Gift Shop Magazine

The Cutting Edge

By Debbie Eisele

2 minute read

A look at the trending stationery products and stories for spring 2022 

To attract the 2022 consumer, product must be fresh — but not too fresh. It’s a challenging path to navigate, but truly 21st-century houses of stationery seem to effortlessly blend tradition and novelty. Take this exquisite Wooden Bouquet Print from East End Press (image above). Each is hand-printed and double-sided, then packaged in plastic-free, recycled paper sleeves that are also hand-printed. Keep reading to stay ahead of the trend curve! 

All About Intention

Kailo Desk Collection from C.R. Gibson Signature

Kailo Desk Collection from C.R. Gibson Signature

#coolestcardstoreintheworld

Paper_Epiphanies

Welcome to the Paper Epiphanies flagship, which brings its tagline of “cards, gifts, girl power” to colorful life through its thought-provoking, artfully styled merchandise and merchandising. Photographs courtesy of Mikola Accuardi for Paper Epiphanies

My Market Finds

Girl w/Knife

*Noted Lookbook – Delivering Inspiration

Planets Wrapping Paper from Sublime & Co.

Planets Wrapping Paper from Sublime & Co.

Product Distinction – Spring & Summer Show Preview

Sunshine Pocket Notebook Set. Evergreen Summer.

Sunshine Pocket Notebook Set from Evergreen Summer

Diversity Round-Up – Spring & Summer Show Preview

Sister Friend Card. Aundi S Art and Design

Sister Friend Card from Aundi S Art and Design

Debbie Eisele is the former managing editor for Gift Shop Plus, Stationery Trends and a variety of special issue publications, including: The Guide, Holiday Shop, Celebrations & Occasions and Waterfront Living.