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While love is certainly in the air this year (romantic and friendship), Valentine’s Day may look a little different due to COVID-19 precautions and social distancing measures. Traditions like students passing out candy and Valentine’s Day cards at each other’s desks may take on a new spin. If your child is distanced learning, you may wish to collect addresses of parents and classmates to celebrate Valentine’s Day from afar this year. Your child will enjoy the at-home activity of mailing out cute correspondence to all their classmates.
If there is one thing we learned from the graduation drive-by parade trend in early summer 2020, it’s that we can adapt any celebration with new fun elements. If you are looking for some fun and cute Valentine’s Day ideas that are fitting of the times we are all living through, we have put together a collection of quarantine and covid-themed Valentine’s Day cards that are clever and timely. You may even think of some DIY crafting ideas to pair perfectly with these card themes.
“Wonderful Words” designed by Jessie Steury
Below are different looks and themes your children may get a kick out of this February 14th! From cards featuring toilet paper rolls holding hands to invitations to join a “quaran-team”, we hope you enjoy some of the latest designs our community of independent artists has dreamed up.
As we all know, toilet paper has become a prized commodity during quarantine, having flown off the shelves at stores across the U.S. Have some fun with this trend by using toilet paper themed Valentine’s Day cards like this one created by one of our creative independent artists. You may even want to pair the card with a fun DIY craft featuring a toilet paper roll, such as a homemade kaleidoscope or kazoo.
“Hard to Find” by Caitlin Considine
These cute covid-themed Valentine’s Day cards are perfect for students of all ages. Rather than pairing your note with candy, have your child pair their card with hand sanitizer or hand wipes, which we know all teachers will appreciate. Consider including a clever handwritten Valentine greeting with each card like, “stay clean you filthy animal!” or “sanitization is the way to my heart!”
“Hands Down” by Susan Asbill
If you’re sending greetings to loved ones near and far, skip the simple text message or email and send notes the old-fashioned way. Bonus points if the design features an actual snail mail currier! Minted’s adorable classroom cards include free envelopes when you place your order. Consider downloading our brand new Minted mobile app or use one of our free digital address collection cards to make collecting friend’s home addresses a breeze. In order to keep the envelope slim and avoid extra postage, you can always slip in an extra surprise by including heart-shaped confetti or a themed Valentine sticker.
“Snail Mail” by Lori Wemple
Among all our Valentine’s Day ideas, this one is most universally relatable. Consider a cute mask-themed Valentine’s 2021 card that could be perfectly paired with an actual mask – perhaps a cloth mask that has hearts on it? If you do end up creating a DIY project inspired by one of our card designs, please share a picture with us and tag us on Instagram!
“Mask You” by Annie Holmquist
Social distancing is hard for such a social species, so why not at least hand out some air hugs this year? You could even pair your card with Airhead candy strips for a clever theme.
“Air Hugs” by Erica Krystek
Spread an extra dose of positivity this Valentine’s Day! This cheery card would be perfectly paired with a crystal, some sage, or even some colorful taffy or bag of Skittles. It all depends on the route you want to take. If you like the idea of simply sharing kind words and vibes with friends and family, be sure to review our Notes of Gratitude stationery collection inspired by uplifting messages.
“Keep Smiling” by Stacey Meacham
If you’re sending cards to your child’s fellow students in a classroom that has gone virtual or to grandparents you have only seen over Zoom calls, why not feature a picture on your valentine? You may want to read through our article on tips for photographing children for some creative ideas.
“Miss My Face” by Lori Wemple
This card will be a hit in your child’s classroom (get it)! Students will be especially “love struck” if you pair this card design with individual bags of popcorn, Cracker Jack, or peanuts for a baseball-themed, home run of a Valentine’s Day idea. What other sports can you create fun puns for?
“My Quaranteam” by Deborah Chou
In the midst of quarantine(s), work-from-home, and virtual classrooms, Wi-Fi has arguably never been more important. This Wi-Fi themed Valentine’s Day card sums up the modern times and is sure to make any student or adult smile. Your child can give this card to fellow students with a USB that has photos of the class on it.
