Profiles
10 Designers to Watch in 2020: April May
APRIL MAY Smudge Ink www.Smudgeink.com Aesthetic of the Line? Our letterpress-printed cards are silly and sweet with a touch of nostalgia. Punch... READ MORE »
10 Designers to Watch in 2020: Mindy Carpenter
MINDY CARPENTER Carpe Diem Papers www.carpediempapers.com Aesthetic of the Line? Nostalgic art meets vintage style. Carpe Diem’s cards have a ... READ MORE »
10 Designers to Watch in 2020: Kathryn Hunter
KATHRYN HUNTER Blackbird Letterpress www.blackbirdletterpress.com Aesthetic of the Line? Blackbird Letterpress is a quirky vintage, nature and h... READ MORE »
An Attitude of Gratitude
Lovepop’s quartet of cards delivers enormous thanks. Lovepop is widely known for its intricate laser-cut pop-up cards designed on ship-building sof... READ MORE »
A Brave New World
It’s hard for me to believe, but 2020 marks my 22nd round of Winter gift shows (45th if you add Summer shows to the mix). Back in 1998, the trade sh... READ MORE »
Fresh Picks Card Tour of the Ages
Intra-generational appeal from baby boomers to generation z ... Population shifts transform markets, but typically incrementally. However, 2019 found... READ MORE »
Industry Profile on Amy Zhang, illustrator
Amy Zhang is an illustrator and opened her business, Amy Zhang, in January of 2018. Initially she worked as a freelance graphic designer and created w... READ MORE »
PS: Book Lovers’ Delights
As more and more stores realize the power of books in merchandise mixes, they also discover the add-on potential of these pieces. Go back to school... READ MORE »
Town & Country
A troll attack renews one retailer’s love of America — and her community What began as a regular summer day for Suzanne Loesch, owner of the Itha... READ MORE »
Catching up with Lesley J. Upson, 40 Under 40 Class of 2018
In 2018 when Lesley Upson won the Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Award, she worked as a graphic designer for PSA Essentials. She is now a 13-year veter... READ MORE »
