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And while the act of sending a Halloween card isn’t quite that old, the first greeting cards sent date back to the 1400s. Germans are said to have printed New Year’s greetings as early as 1400, and handmade Valentines were exchanged in Europe in the mid-1400s.

The Victorians, of course, were the ones who turned greeting cards into what they are today. The popularization of sending Christmas cards happened in London in 1843, and by the 1860s companies were mass producing greeting cards.

Today in the U.S. alone, greeting cards are a $7 billion industry.

 

But enough of that because you didn’t come here for a long, boring history lesson…you came to find some cool Halloween cards to send your spooky friends!

I love that so many of mine from Instagram host card exchanges, and it’s even something I’ve started doing as part of my annual Halloween plans for you guys.

 

Here are 17 Halloween cards I’m loving this year:

 

 

How adorable is this little ghostie guy? I love that he’s kind of a hot mess, and those bats and the periwinkle background are so my style. Buy it here

 

 

I love this handmade card with the sliding moon – so clever! Learn how to make it

 

 

I would buy this card to frame it and display as art. I love the detail in the haunted house and the giant moon. Buy it here

 

 

I love these unique tombstone-shaped cards for something a little different. Learn how to make them

 

 

Here’s another one I would totally frame. I love the silhouette design – there’s SO much detail. Buy it here

 

 

You can never go wrong with a classic Hallmark card, and I love the phrase and artwork on this one. Buy it here

 

 

Love the classic monsters? This set of four cards, complete with gold foil, is to die for. Buy it here

 

 

Of course, I have to include cards from own of my favorite spooky artists, my buddy Matthew Woods. I can’t wait to get my sets of these cards featuring Pumpkinhead. Buy it here

 

 

After making a pumpkin float, this guy caught my eye. How cute and unique would this be showing up in your spooky besties’ mailbox? Buy it here

 

 

How can a card with spiders and a rat be so damn cute? (It’s probably the pennant banner that I love most, though…shocker.) See it here

 

 

This Halloween goat is absolutely darling. I’m super into all the quirky Halloween animals this year, and this guy is no exception. Buy it here

 

 

This pop-up card isn’t just a card…it’s a piece of art! I love the detail of the tree and the giant ghosts flying out of the house. Buy it here

 

 

I love that this card looks like a cozy Halloween quilt. Learn how to make it here

 

Love pumpkin spice lattes? Then this is the card for you! (Who knows – maybe I’ll send these out now that I’ve discovered a pumpkin coffee I actually like!) Buy it here

 

 

My friend Natalie (who made some killer paper crafts for us last year) has this cute card on her blog. I love the haunted house. Learn how to make it

 

 

This was one of the first cards that caught my eye on Etsy – I love the vintage-inspired design. Buy it here

 

 

And finally, I love the vintage feel of this trick or treat card. Learn how it make it

 

 

Which card is your favorite?

Share it in the comments! Then grab a few to send to your friends this Halloween season and start a new tradition.

Looking for more cards? Be sure to follow my Halloween card Pinterest board for even more options.

 

Happy haunting,

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