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Innovations
Your Number’s Up
Western Sketch has added 21 brand new additions to its Number collection, covering celebratory birthday milestones from 1-100. The new designs feature some of the publisher’s well-known animals from its Animal Party collection as well as some new one ones. Printed on 300g FSC-certified GF Smith board, the cards are A6 in size and are accompanied by a 100% recycled Kraft envelope. They are sold unwrapped with a card clasp.
Western Sketch 07843609142 www.westernsketch.co.uk PG Live Stand 135
Well Spotted
ArtPress will be showing a vibrant new range by Jenny Frean. The range is called Dots & Spots and as Jenny is a consummate textile artist, it is perhaps unsurprising that the designs are layered onto linen fabric and use her sublime signature colour palette. Each design incorporates a unique pattern construction and features paint and print marking to add the all-important dots and spots. All blank and 150mm square, they come with a recycled Kraft envelope.
ArtPress Publishing 020 7231 2923 www.art-press.co.uk PG Live Stand 306
Child’s Play
Lottie Simpson is introducing new designs across most of its ranges at PG Live, including into its When I Grow Up... children’s range. This now spans 34 cards featuring fun animal favourites including age designs covering years 1-10, aimed at boys, girls and gender neutral. All 150mm square, the cards come with a bright complimenting envelope and are hand-finished with sparkly crystals. They are available wrapped in biodegradable film, secured with a Lottie Simpson clasp or with the envelope simply nested in the card.
Lottie Simpson 07464 163 528 www.lottiesimpson.com PG Live Stand 524
A Scenic Route
The new Scenes collection from Type And Story offers a renewed perspective of how we picture our home, celebrating the beauty found within the backdrop of the previously experienced mundane or the everyday. The designs also feature different religions. As founder Niccy Iseman said: “The interior landscape humbly reminds us of the joy gained from the everyday setting that offers us moments of calm and delight.”
Type And Story 07738285884 www.typeandstory.com PG Live Stand 704
Call The Butler
All Of A Sizzle
Lucy Driver Illustration has launched a new range featuring fun little Sausage dogs. Full of character, with the added super-cute factor, there are Silly Sausages designs for birthdays as well as occasions. The cards are printed on a lightly textured board, are blank inside and are supplied with a kraft envelope.
Lucy Driver Illustration 07841698068 www.lucydriver.co.uk PG Live Stand 766
Combining its love of paper with exquisite textured foiling delivered with traditional etched die-making with foiled luxury envelopes, is Pigment’s premium Fox & Butler collection. Created in response to retailers’ requests for a higher price point line of sustainable UK-produced luxury cards, the Fox & Butler line continues to grow apace now with 38 designs spanning both open and relations/occasions. Sized 120x170mm and 150x150mm square, each card is sold unwrapped with a clasp.
Pigment Productions 01423 520098 www.pigmentproductions.com PG Live Stand 313
Into Focus
Carpe Lumen has added dozens of new photographic designs to its portfolio since PG Live 2021 incuding landscapes, seascapes, nature, cityscapes and amuse-yeux. There are also some topical royal accents on some cards including Trooping the Colour and the inspection of a ceremonial regiment in Windsor Castle. New London images include the Albert Hall and the Albert Memorial.
Carpe Lumen 07305045593 www.carpelumen.co.uk PG Live Stand 116
Full Of Character
Day-glo Dazzle
Wendy Jones-Blackett is launching two brand new ranges the show! Building on the success of its Rainbow Drops range by adding fluorescent inks to cold foiling is Acid Drops for some day-glo fun. Also new is Special Days a large card handmade occasions collection, that was inspired by Wendy’s love of paper as well as a papercutting workshop she attended. Wedding and baby designs will debut at the show featuring nature, meadows, trees and lovely silhouettes of newlyweds, all handfinished with a variety of sparkling gems.
