Great Depression-Themed Valentines Day Cards Hit the Market
Summary
With job losses mounting, spending hundreds of dollars on jewelry isn’t an option this Valentine’s Day for many Americans.” Order of St. Nick’s Depressing Times cards feature public domain photos from the Great Depression paired with humorous takes on unemployment and health insurance woes.She’ll be lucky to get a box of rocks from me this year… Tough times call for tough love.” The most popular card reads, “I made you a Valentine…but I had to burn it in a trashcan to stay warm.” Depressing Times cards have been featured in news sources and magazines around the world since their release in October 2008.The cards are part of the humorous Depressing Times series, available online at www.DepressingTimes.com.“A Great Depression-themed Valentine’s Day card is one way to both express your love and lower your loved one’s expectations for an expensive gift,” Order of St. Nick owner and creative director Andrew Shaffer says.With job losses mounting, spending hundreds of dollars on jewelry isn’t an option this Valentine’s Day for many Americans.”Order of St. Nick’s Depressing Times cards feature public domain photos from the Great Depression paired with humorous takes on unemployment and health insurance woes.One card reads: “Box of chocolates?The company sold over 10,000 Great Depression-themed Christmas cards this past holiday season.Four different Valentine’s Day designs are available exclusively online for $3.99 each at www.DepressingTimes.com.