Spotlight

For the modern man

The ‘Fiori Rosa’ collection has extended to now include a modern selection of male general birthday, milestone age and relation titles. This collection is known for its vivid pops of colour and contrasting black varnish detail, and the masculine designs really work well with these elements. Each card is finished with emboss detail and presented with a complementing blue envelope. The Rosanna Rossi team are continuously adding to this range with beautifully illustrated designs so please get in touch for more information. www.rosanna-rossi.co.uk

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A selection of the latest greetings, gift and industry services releases

Double duty

Equilibrium counter display units are always a sure winner for retailers as they are both stylish and compact and offer the perfect solution to maximise sales where limited space is available. The Equilibrium “Bracelet Bobble” Collection from Joe Davies is proving to be a popular choice as it is not only a pretty, decorative bracelet, it also doubles up as a useful hair bobble and all for under £5 retail! Bracelet Bobbles are available in nine styles/captions, each with a vibrantly coloured band, an exquisite charm and a little message, making them the perfect affordable gift. sales@joedavies.co.uk www.joedavies.co.uk | 0161 975 6300

Making a mark

VENT for Change are launching their new pens made from recycled single use plastic drinks bottles, with their new Make a Mark ball pens.

The team are making use of some of the billions of bottles used each year to create the pens which are available in four bright colours to match their recycled leather notebooks and journals.

“It’s fantastic to give a longer and more purposeful life to some of the billions of bottles otherwise destined for landfill each year. Giving them second life that also spreads the message is amazing,” said Evan Lewis, Founder of VENT for Change. retail@ventforchange.co.uk for more information.

Animal instinct

StarletCharlotte has released a new greeting card range with an animal theme that brings the joy of nature to life with plenty of pops of colour and fun.

The cheery collection features florals, animals and boats and are suitable for all occasions as they are blank inside, so perfect for any heartfelt and personal messages.

To see the full range, visit www.folksy.com/shops/ StarletCharlotte. Orders can be made by email or phone. starletcharlotte@gmail.com 07554366306 | 01904 471896

Growing catalogue

Middle Mouse’s catalogue of products is growing rapidly, adding two new ranges to their line-up and extending lines from their bestselling ranges, Midnight Garden and Characterful.

Middle Mouse have added ages and occasions to the Midnight Garden range, with gift wrap also on the way, and there are now 72 designs in the popular Characterful collection.

Since its spring launch, Impractical Cats is already becoming a firm favourite, with good sales across all eight cards which feature feline friends and simple illustration. More designs will be added to the range soon. sales@middlemouse.co.uk |middlemouse.co.uk

Keeping it clean!

Taking design cues from vintage packaging and soap powder boxes of the past, M!NT’s ‘Soapbox’ range shouts warm and positive birthday wishes from the rooftops.

Wording riffs on the bold claims you would find on packaging from yesteryear, such as ‘Special Edition Birthday Formula!’ or ‘Fun Guaranteed!’ and even the obligatory small print offers good news! Cards are printed on a tactile uncoated board and feature retro half-tone detail and a bold yellow neon ink to complete the authentic ‘pop’ feel.

The cards are 5” x 7” and have a suggested retail price of £2.00. Fresh from M!NT, Soapbox combines happy, bright and bold styling with a broad mix of messaging and colours for friends and family, young and old. It’s the retro marvel that’ll make your shelves sparkle! www.mint-publishing.co.uk

More graceful ladies

Following on the huge success of the new range Grace, Cherry Orchard have now added 23 stunning new designs to the range. The designs feature lovely artwork of ladies in brightly coloured elegant dresses which stand out on the grey background. The new designs cover 12 milestone ages from 16 to 100, six designs cover 16, 18 and 21 for daughter and granddaughter and five designs are for ages 18, 21, 30, 40, 50 with a friend caption. The cards are luxuriously finished with flitter and foil and are supplied with a beautiful gold envelope. The full Grace range includes 14 open designs at code 60 (RRP £1.99) and 15 relations designs with codes 60, 75 and 100 (RRP £1.99, £2.39 and £3.29). www.cherryorchardpublishing.co.uk