Wendy Jones-Blackett 0113 2888468 www.wendyjonesblackett.co.uk PG Live Stand 235
Having The Edge
New from Laura Sherratt Designs is Daisy Deliciousness. Comprising 42 designs, all have diecut scalloped edges, feature a ice cream sundae colour palette, with fun striped or checked backdrop and hand-finished with a daisy. The range spans occasions, female birthday and Spring 2023. Cards measure 15cm square and come complete with a bright envelope.
Laura Sherratt Designs 01538 384566 www.laurasherrattdesigns.co.uk PG Live Stand 173
Joining the Danilo licensed character cavalcade are a host of new popular anime brands, including Naruto, Dragon Ball Super and My Hero Academia as well as virtual pop idol Hatsune Miku. Also on show will be designs including more interaction and fun, such as ‘moving’ Peppa Pig cards.
Danilo 01992 702900 www.danilo.com PG Live Stand 513
In The Pink
Kim Garrity Design will be presenting Stickers, a vibrant new collection which is jam-packed with colour. The range features 12 hand drawn designs bursting with fun shapes and messages. The cards are 105mm square, are printed on FSC accredited paper and come with a recycled kraft envelope.
Kim Garrity Design 07952901663 kimgarritydesign.com PG Live Stand 751
Pizza The Action
There will be four major new ranges being launched by GBCC at PG Live from the pretty to the funny. Of the latter is a brand new observational humour range by talented UK artist Becky Barnicoat. Her hilarious relatable illustrations pick up on the joys of parenting, owning pets, mental health, general well-being and our current obsession with plants.
GBCC 01892 838574 www.lingdesign.co.uk PG Live Stand 228
A selection of products that will be on show at PG Live (June 7-8, London’s Business Design Centre).
Hot Stuff
Hot Foils is a vibrant new collection from Cath Tate, which as the range name suggests is full of bold, colourful and fabulously foiled designs with a splash of feisty female attitude.
Cath Tate Cards 0208 671 2166 www.cathtatecards.com PG Live Stand 307
Dressed To Thrill
As well as showcasing some of its latest card ranges, UKG will also be featuring lots of newness from its Collage gift dressings, all underpinned by major commitment to sustainability. Its Eco Collage range is 100% recyclable, offers the perfect giftwrapping solution not just because of its fun design but is ideal for the many who are looking for a more sustainable solution.
UK Greetings 01924 465200 www.ukgreetings.co.uk PG Live Stand 400
Positive Vibes
The Earlybird stand will be overflowing with newness, in Christmas and everyday. This includes a host of new designs joining its popular AMY range, based on the handmade, trendy illustrative style of artist Amy Hodkin combined with her positive slogans. These cards are printed on FSC board, carbon balanced printed and come cello free, or compostable with recycled kraft fleck envelopes.
Earlybird Designs 01227 765372 www.earlybirddesigns.co.uk PG Live Stand 162
Flowery Language
Popsy & Plum’s Midnight Meadow collection consists of 10 designs which combine beautiful florals with contemporary words and sentiments. Printed on FSC-certified, deluxe, textured board, the cards are blank inside and are available either nested or with a recyclable card clasp.
Popsy & Plum 07769 212269 www.popsyandplum.com PG Live Stand 445
Touchy Feely
Mileto + Co has expanded its luxury greeting card collection by adding 26 new additions. All cards are gold foil imprinted in its London studio using a vintage hot foil press to create a fabulously tactile finish. The cards are printed onto thick 300gsm recyclable board and paired with high quality FSC Certified white envelopes. Available in recyclable sleeves or naked. This year the publisher is donating 10% of all greeting card profits to The Miscarriage Association.
Mileto + Co 07545191767 www.mileto.co.uk PG Live Stand 719
Over The Rainbow
As well as showcasing lots of lovely Christmas designs, Stop the Clock will also be launching an extension to its popular Rainbow range. The latter will now comprise 36 designs, all A6 in size, covering a variety of captions and occasions. All the designs have a shiny raised gold finish and come with a lilac or green envelope.
