and you’ll need to start making preparations right now if you want to avoid last-minute stress and madness. We knew how to make the cutest cards when we were kids. It’s time to step up your goddess game and give your sweetie something unique, personal and unforgettable. Ready, set, DIY! -aa
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Valentine’s Day is coming up very quickly, and you’ll need to start making preparations right now if you want to avoid last-minute stress and madness. One of the best parts of the day is that you will be giving gifts to the person, or people, who you want to show your appreciation for.

Part of that gift should be a great personalized Valentine’s card that truly expresses your feelings. Don’t go for a cookie-cutter card this year. Create your own card for your red hot love!

These fun tips will help you create the best one possible.

1. Be Playful with Colors.

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Typically, red and white are associated with Valentine’s Day, but you don’t necessarily have to select these colors. For a romantic card, they can really help to set the tone.

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However, pink works well for both formal and a more casual type of card. If you are giving this personalized card to a family member or friend, you could really use any shade that you want.

 

Even for couples who are comfortable being a bit non-traditional, a fun card in the recipient’s favorite color is another way to show you put some thought into it!

2. Flex Your Creativity with Photo Choices.

 

On pretty much any card you see, a picture is the center of attention. You have the option to personalize the card, so you really want to use that to your advantage. Select a photo of you and the recipient and put it on the front cover.

 

Another idea is to put several images either on the front or the inside to form a collage-like effect. These photos can date back from when you first met right up until fairly recent memories that you have had together.

 

3. Put Your Writing Skills to Work!

Some people really love the messages found in greeting cards, and others prefer to invent the lines by themselves. With personalized cards, you can say whatever you want.

 

Your words might flow in the form of a romantic love poem to your new hubbie, or you may come up with a cute little limerick to give the new hottie in your life. Do not worry if writing is not your best skill. The very fact that you took the time to put your thoughts into words will mean a lot to the person who is receiving the card.

4. Enough, Already. Break Tradition.

 

When it comes to traditional holidays like VDay, it’s a little bit difficult to break traditions because they are so tightly wound up in age-old practices. However, you can add a little bit of quirkiness and uniqueness to your personalized Valentine’s Day cards. For example, you could choose to go with a horizontal form instead of a vertical one. Another option is to simply have a few powerful words on the front of the card and a strong image on the inside.

 

You can also make cards and distribute them to all of the special people in your life as opposed to just the person with whom you are romantically involved.

 

The ability to personalize Valentine’s Day cards really lets you have the power to shape them in any way that you want, customize the elements to your liking and create cards that are appropriate for everyone you know.

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Marie Bennett is a mom and full-time blogger. She blogs for a Canadian company called Elephoto. They specialize in personalized photo gifts, including Valentine’s Day Photo Products. Check them out today!

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