Toilet Humour!
December 23, 2020
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It might be a birthday card instead of a Christmas Card, but we couldn’t help thinking there is something strangely appropriate about this design by
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Paperchase under fire for offensive card
December 18, 2020
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Specialist greeting card and stationery retailer, Paperchase, has come under fire for a joke Christmas card which was deemed offensive by some people who saw
Truly Bedazzled!
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Louise Rimmer talks to Home & Giftware Magazine about Bedazzled, her inspired mix of drinks and greetings cards! “After more than 25 years working in
Video Message of Love And Support For Greeting Card Retailers
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With enough Christmas jumpers to put Shakin’ Stevens to shame, up to 20 greeting card publishers donned their best festive wear and buffed up their
A great ADVENTure!
December 12, 2020
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Some Brits have been taking their Christmas Spirit (or spirits!) to a new level as covid lockdown helps build community solidarity and inspires more people
On this day, 1953: Making the perfect Christmas card
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On this day in 1953 the BBC made a newsreel which revealed the secrets behind making the perfect greeting card. Woodmansterne Cards described the reel
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