Bumper show issue - Gift Focus magazine

est wishesgreetingsThe UK is a mine of design talent refl ected in thewealth of new and innovative greeting cards to hitthe market. We open the envelope on some fi rstclass deliveriesGreeting cards are a valuable revenue source for many gift retailers.As a nation we send more cards than any other and as well as offeringgreat profi t potential they create attractive displays in store, help drawcustomers in and encourage return visits.Brand new from open|box|design is the Close-Knit range ofcontemporary cards.“We’ve taken our cue from the wonderful world of knitting andcrochet of yesteryear and have bundled up all that care, craft and heartappeal with a little contemporary open|box|design styling to produce arange that is both on trend and traditional,” says the company,There are 16 new cards in the range and each features a heart witha crafted textile background and a simple message.Call +44 (0)1224 867 669 or email info@openboxdesign.co.uk forfurther details.Aliroo has recently launched Jungle Buddies a colourful and vibrantcollection of 12 birthday cards for children, featuring a variety of cheekyjungle animals across six age cards and six generic birthdays. Each card is150mm square and fi nished with sparkly fl itter and supplied with a brightcoloured envelope and is cello wrapped.Call +44 (0)1491 612 837 for further details or visit the websitewww.aliroo.co.uk.Shared Earth has becomethe UK distributor forwhat’s being heralded asthe world’s fi rst fair tradephotographic greetingscards - the conceptof Netherlands-basedimporter Fairmail Cards.The photographers– all teenagers fromthe slums of Peru andIndia – receive 50% ofthe profi ts from the initial saleof every card. They also receive free medical insurance, help with theireducation, and photography training, the company reports.The cards have a mixture of themes, from fl owers and animals topeople and humorous shots. They have rounded corners and comewith colourful recycled envelopes.The initial range comprises 65 cards, plus card packs, Christmascards and a calendar, with free spinners available. More designs areplanned for January. To fi nd out more call +44 (0)1904 655 314 oremail sales@sharedearth.co.uk.Cupcake Cards from bedcrumb featurecupcakes and vintage trinket prints withsweet greetings like Your Lovely andScrumptious like you!The Cupcake cards are all fromoriginal photographs and come withcontrasting envelopes . The cards areblank inside, professionally printed in theUK on 350gsm card with gloss fi nish andare suitable for a variety of occasions.Call + 44 (0) 7810 187 327or email heidi@bedcrumb.co.uk to fi ndout more.giftfocus 47