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February. It’s a cold and miserable month where warmth can be found in one of three places: In front of the fire, in a nice bubble bath, or in the arms of your favourite warm-blooded human.
If you’re here because you’re an Etsy card-seller looking for Valentine's inspo then step inside, take off your shoes and warm your cockles with a nice hot brew, because we’re about to turn up the heat with our 5 Valentine's Card must-stocks.
1. The Pour Your Heart Out One
First and foremost, we have the gold standard of Valentine's Cards, the card for those who like to get super sappy and sentimental on February 14th. It’s perfect for couples who have been together for a while and want to express their love in the most heartfelt way possible.
To make this card truly special, as an Etsy seller, you should include adorably romantic images and text that expresses love, devotion, and undying commitment.
Offering a card that appeals to this broad audience is guaranteed to result in a whole load of orders, so be ready.
2. The Sickly Sweet One
Now here we have the ‘first’ Valentine’s card. Picture the scene:
You’re 17 years old and you’re in the honeymoon period of your first proper relationship. He’s the one, you’re sure of it. She’s the girl you’ll marry one day, for sure. You’ve got butterflies living rent-free in your gut and everything is just so sweet. You’re buying that first Valentine’s card and, of course, it’s sickly sweet.
This card is perfect for new couples and those in a playful and light-hearted relationship, so make sure you go way over the top with romantic and cute designs. We're thinking hearts, flowers, and cuddly animals, in bright, saccharine colours, accompanied by a cliched phrase such as "be mine" or "you're my everything". Hey, while you're at it you could even throw in an excessively sentimental love poem.
Think super sweet, then times it by 10.
3. The Less is More One
This is perfect for those who prefer understated elegance to over-the-top romance. It’s ideal for couples who have been together for a while and want to express their love in a more subdued and sophisticated way. After all, minimalist design is on-trend right now.
To make this card extra special, include a 'less is more' minimalist aesthetic and heartfelt message, perfect for those looking for something a bit more subtle this Valentine's Day. Let words do the talking and allow your customers to show their affection using the understated elegance of your 'less is more' Valentine's card.
What's more, a less-is-more card with a minimalist design leaves plenty of room for customers to add their own personal touch, making the card a highly personal and unique gift while remaining cost-effective for both you and your customer.
4. The Laugh Out Loud One
Do you know what’s better than flowers and chocolates? Laughter, my friend! And that’s exactly what these cards bring to the table. A good belly laugh on Valentine’s Day is worth its weight in gold, and designing laugh-out-loud cards packed with enough humour to make even Grumpy Cat crack a smile is the greatest way to have your customers laughing all the way to the checkout.
Plus, let’s be honest, some couples aren’t into all that sappy, romantic stuff. They prefer to have a good time and share a laugh together.
So, why should Etsy sellers stock these cards? Because they bring joy, laughter, and a unique touch to Cupid’s big day, and who doesn’t need that right now?
5. The Naughty One
We all know that Valentine’s Day can sometimes be a bit… predictable. Flowers, chocolates, candlelit dinners – yawn. But what if you were to help hundreds, nay thousands, of couples add a little excitement into the mix? Enter the naughty card.
Adding a spicy card to your Etsy shelves helps you cater for a more light-hearted audience – those looking to add a playfully spicy element to their relationship. An on-the-nose card can be a fun way to express love and affection between those with an adventurous dynamic, so get on board!
And there we have it, our five Valentine’s Day card must-stocks for Etsy illustrators and card sellers. So, stock up your shelves, sit back and watch the love roll in.
