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"Paper Hearts" is a fun example of days past when Valentines were hand made and given to that special person.
This is the first time Starbucks has released two different Cards for Valentines Day. This one is called "Paper Hearts" and was released about a week after the "Valentines Flower" Card the first part of January 2007. This wasn't a national release but a regional test Card, answering the question why it was in some markets but not in others. A re-release of this design - with small changes was released in January 2011 with the starting serial number of 6066. See image below.
Collectors Note: Because of the limited availability and short run of the original Card of 2007 with the 6031 starting number, it will be more desirable than it's 2011 counterpart.
Below is the 2011 version. Note that the STARBUCKS CARD line is left and center of the Sirens Eye. Sizing and placement of the Paper Hearts are also different.
More About Valentines
Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition.
According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl -- who may have been his jailor's daughter -- who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.