Love L.A.? Make a Valentine’s Day card inspired by the city

Can’t think of a Valentine’s Day message to write to your sweetheart? Looking for the perfect note for your BFF? Allow us to play Cupid for you. Spread the love with these L.A.-inspired cards designed and written by the Los Angeles Times staff and readers, or submit your own.

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Credits: Words by Los Angeles Times staff, drawings by Paul Duginski, development by Jon Schleuss and Colleen Shalby

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