“Wifi” by Lori Wemple
Again, pay homage to the timeless tradition and joy of sending and receiving snail mail. Send a valentine that is patterned to resemble a postage stamp. Add some fun to your mailer by including a patterned stamp inside your envelope. The USPS has a heart-themed Forever Stamp perfect for the occasion. Encourage every friend you send your valentine to, to use the included stamp to compose their own message and pass it on to another friend. Keep the love going this year!
“Postage Stamp” by Eve Schultz
For those families that may have not had enough time to send photo cards this holiday season or simply enjoy sending additional Valentine wishes, we have organized a few unique family Valentine card ideas with covid-themed messaging and design elements.
Consider a 2021 spin on a traditional love poem. Include a photo of your family together, perhaps tying into some of the lines from the poem, like your children holding red roses and blue violets. You may also draw inspiration from some of our favorite family Christmas photoshoot ideas.
“Missing You” by Pati Cascino
The handshake or high-five is so 2019! Playing off two of the common greetings people have used in place of a handshake or hug in quarantine times, consider an alternative Valentine message that relays, “we’re sending you a hug!” Use a photo of your family mimicking the elbow bumps and foot shakes, or offering an elbow to the camera as if inviting the card recipient a bump.
“From a Distance” by Jessica Corliss
In a time when it’s easy to feel isolated, Valentine’s Day ideas like this one are meant to make people feel part of your family. For couples that have recently had a newborn, but have been unable to introduce them to all their friends and family in person, consider featuring a closeup photo of your bundle of joy. Combine your birth announcement or one-year birthday photo with a Valentine message.
“No Distance” by Caitlin Considine
Regardless of social distancing, you still want your Valentine’s Day card recipients to remember there’s a lot of love in your heart. Consider including a shortened link on your card that leads your recipients to an online playlist of songs about distance and love, or a short video clip showcasing a day in the life of your family. The added personal touch and creativity will bring smiles.
“Still Love” by Kate Ross.
If there’s one thing we’ve learned in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s that nothing can bring love down. Use design elements on your card to demonstrate that love conquers quarantine, lockdowns, working from home, and so much more! You may want to include a funny photo of you and your partner in your make-shift work-from-home spaces or doing other unconventional quarantine activities like puzzling. Think about what else your love has conquered this year!
“Love Conquers” by Letterfix
This card stating “it’s fine, we’re fine, everything is fine” states how many of us have felt at one time or another during the last 12 months. For Valentine’s 2021, send a funny card with a front-and-center photo of your family frazzled, perhaps sprawled out on the floor, with big messy hair, half-buttoned shirts, or in your pajamas. Make it fun! Everyone is doing the best they can and sending love with a little bit of humor will be much appreciated.
“Everything is Fine” by Jackie Crawford
Send a card that gets to the heart (no pun intended) of Valentine’s Day. If you’re looking to send a correspondence that speaks to the true gratitude many of us have for love this year, include a photo of a family embrace or of the family cat and dog.
“Golden Leaves” by Wildfield Paper Co
Because so much of 2020 was virtual, why not send a card that plays to “virtual hugs” or “virtual kisses?” You could be playful in your photo selection and include a photo of your family on a computer screen or on a big virtual call. In line with the theme of your card, include an invite to a Valentine’s Day virtual hang out that all recipients can log into at a specified time to share stories and updates.
“Big Virtual Hug” by Haley Warner
If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind personalized Valentine’s Day gift for someone special, you’ve come to the right place. Minted’s community of independent artists have contributed chic designs featuring hearts, Cupid, arrows, and X’s and O’s, which we have featured on an assortment of unique Valentine’s Day personalized bags and pouches. Find the perfect option that pulls at their heartstrings.
One of our favorite ideas includes creating a custom framed heart collage featuring 30 of your personal photos. This could be great for a newlywed couple to showcase their favorite wedding photos, for grandparents so they can see their grandchildren, or even for a grade school teacher to remember each student of their class. If social distancing has you planning a date night in, try a custom heart-shaped puzzle that’s fun and challenging to solve as a couple. For a couple that has just purchased a new home together, consider having a custom house portrait made for Valentine’s Day. Simply send Minted a picture of your house and our design associates will create a one-of-a-kind work of art. Lastly, for the romantic who loves to write letters, gift some personalized stationery with their name or initials featured on each note card.
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