Stop the Clock Design 01457 763335 www.stoptheclockdesign.com PG Live Stand 221
A selection of products that will be on show at PG Live (June 7-8, London’s Business Design Centre).
Natural Exuberance
By Louise Mulgrew’s own admission, her brand new Animalia range features a “more maximalist style than is normal for me”. All 15 flora and fauna designs feature full colour backgrounds and intricate painted details, finished with subtle gold foiling to make them extra special.
Louise Mulgrew Designs +44 7810 304 414 www.louisemulgrew.com PG Live Stand 506
Blooming Lovely
More Sparkles
Building on the success of Louise Tiler Designs’ Tiny Sparkles (TS) range, the publisher expanded into a range of cards aimed specifically toward children, with a Kids Tiny Sparkles (KTS) collection. Still featuring Louise’s signature style of hand-painted illustrations this new collection features a selection of cute, detailed animals in a variety of settings with a selection of age-specific cards as well as some general birthdays designs. Also on show will be its popular Christmas Apricot (CAA) and Christmas Moonlit (CML) ranges.
Louise Tiler Designs 01535 957878 www.louisetiler.com PG Live Stand 133
Sarah Kelleher has added 26 new designs to her popular square Botanical Golds range. Not only will all the popular titles be available with luscious gold foil lettering but she’s also added blank cards with lovely sparky detail! As usual all cards are printed onto FSC card and come with a fully recycled recyclable brown envelope.
Sarah Kelleher 07768123957 www.sarahkelleher.co.uk PG Live Stand 100
Young At Heart
Among several new launches, Ling Design will be introducing Ziggy Star, a new juvenile age range for both boys and girls named. The designs feature contemporary playful illustrations with a gold foil number against a painterly background. The bright upbeat colours reflect the celebration of our younger years.
Ling Design 01892 838574 www.lingdesign.co.uk PG Live Stand 228
Just Paw-fect
Paw Pal, a super-cute new animal range from Lucilla Lavender is launching at PG Live, with an unashamed focus on dogs and cats, that will chime with all pet owners. The bold, loose linework in the 11 designs gives the cards extra impact and a fun feel to the characters. The cards are 120mm x 180mm in size.
Lucilla Lavender 0203 405 1410 www.lucillalavender.com PG Live Stand 305
A Soap Opera
There will be lots of good clean fun to be had on the Go La La stand – with a 10% off show offer on orders. Not only will there be some fresh, funny new designs joining its Gift of the Year award-winning soap range, but a trio of new card ranges Strudel, Peachy Keen, Jelly Bean will be making their debut, plus additions to its Dark Matters and Trollied Dollies collections.
Go La La 01458 830913 www.golala.co.uk PG Live Stand 529
A selection of products that will be on show at PG Live (June 7-8, London’s Business Design Centre).
Birds of a Feather
Joining Art Matters’ popular series Shoreline & River, comes another hand-printed study, Greatcrested Grebes, featuring the art of superbly talented artist and printmaker Lizzie Perkins. This new design is available as both 150mm blank cards and 125mm Christmas cards with greeting.
Art Matters 01491 671758 www.lizzieprints.com PG Live Stand 119
Out On The Tiles
Inky Scripts is a brand new collection from Bexy Boo. These simple but stylish cards are just a little bit humorous and feature the signature Bexy Boo hand-finished element of a vintage wooden letter tile. There are 16 cards in this inaugural collection, each accompanied by a kraft ribbed envelope and can be either wrapped in a biodegradable cello or eco stickered.
Bexy Boo 01565 830 546 bexyboo.co.uk PG Live Stand 119
Marking Moments
Abacus Cards is all set to mark special birthdays with its stunning new Azalea milestone age designs. Formatted to oversized 5”x7” the designs combine gorgeous watercolour images of celebratory birthday cakes; the age is incorporated as a decorative foiled cake topper. The range covers milestone birthdays from 18 to 100, each finished with foil, embossing and hand-applied gems and are accompanied by lavish gold envelopes.
