In the swim of the second greeting card trend spotted at the Top Drawer and Spring Fair shows earlier this year, Gale Astley, greetings industry journalist, product photographer and promo filmmaker, reflects the tide of wavy motifs cresting on cards in 2023, in both illustration and form. A swell of curves are gently lapping onto […]
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Stephen Lennon is now into his fifth year of trading as Umbellifer, but the botanically-minded owner of the Yorkshire greetings card brand thinks he is only just getting into his stride. “Looking back to the launch in late 2018, I don’t think I really knew what it would take to make a successful card business
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Rainbows aren’t ‘just’ the promise of God to humanity, they radiate happiness, hope and positivity in every respect, not only signifying the spiritual side of our existence, but also compassion-based movements such as Pride and support for nurses, care workers and other NHS staff. Multi-coloured merchandise displays draw the eye in store, offering endless opportunities
I can see a Rainbow! Read More »
One of the most well-known and popular figures in the greetings card industry, Cardgains MD, Chris Dyson, has announced that he will be retiring at the end of this year. Chris will hand over the reins to Cardgains’ long-standing marketing director, Penny Shaw, who will take over the role from 1st January 2023. Officially announcing
Penny Shaw to take the helm as Chris Dyson retires from Cardgains Read More »
The hippy revival continues its positive spiritual odyssey across design, and, more specifically, greeting card design universe, but this season a hallucinogenic haze is drifting across its cosmic plane. Psychedelic bold candy-hued swirls, magic mushrooms and earthy organic shapes and shades, card designers are digging the 60s/70s love, peace and Mother Earth vibe and tuning
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Photographer Toni Cross travels across the UK and throughout the world, photographing wildlife, farm animals and wild horses and donkeys. She aims to capture the nature of the animal in quite a quirky and personal way and loves close up images, coat textures and is in constant search for that elusive unusual shot. The Licky
Calendars, cards and giftware from The Licky Cow Gallery Read More »
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