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WHAT’S HOT? PG ASKED A SELECTION OF CARD RETAILERS FOR THEIR ‘HOT’ CARD SELLERS Emma Paisey, owner of Daisy Park, South Molton, Devon. Daisy Park is a delectable card and gift shop in the North Devon town of South Molton. Category
Name of Publisher
Product/Name Range
Comments
Everyday
Woodmansterne Publications
Emma Bridgewater; Quentin Blake
Thinking of You
Corniche Cards
Support titles
Laura Sherratt Designs
Stay Safe
Relations and Occasions
Molly Mae
Across the board
Humour
Woodmansterne Publications
Fred
“Emma Bridgewater designs are my best-selling birthday cards while Quentin Blake’s art says more than words and is suitable for all ages.” “The designs were perfect for lockdown and keeping in touch with loved ones.” “These have been very well received during this difficult time.” “Gorgeous illustrations and styles across the captions. The hug designs tug on the heartstrings - a delightful sentiment to send.” “A classic that’s returned and has worked so well, especially the lockdown designs.” “The kids’ age cards are modern and bright.” “The wrap and bags are great designs and good quality.” “They say the nicest things and a Top: Emma Bridgewater cards (from nice price point.” Woodmansterne) and wrappings from
Children’s
Jamboree Paper Salad
Giftwrappings
Emma Bridgewater Penny Kennedy
Gifts East of India
Sentiment pebbles and tokens
Penny Kennedy sell well in Daisy Park. Above: Two lovely Molly Mae designs.
Louise Baldwin, co-owner of Savannah, Windlesham. A small independent card and gift shop located in a Surrey village. Category
Name of Publisher
Product/Name Range
Comments
Everyday
Caroline Gardner Portfolio Rosanna Rossi
Across the board Jaz & Baz Fiori Rosa
Humour
Rosie Made a Thing
Gin & Frolics
Children’s
Rachel Ellen Designs
Across the board
Wendy Jones-Blackett
Quicksilver
Tracey Russell
Devotion
Woodmansterne Publications Globe Enterprises Glick Designs
Across the board
Crumble & Core
Boxed jewellery cards
East of India
Sentiment gifts
“All of the these continue to be brilliant for everyday card needs and have been lovely to deal with during these difficult times.” “The publisher has been especially good with the isolation and lockdown designs.” “We have stocked the company since we first opened and it still is our number one for children's cards.” “The number cards are very popular with all ages!” “Beautiful designs with wood pieces for that special someone.” “Just lovely blank cards for your own message.” “Both do beautiful giftwrap. Globe shines at Christmas with its glitter sheets and gift boxes.” Top: One of many designs from “Beautiful cards with sterling silver Rachel Ellen’s Chatterbox range. jewellery attached to them.” Above: A design from Tracey Russell’s Devotion range. “Lovely sayings on the company’s many products that have been especially popular in the last year.”
Handmade/Handfinished Art/Pho tography Giftwrap
Gifts
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