Category: Features
Must Stock, Will Sell
Here are the editor’s picks from the winter shows of what to get on your shelves ASAP.
10 Designers to Watch in 2020: Deborah Roberts
Deborah Roberts from BiBA Letterpress has been selected as one of the 10 Designers to Watch in 2020 by Stationery Trends.
10 Designs to Watch in 2020: Krystal Whitten
Krystal Whitten from Krystal Whitten Studio has been selected as one of the 10 Designers to Watch in 2020 by Stationery Trends.
10 Designers to Watch in 2020: Elicia Castaldi
Elicia Castaldi from Girl w/Knife has been selected as one of the 10 Designers to Watch in 2020 by Stationery Trends.
10 Designers to Watch in 2020: Michele Frusciano
Michele Frusciano from Pictura has been selected as one of the 10 Designers to Watch in 2020 by Stationery Trends.
10 Designers to Watch in 2020: Cecily Moore
Cecily Moore from The Paper Curator has been selected as one of the 10 Designers to Watch in 2020 by Stationery Trends.
10 Designers to Watch in 2020: Rosanna Kvernmo
Rosanna Kvernmo from Iron Curtain Press Los Angeles has been selected as one of the 10 Designers to Watch in 2020 by Stationery Trends.
10 Designers to Watch in 2020: Nora Napientek
Nora Napientek of nora fleming has been selected as one of the 10 Designers to Watch in 2020 by Stationery Trends.
10 Designers to Watch in 2020: April May
Designer April May from Smudge Ink has been selected as one of the 10 Designers to Watch in 2020 by Stationery Trends.
10 Designers to Watch in 2020: Mindy Carpenter
Mindy Carpenter with Carpe Diem Papers has been selected as one of the 10 Designers to Watch in 2020 by Stationery Trends.
10 Designers to Watch in 2020: Kathryn Hunter
Kathryn Hunter with Blackbird Letterpress has been selected as one of the 10 Designers to Watch in 2020 by Stationery Trends.
A Day of Rest
These vibrant card finds honor Mom and all she does with lovely illustrations, hand-lettering, flowers, animals — offset with an authentic splash of snark!
An Attitude of Gratitude
Lovepop is widely known for its intricate laser-cut pop-up cards designed on ship-building software and then handcrafted using the ancient art of kirigami. The act of opening one is nearly magical, as most recipients are not expecting to witness a complex scene or object spring to magnificent 3D life as they open the envelope.
A Brave New World
Letter from the Editor
Looking Back, Looking Ahead
Any graduation card mix should include imagery that honors all that has been accomplished and emphasizes that the future is in their hands.
What a Girl Wants
Cards that specifically encourage women to thrive are an emerging niche and are especially well-suited to graduation.
That’s a Wrap!
Luxe materials, meticulous craftsmanship and even personalized elements set these giftwrap finds, and your shop, apart from mass-market counterparts.
Renaissance Man
With just the right amount of humor and heart, these selections honor Dad for all he is: money lender, problem-solver, toilet un-clogger, handyman, master griller and outdoorsman!
Fresh Picks Card Tour of the Ages
2019 found millennials exceeding baby boomers in number, so as the latter retires and scales back, the younger generation sets the overall stationery market tone.
That doesn’t mean there’s not still something for everyone. This featured image is a nostalgic stationery gem from Public School Paper Co., which arguably exhibits intra-generational appeal — so join us in the following pages as we present a card tour for the ages!
St. Patrick’s Day Cards: Irish Blessings for All
You don’t have to hail from the Emerald Isle to celebrate as if you do on March 17! Greeting card options to stock up on for St. Patrick’s Day.