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Non-Traditional Valentine’s Day Cards

1.21.2015

Cupid is currently sharpening his arrow in preparation for Valentine’s Day, but here at Elum, we know that Cupid’s arrow comes in many forms (it also misses its target sometimes). So whether you’ll be spending the holiday-of-love with your one and only or a big group of your besties, we’ve got some fun, non-traditional Valentine’s Day cards for just about everyone.

Elum Designs, Celebrate a non-traditional Valentine's Day. Just skip the subtleties.


SEXY FUNNY COOL
A sense of humor is one of the sexiest traits to have in a Valentine. This year, instead of an obvious sentiment that tugs at the heart-strings, go for the funny bone. It’s hot. (Left) Bow Chicka,  (Right) Make Out

Elum Designs - Greeting Cards, GC717&716

SAME SEX
Our letterpress (Left) Wingtips  and (Right) Hers&Hers

Elum Designs - Greeting Cards, CS101, GC741&GC735

ANTI-VALENTINE’S DAY
Do you loathe Valentine’s Day? You’re not alone.  But you can bring a reluctant smile to any V-Day hater with this letterpress cross stitch masterpiece. They’ll never see it coming. And they’ll kinda love you for it. (Left) Step Off


CRUSH
Got a crush on someone at the office? Or just wanna tell somebody that you like them, (like, a lot)?  We’ve got just the right Valentine for your crush so they’ll get the hint in just the right way. (Left) Weird


GALENTINE
What better way to make your gal pal feel extra super special? Give her an unexpected friendship Valentine that reinforces
how awesome a friend she is. We all grew up handing out Valentines in grade school,  so why do we stop when we grow up?
Keep the love alive people.  (Right) Galactic

 

Elum - Paper obsessed since year 2001

Celebrating Love in All the Ways It Manifests

4.28.2014

Boy In a Fairy Tale

Today we received a letter in the mail that touched our hearts and felt that we must share.  Here at Elum are proud and excited to be a part of this revolution and love to hear from those who share our sentiments and how stationery and letterpress can still touch our hearts.

Gloria writes:

“Dear Clever Team of Elum Designs, Around Valentine’s Day I found a card, Boy in a Fairytale No. GC683. I cried. I don’t usually cry over paper. I love paper. I love stationery and pens, good design and thoughtful ideas. I also love and adore my husband. We have a lovely marriage and are a lovely heterosexual couple. We have gay friends. Our gay friends are getting married in May and finding a card to congratulate them on the engagement has been… difficult. I was going to make something and as I was just resigned to the task I found your card. ‘Once upon a time there was a Boy who fell in love with a Boy and their fairy tale lasted a lifetime.’ I got all misty. 

photo We live in a time where daily I argue that gays, or people who love or are attracted to someone of the same sex, deserve all the same rights and privileges as someone like me. I argue that “tolerance” is not acceptable, that we need to realize and celebrate that love comes in many ways and we are better for it… we shouldn’t just be “tolerant” of love. It is exhausting and often makes me sad that many folks still don’t “get it.” But YOU!!! YOU GET IT!!! You get it and you designed an absolutely lovely card that I was so proud to buy. I felt I was doing my civic duty and
forwarding a cause close to my heart. And really, I just wanted to congratulate Brad and Alejandro on their coming wedding. They
are the sweetest couple and my husband and I so enjoy their friendship. Thank you for your work. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and open hearts. Thank you for making Brad & Alejandro feel just like every other normal engaged couple. Thank you for celebrating love in all the ways it manifests. I plan on being a frequent customer for sure! May your kindness, generosity and good sense inspire more folks.

With a thankful heart, Gloria”

Our hope is that we can bring a little joy and love to everyone. With our new releases, we’d like to show that here at Elum, we celebrate love in all its forms. Its the little things like hand written letters that inspire and motivate us daily.  Handwritten notes are always welcomed and we encourage you to keep this beautiful tradition alive.