Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and there are plenty of ways to send something special to the ones you love and care about come Feb. 14. From emailed cards to downloadable Valentine's Day cards, there's affordable options for the holiday greetings.
Although you may think store-bought cards are your only option for the festival of love, it's not. You can skip the store lines and print out your own Valentine's Day cards from the comfort of your own home, saving you time and money.
Exchanging Valentine's Day cards is a longtime popular tradition. According to History.com, approximately 150 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged each year, making the holiday the second most popular card-sending holiday after Christmas. History further noted that approximately 85 percent of valentines are purchased by women.
Browsing online for season greetings can also help you get the best bang for your buck. You can even find some unique card designs online that differ from the ones in the stores that everyone shops at. Printable cards also help last-minute moms who don't want to scavenge the card aisle the day before Valentine's Day.
Here are 15 downloadable and printable Valentine's Day cards that are affordable, unique, and easily accessible.
1For The Dad With Furry Friends
As much as you love your pets, your pets love you right back. Get this "To Dad From The Dogs" card ($4).
2For The Floral Lover
Give someone special, whether it be your mom or a best friend, this floral Valentine's Day card ($5). They'll love the pretty design and you'll love the look on their face.
3For The Poet In Your Life
This funny beard card ($4) will get hairy and non-hairy friends laughing.
4For Your Super Heros
Got a classroom of children to give cards to? Download sheet upon sheet of these super hero cards ($5 for 9 cards.)
5For The Guacamole Fan
This printable guacamole card ($5) will make your avocado-loving friends appreciate you even more.
6For The Punny Friend
Have a certain pun-lover in your life? Then this 'watts and watts" card ($5) is a must-buy.
7For 'The Office' Fan
If you're lucky to have a Jim in your life, let him know how much you love him with this The Office-inspired Valentine's Day card ($4).
8For All Your Jedis
Is the force with a special someone in your life? Get a great package deal for these Star Wars Valentine's Day cards ($4 for 6 cards).
9For The One Who's Always There
Download and print out this mood swing card ($3) for the one who sticks by your side, through thick and thin.
10For The Foodie
Let them know how you really feel with this simple and delicious donut Valentine's Day card ($2). And, since it's so affordable, you can throw in a dozen delectables in there too.
11For The Kanye In Your Crew
There's no greater amount of love than Kanye's love for Kanye, which makes this Kanye Valentine's Day card ($6) more than perfect.
12For Your Girlfriends
Valentine's Day doesn't always have to be about romantic relationships. Send this 'Galentine's' Day card ($3) to your best girlfriends.
13For The Cinephile
This card could work for a variety of occasions, but works perfectly for Valentine's Day. Print this "You Had Me At. . ." card ($4) and fill in with your own sweet sentiments.
14For The 'Harry Potter' Fan
Show someone you care how much you adore them with this Dumbledore Valentine's Day card ($4).
