Avanti to celebrate 35th outing at Spring Fair
January 22, 2012
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One stand I’ll definitely be dropping by to see at Spring Fair is that of Avanti Press in Hall 4 H20. This wonderful US-based publisher
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Sabah Designs launches Georgie Porgie
January 15, 2012
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‘Georgie Porgie’ is a lovely new collection of fun greeting cards from UK publisher Sabah Designs. This vibrant new range will be launched at Spring
Gift of the Year Award Shortlist
January 14, 2012
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We had a wonderful time looking at all the products that were shortlisted for the Gift of the Year Awards, due to be presented by
Smiley Eyes presents Mr Waffley
January 10, 2012
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Smiley Eyes is a newly established design and publishing company based in South Wales, producing fun, cute and lovable characters for greetings cards, notecards, prints
Lux Personalised Valentine’s from Bedcrumb
January 9, 2012
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Bedcrumb cards has introduced a range of new Lux Personalised Valentine’s Cards. Available from www.bedcrumb.co.uk, notonthehighstreet.com and bouf.com from mid January, they make a welcome
We love Wrendale Designs!
January 8, 2012
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We absolutely adore these delightful illustrated greetings cards by British publisher Wrendale Designs. Artist Hannah says: “We are a relative newcomer to the greeting card
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