UK Greetings UK Greetings is not only proud of its intricately hand-finished cards but also that they’re made from sustainable materials. From raffia ribbons to pulp tip-ons, your customers can mark those special occasions and look after the planet.
01924 230 4197 www.ukgreetings.co.uk
The Art File Having hand-finished cards in your portfolio most certainly adds ‘wow factor’, and the 3D Pop-Up collection FORM has plenty of that. This award-winning collection from world-leading paper engineer Elod Beregszaszi consists of both Everyday and Christmas card designs, which are all engineered out of a single piece of paper: die-cut (not laser cut) and then folded by hand, all here in the UK. The collection contains iconic skylines such as London and New York, the timeless birthday cake and candle design, stunning occasion cards, and a show-stopping Christmas collection. These cards and their packaging are completely plasticfree and come with multiple display options. Be sure to take a look at this collection on the Art File stand at PG Live and Harrogate Home & Gift during the summer period.
0115 8507490 | sales@theartfile.com | www.theartfile.com
Dyson Design Each card in Dyson Design’s Out Loud collection is hand-printed using a rubber stamp. The cards feature iconic images such as love hearts and the numerals of significant birthdays. Meanwhile, the David Austin Roses range featuring beautiful blooms from the legendary grower, are hand scented with a lovely rose fragrance.
0116 285 5725 www.dysondesign.com
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hand-finished cards We know many retailers, including Michael Apter, owner of Paper Tiger in Edinburgh, who features in our retail interview in this issue, find it tricky to find a handmade or hand-finished card. Here, we’ve selected a few to choose from…
Rachel Ellen Designs Rachel Ellen Designs is well known for its innovative formats, die-cuts and high level of added detail throughout its numerous card ranges - but this is only made possible by the expert in-house team of hand finishers. From hand-applying crystal jewels to ranges such as Wild Flower, a beautiful gold foil embellished floral range inspired by pressed flowers, to adding die-cut T shirts to characters featured in the fun and funky T-Party range of children’s cards to name but two, kids and adults alike can enjoy these beautiful unique creations.
0115 970 0321 sales@rachelellen.co.uk | www.rachelellen.co.uk
Laura Sherratt Designs Laura Sherratt continues to create hand-finished cards that are designed, printed and hand-finished in the UK. All cards in the range of 300-plus designs are hand-finished with some kind of embellishment, including gems, plant pots, wooden bees, flowers and birds. Laura offers two sizes of greeting card; 12cm and 15cm, including a new scalloped range. All seasonal cards are offered, including Mother’s Day and Christmas, as well as relation and occasion designs. Laura continues to stock beautiful stores in the UK and abroad. The company is also a stockist to Waitrose and John Lewis.
01538 384 566 ǀ 0784 101 3491 www.laurasherrattdesigns.co.uk
James Ellis James Ellis has recently released two new sets of age ranges within its hand-finished Paper Shakies range, both designed by the talented artist Kate Mainard. The first is a child/tween/ teenage age range covering those tricky ages from seven to 17. Framed with bold, colourful borders, the cards have striking numbers and stars in the centre that are laid over neon confetti. The second is a luxury adult age range covering ages 18 to 100. The indulgent, gold-foiled star Paper Shakies adult range has tasteful dark blue borders and coloured confetti. All cards are 100% recyclable and plastic-free.
0117 9277 667 www.jamesellis.com
Pearl & Black Pearl & Black is a charming co-operative of British artists. Each greeting card is an original design handmade by the artist. The artists are inquisitive, imaginative and enthusiastic about their craft. All Pearl & Black’s cards are sourced and made by hand in the UK, with all their materials eco-certified and FSC from the Lake District.
07976953 457 info@pearlandblack.com www.pearlandblack.com
