# Triumphantly Snarky Love Cards Emily Mcdowell's Valentine's Card Design Proves Haters Wrong By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-02-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-card References: [awesomeetsy.tumblr](http://awesomeetsy.tumblr.com/post/73824707947/via-and-they-said-it-wouldnt-last-valentine-by) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/172174883/and-they-said-it-wouldnt-last-valentine?ref=favs_view_9) The "And They Said It Wouldn't Last" Valentine's card is a humorous one from the 'emilycdowelldraws' [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-a-wedding-registry) shop. It's fairly easy to judge a couple when you're not a part of it, but this funny Valentine's Day card is a way to stick it to anyone who has not been supportive of your relationship. The card has a beautifully designed cover and it is blank on the inside, for whatever other messages you have for [your valentine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-gift-selection). The card is printed on matte stock paper and comes with a matching plain kraft envelope. It's not the most traditional of [Valentine's Day cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/partners-are-human), but if you and your significant other don't play by anyone else's rules, it might be just perfect for the two of you on February 14th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Humorous Valentine's Day Cards:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional market by offering unique and funny cards that appeal to couples with a sense of humor. - **Personalized Greeting Cards:** Opportunity to disrupt the greeting card industry by offering customizable cards that allow people to express their own unique messages. - **Supportive Relationship Products:** Opportunity to disrupt the relationship product market by offering items that empower individuals to celebrate their love and defy negativity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Etsy Shops:** Opportunity for Etsy sellers to capitalize on the demand for unique and creative Valentine's Day cards. - **Printing and Paper Goods:** Opportunity for printing companies to offer innovative card designs and materials for special occasions like Valentine's Day. - **Gift and Novelty Stores:** Opportunity for retailers to curate and offer a variety of supportive relationship products that cater to different customer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Practical Valentine’s Day Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-card-bath-bar.md) - [Love-Inspired Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-to-say-i-love-you-around-the-world.md) - [Inclusive Valentine's Day Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hallmark-valentines-day.md) - [AI-Powered Valentine's Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resn.md) - [Valentine's Beef Jerky Hearts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meathearts.md) - [Valentine's-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-2025-sneakers.md) - [Naughty Valentines Day Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-wood.md) - [Milestone-Marking Relationship Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovecation-moments.md) - [Practical Valentine's Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-in-this-economy.md)