14 beautiful Valentine’s Day cards for 2022

By Molly Malsom

Published: Wednesday, 02 February 2022 at 12:00 am

Ros cotton-covered love card

Covered in Liberty’s floral Ros print Tana lan cotton fabric, this is a beautiful Valentine’s Day card to send to loved ones. A more classic design, you could send this Valentine’s Day card to anyone in your life, whether that be your partner, family or best friend.

Buy Ros cotton-covered love card from Liberty (£4.95)

Hello Handsome Valentine’s Day card

Here’s one for the art-lovers this Valentine’s Day. The Royal Academy shop has a few fun cards available that are perfect for a subtle Valentine’s Day offering. This fabulous design has been hand printed by Wanderlust Paper Co in the UK. What’s more, this card comes with an envelope featuring a vintage-inspired gold address label, so it feels special before you even open it!

Buy hello handsome Valentine’s Day card from Royal Academy (£3.75)

Woodmansterne two hearts Valentine’s Day card

Simple but effective, this Valentine’s day card by Woodmansterne features two watercolour-style hearts and a handwritten font to make it that extra bit special. Inside the card you will find a ‘happy Valentine’s Day’ message, with plenty of space for you to add your own sentimental words.

Buy Woodmansterne two hearts Valentine’s Day card from John Lewis (£2.35)

Swallow Valentine’s Day card

Stationery experts Smythsons have some beautiful Valentine’s Day cards. This intricate swallow design is a classy option to show your love this Valentine’s Day. The swallow is believed to represent love and devotion, so it’s the perfect card for a day dedicated to love.

Buy swallow Valentine’s Day card from Smythsons (£12)

Love you more typography card

If you are on the hunt for a gorgeous Valentine’s Day card that you can personalise, look no further. This elegant typography card gives you the option to add the recipients name, which will appear just below the ‘love you more’ message. An easy way to make someone’s day a little bit brighter.

Buy love you more typography card from Parsy Card Co (£3.50)

Phoebe cotton-covered love card

You can’t go wrong with bright florals on Valentine’s Day. This card from Liberty is covered in their floral Phoebe print Tana Lawn cotton featuring a metallic love detail. Not only will you be letting someone know you love them, but the recipient can keep this card to display the iconic fabric design.

Buy Phoebe cotton-covered love card from Liberty (£4.95)

Philip Sutton RA Greetings Card

If the usual Valentine’s Day cards aren’t to your taste, sending a general greeting card works just the same. This card from the Royal Academy features the Charles Darwin Flowers painting by Philip Sutton RA, so whoever receives your card can have a piece of the Royal Academy at home.

Buy Philip Sutton RA greetings card from Royal Academy (£3.50)

Sunflowers 3D effect card

Nothing says I love you more than a card featuring the iconic Sunflowers painting by Van Gough. But what makes this card stand out is the 3D effect which really brings the image to life. You can almost guarantee this is a card that will be kept, and maybe even displayed!

Buy sunflowers 3D effect card from National Gallery (£3.50)

Vintage Valentine’s card: miniature heart

Simple and understated, this Valentine’s Day card is perfect for anyone looking for a more sustainable option. Made by Vintage Playing Cards on Not on the High Street, this Valentine’s Day card is made with a small red cutout heart which has been recycled from other pieces of card.

Buy vintage Valentine’s card: miniature heart from Vintage Playing Cards (£4.95)

I lava you Valentine’s Day card

Put a smile on someone’s face with this Valentine’s Day card from Liberty. A classic card by Egg Press, the play on words paired with a simple volcano illustration is a lovely way to send someone your love without being over the top.

Buy I lava you Valentine’s Day card from Liberty (£4.50)

The Proper Mail Company birds heart Valentine’s Day card

For something a bit more decadent, this intricate design by The Proper Mail Company is certainly striking. Featuring birds, botanicals and a simple colour platte, this Valentine’s Day card is a great option for something a bit more classic.

Buy The Proper Mail Company birds heart Valentine’s Day card from John Lewis (£4.25)

Roses small Valentine’s Day card

Smythsons are offering a pocket-sized card, perfect for this Valentine’s Day. Featuring a pink heart motif and blind embossed with gold roses, this Valentine’s Day card has a more traditional feel to it, especially paired with the matching envelope, also featuring an embossed heart.

Buy roses small Valentine’s Day card from Smythsons (£10)

You are divine Valentine’s Day card

With a soft colour palette and fabulous design by Wanderlust Paper Co, an art-lover will be thrilled to receive this Valentine’s day card on February 14th. This card also comes with an envelope featuring a vintage-inspired gold address label, perfectly matching the card inside it!

Buy You are divine Valentine’s Day card from Royal Academy (£3.75)

What the buzz plantable cards

Another sustainable Valentine’s Day card option, this 3 pack of cards from the National Trust are plantable, so even once Valentine’s day has passed, your loved ones can be reminded of you by the plant they grow. Zero waste and long-lasting; what more could you want?

Buy what the buzz plantable cards from National Trust (£9)

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