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Valentine’s cards

January 17, 2010 By 1 Comment
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Valentine’s Day can be a controversial topic.

Sensitivity is required when talking about the matters of the heart and Valentine’s Day can be the subject of a much heated debate.

It can be a day of pain for many people, for those who are single and those who have been through a divorce, or widowed for example.

Some feel that this day is far too comercialised and that they don’t appreciate the pressure of being told they ‘must buy’ a gift to tell their loved ones how much they love them, when love should be shown everyday.

Whatever your view on Valentine’s Day, my suggestion for this valentine’s day is to perhaps visit a garden, maybe one filled with snowdrops with some friends or a loved one. (I have provided some suggestions of where to visit some glorious snowdrop displays in an earlier post) it would make a lovely day out and wonderful memories of our lovely countryside. Let’s hope the weather improves by then.

I have designed some Valentine’s cards for those who wish to buy them and hope you will like my collection.

This year I have introduced a new size of card into the collection – 19.8 x 21cm

Here are a few examples of the cards available  -

red and pink roses valentine's day card

Valentine's card - Love

Red rose Valentine's card

To see more of our collection please visit our online shop – Send a flower card – Valentine’s greeting cards

Tomorrow I will be adding a ‘how to make a special flower display for your loved one’.

All images © Send a flower card -  Anita Hunt

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Thank you cards

January 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Thank you cards are one of my favourite greeting cards to send.

In the language of flowers the beautiful Sweetpea  and the delicate  Camellia mean – ‘Thank you’

Here are a couple of examples of flower greeting cards available -

sweetpea thank you card

camellia thank you card

These cards can have other wording added.

We also have a selection of floral notelets and greeting cards for all occasions that are suitable for thank you cards.

Here is a sample of the cards available -

Small notelet pack1 Floral notelet pack 2

floral notelet pack 3 Floral notelet pack 4

We can also make bespoke greeting cards for you, using your photos and wording.

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A snowdrop in December? Thank you card inspiration

December 18, 2009 By 3 Comments
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Through the seasons of the year – The Snowdrop

the beautiful snowdrop

One of my favourite flowers is the snowdrop, associated with the month of January.  It used to be that snowdrops grew in early January – March, but it’s not uncommon to spot them pre Christmas. I can’t begin to tell you how excited I get, as I look forward to seeing this beauty.

My birthday is in February and I often request a visit to see the snowdrops, alongside a trip to a lovely English tearoom of course!

In the language of flowers the snowdrop stands for –

* A friend in adversity

* Hope

Snowdrops are also a good flower for condolence and thank you cards.

Want to know more about this fantastic flower?

  • Snowdrops are known as Galanthus
  • There are more than 100 species – you have to get up close and personal with these lovely flowers to spot the difference.
  • Snowdrops grow best in dappled sunlight/shade under trees or shrubs, particularly deciduous.
  • They can be grown in containers, so if you live in a flat with a little balcony or small patio there is no need to miss out on this beauty.
  • They prefer a well drained soil.
  • Even though they flower at the beginning of the year, it’s important to care for them through the warmer months, making sure they don’t dry out.
  • You can buy snowdrops as bulbs or ‘in the green.’ I have tried both and have to say we have been more successful planting snowdrops in the green. The term ‘in the green’ is snowdrops just after flowering.
  • Over time snowdrops will spread naturally.

Gardens to visit to see the splendour of the snowdrop

Check the following websites for special snowdrop days.

Fancy adding the glorious snowdrop to your garden or patio?

Here are some nurseries –

Flower cards and gifts

Nita Joy Craft Design – have snowdrop cards and gifts available.

The snowdrop greeting cards can be with or without words, and can also have your special message included at no extra cost.

We also have a tote bag and small cotton gift bag with snowdrops.

Our calendar includes the lovely snowdrop for the month of January,

Our plum leaves notebook has a photo of snowdrops added to the cover.

Anita

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Trouble choosing the right card?

December 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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  • The history of the language of flowers

The Victorian era has always been strongly linked with the language of flowers, mainly focusing on love, but the meaning of flowers goes back to even earlier times than this; with strong religious, cultural, and symbolic meanings.

There are though many differences in the symbology and meanings of flowers between eastern and western philosophies. Eastern flower meanings tend to be closely related to living a long life, prosperity, wisdom … for example, the oriental symbology of the blossom from the early flowering trees such as the cherry tree, are very important in Japan as it represents the cycle of life. cherry blossom

Victorian women elaborated on floriography (the language of flowers), expressing their feelings within the boundaries of social etiquette. Flowers were often used to get their silent message across, by communicating their feelings and thoughts when ordinarily they were unable or not allowed to do so.

As well as the particular meaning of a flower, the scent was also an important factor. If a floral scent could be detected on a ladies handkerchief by the person she wanted to relay a particular message to, it would further their silent conversation.

The whole theatrics of the art of this particular communication, could also be changed by how the flower was displayed. If the flower was upright or upside down, the message meant that the secret meaning was either positive or negative. Ribbons were also used and depending on how they were tied, displayed another hidden message.

Considerations had to be made about the type of flower, the way the flower was worn, the colour and scent, as they all played an important part.

If you were waiting for a reply from a certain message, it could be answered in the following manner, if a flower was given to you from their right hand the answer was yes, if it was from their left hand that meant no.

The language of flowers had so many particular traditions and significance associated with it, it made it even more crucial to pay attention to the merest detail displaying and answering the message correctly.

Anita

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