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A selection of wonderful new launches that will be on show at Progressive Greetings Live.
Vegetable Patch One of several new ranges debuting from M!nt Publishing is Lost the Plot. Based around designs by veteran illustrator Louise Nisbet, the collection features quirky and gently amusing humour based on fruits and vegetables. There are 16 birthday and occasions designs in the range. Leaning into the eco aspect of the horticultural subject matter the cards are printed on recycled board and come with recycled craft envelopes. Mint Publishing 0116 230 4197 www.mint-publishing.co.uk Main Mezzanine Stand 217
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Berry Nice Among the newness from The Unique Paper Company is Luxe Berry, a deluxe Christmas collection of richly coloured gift wrap and bags. Rich cranberry and plum backgrounds are overprinted with satin gold print and a touch of naturally derived, plasticfree biodegradable glitter. The fully recyclable range is printed on premium 90gsm FSC-certified paper with water-based inks. The Unique Paper Company 01206 242483 www.theuniquepapercompany.co.uk Main Mezzanine Stand 303
Award-winning children's book illustrator and author Kate Read has expanded her Party Animals greeting collection with frogs, elephants, crocodiles and cats among the latest additions to the menagerie. Combining print, painting and drawing, the designs exude Kate’s signature hand-collaged look. All the cards are printed in the UK on uncoated, FSCcertified board. Kate Read Illustration 07951 690290 www.kateread.co.uk Springboard Table 12
In The Round Twenty Birds’ new Circle-Cut Flowers collection comprises 15x15 cm cards all featuring a circular die-cut aperture. When the card is closed, the circle die-cut frames the centre of a flower which when opened reveals a sentiment, such as ‘you are blooming great’ or a birthday greeting. Each card is accompanied by a vibrant canary yellow envelope. Twenty Birds 07887684780 www.twentybirds.co.uk Upper Village Stand 749
Animal Instincts Stormy Knight is getting cute with its new Animal Antics collection. Belgian illustrator Christophe Jacques has created the 10 beautifully illustrated designs featuring tortoises, elephants, sloths, kangaroos among others. All the cards come with an embossed finish and a fleck craft envelope. Stormy Knight 0117 9098684 www.stormyknight.orderspace.com Village Green Stand 206
Party Time Paperchains is a brand new range from Little Roglets featuring hand-painted designs by owner Lex. The rich brown and blue colour palette is slightly bolder than the publisher’s previous ranges. As well as everyday birthday designs, the collection includes some children’s ages. All come with an eco kraft envelope. Little Roglets orders@littleroglets.com www.littleroglets.com Main Mezzanine Stand 435 PROGRESSIVE GREETINGS WORLDWIDE 39