Business Segment Information (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2011	Feb. 28, 2010
Product Information
Total revenue	$ 1,695,144	$ 1,597,894	$ 1,640,851
Other revenue	31,863	32,355	37,566
Everyday Greeting Cards [Member]
Product Information
Total revenue	832,454	755,799	767,062
Seasonal Greeting Cards [Member]
Product Information
Total revenue	411,605	377,831	369,325
Gift Packaging [Member]
Product Information
Total revenue	241,641	223,093	221,489
All Other Products [Member]
Product Information
Total revenue	$ 177,581	$ 208,816	$ 245,409