A quick glimpse of Valentine’s Day 2012 through packaging

a-quick-glimpse-of-valentines-day-2012-through-packaging<p>I&#8217;m usually not a fan of naysayers. Who needs negativity in an otherwise pleasant situation? Not me. That said, whoever the heartbroken fool was who first said Valentine&#8217;s Day is all about candy was right. Just take a look at what I stumbled upon while walking through the aisles on the eve of Valentine&#8217;s Day.</p> <p>I<a name=more></a>n a world fueled by innovation and continual development who knows what our Valentine goodies will be packaged in next year. Boxes and bags decked out with more hearts than a cardiac surgeon will ever see could be replaced with hologram treats (it sure would be easier on the diet!) for all we know! For now, enjoy your greeting card/candy company sponsored holiday with a quick look at some of the sweetest packaging to hit the shelves for Valentine&#8217;s Day 2012.</p> <table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xb4YaUC3uto/TzmN2HhhErI/AAAAAAAAARU/QabuO81hzLg/s1600/chocandpb.jpg><img src=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xb4YaUC3uto/TzmN2HhhErI/AAAAAAAAARU/QabuO81hzLg/s1600/chocandpb.jpg alt= border=0 /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Love this Valentine&#8217;s design! Forget Will and Kate or even Brangelina, these two will stay together forever.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src=http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7Iq4gqWN2a4/TzmN_B4tT6I/AAAAAAAAARc/4Ymwx6Qt0ek/s1600/vday+bear.jpg alt= border=0 /></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Conversation hearts in a box, classic! Mr. Bear, our unofficial Valentine&#8217;s spokesman says, &#8220;CPS offers custom cardboard packaging services!&#8221;</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tMxKzMfb8Kc/TzmUYsJkcrI/AAAAAAAAAR0/sZ87li6-by8/s1600/reeses.jpg><img src=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tMxKzMfb8Kc/TzmUYsJkcrI/AAAAAAAAAR0/sZ87li6-by8/s400/reeses.jpg alt= width=400 height=280 border=0 /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Reese&#8217;s, in a tin! A heart-shaped container full of Skittles! It&#8217;s never too late to vary from the norm and have a little fun with packaging!</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href=http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y3g2e4ubujI/TzmOdvgqduI/AAAAAAAAARs/TyHAnMbAs4o/s1600/marsh.jpg><img src=http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y3g2e4ubujI/TzmOdvgqduI/AAAAAAAAARs/TyHAnMbAs4o/s1600/marsh.jpg alt= border=0 /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Love is in the air: Chocolate and PB have been struck by Cupid, Marshmallows are occurring naturally in the shape of hearts and Butterfingers are warming your heart while blocking the pathway inside of it.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div><a href=http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OI1EMWos72E/TzmOF41MONI/AAAAAAAAARk/qH3GZb02sEU/s1600/vday+basket.jpg> </a></div>