Abacus Cards 01638 569050 www.abacuscards.co.uk PG Live Stand 300
Word Play
There will be one stand that will be full of Citrus Bunn pun fun! Over 20 new designs are joining Citrus Bunn’s main range. As always, they are animal-themed, watercolour painted including lots of fab British wildlife including ruddy duck, hedgehogs and Aylesbury ducks, all accompanied by clever word play captions.
Citrus Bunn 07746324124 www.citrusbunn.com PG Live Stand 106
Tee-ing Off A Bloom Boom
All is blossoming at Cinnamon Aitch as its floral range Bloom welcomes 20 vibrant and pretty new card designs, featuring birthdays and blanks to compliment the current relations. The range has also been extended into little card packs, notebooks and more soaps and candles. And all can be prettily wrapped up in brand new gift wrap, also launching at the show. All made in the UK.
Cinnamon Aitch 0121 773 6833 www.cinnamonaitch.co.uk PG Live Stand 231
M!NT will be showcasing four new collections, which includes its Teecard range, where one size really does fit all. These Tee-cards feature funky die-cut designs that fold out to a Tshirt shape, but fold down into a regular envelope. This innovative and fun range has designs to suit everyone, covering birthday, blank and relations titles.
M!NT Publishing 0116 2304197 www.mint-publishing.co.uk PG Live Stand 217
A selection of products that will be on show at PG Live (June 7-8, London’s Business Design Centre).
Natural Beauty
Garlands is the latest collection from Gabrielle Izen Designs. Inspired by the natural world and the romance of an overgrown secret garden, Gabrielle produces all the artwork by hand, using traditional methods of illustration and modern calligraphy; old dip pens, Indian ink, watercolours, pencil and crayons.
Gabrielle Izen Design 07967 178427 www.gabrielleizentrade.co.uk PG Live Stand 112
Golden Touch
Holiday Vibes
Joining an array of greeting card launches on the Carte Blanche stand is Life’s a Beach, an uplifting capsule stationery collection. The range, which includes notebooks and a useful planner, features motivational quotes and cute depictions of Tatty Teddy snoozing at the beach in front of a soft blue and pink beach-scene background. Ideal pick-me-up gifts or a self-purchase treat.
Carte Blanche Greetings 01243 792600 www.cbg.co.uk PG Live Stand 222
Inkpot is a brand new everyday range from Megan Claire that will be launching at PG Live. The collection includes designs covering occasions, relations and ages. Each card is 145mm square, is finished with embossed gold foil and comes with a beautiful bespoke envelope.
Megan Claire 01536 560345 www.meganclaire.co.uk PG Live Stand 154
Flying High
English Antics
Animo will be launching four brand new collections featuring its distinctive whimsical animal illustrations painted in watercolour by Swedish artist Anna Gisle. Among these is British Delights, an eight card collection inspired by British life with the animals exploring classic British sites and enjoying the drizzle!
Animo +972507605099 www. animo.design/collections/professionalanimals-art-prints/animo-alphabets PG Live Stand 530
Paper Bird is launching a new range of postcard-sized cards entitled Bijou, which includes images by various artists (including Janine Burrow). The collection fills the gap between Paper Bird’s large square cards and its little notecards. The cards are printed on high quality board and ecoBand packed with a kraft envelope in keeping with the company’s environmental concerns.
Paper Bird Publishing 020 8613 8085 www.paperbirdpublishing.co.uk PG Live Stand 164
Funny Business
Having earned its spurs as an online retailer of funny cards for 10 years, The Comedy Card Company is making its show debut as a greeting card publisher. Combining “a warped sense of humour and some seriously dodgy drawing skills, we have had a lot of fun producing some of our own silly designs,” says company director Alan Auld.
The Comedy Card Company 07885 027381 www.comedycardtrade.co.uk PG Live Stand 818
A selection of products that will be on show at PG Live (June 7-8, London’s Business Design Centre).
