💓 A journey through Valentine's Day cards

Tracing the evolution of V-Day cards through the decades.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ​ [White Space from Mighty Deals]()​ Hey there, creators! 👋 I'm Alex, your guide from Mighty Deals, and I'm absolutely thrilled to have you here with us! Welcome to White Space, our design newsletter packed with the latest trends, handy tips, and fantastic resources to ignite your creative passion. Gear up for a journey filled with inspiration and artistic growth. If this email was forwarded to you, [click here to subscribe]() so you never miss another White Space newsletter (along with exclusive deals on [design bundles](), [fonts](, and [graphics]()! Happy designing! In today's issue: - History of the Modern Valentine’s Day Card - The World of Spanish Design: 5 Trends to Inspire You Let's dive in, shall we? --------------------------------------------------------------- TRIVIA QUESTION Which Roman festival did Valentine’s Day originate from? Scroll down for the answer... --------------------------------------------------------------- CARD DESIGN History of the Modern Valentine’s Day Card 💘Where it All Began In the 18th century, early [Valentine’s Day cards]() were mostly handwritten verses. These eventually evolved to include hand-drawn symbols like hearts, birds, and flowers. 🛍V-Day Goes Commercial By the late 18th century, printed, engraved, and sometimes hand-colored valentines emerged in England. These cards blended traditional symbols with simple verses. 📝The Rise of Personalized Cards Manuals like "The Young Man’s Valentine" helped those wanting to personalize their cards, advocating for originality over store-bought sentimentality. 🎨Esther Howland's Masterpieces Esther Howland of Massachusetts revolutionized valentines, producing intricate, three-dimensional cards that sold for as much as $5 each. 🏭Industrial Revolution and Mass Production With the rise of mass production, George C. Whitney started an era of affordable, printed valentines that catered to various tastes and professions. 💌Modern V-Day Today, paper and e-cards continue the tradition, with hearts remaining iconic alongside [flowers, couples, and cuddly animals](), proving that the sentiment of Valentine's Day endures. Go Deeper: - ​[How the Modern Valentine’s Day Card Evolved - Time]()​ - ​[Earnest or Playful, that Valentine’s Day Card Has a History - Associated Press](​ - ​[Valentine’s Day Through the Years - Hallmark]()​ - ​[The History of the Heart Shape - Art & Object](=)​ --------------------------------------------------------------- SPONSORED CONTENT Level Yourself Up for 2024 ​ The best way to earn more in 2024 is to LEARN more! With a catalog of thousands of creative courses from professionals in every industry, Domestika has the courses you need to elevate your business in 2024. 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Go Deeper: - ​[Graphic Design from Around the World: Spanish Design - Canva](​ - ​[Pioneers of Spanish Graphic Design - The Marginalian](=)​ - ​[Inside Spain’s Interdisciplinary and Evolving Design Scene - Design Week]()​ - ​[Graphic Design Inspiration: Spanish Design - uprinted](=)​ ​ MIGHTY DEALS Hottest Deals & Steals Valentine’s Day Bundle Was $200 | Now $19 [Get the Deal]() Freshly Bundle of 3671 Elements Was $4300 | Now $29 [Get the Deal]() Artistic Bundle Was $233 | Now $19 [Get the Deal]() Hamocky Was $12 | Now $10 [Get the Deal](=) MEME OF THE WEEK ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- TRIVIA ANSWER Valentine's Day originated from the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, where young men and women were paired together. Lupercalia took place from February 13th to 15th, honoring Lupercus, a god of fertility and shepherds. Priests, called Luperci, ran around in goat skins, striking people for purification and fertility. It also involved matchmaking rituals, later merging with St. Valentine's Day traditions. Go Deeper: [The History of Valentine's Day, and Why We Celebrate](=)​ --------------------------------------------------------------- I hope you enjoyed my newsletter this week. If you have suggestions, feel free to reply to this email or send me a line at [alex@mightydeals.com](=). ​ If you liked this email, share with your friends, co-workers, or clients and spread the design love! See you soon, Alex from Mighty Deals --------------------------------------------------------------- Want to Share the Deals? Join our [affiliate program]() and earn a commission for every sale that comes from your link. Thank you for joining us on this journey through the world of design! Enjoy being a part of our design community? 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