Celebrate Spring Joys with Fresh Cards from American Greetings

CLEVELAND, March 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrate spring joys this year with a fresh and fantastic offering of greeting cards for all the lovely occasions that bloom in spring.  Visit the American Greetings card aisle for the perfect card to share your love with the special people in your life for St. Patrick's Day, birthdays, Passover, Easter, First Communion, Confirmation and Administrative Professionals Day.  A wide selection of new and favorite cards in a range of prices will be sure to add some sunshine to those spring showers.

Before the April showers and May flowers grace us with their presence, the luck of the Irish will be upon us for St. Patrick's Day.  Whether they're a lot or a little Irish, consumers will get caught up in the fun spirit of St. Patrick's Day with cards that capture every sentiment from funny to romantic.  American Greetings offers a variety of cards with popular Irish themes, blessings and lots of humor so you can find the right card for every lad and lass this year!

Spring is a time of new beginnings, so it is fitting that many religious occasions with similar themes are celebrated during this season.  Choose from a delightful variety of Easter cards with cute and playful expressions for all ages, traditional religious cards, and a gorgeous new selection from favorite artist Kathy Davis.  You can also share hopeful messages with beautiful, heartfelt cards for the Passover holiday this year.  With many designs for younger recipients, money/gift card holders and a large selection of contemporary and classic options, American Greetings has a card that is just right to congratulate all those celebrating their First Communion or Confirmation.

Don't forget to visit the American Greetings card aisle to show your gratitude on one of the biggest days observed in the workplace – Administrative Professionals Day.  A special selection of great designs and thoughtful messages help you recognize the many valued administrative professionals that make life easier at the office. 

For those looking for the perfect lighthearted birthday card this spring, the Rachel & Abby collection of cards features eye-catching and entertaining designs that complement the topical, yet tasteful messages.  With options for both men and women, these fun cards range from light and sweet to laugh-out-loud funny and are sure to brighten anybody's birthday.

Consumers can find these spring collections, in addition to a great selection of fresh and inspiring cards from American Greetings, at participating drug chains, grocery stores and mass retailers nationwide, as well as in American Greetings and Carlton Cards retail stores.  Those who enjoy sending e-cards can share American Greetings cards online from www.americangreetings.com.  For more information on American Greetings, please visit www.corporate.americangreetings.com.  You can also follow American Greetings on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Pinterest.

About American Greetings Corporation

For more than 100 years, American Greetings Corporation has been a creator and manufacturer of innovative social expression products that assist consumers in enhancing their relationships to create happiness, laughter and love.  The Company's major greeting card lines are American Greetings, Carlton Cards, Gibson, Recycled Paper Greetings and Papyrus, and other paper product offerings include DesignWare party goods and American Greetings and Plus Mark gift-wrap and boxed cards.  American Greetings also has one of the largest collections of greetings on the Web, including greeting cards available at Cardstore.com and electronic greeting cards available at AmericanGreetings.com.  In addition to its product lines, American Greetings also creates and licenses popular character brands through the AG Properties group.  Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, American Greetings generates annual revenue of approximately $2 billion, and its products can be found in retail outlets worldwide.  For more information on the Company, visit www.corporate.americangreetings.com.

SOURCE American Greetings Corporation