Greeting cards that are always just right

Surely I'm not the only one who has thrown up her hands in frustration trying to select the right greeting card amid all the cheesy poetry and tired jokes. There are always blank cards, but filling up all that white space inside can sometimes be daunting.

The creative minds behind Loaded Blanks cards have stepped into the void. Artists from around the nation--many from the indie comic world--have designed a huge variety of cards for everything from birthdays to Valentine's Day. The difference? The pictures present a simple narrative, but the text bubbles are waiting for you to fill them in for a personal touch. I like the thought of making a card your own with an inside joke or tender reference to a shared past. The cards' illustrations give just enough inspiration to get you started.

Among family members, it could be fun to bring the kids in on the writing. The "jokes" and non-sequiturs that come from young tots have the potential to be comedy gold for the right audience.

$3 at Loaded Blanks (w/free domestic shipping!)