SHOWPREVIEW
2 Monkey Trading
Cavania
photographic line, Nun Too Serious, along with fellow artist Dave Marsh fi nds 12 new die-cut birthday cards for pens, pencils and roller balls, has won
with the 10 designs attracting overseas inspiration from the stunning local views children. Her big-selling range of cards exclusive UK distribution rights for
interest. A further 12 designs, covering – is hoping that the show will help widen depicting places in the UK and Ireland Visconti pens from Italy, which have
both ranges will be launched at Autumn distribution, which is currently limited to a will also be on view. become synonymous with beautiful
Fair. small number of galleries and gift shops, Another artist, Claire Louise, will writing instruments and technological
The direct route certainly paid mainly in the region. show an unusual range of greeting advancement.
dividends for photographer Greg They have produced a range of cards. Sources of inspiration for her Visconti pen themes regularly pay
Shepherd, who owns Photowrap, which over 100 cards, which include vibrant designs include outdoor pursuits, the tribute to people and places that have
supplies giftwrap, gift tags, greeting cards prints of Liz’s mixed media paintings Moulin Rouge and Marie Antoinette. left their mark on civilisation.
and diaries for all occasions. and the gentler, fi nely detailed work of Contemporary gift-packaging Coles’ director Keith Cole says there
He phoned Charles Letts & Co to Dave Marsh. Subjects feature fl owers, designer Penny Kennedy will be back will be some “stunning Visconti pens”
ask the company if it would consider foliage, animals, birds, landscapes and after a year’s absence. The company at the show, which he describes as “the
using his images on their diaries. They mystical themes, with cards added as has signed an exclusive UK distribution best fair of all for our business”, adding:
requested details of his website and paintings are produced. deal with stationery company “We have cut back on a lot of shows.”
within half an hour had called him to do Watercolourist Emma Ball, who Turnowsky, specialists in foiled and The company will also exhibit an
business! made her debut at Autumn Fair, returns embossed wrap and cards. innovative range of pens from Ohio of
The results of the licensing deal can to the show with a vast range of Also on view will be cards and gifts Japan.
be seen on Photowrap’s stand – six greeting cards. Emma will be launching from Takkoda, who are new to Autumn GB Eye, supplier of contemporary
academic diaries and six four-year diaries 12 new designs of Christmas cards – Fair. posters, prints and canvases, will make
featuring Greg’s photographs. with a percentage of sales from these Coles Pen Company, which supplies its debut in Greetings & Stationery.
Artists are always looking for new going to The Children’s Society – and leading brands of fountain pens, ball
opportunities in Greetings & Stationery.
Making his debut at the show will be
Show Details
John Brenton, who uses oils to capture
the beauty of the Cornish coastline where
Dates 6-9 September 2009. at the NEC, Birmingham
he was born and raised.
He says: “I sell through galleries, but
Greetings & Stationery – Hall 4
many people can’t afford my paintings
Opening Times: 6th – 8th September 2009 9.00am – 6.00pm
and 18 months ago it was suggested
.co.uk
that there would be a market for cards
9th September 2009 9.00am – 4.00pm.
from the originals.
“Since then, they have sold very The show is open to trade buyers and suppliers only. Entry to Autumn Fair
quickly, so I thought I would try Autumn
Fair to see if there was interest from card
International is FREE for those who have pre-registered at www.autumnfair.
and gift shops. I will be bringing about
com. Entry to Autumn Fair International 2009 is £30 for visitors who have not
eetingstoday
30 different cards to the show.”
.
gr
Art cards from The Elm Gallery in
pre-registered. To register or for additional information visit www.autumnfair.
Yorkshire will also be on show at Autumn
Fair for the fi rst time. Liz Clarke – who com or email
visit@autumnfair.com.
www
GB Eye
40
www.greetingstoday.co.uk
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74