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HUMOUR LAUNCHES
Fresh funnies While they do say ‘the old ones are the best ones’, people are always after a fresh giggle, whether it’s a completely new joke or an updated take on an old one. PG shares the spills of some of the latest releases.
Going big! Dandelion Stationery is going big with its Crazy Cretaceous dinosaur designs in a larger format than any of the publisher’s existing cards. Keeping with Dandelion’s gentle humour vibe these are perfect for dinosaur lovers of all ages with cards for birthdays, someone special, well done, and more – and all designed and printed in the UK. Founder Jo Wilson has also released Kaboom, witty cards perfectly designed for those *eyeroll* teenage birthdays.
Birds fly high Revealing a glimpse into the You’ve Got Pen On Your Face marriage, Frankie and Tom Nicholls’ latest Love Bird range was really popular for Valentine’s Day, as the two birds’ designs are great for any couple. “Couples everywhere can relate to the amusingly honest messages,” Frankie laughed, with comments about stealing the duvet, pinching food off the plate, always being late, stacking the dishwasher, leaving the toilet seat up, and dropping clothes on the floor.
Classic cartoons Original cartoons from Charles M Schulz feature on the latest release expanding Hype Associates’ Snoopy range from the publisher known for its licensed characters. The characters from the perennially-popular Peanuts cartoons include the main man Charlie Brown and his best friend Linus, Lucy and her unrequited love interest Schroeder, and, of course then very intelligent beagle Snoopy and his little bird pal Woodstock.
Today’s Titters
I love going to see live comedy – it's one of my favourite evenings out! I’ve recently discovered George Lewis (pictured right) on Instagram and have booked tickets to see him in Bristol later this year – a lot of his comedy is aimed at parents with young kids so a lot of it is very relatable! I'm also a big fan of John Robbins who is on the new series of Taskmaster. He's a Bristolian comedian so I've seen him lots! Sarah Jackson, director, Stormy Knight
Animal magic Peanut is Hotchpotch’s new animal range. Head of design Anna Price is convinced “you’ll be clutching your belly in laughter with these hilarious characters”! Finished with neon pink and red accents, along with kraft envelopes, the humour isn’t the only thing that stands out with this new range!
Just Your Type Cath Tate Cards’ inaugural Betiobca range comprises 12 wry humour, quirky designs using playful typography and bold colours, with more promised for PG Live. Working in collaboration with Betiobca Designs, the range features funny birthday and occasions cards all of which are printed in the UK on 100% recycled paper.
Words for the wise? Warm, witty but not necessarily wise words make the latest Frankly My Dear… humour range from Holy Mackerel. You’ll find cards for wine drinkers, gin lovers and knitters in the collection, and a host of birthday cards perfect for anyone growing old disgracefully. Co-owner Katie Meeke said: “Our current favourite is the Cold Water Swimming card – I think we all know someone it would be just perfect for!”
FOCUS ON HUMOUR CARDS
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