Shine Publishing launch Valentines at Top Drawer

Shine will be launching brand new Valentine’s designs at Olympia this week, as part of its best-selling Pattern of my heart range. The new designs feature a combination of different printmaking techniques, with delicate foiling to add that extra something special. The cards are 150mm square and come with a top quality envelope and individual cello wrap. Founded in 2009 Shine Publishing Limited now has 11 ranges and over 150 all designed by founder, Jane Tonkin. Stand F87

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