So, will greeting cards go "extinct"?

It all began in the prehistoric era, a time of towering giants and epic dinosaur facts…
Did you know that paleontologists have identified over 700 dinosaur species roaming the Earth for roughly 160 million years? From the fearsome Tyrannosaurus Rex to the gentle, long‑necked Brachiosaurus, these creatures dominated every corner of the planet. That’s longer than humans have even been around—talk about a reign to remember!

But even the most successful extinct species can’t outrun change forever. A perfect storm of volcanic eruptions, dramatic climate shifts, and a colossal asteroid strike triggered the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event, bringing the age of dinosaurs to a sudden, awe‑inspiring close. Today, all that remains are fossils, museum displays, and our endless fascination with these ancient titans.

Fast forward to a more recent chapter in the history of communication—the golden age of handwritten letters.
Long before the ping of a text or the whoosh of an email, letters were the original “DMs”—and they took real effort. Whether a soldier poured out his heart from the front lines or lovers penned secret sonnets across continents, every envelope carried genuine emotion.

Imagine carefully selecting stationery, hunting down the perfect postage stamp, and spending precious time crafting each word—knowing there was no “edit” button once it was sealed. Then came the wait: days, sometimes weeks, for a reply to arrive. That deliberate, personalized letter-writing tradition made every message feel like a gift.

But as smartphones and social media soared, the art of letter writing quietly slipped into the background—now largely reserved for formal correspondence or nostalgic keepsakes.


And with that, we leave behind dinosaurs and handwritten letters to turn our attention to the next great survivor of human connection: greeting cards.

So, will greeting cards go extinct?

Well, if history has taught us anything — from the mighty dinosaurs to the quiet fade of handwritten letters — it is that change is inevitable. But extinction? That is a different story.

Greeting cards have something special on their side: heart.
Unlike a text message that gets buried under notifications, or an email that gathers dust in an inbox, a greeting card holds space in the real world — on a desk, a fridge, or a bedside table — quietly reminding someone they are loved, celebrated, or missed.

And the best part? You no longer have to spend hours making one from scratch. Whether you are looking for birthday cards, thank you cards, holiday cards, or a way to say "thinking of you", there is a card for every occasion and every person. The greeting card industry has evolved to make thoughtful gifting easier than ever.

If you are wondering where to find meaningful, beautifully designed greeting cards, you have already landed in the right place.
At Tinted Paper, we offer a carefully curated collection of unique greeting cards that help you say the things that matter — with style, heart, and just the right words.