Valentine Postcards - Vintage, Fun Silly & Funny!

Right or wrong and whether you agree with it or not, Saint Valentine’s Day carries certain expectations. Lovers everywhere look forward to the exchanging gifts. Traditionally, red roses, heart shaped chocolates, jewelry, gift or flower baskets and sexy lingerie have been the most popular gifts for Saint Valentine’s Day but of course these are not the only options.

It is imperative to remember, however, that regardless of what you give your loved one and how much you have spend on it, and in spite of the fact that your whole heart and soul went into this gift, it will not be appreciated unless it is also accompanied by words of love, passion and tenderness. And, for some reason that is beyond my complete understanding, these words are most effective and best received when delivered in writing. Handwritten love notes are always most desirable but printed or even electronically written and delivered will do as well. The main issue here is the utmost importance of delivering words of love that can be perceived visually.

If you really want to score major points with your loved one, deliver your loving words through all available channels. Write a note, a love letter and a poem; buy a Saint Valentine’s card and add a few loving words; and create a customized electronic Saint Valentine’s postcard and forward it directly to your loved one’s e-mail address.
 
I have done some of the preliminary work for you by finding the best websites from which you will be able to select the Saint Valentine’s postcards to send to your loved one:

- At http://browse.postcards.org/postcards/cards/0430/ you will find a wide variety of wonderful electronic postcards — some are some are funny, some are silly and cute and some are animated. What’s more, they are all customizable and free so go ahead, select one or two or more, personalize them and e-mail to your loved one.

- At http://www.geocities.com/NapaValley/7458/pcval.htm you will discover an amazing collection of vintage-like Valentine postcards with designs dating back to the early 1900s. These cards are free to you so there is no need to hesitate.

- http://www.billybear4kids.com/postcard5/valentine/card.htm features Valentine postcards with childlike innocence — they are sweet, they are adorable and they are appropriate for children and will be appreciated by adults as well. These postcards are animated and offer a variety of backgrounds and music to mix and match to the postcard of your choice. Your loved one will love any of these and you will love the fact that they are free.

- http://www.tias.com/9105/InventoryPage/1580435/1.html offers authentic vintage Valentine postcards that are collector’s items and exceptionally beautiful. These are not free nor are they electronic but they are undeniably worth their cost. Whether or not you end up purchasing any of these Valentine postcards, I highly advise that you take a look at them.

- Each of the Valentine postcards found at http://www.sassycats.com/valentine_postcards.html is a beautiful work of art. They are all completely customizable, they can be sent electronically and they are free.

- http://www.fromtheheartpostcards.com/ValentinesDayMenu.html is a website that is a feast for all the senses and I found it extremely difficult to move away from it. I highly recommend it for the experience and for the terrific selection of Valentine postcards they offer. Do yourself a favor and do not miss it.

- Check out the very nice animated Valentine postcards at this site: http://www.freewebcards.com/cards/flashvalentines/index.shtml.

Valentine’s Day is on Wednesday, February 14

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