CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Other revenue from Hallmark Cards	$ 161	$ 161

Represents the revenues from the sale of other goods or rendering of other services to affiliates, not elsewhere specified in the taxonomy; net of (reduced by) sales adjustments, returns, allowances, and discounts.

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