Tasty Titters
Bewilderbeest's new Wild Bites range features eight deliciously daft recipe themed ideas, such as Beef Wellington and Coronation Chicken. There's a dish to suit all tastes! The 5” x 7” cards are printed on a premium ivory textured board, are supplied nested or in cello with a recycled kraft envelope.
Bewilderbeest 07742 895 283 www.bewilderbeest.co.uk PG Live stand number: 109
Chop Chop
Building on the success of its card ranges, Dandelion Stationery is launching brand new mini chopping boards as well as new gift wrap, tea towel designs and 11 new vegan soap bars. It will also be showcasing a brand new range of 16 bone china mugs as a result of a licensing collaboration with McLaggan.
Dandelion Stationery 01332 504940 www.dandelionstationery.co.uk PG Live Stand 517
Touches of Luxury
Belly Button Designs’ Elle (pictured) range encapsulates luxury, with its intricate styling and delicate details of foiling and embossing. Also launching at the show will be Luxe, a new larger size everyday range of 56 designs, covering special birthdays and occasions. Luxe also features delicate gold foiling and embossing.
Belly Button Designs 0161 902 0200 www.bellybutton.cards PG Live Stand
Going Wild
Wonderfully Wild is a brand new range of beautifully illustrated animal cards from International Cards and Gifts. The range comprises 13 pencil drawn favourites, including wild deer, an owl, a hare, a horse, a field mouse, a butterfly, a sweet little lamb and a pollinating bee. These square, blank cards are presented on pastel block background colours and finished with matt gold foliage foil finish.
International Cards and Gifts 01202 897494 www.icgcards.com PG Live Stand 303
Spring Into Action
As an extension of Laura Darrington’s popular range, the Halcyon Collection, the publisher is launching new Spring Seasons for 2023 and new everyday captioned cards at the show. The collection covers all key seasons and includes male relations and everyday designs in a 125x175mm size, all blank inside, featuring heavy embossing and coming with a coloured bespoke envelope.
Laura Darrington 0116 2849660 www.lauradarrington.com PG Live Stand 417
Wedding Belles
With weddings back in the diary, Rush Design is launching a brand-new Wedding & Anniversary collection. There are 16 wedding and 10 anniversary designs plus an open congratulations design, all finished with silver foiling and diamantes. Certain designs will also be available in a large size too.
Rush Design 01788 521745 www.rushdesign.co.uk PG Live Stand 121
A selection of products that will be on show at PG Live (June 7-8, London’s Business Design Centre).
Guilt-Free Glitter
The idea of a world without sparkle is unthinkable to English Graphics, so the company only uses biodegradable eco-glitter made from plant cellulose and biotin cellophanes (also made from plant cellulose) in its ranges. Among the host of new designs is a vibrant butterfly, a cheeky Dachshund, a party cat and a Christmas moose (a percentage of profits from this design is donated to the Second Chance animal charity).
English Graphics 01590 672778 www.englishgraphics.co.uk PG Live Stand 535
Magical Menagerie
Continuing its speciality in luxury design-led greeting cards and wrapping papers for children and the young at heart, among Kali Stileman Publishing’s latest ranges for little ones is a series of sweet animals and creatures in party hats, set against gorgeous muted colours.
Kali Stileman Publishing 01305 848899 www.kalistileman.co.uk PG Live Stand 107
Three Musketeers
Ricicle Cards has a trio of new ranges launching at the show, including an everyday collection based on a collaboration with US artist Melissa Blair. This general birthday range features fun-loving and party-ready animals - from a friendly walrus to a charming bear whose only want in life is a birthday cupcake the same size as he is. All the cards are hot foiled for a special luxury finish.
Ricicle Cards 07850757676 www.riciclecards.com PG Live Stand 702
The Future Is Orange
Arnelle Woker’s A Pop of Orange range is aimed at all pet lovers, especially those who adore cats. There are 24 cards in the collection, each one is beautifully hand drawn in ink with a pop of orange that ties together with bright orange envelopes.
