Animated Valentine's Day love-message cards

Valentine's Day is February 14, and the best gifts are the ones that could only have come from you. An eCardToon Valentine's card turns your own words into a short animated film: a charming cartoon character says your sweetheart's name and delivers your message — sweet, silly, or both.

Picture a nervous little cupid practicing his lines before reading your love note, or a candle-lit scene where a character recites the three things you love most about them. Personalized cards land differently than a store-bought card; hearing their own name spoken in a story made for them is the part people replay.

Not sure what to write? Try finishing the sentence 'I knew you were the one when...', list the small habits that make you smile, or sum up your first date in a single line. Couples who have been together for decades can mention the year they met, while new couples can keep it light and flirty. If you're planning a dinner or a surprise, the card can drop a hint without giving everything away.

Valentine's cards aren't only for couples. Send one to a best friend ('Galentine's'), to a parent, or to a child who'd love to be someone's valentine. If you're far apart, a video card is an easy way to show up on the day, and it's ready within minutes if you remember at the last second (no judgment). Some people play the card over breakfast on the 14th; others send the link before a long workday so it's a midmorning surprise. Others save the downloaded video and add it to a slideshow of photos from your year together, which makes a sweet keepsake to rewatch next February.

Write up to 50 words, check exactly how they'll be spoken before you pay, and we'll email you the card with a private link and a downloadable video in phone and widescreen sizes to share however you like.