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May 17, 2022 • Sarah Schwartz
The Cutting Edge

Wooden Bouquet Print from East End Press

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

#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

*Noted Lookbook – Delivering Inspiration

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

Tags: consumer trends, greeting cards, Retailer Profiles

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