Monday, February 8, 2010

Print Your Own Valentines

Looking for an alternative to the mass-produced, character-laden, often made-in-China, valentine cards for your kiddos to distribute at school? But, are you slightly 'craft-challenged' like me? Or do you (or your kiddo) not quite have the patience to make 20-40 of the same crafted card?

Well...here is an easy and inexpensive alternative. Print-your-own valentines!
Now, if you have artistic abilities, you can use your computer to design your own cards. If you aren't blessed with talent, don't worry there are options for you (me!) too!

Check out the super-cute designs from local RedStamp. Pick a design and download a PDF for free - with 4 valentines to a sheet - and then you can print them yourself, preferably on recycled or reused cardstock or paper! Print as many as you want. Or, you can spend $5.99 to get a personalized version.

Three Wheels Design is another online option. They charge $3.00 for a PDF file (not personalized). Their designs are 6 to a page (so you'll use less paper) and perfect for kids or adults.

Your kiddos (or you) will have unique valentines, printed onto paper of your choosing, that were't produced and transported half a world away...AND YOU DON'T EVEN HAVE TO LEAVE THE HOUSE ON A SNOWY DAY LIKE TODAY! Talk about a win-win!

Happy Valentine's Day!