Remember elementary school Valentine’s Day? You’d sit in a circle, scissors in one hand and a box of glitter in the other, exchanging tiny paper hearts and pun-filled cards with every classmate. There were cheesy jokes written in shaky handwriting (“You’re just my type…writer!”), stickers of puppies giving roses, and of course the obligatory box of conversation hearts passed around afterward. Those paper Valentines were simple, sweet, and a rite of passage for every kid.
Fast forward to today, and Valentine’s Day outreach has gone digital — without losing an ounce of the joy and silliness we loved so much. If you want to relive that feeling but with a modern twist, ecard sites with pages like Valentine’s Day ecards from Doozy Cards make it easier than ever to send something fun, heartfelt, or even hilarious with the click of a button.
🎨 Animated vs Paper: That Living Feeling
The original classroom Valentines were delightful because each card was handmade, or at least hand signed, and personal. But imagine if those same cards came to life when opened — that’s the magic of animated Valentine’s Day ecards. We spent hours designing free animated cards feature cheerful characters, dancing cupids, and playful scenes that jump right off the screen — something our old paper cards could only dream of.
😂 Funny Valentine’s Day Ecards That Make Them Laugh
One of the best parts of those little mailboxes full of paper valentines was the humor. Who didn’t laugh at unicorns with goofy captions or cats in silly hats? We wanted our funny Valentine’s Day ecards to bring that same laughter into adulthood. These digital cards are loaded with puns, playful characters, and scenarios that light up screens and hearts alike (and many are completely free with a trial).
🎶 Musical Valentine’s Day eCards: When Love Has a Tune
But Valentine’s Day ecards aren’t just about visuals; sound plays a big part too. If you’re old enough to have ever shared a mix tape with someone you liked (or remember the fun of paper musical greeting cards that played a tune when opened), animated musical Valentine’s Day ecards bring that charm into the digital age. We sought out musicians and singers from the music industry to record our tunes for us, almost all of which are originally written and produced for our Valentine’s Day ecads.
💌 Why eCards Can Still Feel Personal
Though paper Valentines were tangible keepsakes, digital cards have benefits: they’re instant, eco-friendly, and often free — you can send dozens without buying a single stamp. And while a paper card sits quietly on a fridge, we think an animated or musical ecard bursts with personality in someone’s inbox or phone where their eyes are so constantly, ha ha.
We suggst a revisit those warm memories, and share a little Valentine’s magic that’s perfect for this digital age.
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The Worst Father’s Day Gifts… Ever
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When it comes to Father’s Day, it’s easy to resort to buying those same old gifts year after year. “But I don’t know what to give him!” you say. (This is said in a whiny voice, by the way.)
So you wait and hem and haw and soon, it’s the big day…and you have the following Father’s Day Gifts in hand:
- Cufflinks. Ah yes, the dreaded cufflinks. Unless your dad frequents ballrooms or conducts orchestras, they will undoubtedly sit on a dusty shelf somewhere, waiting for the next family wedding.
- Ties. A Father’s Day “favorite” for years. A tie may evoke a weak “Oh…wow,” but then it will hang on a rack with the last 15 ties he’s received for Father’s Day.
- A Swiss Army knife. A great present, for sure…if your father has to survive in the woods for an extended period of time.
- Socks. Wow. That’s the equivalent of getting Mom a vacuum cleaner for Mother’s Day and asking her to get busy. Socks give dull a whole new meaning.
- A Card. Oh boy, a boring greeting card that doesn’t do anything but sit on dad’s desk. Really? Why not send him some funny Father’s Day eCards?
Consider this, Dad’s like to laugh, right? Well, why send a regular paper card with a still image of some old car, when you can send a hilarious Father’s Day eCard with a singing and dancing steak backed by a band of ZZ Top hot dogs?
We’ll be soon be premiering our newest eCards for Father’s Day which are bound to top off your perfect gift and bring a smile to Dad’s face (something that socks simply won’t do…unless your Dad is really into socks. Which would be a little weird. Right?)
What are you getting your Dad for Father’s Day? We’d love to hear about a few great ideas!
The Father of Father’s Day – A True Story
Here’s why we are so excited about Father’s Day eCards.
It’s that time of year again, where we pause and give thanks to that special man of the house. However you decide to thank him for his tireless fatherly duties, start with an entertaining, sure-to-bring-a-smile-to-his-face Father’s Day e-cards. Our free Father’s Day e-cards start the day off right.
Did you know how Father’s Day came to be? It’s a sweet story:
In 1909, Sonora Dodd first came up with the idea of Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon.
Sonora’s father, William Smart, was a Civil War veteran. His wife died while giving birth to their sixth child. He tirelessly raised his clan singlehandedly on a farm in Washington.
When Sonora grew up, she reflected on the courage, love and selflessness it took her father to raise her family. She decided a day should be made to honor wonderful fathers such as hers.
She held the first Father’s Day celebration in Spokane on June 19, 1910 (her father’s birthday).
In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge supported the idea of a national Father’s Day. In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson signed a proclamation declaring the third Sunday of June as Father’s Day. In 1972, President Richard Nixon signed the law.
What are you doing for your father this Father’s Day?
April, May, and Mother’s Day
April is always a weird month weather wise, isn’t it? Spring arrives and the flowers start to pop up, but then there’s a snow storm somewhere as though Winter is making a last ditch attempt to take over again. Even here at the Doozy offices in Los Angeles (please accept our profound apologies, those of you living in the snow belt), we are getting clouds and rain unheard of for this time of year… not that we aren’t grateful. In fact, you hear dozens of Angelinos exclaiming, “It’s just like back home in Nebraska/Pittsburgh/Memphis/Florida/Maine!”
Wasn’t it genius that Mother’s Day was set up for the second week in May? By then Spring and warm weather have established themselves firmly and the flowers are filling the air with color and scent, and the trees! Oh thank you to the trees whose green turns the world into bright happiness and optimism. It’s as though Mother Earth were caressing us with nature with the same smiling gentle love that our moms gave us when we were their adored toddlers. A perfect seasonal reflection of mother’s love.
We are working on a new Mothers Day card for you to send with one of our favorite animators busy creating it. Here’s a hint: butterflies!
Meanwhile, here is one of our most popular cards for Mothers Day to whet your appetite for May’s beauty:
You can peruse all of our Mothers Day ecards by clicking here. Happy Spring!
WHAT A DAY-light saving!
When you go to bed this Saturday night, remember to “Spring forward” for daylight saving time. It’s time to change the clocks! Are you ready for longer daylight hours? I love reading my Facebook newsfeed and my Twitter-feed around this time of year. Here’s why: friends in L.A. today were tweeting that the climate seemed confused – a little warm and chilly at different parts of the day. Friends on the East Coast were posting status updates about a sunny day in New York. March is the in-between month; people don’t seem to know what to do with the weather.
I am definitely ready for hot weather, sunshine, and swimming pools!
During my childhood, I always knew Spring had sprung when the white dogwood trees bloomed. What flower signaled Spring for you?
Maybe the Crocus? Or daffodil? Bennett, our Creative director is calling out to me as I write this, “Forsythia!” Regardless what blooms first in your region, you can send our daylight savings cards to tell everyone to get ready! Remind them with a “Spring forward” daylight savings ecard. We are introducing an extremely cute one this year, clock changing time. Have a peek and tell us what you think. See you in the sun!
