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There will be a feast of new products launched at Top Drawer. First up is a selection from those exhibiting in Row Q.
Yum Yam Debuting at Top Drawer will be over 120 new designs from Twice As Nice and the new company Yams. The majority of the newness is under Yams based on Amy Dunne’s contemporary lino-cut designs with a touch of humour. The collection spans everyday, occasions and Spring Seasons cards, all printed on FSC-accredited board and supplied naked, but a cellowrapping option is available. Yams 07971 323 361 www.yamcards.com Top Drawer Stand Q63
Colour Magic Back to College Whilst revisiting her Central St Martin’s college sketch books from the early 1990s to create a Christmas card for friends, artist and photographer Lydia Evans fell in love again with drawing after an 18 year break and Lydia. (London) was born. Launching are over 50 greeting card designs featuring ethereal and whimsical characters with a twist of the surreal. Lydia. London 07973 625506 www.lydia.london Top Drawer Stand Q80
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Structural and Organic The 100+ new card designs from heraldblack, are developed from Stephen Dow’s handmade prints and collages that are created by scanning, layering and recolouring original artwork that takes in both architectural and botanical references. The cards are printed in the UK on FSC-approved Mohawk 324gsm paper from a carbon neutral, wind-powered mill. They come with a dovetail grey envelope and Nativa biodegradable wrap. heraldblack 07598 780950 www.heraldblack.co.uk Top Drawer Stand Q81
Capturing everyday life in meaningful designs that combine sophisticated colour palettes with ideas that have people at the forefront is at the heart of Elsa Rose Frere’s greeting cards. She will be launching three new card ranges Apricot Pink, Denim Blue and Forest Pine each based around a key pantone colour. The cards will cover everyday birthdays as well as occasions, including same sex anniversary designs. Elsa Rose Frere www.elsarosefrere.com Top Drawer Stand Q88
Having debuted at PG Live in 2022, Klara Hawkins will be exhibiting at Top Drawer for the first time. Among the newness is Nuggets, a generic children's age and birthday range which exudes Klara’s passion for illustration. There will also be plenty of new additions to Klara’s best selling pattern cards on show. Klara Hawkins www.klarahawkins.com Top Drawer Stand Q64
Coasting Along Citrus Bunn has masses of new puns and fab designs to add to its main greeting card collection. Also on show will be a new range of kids cards, comprising 12 seasidebased designs, which has been inspired by the publisher’s recent move to the coast. All featuring watercolour painted critters, they come naked with teal envelopes to reflect the watery theme. Citrus Bunn 07746324124 www.citrusbunn.com Top Drawer Stand Q84
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