Arnelle Woker arnellewoker.com PG Live Stand 101
Space To Breathe
NEBULA is not only Wendy Bell Designs’ newest launch, but it is its largest collection to date. Taking you to the stars and back, this glittery, delicate, beautiful range spans 18 greeting card designs (including occasions), 10 notebook designs (lined or blank), five gift wrap designs and six silk scarf designs, all made in the UK. The greeting cards measure 105mm x 150mm and come with a purple envelope
Wendy Bell Designs 07803 609 902 www.wendybelldesigns.com PG Live Stand 176
The Grass Is Greener
In addition to its ranges based on leading art and heritage licensed brands, Museums & Galleries will also be showing a collection of everyday cards (as part of its Illustrator series) as well as Christmas card designs featuring the one and only Percy the Park Keeper, based on the popular books by British author Nick Butterworth and the children’s TV series.
Museums & Galleries 01373 461455 www.museumsgalleries.co.uk PG Live Stand 218
PG showcases some exciting new products, some you will find at PG Live (June 7-8, London’s BDC) others you can source directly.
Added Punch
Caroline Gardner will be out in force at PG Live with five new ranges. These include Flower Power, with a retro feel, and nod to 60s fashion prints of bold, chunky florals in contrasting colours. Also, bold with either monochrome or bright coloured typography is Yippee, finished with a splattering of confetti or colourful icons and teamed with gold foil detailing. Meanwhile, All Smiles are larger cards for those special occasions, with lovely gold foil accents.
Caroline Gardner 020 8288 9696 www.carolinegardner.com PG Live 404
Nature Calls
Paperwhale has added ten new designs to its bestselling Pocket Collection. The new designs celebrate new growth and an appreciation for nature, including a caterpillar with lettuces and radishes as well as a butterfly with vibrant flowers and thistles in beautiful pinks and purples. Also new are its tropically-themed typography cards which feature short and sweet greetings covering a range of occasions. Available in English and Welsh, they are printed on eco-friendly board with vegetable inks, available with eco-bands or wrapped in bio cello.
Paperwhale Cards & Paper Goods 07960 812 279 www.paperwhale.co.uk Not exhibiting at PG Live
Floral Glory
Inspired by her love of gardening, Bug Art director and designer Jane Crowther has been painting flowers this spring. There are 10 beautiful new watercolour images joining Bug Art’s existing Floral Collage range. Each card is embossed with delicate gold foiling and is individually wrapped in a biodegradable bag with a white textured envelope. The cards measure 167mm x 118mm and are blank inside for all occasions.
Bug Art 0115 929 4776 www.bugart.co.uk Not exhibiting at PG Live
Jazzing It Up
Molly Mae has extended its And All That Jazz range to include niche birthday female relation titles, including special age birthdays for daughter, daughter in law, granddaughter, mum, niece, and lots more. And if you are looking for milestone anniversary cards for husband and wife, then Molly Mae has those too, starting from 1st wedding anniversary all the way through to a 70th. All 155mm square, the cards come with a quality pearlescent envelope.
Molly Mae +(44)1455 557115 www.mollymaetrade.co.uk Not exhibiting at PG Live
Woof Woof
Noticing a gap in its product portfolio for some humorous birthday cards aimed at children, Lucy Maggie Designs’ brand new collection of dog-themed age cards features a bright and vivid colour palette and bold illustration style to celebrate kids' birthdays. The collection, covering a design for ages of one to nine is aimed to suit all genders and personalities. The A6 cards are available cello-packed or plastic-free.
Lucy Maggie Designs 07763239731 www.lucymaggiedesigns.co.uk PG Live Stand 772
Walk On The Wild Side
Wild Ones is Clare Maddicott’s fabulous new children’s range. These brightly coloured birthday designs feature fun die-cut animal characters, teamed with tropical textural foliage and bold numbers. The designs span younger ages - 1 to 5 - plus a selection of general birthday designs for both boys and girls. The designs are presented in a stylish fold out format and are accompanied with brightly coloured envelopes.
