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Some fabulous fresh designs and ranges have been launched recently. Just take a look…
Metallic Magic Paper Salad has gone to town with its new Alchemy range. All the 29 designs, which span birthdays and occasions, feature the publisher’s signature neon colours as well as detailed embossing that is lavishly finished with foil to make them super shiny. The cards, all 125mmx175mm, come with a brand new patterned envelope. They can be supplied naked or with recyclable bands. Paper Salad 0161 4270001 www.papersalad.com
Get Deco-ed Out
A Maize-ing And now for something completely different from Wendy Jones-Blackett. Popcorn is its brand new contemporary sentiment collection, with not a classic caption in sight. Instead, the designs embrace the younger generation’s needs for card sending (and receiving), covering diversity and inclusion, mental health as well as general friendship. Wendy Jones-Blackett 0113 2888468 www.wendyjonesblackett.co.uk
Paradiso, Stephanie Davies’ latest collection merges the glamour and sophistication of the 1920s Gatsby era paired with exotic, brightly painted animals, cocktails and other vintage imagery. The inaugural collection of 12 designs, which feature intricate gold detailing, hot foil and some are handembellished with crystals, evoke the opulence of the Roaring Twenties while adding a lively, modern flair. Stephanie Davies info@stephaniedavies.co.uk www.stephaniedavies.co.uk
Purr-fect Additions Sporting Chances
Bug Art has expanded its Black Kitties collection with some adorable new designs. Each card features embossed gold foil detailing, adding a touch of elegance and charm. These are blank inside, making them suitable to send to a cat lover for almost any occasion. They measure 167mmx118mm and can be supplied naked or wrapped in a biodegradable bag, accompanied by a textured white envelope. Bug Art 0115 9294776 www.bugart.co.uk
In Just Sport, Claire Louise has crafted 12 new greeting cards that celebrate beloved sports, from horse racing to Formula One racing. Using watercolour pencils and ink, Claire has created artistic scenes on the 155mm square cards. All blank, each is accompanied by a white envelope and cello wrap. Claire Louise 07715 373344 www.claire-louise.co.uk
Child’s Play Emily Nash Illustration has really beefed up its children’s card offering of late, encompassing an extensive collection of Kids Multipacks of assorted designs. Printed in the UK on high quality FSC certified board and nested with a 100% recycled kraft envelope, the cards come in smart, branded stack pack boxes which can be displayed in piles or hung using the euro slot on the reverse. Emily Nash Illustration 07891 339686 www.emilynashillustration.com 72 PROGRESSIVE GREETINGS WORLDWIDE