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Do You Know Calligraphy?

CasaSugar — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:00:26 -0800

I just came across these exquisite Lace and Foxes Valentines ($10) by Hello Handmade Paperie, who will inscribe your love note in calligraphy and mail off your card for you. Although I think my chicken scratch does have a certain je ne sais quoi - what's not to love? - the card got me to thinking that calligraphy is a lost art these days. It's sad to see the stunning script fall by the wayside.

The Card Shop: Paper Doll Valentine

CasaSugar — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:00:45 -0800

Je t'aime paper dolls. I always have and always will. So, ahem, this Wool and Water Paper Doll Valentine ($12) is pour moi. It comes as a print that you cut and assemble yourself along with six silver brads to keep it all together (and instructions, of course). Although it would be quite cute if my man put this paper doll together, I'd simply have too much fun doing it myself. Once it's made, it's a good idle desk toy for, you know, when my boss isn't looking. Although, there's no matching "Ken" paper doll, so what's the fun in that?

The Card Shop: Ski Love

CasaSugar — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:00:57 -0800

"Couples who ski together stay together." This Ski Love Card ($3.50) is woefully cute and full of good intentions and seasonal enthusiasm: it's a must have for any ski bunny couple. Its retro pink and brown diagonal stripes remind me of the ski suits my parents wore in the '70s - good thing? - and the genuine wood ski cutouts also add a charming touch of authenticity. Hoping to make a trip to the slopes this Winter? Maybe this card is just the thing to push your honey over the edge.

The Card Shop: Wrestler Valentines

CasaSugar — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:00:55 -0800

Love is patient; love is kind; but love isn't wussy! Love is a long, hard, brutal fight that ends in raw blood and sweat. El Valentino is bringing lucha love to your mailbox on February 14th, so pull out your championship belt and get ready for a passionate brawl. Wrestler Valentines ($16) are a set of four A10 cards/envelopes (2 of each) hand printed by letterpress in red & black ink on recycled white paper with kraft envelopes.

The Card Shop: Carve Your Own Postcard

CasaSugar — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:00:57 -0800

"There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved." Don't hand your valentine a card with someone else's nauseating mantra slapped across it: carve your own! The Suck UK Carve Your Own Postcard ($14) is your standard 4" by 6" wooden postcard. Etch something clever, or sweet, or a classic schooldays initial pairing, with an ole kitchen knife or the keys (to your heart). Pens are so overrated, aren't they? Just don't cut yourself . . .

The Card Shop: I Love You More Than . . .

CasaSugar — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:00:31 -0800

. . . Mondays. More than garbage, hangovers, and the stinky dishes in my sink. Or, more than sunsets, crème brûlée, and expensed vacations to Bora Bora. However warm, fuzzy, and fond or cold, hard, and cruel your feelings are towards that (un)special person in your life on Feb. 14, the In-vita Paper Studio I Love You More Than . . . Card ($3) says it all. Actually, it lets you say it all. Just don't get too carried away. You can never go wrong with short and (un)sweet.

The Card Shop: Lumber Love

CasaSugar — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:45:28 -0800

These letterpress wooden cards from Night Owl Paper Goods come in single cards ($6) or packages of 6 ($24), but no matter what number you buy them in, you're getting a serious amount of cuteness for your cash. Constructed from eco-friendly, sustainably harvested yellow birch, these cards can be written on with a pen, pencil, or marker, and come with cheery red envelopes. This is a lovely way to send Valentine greetings.

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The Card Shop: Set of 4 Valentines by SusyJack*

CasaSugar — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:00:38 -0800

What's the word? Love. Love. Love. Love. Love. Love. Love. Love. Love. Love. Love. Love. Love. Love. A sweet mingle of pretty pinks and ravishing reds in a variety of dashing fonts with, of course, a handful of hearts for good measure, the SusyJack* Set of Four Valentines ($6) is the perfect way to express the "L" word to friends and lovers alike. The lovely set of notecards will have you set for an entire presidential term. Or, if by chance you have four lovas (or friends) this year, it's good for all of 2008.

6 Cheap and Easy Valentine's Day Decorations

CasaSugar — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:00:00 -0800

Valentine's Day probably isn't your biggest blowout when it comes to holiday decorating, but that doesn't mean you can't put a few pennies toward giving your home a cute seasonal look. Here are six super-easy and affordable decorating ideas that will make your house blush.
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The Card Shop: Cheeky Valentine's Day Cards

CasaSugar — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:00:36 -0800

Do you have a special valentine this year, but you're not a sappy romantic? Then check out this selection of cheeky, snarky, and downright rude Valentine's Day cards that will bring a smirk to your special someone's lips. To start you off, I suggest this evolutionary Classic Darwin Card ($3.50). Check out the slideshow for a variety of equally snarky Valentine's Day sentiments (and if snarky's not your style, check out these romantic cards).

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