Product Wire – May 11, 2009
By Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 5/11/2009 5:00:00 AM
Asian Inspiration
The Buddha Notecard Box contains 20 blank notecards featuring the photographs of Brian English. There are four each of five images that are printed on recycled paper. $14.95. Fotofolio, New York. (212) 226-0923.
To Send a Special Wish
Jacki Paper introduces Wish Makers, a new line of “kidhood nostalgia” greeting cards. There are five “wish makers” featuring references to such childhood icons as hopscotch, jacks and cupcakes. These foldable cards, inspired by the fortune tellers or “cootie catchers” of our youth, are printed with vegetable-based inks on 100 percent recycled paper, using 100 percent wind power credits. Each card comes with instructions for folding and sending your birthday wishes. There are three pre-printed wishes and space for the sender to add one of their own. Jacki Paper, Belmont, CA. (415) 609-3113.
Clutter Contained
Groovy Pink and Red patterned nesting storage boxes are made of recycled cotton using cotton reclaimed from the apparel industry in India. The finish is water-resistant and has the look and feel of leather. The boxes are handmade in India and measure 14½”x10½”x5”; 12½”x8½”x4¼” and 10½”x6½”x3¾”. About $100 per set. Arcadia Home, New York. (212) 366-1836.
Mountaincow Partners with Carlson Craft
Mountaincow is partnering with Carlson Craft to integrate an upgraded version of Mountaincow’s PrintingPress Pro Extreme invitation software with Carlson Craft’s Pockets album templates. Using the Mountaincow software, retailers can personalize fonts, ink colors and invitation layouts for customers and then submit the final layout to Carlson Craft for custom printing. The Carlson Craft imprint color palette is built in to the software, along with tools for colorizing graphics and text using the same imprint colors. The software has been enhanced to preserve font outlines in files sent for printing, enabling dealers to use any font with the Carlson Craft templates. Mountaincow, Providence, RI. (800) 797-MCOW.
Letter (press) Perfect
Chewing the Cud introduces its line of letterpress-printed cards and invitations for everyday, wedding and holidays. All letterpress cards are printed on 100 percent tree-free paper with soy-based inks. Cards are $4.50 each. Chewing the Cud, San Francisco, CA. (415) 794-4891.
Glittering Snow
Gina B. Designs introduces Let it Snow, a new licensed line from artist Kate Spain. The line consists of glitter gift tags (shown), $4.50/package of 16; boxed mini holiday greetings, $9/box of 10; and a desk note set, $18.95. Gina B Designs, Plymouth, MN. (763) 559-7595.
Green Gifting
Giftwrap and notecards made from post-consumer recycled paper is a sure way to lure the eco-conscious consumer. Green Paper Company’s Greenotes and Re-wrap gift wrap are printed on 100 percent recycled paper with soy-based ink. Greenotes are packaged sets of eight decorative note cards with colored envelopes, $13. Re-wrap-gift wrap is $3.30 per sheet. Green Paper Company, Chicago. (773) 784-8600.
Doodle a Note
New Daisy Doodle Notes are note sheets in more than 20 designs and perfect for personalization. Each note package of 150 sheets comes in an acrylic holder that is adorned with a brightly colored, oversize matching daisy. Paper So Pretty, Houston, TX. (713) 996-9060.
Pretty and Pink
Peony Pink Ensemble is part of the new Mindy Weiss for Inviting Company line. The set includes a 5”x7” card and a 4¼”x5 1/5” accessory card, with envelope and a shimmer pocket with ribbon. Inviting Company, N. Little Rock, AR. (888) 468-4832.
Curio—sity Contained
The new Wellspring of Colours line combines global art influences with functionality in a dramatic collection of ceramic accented curios and other ceramic accessories. The pieces are hand-painted by artisans in India who incorporate ethnic elements into the vibrant designs. The curios come in three sizes of 4, 6 or 16 ceramic drawers housed in a wooden frame. The wood options include a medium wood grain, washed wood or black. Other pieces in the collection include bowls, vases, hooks, bottles and bottle stoppers. The large curio retails for $60. Wellspring, Lancaster, PA. (800) 533-3561.
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